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-** [[https://amzn.to/45hXwCm][Hackers: Heroes of the computer revolution]]
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+** [[https://amzn.to/3BZin3M][Hackers: Heroes of the computer revolution]]
 To me, this book is two things: A history book about the early pioneers in software, and a proof to enthusiasts/nerds that you are not alone. This book is about the entusiast who think using and playing with computers are an end-goal in itself. From the early hackers in the Railroad club at MIT (60s) to the game developers at Sierra On-Line in the 80s and 90s. Common to all of them is the love for technical details and the want to do technologically awesome things! Many famous and less famous people are mentioned throughout the book, Richard Stallman, Bill Gosper, Mark Zuckerburg (updated edition), Ken Williams to name a few! Expect model trains with a twist, Conways Game of Life, PDP-1s, home computers, computer games, and more! Never feel alone as a rockstar programmer again!
 
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-** [[https://amzn.to/3OTPSJ3][Game Engine Black Book: Wolfenstein 3D]]
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+** [[https://amzn.to/4fdOviq][Game Engine Black Book: Wolfenstein 3D]]
 
-Love older game engines? Or maybe you are just fascinated with the early days of 3D graphics? Maybe you just also have a crush on John Carmack (and his code off course!)? No matter the reason, as long as you are fascinated by technical details, I would really recommend reading this book. The old ray casting algorithm is fascinating, and the hurdles of MS DOS and early X86 is intersting to read about. If you are less intersted in the technical details, but LOVE to hear about the story of Id Software then [[https://amzn.to/45aXpsF][Masters of Doom]] is also an excellent read :)
+Love older game engines? Or maybe you are just fascinated with the early days of 3D graphics? Maybe you just also have a crush on John Carmack (and his code off course!)? No matter the reason, as long as you are fascinated by technical details, I would really recommend reading this book. The old ray casting algorithm is fascinating, and the hurdles of MS DOS and early X86 is intersting to read about. If you are less intersted in the technical details, but LOVE to hear about the story of Id Software then [[https://amzn.to/48o5oFa][Masters of Doom]] is also an excellent read :)
 
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-** [[https://amzn.to/43VMfq6][Spying on Whales]]
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+** [[https://amzn.to/3AddweL][Spying on Whales]]
 
 I'm not a marine-biologist, but have always been fascinated by the ocean. Whales have an almost majestic beauty, and also have a lot of mystery surrounding them. Did you know that the earliest whales were land-dwelling creatures who habited close to lakes? Or the true extents on whaling on the whale-population? Or that certain rorquals have a sensory organ in their chin to control how much their jaws are able to open? (probably to not rapture their pouches, as they are baleen whales). Marine biologist Nick Pyenson tells his stories of excevations, research and more. If you need some different books than tech and fiction, then I would whole-heartedly recommend this one!
 
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 ** Bonus..?
 *Update 2022: Nevermoor and its sequels are amazing! Can't wait for book 4 in October! Well worth the read. The mystery of the wundersmith is unraveled more and more in unexpected ways throughout the series :)*
-Considering including a fiction book above, but decided to postpone that to a future article :) If you still really want one from me, then this will do... I'm currently listening to the audiobook of [[https://amzn.to/44VXvUO][Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend]]. It's a childrens fantasy book, but is still a fun listen! (Gemma Whelan is a great reader/performer!). It is about a cursed child called Morrigan Crow who finds herself caught up in an magical adventure! (don't want to spoil too much, this isn't a book review after all ;) ).
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+*Update 2024: The 4th book is postponed until May 2025 it seems.*
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+Considering including a fiction book above, but decided to postpone that to a future article :) If you still really want one from me, then this will do... I'm currently listening to the audiobook of [[https://amzn.to/3NETqNJ][Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend]]. It's a childrens fantasy book, but is still a fun listen! (Gemma Whelan is a great reader/performer!). It is about a cursed child called Morrigan Crow who finds herself caught up in an magical adventure! (don't want to spoil too much, this isn't a book review after all ;) ).

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 If you have any suggestions for science fiction and fantasy books, feel free to share them in the comments! :) 
 
-*(Amazon links in headings and images below, for your convenience. Paid links/Affiliate! This means I earn from qualifying purchases)*
+*(Amazon links in headings below, for your convenience. Paid links/Affiliate! This means I earn from qualifying purchases)*
 
 
-* 1. [[https://amzn.to/3Og8scE][Rendevouz with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke]]
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+* 1. [[https://amzn.to/3UkWX7D][Rendevouz with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke]]
 
 A spacecraft (first mistaken as an asteroid) is slowly entering our solar system. What is it? Why is it here? These are the questions that a team of explorers on the ship Endeavour are set out to find as they are set to explore this seemingly unmanned vessel. Some believe it is our new Ark that will take us to God, and these are called Techno-Christers (who believe God and Jesus are from space). Others wonder if it is hostile vessel. What is it? What is this ship dubbed Rama?
 
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-* 2. [[https://amzn.to/43Tw4JP][Do Androids dream of electric sheep (aka Blade Runner) by Philip K. Dick]]
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+* 2. [[https://amzn.to/4eXpFUb][Do Androids dream of electric sheep (aka Blade Runner) by Philip K. Dick]]
 
 This book is very different to the movies, but follows the same character. Rick Deckard is a bounty hunter set to kill six androids (replicants in the movies) in a post-apocalyptic San Fransisco. Most animals are either extinct or close to it. I think the less said, the better here. The book makes us think what it really does mean to be human, and other topics as well. These include off-world colonies on Mars, virtual reality and its role in our life, endangered animals as status symbols, and the human condition (in a depressing way) to mention a few things. Read it for yourself, I would spoil too much by mentioning more :) 
 
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-* 3. [[https://amzn.to/47m98WM][Starship Troopers by Robert Heinlein]]
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+* 3. [[https://amzn.to/3YngmWC][Starship Troopers by Robert Heinlein]]
 
 Some people might notice that this book has the same title as [[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120201/][a famous movie franchise]], and the movie is indeed based (very loosely) on the book. The book is about a future America, ruled by a military elite. People who have served in the military gain the right to vote, and get other special privileges. The story follows Johnny Rico, a young recruit progressing through the ranks of the Mobile Infantry (equipped with the now infamous powered armor). The most famous part of the story is the war between the "Bugs"/"Arachnids" of the planet Klendathu, but that is in many ways only a backdrop. The main part of the book (in my view) is the discussion of socio-politic themes, such as capital punishment, suffrage/voting rights and more. The themes are not without controversy, as a lot of people think it promotes militarism. 
 

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-* [[https://amzn.to/442ERZT][JavaScript: The Good Parts by Douglas Crockford]]
+* [[https://amzn.to/48BUifT][JavaScript: The Good Parts by Douglas Crockford]]
 
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-[[https://amzn.to/442ERZT][JavaScript: The Good Parts]] is an older book by todays standard, so you might wonder if it can help you in the ever changing web development landscape? It might or it might not. To me it helps to know a lot about the core language to find clever solutions and to see patterns in the libraries I might use. I also think it is useful for learning small tips and tricks for smaller inline scripts on websites. You might just think it is a deprecated book, like some Amazon reviewers certainly does. 
+[[https://amzn.to/48BUifT][JavaScript: The Good Parts]] is an older book by todays standard, so you might wonder if it can help you in the ever changing web development landscape? It might or it might not. To me it helps to know a lot about the core language to find clever solutions and to see patterns in the libraries I might use. I also think it is useful for learning small tips and tricks for smaller inline scripts on websites. You might just think it is a deprecated book, like some Amazon reviewers certainly does. 
 
 
 So what kinds of topics does it cover?