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| "Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History" by Bill Schutt Buy this book Have you eaten your lunch yet? Good. Because the book I’m about to recommend is not what you would call appetizing — though it is deliciously detailed. Bill Schutt takes a topic usually confined to the realm of horror movies and nightmares, and brings it into the light of science. The topic? Cannibalism. At the risk of never being invited to a dinner party ever again, I will say that cannibalism is more fascinating — and more common — than I ever knew before I dove into this book. Schutt goes everywhere from tadpoles’ intestinal tracts to little-known moments in human history, tracing the practice and its root causes. This is not a gory, Hannibal Lecter-endorsed book, but rather a thoughtful and often funny exploration of what causes different species to look at their brethren and think: Food. Plus, the Donner Party finally gets the full examination they deserve — all in a chapter aptly titled "The Worst Party Ever." I will also heartily recommend the book to anyone who travels on public transit. I’ve had my bus seat to myself all week. -Tracy Mumford |
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| When an academic adventure goes awry "Confessions of the Fox" by Jordy Rosenberg Buy this book Jordy Rosenberg's debut novel is a speculative retelling of "The Threepenny Opera" as a queer love story. More |
| David Lynch's memoir charms — but doesn't demystify "Room to Dream" by David Lynch and Kristine McKenna Buy this book The book — which David Lynch wrote with journalist Kristine McKenna — is intimate and honest about the filmmaker's quirks and flaws, but doesn't dislodge the air of mystery that's settled around his work. More |
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