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Mary Roach is an American author specializing in popular science and humor. She has written six books, including Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers and Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void. Her writing style combines scientific rigor with irreverent humor.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Author Details

Years Active: 1959 - Present
Nationality: American
Total Books: 6
First Published: 2003
Best-Selling Book: Stiff

๐Ÿ“š Notable Works

๐Ÿ“š Books by Mary Roach

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Cover of Stiff

Stiff

Published: 2025

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4.0 (52)

305 pages

Science
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Spook

Published: 2005

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3.0 (1)

311 pages

Body, Mind & Spirit
Cover of Packing for Mars

Packing for Mars

Published: 2025

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4.0 (3)

335 pages

Science
Cover of Stiff

Stiff

Published: 2003

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4.0 (3)

310 pages

Language Arts & Disciplines
Cover of Packing for Mars

Packing for Mars

Published: 2011

312 pages

Science
Cover of Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex

Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex

Published: 2009

327 pages

Health & Fitness
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Grunt

Published: 2025

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4.0 (1)

283 pages

Science
Cover of Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal

Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal

Published: 2014

353 pages

Medical

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โœ๏ธ Writing Style & Analysis

Witty, accessible science writing with irreverent humor and thorough research

WRITING CHARACTERISTICS

Humorous

๐ŸŽจ Themes & Literary Influences

Major Themes

Scientific curiosity Human body and biology Space exploration Unconventional science topics Death and mortality Military science

๐Ÿ† Awards & Recognition

๐Ÿ† American Book Award nominee

๐Ÿ“– Where to Start Reading

๐ŸŸข Beginner

Start with their most accessible work:

Stiff

๐Ÿ”ต Intermediate

Once you're familiar with their style:

Packing for Mars

๐ŸŸฃ Advanced

For devoted fans:

Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex

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