Robert Bruce

LATEST ARTICLES ( 529 )

• Philip K. Dick & His Many Sci-Fi Films

  Philip K. Dick might have believed he was Elijah, and he might have believed he was the disciple Thomas, and he might have believed he could communicate with a... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Girls Who Read: A Poem

  Oh man.I’m not much of a spoken word and poetry connoisseur. But this is pretty good.Poet/Comedian Mark Grist came up with this clever poem to share his... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• “Noticing Her Body Made Him Feel Like a Low-class Wind-up Toy.”

  Ladies, this is how guys feel right before they ask you out.Most of you intimidate us.While describing this feeling, most hack writers like myself might say... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• 10 Ways to Lose 100 Blog Followers in 1 Sentence.

  I’m not trying to do that today, by the way.I just thought, you know, that words are powerful, and a lot of us make instant judgments, both good and bad, after... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Dear Morning People, I Disagree.

  You want to know when I get most of my work on the blog (and reading) done? Between 8-11 p.m. That’s night time, if you’re keeping score at home. Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Philip K. Dick Was A Little Crazy

  And by “a little crazy,” I mean “a lot of crazy.”Now I recognize the man was a literary genius, at least in the sci-fi world.But his genius was fueled by... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Here Are The Next 5 Books

  Here we go.It’s time to take a look at the next five books I’ll be reading from the Time list, with your input and suggestions last week.These novels will... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Philip K. Dick’s Fifth Wife Has A Blog

  You know Philip K. Dick, right? He’s the author of my 64th book from the Time list, Ubik. I previewed the book here.Well, the late Dick’s fifth wife has a... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• A Q&A; With Yours Truly

  Last Tuesday, I had the honor of being featured on WordPress’s Daily Post blog.They featured a Q&A; with me about how I came up with the 101 Books idea and how... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• 9 Book Recommendations For People You Hate

  Here’s hoping you don’t really hate anyone.But let’s assume you have a “strong dislike” for someone in your life. And let’s further assume that this person... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Next Up: Ubik

  Science Fiction.Science fiction and I have a checkered past. I really despised Neuromancer. Snow Crash wasn’t much better. After those two books, I thought I wa... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book #63: The Sot-Weed Factor

  

  That was one of the strangest books I’ve ever read.The Sot-Weed Factor is simultaneously entertaining and exhausting. It’s incredibly funny while also being... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Let’s Revisit The Time List

  Tomorrow, I’ll review my 63rd book from the Time list, The Sot-Weed Factor.That means I have 38 books remaining from the list, including Ulysses, to round out... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Could Reading Help Your Dating Life?

  Here’s some good news if you’re single, or even if you want to improve communication in your marriage.A new study from the New School For Social Research in... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2013 DATING, LOVE & SEX

• Is A Creative Writing MFA Worth The Cost?

  Let’s start today’s post with a few relevant stats: The average MFA (Master of Fine Arts) in Creative Writing at a public university costs in the neighborhood o... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• It’s Literary Trick Or Treat!

  Let’s get this out of the way. Today’s post is horribly clichéd.What I’ve done here today is adapt the easy-to-write, easy-to-read, seasonally relevant Buzz... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Kim Jong-Il: Greatest Filmmaker Of Our Time?

  You know whom I turn to when I want to know about the art of moviemaking?Well, none other than Kim Jong-il, the late North Korean dictator. Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• The Not-Very-Quotable Sot-Weed Factor

  Sometimes it’s just fun to read passages out of context.You might not have read the book. You might not have any idea who the characters are. But, hey, these ar... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Help Gone Reading Make A Difference

  

  Today, I want to tell you about Gone Reading.Gone Reading is a nonprofit organization that sells cool bookish products and donates 100% of its after-tax... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• The Wacky World Of Amazon One-Star Book Reviews

  Here’s a great way to spend time when you’re bored.First, head on over to Amazon, pick a book, any book (maybe start with a classic), then click on the... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE