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What are the best books?
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I've been telling people to read 'Cryptonomicon' for decades.
It tells two interwoven stories. Back in WW2 the grandfather is involved in proactive missions to keep the Nazis from learning the Allies had broken their codes, and in the late 1990's the grandson is trying to start an online bank
My library estimates I'll be able to read it in 7 weeks, so thanks for the future surprise I'll forget about until then.