Corn Mazes with Chelsey Weber-Smith

Published in 1954, 'Story of O' is an erotic novel written by Dominique Aury under the pseudonym Pauline Réage. The story follows O, a beautiful Parisian fashion photographer, who is taken by her lover René to a secret society at Roissy, where she is subjected to various forms of sexual abuse, bondage, and humiliation. The novel explores themes of submission, devotion, and the objectification of women, sparking significant controversy and debate upon its release. Aury wrote the novel as a series of erotic letters to her lover, Jean Paulhan, and it has since become a classic of erotic literature despite its controversial nature.

In 'Ishmael', Daniel Quinn presents a unique narrative where a gorilla named Ishmael teaches a human student about the flaws in modern society's cultural myths. The book delves into themes such as human supremacy, sustainability, and global catastrophe. Ishmael distinguishes between two groups: the Takers, who believe in exploiting the Earth for their benefit, and the Leavers, who live in harmony with nature. Through their conversations, Ishmael challenges the narrator and the reader to rethink their assumptions about the world and their place in it, emphasizing the need for a new vision to save humanity and the planet from destruction.