Daniel Lemire
Computer science professor who writes about software performance and indexing; blogs weekly at lemire.me.
Theft of Fire by Devon Eriksen
Theft of Fire offers a plausible and realistic universe. The characters, Marcus Warnoc and Miranda Foxgrove, are not mere archetypes; they are complex, flawed, and deeply human. Their struggle to trust one another and overcome their own demons is a powerful allegory for the modern human condition.
on lemire.me · 24 Feb 2024
Template Metaprogramming with C++ by Marius Băncilă
I spent the last few weeks reading Template Metaprogramming with C++ by Marius Băncilă. It is currently 50$ on Amazon. Though, technically, the book is about advanced 'template' techniques, it is much more broad and practical. It is one of the 'good programming books'. If you are an experienced C++ programmer, you should give it a peek
on lemire.me · 26 Oct 2022
How Innovation Works by Matt Ridley
I read How Innovation Works by Matt Ridley in a few hours. It is a delicious book.
on lemire.me · 5 Jun 2020
Statistical Analysis with R by John M. Quick
The book is colorful and ludic which is a good idea for a "Beginner's Guide". The layout is attractive, there are many detailed examples. I like the pedagogy: the author wants you to learn by doing. However, the book is poor as a reference: the coverage is limited despite the 300 pages and the chapter summaries are strictly non-technical.
on lemire.me · 19 Jan 2011
Spin by Robert Charles Wilson
The novel is very good. The author writes with good scientific rigour. The writing is supported by repeatedly introducing new mysteries in every chapter... to keep you coming for more. The characters are believable and well drawn.
on lemire.me · 17 Nov 2008
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