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Shawn

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Laurie Woolever: Bourdain (2021, HarperCollins Publishers) 4 stars

When Anthony Bourdain died in June 2018, fans around the globe came together to celebrate …

Thank you Tony

4 stars

I enjoyed many of Tony’s TV shows. I was I introduced to them at a time in my life where I was travelling a lot for work. Spending a lot of nights in restaurants and hotel rooms. His work, starting with The Layover, really connected with me. This book was a perfect tribute from those closest to Tony, and I’m glad they shared these memories with us.

finished reading No Plan B by Lee Child

Lee Child, Andrew Child: No Plan B (2022, Random House Publishing Group) 4 stars

The gripping new Jack Reacher thriller from the No.1 bestselling authors Lee Child and Andrew …

The story didn't really grab my attention, but it was a nice quick read to end off my holiday break. I found most of the characters blended together in my brain, kept having to look back to remember who people were.

Learn application security from the very start, with this comprehensive and approachable guide!

Alice and …

Review of 'Alice and Bob Learn Application Security' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

A fantastic introduction to the topic of Application Security. A perfect read for developers, QA team members, or those new to security.

Review of "Ottawa's Streetcars" on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

A fascinating read into this history (and Ottawa politics) of Ottawa’s streetcar system - from the horse pulled rolling stock to the O-Train. If you’re a public transit fan, train nerd, or Ottawa political follower, check it out. Full of great photos of the city’s past too