The Weird and Wonderful World with Mary Roach

Online Event

Mary Roach will discuss her frank approach to science and the importance of humor in exploring the weird, wonderful world in which we live.

Experience an entertaining evening with New York Times best-selling science author Mary Roach.

According to Mary, “people call me a science writer, though I don't have a science degree and sometimes have to fake my way through interviews with experts I can't understand”!

Dubbed “America’s funniest science writer” by the Washington Post, Mary has explored topics from the curious lives of human cadavers, packing to visit space, the afterlife, the alimentary canal, and more. She claims to have no hobbies, but enjoys bird-watching, hiking, playing Scrabble, and watching late-night Animal Planet.

Annalee Newitz will join Mary in conversation. Annalee has a Ph.D. in English and American Studies from UC Berkeley and is one half of the hilarious podcast Our Opinions Are Correct. On the show, she delves into the weird, wonderful, and nerdy framework of science in pop culture.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries.

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Explore Mary Roach's books in the library catalog. 

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