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I've been more of a lurker than a poster lately because it's been such a busy period at work for me, but I have read books and ticked off some prompts, and I'm pretty much on track with the #52bookclub24 challenge.
(Further comments and links to books in comments.)

Well written and well researched. Essinger gives Ada the credit she deserves as the first Goddess (or Empress, as Babbage likely called her) of Programming.
She is written as simultaneously human and super human in her genius but also her humility.

New Bucket List item: to see the completed, working version of the Difference Engine.

From Ada‘s tutor, Augustus De Morgan, to her mother, Lady Byron

“Indeed the Jacquard card can even be said to constitute the invention of the binary digit or ‘bit‘.” 😮😯

I need a little work motivation, so I‘m praying to the Goddess of Programming

Have you ever wondered how the world of computer science and programming was related to the manufacturing of complex textile patterns such as brocade, damask and matelassé? Probably not. If it weren‘t for this woman and her ability to apply existing technology to her visions of the future, computers...no, the world at large would not be what it is today. A great read full of “ah-ha!” moments.

That brain of mine is something more than merely mortal. Our mother of computing and the first ever computer programer. #computer #technology #science

Today's #bookhaul is brought to you courtesy of Ada's Technical Books, an independent bookstore in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle. I met up at their cafe with a former coworker, Elizabeth, for some catch-up time, yummy food, & (for me, at least) shopping. It was my first time there, & it was a beautiful space. (The jewelry is a gift for my sister-in-law, while the hoodie (under) & book are presents for me. )#indiesfirst #shoplocal

Small Half Price Books haul

The woman who wrote the first computer program in 1843. #AdaLovelace

A brusque, inelegant look at the brainy aristocrat who helped found the digital age. It contains nothing you couldnt get from wikipedia. #adalovelace

Fascinating look at Ada Lovelace, an early math programmer & aide to Charles Babbage. It focused too much on the men in Ada's life rather than Ada. (We get it dude, we don't need 2 chapters on Lord Byron's sexcapades. 😳💃🏼) The writing is also laughably bad—heavy use of passive tense & omgwtf sentences. But content-wise, it's fascinating & thoroughly researched. If you want an in-depth look at Ada, you'll enjoy this fast read. But borrow it. 🔣

Dead 💀

#litsyafterdark early evening edition

THE ATTACK OF THE TRIPLE ADVERB. No, I'm not kidding, THREE ADVERBS IN A ROW.

jfc buddy, you can write a sentence without adverbs and it will all be okay. 💀

#adverbintervention

Who has two thumbs and hasn't yet started her book club book for Thursday yet?

👍🏼👍🏼 Me again.

Loved the concept and the subject, but the book fell a bit short of my expectations. Felt heavy on the men in Ada's life and light on the science/math. She was a kickass lady, though!