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Dr. No
Book • 1958
In 'Dr.
No,' James Bond is sent to Jamaica to investigate the disappearance of the local British agent, John Strangways, and his assistant.
Bond soon discovers that the disappearance is linked to Dr. Julius No, a reclusive megalomaniac with steel pincers for hands, who is working with the Russians to sabotage US test missiles launched from Cape Canaveral.
Bond must navigate through an obstacle course designed by Dr. No, face various deadly challenges, and ultimately confront a giant squid.
The novel is known for its blend of action, espionage, and the iconic villainy of Dr. No, who is one of the most memorable characters in the series.
No,' James Bond is sent to Jamaica to investigate the disappearance of the local British agent, John Strangways, and his assistant.
Bond soon discovers that the disappearance is linked to Dr. Julius No, a reclusive megalomaniac with steel pincers for hands, who is working with the Russians to sabotage US test missiles launched from Cape Canaveral.
Bond must navigate through an obstacle course designed by Dr. No, face various deadly challenges, and ultimately confront a giant squid.
The novel is known for its blend of action, espionage, and the iconic villainy of Dr. No, who is one of the most memorable characters in the series.
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as a fun, light read.


Cal Newport

863 snips
Ep. 273: A Deep Response to Distraction
Discussed by Josh and Chuck as the first official Bond film.

38 snips
SYSK’s Summer Movie Playlist: What's the deal with Bond, James Bond?
Mentioned in reference to the altered artwork promoting James Bond titles like it.

27 snips
Evening Wire: TPUSA’s Halftime Show & Bond’s Weapon Goes Missing | 10.10.25
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as one of Ian Fleming's James Bond novels.

Chris Winterbauer

26 snips
James Bond. A Primer
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when discussing a review of "Dr. No" by Paul Johnson.


Dominic Sandbrook

11 snips
101. James Bond
Mentioned by Lou Ignarro as a memoir about his life from childhood to winning the Nobel Prize.

From Pipe Bombs to Viagra: Nobel Prize Winner’s Secrets Revealed
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when discussing the James Bond franchise and the controversy around removing guns from promotional artwork.

Drew Dick

Skye Jitani

The SkyePod - Drew's News
Mentioned by Anthony Horowitz when discussing James Bond's popularity.

Classic Debate: Ian Fleming vs John le Carré
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when discussing James Bond novels.

Anthony Horowitz

The Sunday Debate: Ian Fleming vs John le Carré
Referenced in connection with a Mint Mobile advertisement.

Gigli with Jen D'Angelo
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as one of the author's previous works, a James Bond parody that's also a philosophical inquiry into the concept of nothingness.

Andrew Limbong

Percival Everett centers a new voice in 'James,' a retelling of 'Huckleberry Finn'


