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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 1H 45M

Book Talk | Stiff by Mary Roach-The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers

from The Cookie Bookie Club | A Mother Daughter Book Club · host Mary, Sandra and Mary Kate

In this episode of Cookie Bookie Book Talk, we dive into Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach, a fascinating and often darkly humorous exploration of what happens to our bodies after death. We break down the book’s most surprising insights, from medical research and forensic science to crash testing, decomposition studies, and even historical uses of cadavers. Our conversation explores the many ways human bodies contribute to science, education, and innovation—and how Roach balances curiosity, respect, and wit in tackling such a taboo subject.As always, we snack on and compare cookies from Crave Cookies and Levain Bakery, comparing flavors, textures, and overall indulgence. We ask-if we had the choice, what would we want to happen to our bodies after death? This episode sounds quite dark but as always, we have fun regardless. Whether you're here for book club insights, morbid curiosity, or cookie recommendations, this episode has something for everyone.

In this episode of Cookie Bookie Book Talk, we dive into Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach, a fascinating and often darkly humorous exploration of what happens to our bodies after death. We break down the book’s most surprising insights, from medical research and forensic science to crash testing, decomposition studies, and even historical uses of cadavers. Our conversation explores the many ways human bodies contribute to science, education, and innovation—and how Roach balances curiosity, respect, and wit in tackling such a taboo subject.As always, we snack on and compare cookies from Crave Cookies and Levain Bakery, comparing flavors, textures, and overall indulgence. We ask-if we had the choice, what would we want to happen to our bodies after death? This episode sounds quite dark but as always, we have fun regardless. Whether you're here for book club insights, morbid curiosity, or cookie recommendations, this episode has something for everyone.

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