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Russell’s 2024 Year in Books
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The Thinking Machine by Steven Witt
The Thinking Machine: Jensen Huang, Nvidia, and the World’s Most Coveted Microchip by Stephen Witt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Jensen Huang is a remarkable man. He is no doubt a very capable engineer, but his success has come more from his competitive drive and uncompromising work ethic. He both inspires and intimidates his followers. In that sense he is much like Steve Jobs, but Huang is smarter techni
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Special Circumstances (Mike Daley/Rosie Fernandez Mystery, #1):
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This is the first real size work I read from the author, it appears also to be his debut novel, in part written on a San Francisco Bay Area ferry during his commute. The story is about Mike Daley, a criminal defense lawyer who is about to " Read more of this review » |
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"Hotel Ukraine is the latest and last Inspector Arkady Reno adventure by Herman Cruz Smith. I thoroughly enjoyed engaging with life in Russia once again. It’s time to reread Gorky Park. "
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"A very uplifting book reporting on scientific achievements that are helping people live longer healthier lives. He gives a lot of credit to AI for aiding in the progress. He also holds out hope that the GLP1 drugs will be found to be helpful in the t"
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Devil In The Pale Moonlight by D. Hollis Anderson
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Cold Case: A Cliff Knowles Mystery by Russell Atkinson
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“That would make a good public service announcement, he mused ruefully: “Don’t use your cell phone while driving. You might not notice the serial killer ahead waiting to shoot you.”
― Death Row
― Death Row
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I have two books going right now: Defending Jacob (audiobook) by Wm. Landay and The Crossing Places (hard cover) by Elly Griffiths. Both are mysteries and I'm enjoying both, but I never recommend a book until I've finished it.
Hi Russell, I just Finished 2 good Books:1. Time will tell > Jeffrey Arher Book 1 of 2,
Book 2 is in the mail to me> The sins of the father.
2. Guilty Wives > James Patterson
What are you reading currently
