Last month I read Eleven Doctors, Eleven Stories, an anthology celebrating the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who. Aside from one dud story--really disliked the Fourth Doctor's adventure--I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I'd recommend it to any Whovian.
This month, after a lot of deliberation, I've chosen Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers. I've had this on my wishlist for ages and February seemed as good a time as any to delve into it. Mary Roach covers everything from the life after death of cadavers in the anatomy lab, and the interesting yet respectful relationship medical students form with them, through to cadavers in Body Farms furthering our understanding of human forensics and helping to catch killers.
I realise this isn't everyone's cup of tea, but if you've got an interest in squishy science--on my first day at Uni, I gloved up in front of a full lecture theatre and was given a human brain to hold--medicine, or just love CSI/Bones/Dexter, then this may be a fun read for you!
Joining in with Laura's Year in Books meme.
I couldn't hold a human brain if you paid me but I love all of those programmes and more. Bring on Stiff I say!
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Ooh this sounds really interesting! I might have to add this to my To Read list. Thanks for sharing Angela! :D
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I love all of Mary Roach's books. I especially loved the one on NASA and space.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read anything by Roach yet, but I'm always hearing great things about her books. I love nonfiction, so I really need to give her books a try :)
ReplyDeleteOoh I'm quite interested in 'Stiff' - I've never heard of it, but it's definitely right up my alley. I tend to lean towards non-fiction/true crime books. Enjoyed looking around your site! #SITSblogging
ReplyDeleteI actually think I would enjoy it. :) All of the books I have read lately have been in the history genre. I'm a #nerdgirl right there with ya!
ReplyDeleteI think I will like this one, it´s been awhile since I last read non fiction.
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I loved this book. So incredibly interesting - a topic I never thought I'd enjoy, but I couldn't put it down! #sitsblogging
ReplyDeleteOh no! No ore book recommendations. I can't keep up with my Goodreads lists as it is! ;)
ReplyDeleteThis book definitely sounds like it is right up my alley - and I need to look up that Doctor Who book immediately!
ReplyDeleteI'm putting this one on my list! Thanks for the review! #Sitsblogging
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a really cool book. I'm always looking for new and interesting things to read. thanks for sharing :) #sitsblogging
ReplyDeleteSounds like am interesting read. I wish I had a little more time to read. My baby keeps my hands full though. Thanks for sharing!
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DeleteThis definitely sounds interesting to me! It's probably quite grisly but ever since I was a teenager I've been interested in the Burke and Hare stories and every year we go to Edinburgh, I keep meaning to visit the Anatomical Musuem but we still haven't managed to fit it in yet (my great auntie's parents actually donated their bodies to the Uni). Plus Six Feet Under is one of my favourite TV series! :-) xx
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of this book but it sounds really interesting. Adding it to my wishlist now!
ReplyDeleteOoh, an intriguing choice!
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