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Benjamin Franklin, Frank Woodworth Pine: Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (2021, Independently Published)

Historical but maybe not relevant to modern readers

Interesting to see his life from a historical perspective. A small peak into the explosion of religious sects in the colonies and his printing business. The writing style and tone are dry by today's standards and I don't feel I ever got to know how he thinks.

"Collecting the first 12 issues of the series about the ultimate embedded war journalist trapped …

Review of 'DMZ' on 'Goodreads'

Great graphic novel. Some tech is dated but not so much it impacts the story. I read this during the COVID crisis while armed protesters were marching on government buildings so it was a little chilling.

Benjamin Graham: The intelligent investor (Paperback, 2003, HarperBusiness Essentials)

The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham, first published in 1949, is a widely acclaimed book …

Review of 'The intelligent investor' on 'Goodreads'

Very informative but dry and dated. I can see why it's considered a cornerstone.

Tim Berners-Lee: Weaving the Web (2000, HarperBusiness)

The history and original design of the World Wide Web by its creator

Review of 'Weaving the Web' on 'Goodreads'

Very interesting for a look into the history of the the web's creation and its spread. The latter chapters haven't aged well. Overly optimistic (where is the semantic web these days?) and a little sad when looking at how the web has influenced society through social media.

Kurtis J. Wiebe: Rat Queens, Vol. 1: Sass & Sorcery (2014, Image Comics)

Who are the Rat Queens?

A pack of booze-guzzling, death-dealing battle maidens-for-hire, and they're …

Review of 'Rat Queens, Vol. 1: Sass & Sorcery' on 'Goodreads'

The violence, the anachronisms, the adult themes, the art, and good ole fantasy tropes all combine for a fun time. The characters have a diversity you don't usually (ever?) see. My only compliant were a few moments that seemed to jump to a new scene without enough context. This is barely something to complain over, though.