A well-written mystery which travels from England to Rhodesia and back. Good characters but a bit convoluted. The ending ties together nicely with some surprises. I was a little confused in the middle.
Friday, June 20, 2025
Reentry: SpaceX, Elon Musk, and the Reusable Rockets that Launched a Second Space Age by Eric Berger
The sequel to Liftoff about Musk and reusable rockets. Very detailed and interesting, by an expert who knows all the players.
The Thinking Machine: Jensen Huang, Nvidia, and the World's Most Coveted Microchip by Stephen Witt
A very good account of the beginnings of Nvidia as a gaming company and its transition to an AI company and its visionary leader. Good explanation of chip technology and neural nets.
The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown
Washington U rowing team won 1936 Olympic gold. Detailed story of dedication and teamwork in the shadow of Hitler.
The Double Life of Fidel Castro by Juan Reinaldo Sanchez
Interesting inside look at Castro's security and the people who protected him. Outwardly somewhat austere, Castro had many homes and a private island, a yacht and several children by different women. The author claims to have been jolted from his blind hero worship when he learned of Fidel's drug trafficking. He learned that a bodyguard can't retire. When he tried, he was imprisoned and tortured. He escaped to tell his story.
Paul Revere's Ride by David Hackett Fischer
(read aloud in April 2025, the 250th anniversary of the famous ride)
Extremely interesting and very well-written. Amazing collection of deeply researched facts and anecdotes. Peers deeply into the thoughts, motivations, and feelings of both sides at the outset of the American revolution. Voluminous back notes. One of the best books we've read.
Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon
Read again for book group. Her first novel. Enjoyed going back to beginning.
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