Sex in the Sea: Our Intimate Connection with Sex-Changing Fish, Romantic Lobsters, Kinky Squid, and Other Salty Erotica of the Deep

This deep dive into the sex lives of sea creatures—from courting to mating, and in some cases child-rearing—proves a hilarious and informative collection of insights and curious tales. Hardt covers a vast array of sea life to explore some of the stranger sexual practices and rituals found in the ocean. She covers these fascinating practices in charming and often amusing prose that will spark the interest of all listeners, not only those who love pop science. Reader Mercer-Meyer captures Hardt’s tone and enthusiasm in her narration, using emphasis and projection to capture the wonder, amusement, and inquisitiveness of the author. Equally important, she has the comic delivery to capture some of the jokes and puns embedded throughout the prose. She also keenly adjusts her tone to reinforce Hardt’s more serious and sincere prose about the importance and vibrancy of sea life. A St. Martin’s hardcover. (Mar.)