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I’m trying to imagine this woman doing a voice-over for my next audiobook … phrases like “sassy little bitch” and “power bottom” would dissolve on her gentle tongue like a Communion wafer. 

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Science: Jesse Bering: Of Penises and Suicides Monday, July 16, 2012, 7:30 – 9:00pm Downstairs at Town Hall; enter on Seneca Street. $5. Jesse Bering, “the Hunter S. Thompson of science writing,” travels a bold and captivating path through some of the most taboo issues related to evolution and human behavior. In his book Why is the Penis Shaped Like That?, Bering explores the history of cannibalism, the neurology of people who are sexually attracted to animals, what it feels like to want to kill yourself, the evolution of human body fluids, and serious questions about life and death. Presented as part of Seattle Science Lectures, with Pacific Science Center, University Book Store, and Scientific American. Series sponsored by Microsoft. Series media sponsorship provided by KPLU. Advance tickets are $5 at Brown Paper Tickets or 800/838-3006 and at the door beginning at 6:30 pm.

Science: Jesse Bering: Of Penises and Suicides

Monday, July 16, 2012, 7:30 – 9:00pm

Downstairs at Town Hall; enter on Seneca Street. $5.

Jesse Bering, “the Hunter S. Thompson of science writing,” travels a bold and captivating path through some of the most taboo issues related to evolution and human behavior. In his book Why is the Penis Shaped Like That?, Bering explores the history of cannibalism, the neurology of people who are sexually attracted to animals, what it feels like to want to kill yourself, the evolution of human body fluids, and serious questions about life and death. Presented as part of Seattle Science Lectures, with Pacific Science Center, University Book Store, and Scientific American. Series sponsored by Microsoft. Series media sponsorship provided by KPLU.

Advance tickets are $5 at Brown Paper Tickets or 800/838-3006 and at the door beginning at 6:30 pm.

A tale of homosexuality in 1648 America: “I was in the mill house … and he was with me, and he took me and threw me on the chest, and took hold of my privy parts … told me, if I would let him have one bloo [blow] at my breach he would give me a charge of powder.” 

For those who contacted me about a free signed copy of one of the surplus paperbacks of The Belief Instinct (to be released Feb. 20), interest has far exceeded supply, but I’ll get as many out the door — eventually, I can be somewhat sluggish with follow-throughs, but you’ve my word — as I can. Thanks to everyone for your readership and generous support, as always. 

This batch of the new paperback edition of The Belief Instinct just arrived and I’m giving away free signed copies to the first 3 readers who contact me with name/mailing address.

This batch of the new paperback edition of The Belief Instinct just arrived and I’m giving away free signed copies to the first 3 readers who contact me with name/mailing address.

Some Advance Praise for Why Is the Penis Shaped Like That?

Including Amy Dickinson, Violet Blue, Christopher Ryan, Paul Bloom and Gordon Gallup

“Natural Theologians Are God’s Psychoanalysts.” Scientific American BERING IN MIND 01.25.12. (Photo of JBS Haldane 1892-1964)

“Natural Theologians Are God’s Psychoanalysts.” Scientific American BERING IN MIND 01.25.12. (Photo of JBS Haldane 1892-1964)

Attention audiobook connoisseurs: Soon I’ll be in the studio recording the audio narration for my new book, Why is the Penis Shaped Like That? (coming in July) with Macmillan Audio. As listeners, what are some of the things you’ve liked and loathed about the particular narrations you’ve purchased before? 

Attention audiobook connoisseurs: Soon I’ll be in the studio recording the audio narration for my new book, Why is the Penis Shaped Like That? (coming in July) with Macmillan Audio. As listeners, what are some of the things you’ve liked and loathed about the particular narrations you’ve purchased before? 

“Dear Jesse, I’m an atheistic porn addict.” Scientific American BERING IN MIND 01.23.12 Photo © pushofhope.com

“Dear Jesse, I’m an atheistic porn addict.” Scientific American BERING IN MIND 01.23.12 Photo © pushofhope.com

… and through the window. 

… and through the window.