Robert Bruce

LATEST ARTICLES ( 529 )

• Is It Okay To Dog Ear Your Pages?

  My answer: Absolutely!Write all up in there, too. Write in the margins, underline words and passages, circle phrases you like. And dog ear to your heart’s... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• 7 (Even More!) Annoying Words That Should Die A Horrible Death

  It’s been awhile since I’ve reflected on annoying words.I’ve labeled quite a few words as annoying—like these, and these, and these too. Then there’s also... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Lucky Jim Changed This Man’s Life

  How often can you say a book changed your life?This outstanding article by Joseph Schuster at The Millions illustrates how Lucky Jim changed his life. Lucky Jim? Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Ranking The First 75 Novels

  Apparently I’ve been in a pretty good mood the last few months, or maybe I’ve just been on a good run of novels. Whatever the case, this last batch of four... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• That Time Tolkien Was Your English Professor

  The introduction to Lucky Jim contains this little nugget that might interest you if you’re a literature nerd like myself.Kingsley Amis, who wrote Lucky Jim,... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• What’s The Last Novel You Read?

  Today’s Monday Question is simple:What’s the last novel you read?I don’t have much to say on this one because you probably already know the answer if you read... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• The 2nd Annual Literary Trick Or Treat!

  It’s that time of year when I bow down to the blogging gods who tell me to create seasonally-themed blog content.Last year, I was hesitant before finally... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Next Up: Lucky Jim

  I’m ready to move on from the intensity of The Confessions of Nat Turner and read something a little lighter. Enter Lucky Jim. Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book #75: The Confessions Of Nat Turner

  

  As you probably know by now, The Confessions of Nat Turner is loosely based on a true story. And I use “loosely” in the true sense of the word. Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Paper Books, eBooks, Or Audio Books?

  For this week’s Monday Question, I thought I’d yet again dive into the controversial waters of ebooks versus traditional books, with a twist. Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• 5 Ways To Generate Blog Post Ideas

  This marks my 954th post on 101 Books.Four years ago, I would’ve laughed if you told me I would publish that many posts on this blog. How could I possibly... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• The Praise And Criticism Of William Styron

  The Confessions of Nat Turner is just a fascinating novel.The fact that it’s loosely based on a true story, the fact that a white man had a big enough pair to... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Who Needs Pictures In Kids’ Books Anyway?

  My 4 year old is going to love this book. In fact, I’m placing my order today.What a great way to encourage kids to read. It’s goofy and immature, but these... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• The Nat Turner Story In 5 Minutes

  Honestly guys, The Confessions of Nat Turner is taking me a lot longer to read than I would like.That has nothing to do with the novel’s quality, but life has... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Does An Author’s Personal Life Influence You?

  Some of the most commented on posts at 101 Books are the post in which I ask a simple question. We usually have a lot of great discussion in the comments.So wit... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• 9 Times An Editor Would’ve Helped

  

  Editors are my favorite.They are the unsung heroes of the content world. Writers get all the credit, but editors make the content sing. Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Can A White Author Get Inside a Black Character’s Head?

  I tread lightly entering today’s topic, but it’s one that I can’t help but ask.And it’s this exact topic that fueled a lot of the controversy surrounding Willia... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• This Girl’s Boyfriend REALLY Loves The Lord of the Rings

  I don’t know who this woman is, but she’s a keeper.Watch as she tolerates her boyfriend’s incessant quotes from The Lord of the Rings—many of which scare the... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• William Styron On Creative Writing

  A while back, I wrote a piece about why the Creative Writing MFA isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be in securing one’s future as a writer.As a writer without... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• The Future Library: Why Didn’t I Think Of This?

  A Scottish artist named Katie Paterson came up with the best idea ever.Books, at least the traditional kind, need paper. And did you know paper comes from trees... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE