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  1. The Essay by Robin Yocum

    Robin Yocum is the author of the award-winning, critically acclaimed novel, Favorite Sons (June 2012, Arcade Publishing). Favorite Sons was named the 2011 USA Book News Book of the Year for Mystery/Suspense, and is a Choose to Read Ohio selection for 2013-14. His latest novel, The Essay, was released in October 2012 by Arcade.

  2. The Essay: A Novel: Yocum, Robin: 9781628727173: Amazon.com: Books

    Robin Yocum is the author of the critically acclaimed novels Favorite Sons and The Essay. His next novel, A Brilliant Death, is set for release in April 2016. Favorite Sons, published by Arcade, was named the 2011 USA Book News' Book of the Year for Mystery/Suspense, and was a Choose to Read Ohio selection. Robin lives in Westerville, Ohio.

  3. ️Essay On Books: Free Samples for Students

    Essay on Books in 150 Words. Books are considered true friends of humans, as they can teach us life lessons. Books are the repositories that impart wisdom and knowledge. From ancient times to today's digital world, books have served as a source of inspiration, expanding the thought process and imparting education.

  4. Amazon.com: The Essay: A Novel eBook : Yocum, Robin: Kindle Store

    The Essay: A Novel. Kindle Edition. by Robin Yocum (Author) Format: Kindle Edition. 4.7 3,019 ratings. See all formats and editions. Jimmy Lee Hickam grew up along Red Dog Road, a dead-end strip of gravel and mud buried deep in the bowels of Appalachian Ohio. It is the poorest road, in the poorest county, in the poorest region of the state.

  5. The Essay: A Novel by Robin Yocum Reading Guide-Book Club Discussion

    "The Essay" by Brenda M. (see profile) 05/06/19 Excellent coming-of-age story about a young man growing up in one of the poorest areas of Ohio in the early 1970's. Yocum creates well developed characters that the reader cares about.

  6. The Essay: A Novel by Robin Yocum, Paperback

    THE ESSAY is a book that young adults and veteran readers alike are going to love."—Howard Frank Mosher "After reading The Essay, a tough but compassionate story about a poor teenager in southern Ohio who struggles to make good despite his harsh upbringing, I am convinced that Robin Yocum is one of the most talented and graceful writers ...

  7. Essays Books

    The Writer Collective Goodreads group is dedicated to, as Karen Swallow Prior says, "reading well." We read diverse genres, approaching them through the framework of the good, beautiful, and true. Essays genre: new releases and popular books, including Loving Sylvia Plath: A Reclamation by Emily Van Duyne, More, Please: On Food, Fat, Bingeing ...

  8. How to Write an Essay About a Book: the Essential Guide

    Writing a book essay can be tricky, so here are the steps that will guide you: The first step is to read the book and take notes carefully. As you read, pay attention to the main points of the story. For instance, you can take note of things that are intriguing, surprising, or even confusing in writing.

  9. Best Essays: the 2021 Pen Awards

    2 Unfinished Business: Notes of a Chronic Re-Reader by Vivian Gornick. 3 Nature Matrix: New and Selected Essays by Robert Michael Pyle. 4 Terroir: Love, Out of Place by Natasha Sajé. 5 Maybe the People Would be the Times by Luc Sante. W e're talking about the books shortlisted for the 2021 PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the ...

  10. College Essay Essentials: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Successful

    The #1 resource for writing an amazing college essay to help get into your dream school! Unlock the key to college admission success with College Essay Essentials, a comprehensive and invaluable resource designed to empower students in their essay-writing journey.Packed with expert guidance and practical tips, this must-have book is tailored specifically for high school seniors, transfer ...

  11. Essay on Books for Students and Children

    500 Words Essay on Books. Books are referred to as a man's best friend. They are very beneficial for mankind and have helped it evolve. There is a powerhouse of information and knowledge. Books offer us so many things without asking for anything in return. Books leave a deep impact on us and are responsible for uplifting our mood.

  12. Importance of Books Essay

    500 Words Essay on Importance of Books. Books are an invaluable part of our lives. They are the inevitable tool for knowledge, and entertainment and have been proven to be stress relievers. Books can help us experience new worlds, explore deep insights into the world and help us form a wider perspective. Books have the power to inspire and ...

  13. The 10 Best Essay Collections of the Decade ‹ Literary Hub

    Hilton Als, White Girls (2013) In a world where we are so often reduced to one essential self, Hilton Als' breathtaking book of critical essays, White Girls, which meditates on the ways he and other subjects read, project and absorb parts of white femininity, is a radically liberating book.

  14. 100 Must-Read Essay Collections

    The Art of the Personal Essay — anthology, edited by Phillip Lopate. 6. Bad Feminist — Roxane Gay. 7. The Best American Essays of the Century — anthology, edited by Joyce Carol Oates. 8. The Best American Essays series — published every year, series edited by Robert Atwan. 9. Book of Days — Emily Fox Gordon.

  15. The Best Reviewed Essay Collections of 2021 ‹ Literary Hub

    -Alex Witchel (The New York Times Book Review). 2. Let Me Tell You What I Mean by Joan Didion (Knopf) 14 Rave • 12 Positive • 6 Mixed Read an excerpt from Let Me Tell You What I Mean here "In five decades' worth of essays, reportage and criticism, Didion has documented the charade implicit in how things are, in a first-person, observational style that is not sacrosanct but common ...

  16. The Book Thief Analysis: [Essay Example], 949 words

    Markus Zusak's novel, The Book Thief, is a powerful and poignant story that captures the struggles of a young girl growing up in Nazi Germany. From the very first page, readers are drawn into the world of Liesel Meminger, a girl who finds solace and escape in the act of stealing books. As the story unfolds, we witness the impact of war and loss ...

  17. Best Book of Essays (383 books)

    Best Book of Essays Here is the best book of essays, either by the same author, or compiled by someone else. flag All Votes Add Books To This List. 1: Consider the Lobster and Other Essays by. David Foster Wallace. 4.19 avg rating — 50,567 ratings. score: 3,590, and 36 people ...

  18. Essay on Importance of Books

    Books have been a crucial part of human civilization, acting as repositories of knowledge, wisdom, and creativity. They have shaped societies, sparked revolutions, and influenced the course of history. Despite the digital revolution, the importance of books remains unassailable. This essay elucidates the significance of books in our lives and ...

  19. The 25 Greatest Essay Collections of All Time

    After the jump, our picks for the 25 greatest essay collections of all time. Feel free to disagree with us, praise our intellect, or create an entirely new list in the comments. The Book of My ...

  20. Essay on Value of Books

    The Emotional Value of Books. Books are a powerful tool for emotional growth and healing. They allow us to experience a wide range of emotions and situations, fostering empathy and compassion. Literature, in particular, exposes us to diverse characters and narratives, enabling us to understand and appreciate different human experiences.

  21. Short Essay on the Book I Like the Most [100, 200, 400 Words] With PDF

    Short Essay on the Book I Like the Most in 200 Words. Books have the power to fuel our imagination, provide us with knowledge about the outside world and improve our intellect. I love to read books. Reading books also boosts our memory and improves our reading, writing and speaking skills. I have read many fictional and non-fictional books, but ...

  22. The Complete College Essay Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing

    This book was an invaluable resource in writing my college essay. I kept going back to it for advice about original topics, format and structure, and writing techniques. The sample essays were great; they showed me what kids are writing to get into the top schools. This book really taught me how to write a concise, personal, meaningful college ...

  23. The Best Books to Improve Your Essay Writing Skills

    Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott: Gain insights on the creative process and overcome writer's block. Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg: Unleash your creativity and develop a daily writing practice to refine your skills. Explore these essential books to enhance your essay writing abilities and stand ...

  24. 7 New Books We Recommend This Week

    100 Best Books of the 21st Century: As voted on by 503 novelists, nonfiction writers, poets, critics and other book lovers — with a little help from the staff of The New York Times Book Review.

  25. Natalie Alderton ('24) Wins North American Dostoevsky Society's

    Natalie Alderton ('24) was recently named the winner of the North American Dostoevsky Society's undergraduate essay contest with her paper, "The Redemptive Gaze in Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov," which she first wrote for a Great Books IV class at Seaver College. "I was proud of this paper, and I was excited to continue working on it," Alderton says.

  26. The Progressive Jewish Bind

    My book is a history of American Jewish life in the second half of the 20th century, and deals critically with Israel's treatment of Palestinians. Because of my analysis of the Israeli ...

  27. These 8 Senators Made More Than $100,000 in 2023 From Writing Books

    An icon in the shape of an angle pointing down. Sen. Ted Cruz, seen here holding up a book at a hearing, is set to make a total of $1.1 million for writing two books. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images

  28. Book Review: 'Swallow the Ghost' a promising but uneven exploration of

    Book Review: In 'The Slow Road North,' a New York writer finds solace in a Northern Irish town. But there are other portions of the novel that meander, especially the final section of the book that is framed as a transcript of a conversation with Jeremy at a bookstore event. The conversation reveals more about Jane and also about the ...