Robert Bruce

LATEST ARTICLES ( 529 )

• Let’s Play Literary Would You Rather! (6th Edition)

  It’s been a while since we’ve done this, so let’s bring back a little Friday fun with another version of Literary Would You Rather!Let’s go: Would you rather... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Marilynne Robinson On Faith And Religion

  Marilynne Robinson is one of the few professed Christians I recall reading since I started on the Time list.She keeps her faith to herself for the most part,... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Ice, Ice Baby

  

  101 Books coming to you live from Iced-In Nashville, Tennessee.I’ve been without internet for most of the last two days. I’m back live this morning, but no... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Fifty Shades of Grey: It’s Fess Up Time!

  Everyone’s talking about it because the movie just came out, so I give in.I haven’t read it and have no desire to read it. But have you?I’ve seen an excerpt, an... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• What Your Editor’s Notes Really Mean

  If you’ve ever worked with an editor, you know that receiving a colorful track-changes-filled document back isn’t uncommon.Some editors are straight to the... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Here’s An Example of Commas Gone Wild

  Y’all know I’m big on opening sentences. The first page, the first chapter, of a novel really sets the tone.So, when I came across this doozy at the beginning o... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Roald Dahl’s Heartbreaking Letter About Vaccination

  Roald Dahl wrote James and The Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Matilda. He’s one of the greatest children’s authors the world has ever known. Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• What’s Your Favorite Love Story?

  So Valentine’s Day is on Saturday.Naturally, I’m overly eager to talk all about romance novels. You know me: I love a good romance novel. Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• I Wrote You A Note, With Spotify’s Help

  

  Yep, I wrote you a note with the help of Spotify.Pay close attention to the song titles. If you want to hear the songs, look up the playlist on Spotify: It’s... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Next Up: Housekeeping

  No, I’m not about to tell you my honey-do list. That’s the name of the book–Housekeeping.I know absolutely nothing about this one, and I’ve never read anything... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book #77: A House For Mr. Biswas

  

  Finally, it’s done.I don’t recall taking this long to read a novel in quite some time. I previewed A House for Mr. Biswas on December 9 and I’m reviewing it... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Harper Lee To Publish A Second Novel

  Hold me. That’s all I can say. I’m absolutely giddy about this.Here’s a quick summary from the Associated Press: “To Kill a Mockingbird” will not be Harper Lee’... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Infographic: The Origin of Vulgar Words

  

  Today’s post might be R rated.If you’ve ever wondered when the vulgar names of certain body parts entered the English lexicon, then wonder no more. Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• What’s Your Favorite Opening Line?

  What’s your favorite opening line in literature?Suprisingly, my choice isn’t from The Great Gatsby. My favorite opening line is probably from The Blind Assassin. Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• 20 Reasons The Great Gatsby Is The Best Novel Ever

  

  You guys know I love The Great Gatsby. It’s my favorite novel, and it currently sits #1 out of the 76 novels I’ve read during this project so far. Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• “A Fragrant of Forgotten Experience”

  A House for Mr. Biswas is full of beautiful passages.But this one might be the best:Occasionally, a nerve of memory is touched—a puddle reflecting the blue sky... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Literary Food At Its Finest, Courtesy Of Top Chef

  

  I hate the word “foodie,” but I could probably be classified as one.I’ll eat anything, and I love going out to a good restaurant. Most of my family’s vacations... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• V.S. Naipaul’s 7 Rules For Beginning Writers

  Make no mistake—no matter what you think about V.S. Naipaul as a person, the man is an incredible writer.With that, his advice on writing goes a long way. Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• What’s Your Favorite Punctuation Mark?

  Today’s Monday Question is simple.Let’s follow up Friday’s post by letting you chime in on your favorite punctuation mark.You already know mine—the question... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Punctuation, Ranked

  Not all punctuation is created equal. In relation to English grammar, I believe some punctuation just flat out sucks and should rarely be used.That’s what... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE