Now Is Not the Time to Panic

This book was so good I couldn’t put it down. It’s the story of two sixteen-year-olds who, during the summer of 1996 (basically pre-internet), create a work of art that goes viral and results in panic and multiple deaths.

The character development is fantastic—I really cared about the main characters, and the plot is gripping.

I am always astonished by the way Kevin Wilson brings out the unique humanity in his characters. None of his books rely on plot twists yet they are always surprising.

Now Is Not the Time to Panic is about creativity and art, friendship and growth, love and secrets. Two friends make an artsy poster. That poster captures the imagination of an entire town. And even as adults, they are still dealing with the fallout. It sounds simple, but this story is so much more. Wilson writes complex weirdos in a way that makes us realize that we’re all weirdos in… show more.