Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History | 
pick26/2025 Cannibalism. It brings up horrible images, Hannibal Lector and his fava beans, but humans and animals have a long history of cannibalism, for survival, for medicinal reasons, for rituals, for conquest, and sadly for pleasure in some. Fortunately, the author sticks to the scientific reasons, and isn't lured into the sensational aspect with serial killers like Jeffery Dahmer and Ed Gein.
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pickThis is an interesting look at cannibalism throughout the natural world and different types of cannibalism. I appreciate that the author tried to stay away from sensationalism, particularly around human cannibalism and I now know way more about insect reproduction and reproductive organs than I ever wanted to know. The audiobook is well narrated, too. This is the September selection for the Morbidly Curious Bookclub and my #bookspin.
pickCannibalism occurs throughout the animal kingdom (and in humans), with instances in various species explored here. Schutt also looks at historical instances or rumors of cannibalism and tries to set the record straight. This book has both fun information and good humor (no really!), and I had a lot of fun with it.
Oh boy! A little cannibalism for Valentine‘s Day!
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Technically…#foodonthecover.
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Couldn‘t help myself. Hopefully I‘m not the only weirdo.
Is it bad that I'm reading about cannibalism while baking? (Early) anniversary pineapple upside down skillet cake is in the oven, so I'm ready for some more creepy facts #reallyitisjustcake
Love that this book is equal parts history lesson and science. Not really any spoiler here, but thought I should start tagging it this way if I'm posting so many pics of content
This book is 100% blue ribbon worthy. A fantastic mix of hard science and bizarre facts. Reminds me a bit of Mary Roach's style of science based journalism in Stiff (minus the author participation in most of her books) #readinggold #cannibalism #antipeckspecks
The table of contents alone makes me happy I was gifted this book. 'Placenta Helper'? 🤣
I think I would have added a section called 'Tastes Like Chicken Noodle Soup' #grossbutawesome
Settled in for evening with this little snuggler and a book I can‘t put down. Very sciencey and interesting. However, Mr. Z is a bit concerned about my recent reading theme.
pickThis is much more science-y than sensationalized, which I appreciate. Very good on audio.
pickAn interesting and intriguing #audiobook, although nowhere felt appropriate to listen (at the gym? Walking the dog? Making dinner?). Overall a pick, but I definitely zoned out for parts. Gets much more interesting in my opinion when we moved away from animals and toward humans. 🍽
It‘s a #CruelWorld out there. 😄
#Aprella
What do I use if I want to eat regular food? 😕 #LitsyHumor
She sleeps, with one eye open, while I read.
My husband is out of town this week and I plan on getting through my library books and hopefully start on the tbr stack that's staring at me, waiting.
My next read... Just the chapter titles make me chuckle.
So this book is just kinda my thing. First chapter starts with info about Arizona's spadefoot tadpoles which my mother goes out and searches for in monsoon season, she has some amazing photographs of the frogs. Then I'm happily reading along and read a footnote and holy shit that incident was why I wasn't able to go to the Sea of Cortez for a third year when I was in college. It occurred a few months before our trip which was then cancelled.
pickI picked this up for the #readharder challenge, it fits the task for a #bookaboutnature. Overall it was fascinating, I loved the broad scope Schutt takes to his subject covering everything from wildlife, dinosaurs, cultural practices, and diseases that result from cannibalism. Super interesting!
Mom: “What book do you want from Barnes&Noble ?”
Me: “a book about Canabalism”
Mom: (gives a weird look)
Me: “It‘s a historical account not a how to book!”
pickFascinating stuff. A very thorough look into all types (yes there is more than one type!) of cannibalism! And all different species, from spiders and insects to bears and humans. What is real and what is lore. And the why it happens. #NonFictionNovember
Started a new book during the flight last night, right after they served some complimentary red wine. Obviously this book was the right choice. 😜🍷
“With this in mind, why not grab a glass of red wine, and let‘s get started.”
*sorry for the bad photo quality, the lights on the plane were already turned off.
so-soIt was interesting but I wasn't a fan of the organization and structure.
pickSo, obviously I'm going to recommend this one to you all since I've been posting about it enough. 😂
Very interesting, scientific take on why and how cannibalism happens. There were so many things that he barely touched on that could have been expanded into entire chapters. Luckily there's also an extensive book recommendation list at the end for further reading!
#nonfictionnovember #cannibalism #science #anthropology #culture
Today I learned that China's relationship to cannibalism is way more complicated than I realized. Whoa.
#nonfictionnovember #nonfiction #cannibalism
The fun pen I found at a Halloween store sale is a little too on the nose right now.
#cannibalism #twd #cannibals #nonfictionnovember #nonfiction #horror #science #nature
Usually I read on the couch but I'm curling up in bed with blankets tonight. Needed more comfort and less News.
I've got everything I need for a lovely #litsypartyofone morning. Ziggy is all cozy by the fire with Mr Moose and I've got my book & tea.
In a few hours I'm going to DINOSAUR LAND and I'm pretty excited about that. Also going to see Loving Vincent afterwards. It's gonna be a great day.
Hope everyone else is enjoying it!
#dogsoflitsy #partyofone #fire #tea @Ambrosnazzy
"...close encounters of the bitey kind" is my new favorite cannibalism description.
#cannibals #cannibalism #nonfiction #science
Starting up this one before work! Really good so far. This isn't a sensationalist take on cannibalism but a real down and dirty scientific study of why and how it happens. 💀💀💀 Happy Halloween!!
#cannibalism #horror #happyhalloween #science #nonfiction
I have been eyeing this book for way too long.
I mean, I still might need the hardcover version to read in public. 😉
Good news! My #unboxing of The Nocturnal Reader's July box (The Feast) is up for your consumption (ha) at www.theirregularreaderblog.wordpress.com!
pickLove. Funny. Accessible. I devoured it. Pun intended.
Yo is it hot in here or is it just me? #palpalboxing #epignyalscraping
pickThis was my (Canadian) long weekend read while cottaging with extended family (my sister and her husband, his brother and sister in law, two of their friends). It was hilariously excellent for sharing anecdotes, and was a lot of fun to read. Thanks to @Liberty for the recommendation!
