Slate's Audio Book Club: The Great Gatsb...

David Plotz talks with author Alison Bechdel about her new book, Spent. They discuss what’s memoir and what’s less than memoir in the comic novel, David’s own contribution to the book, and more. Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages cou ... Show More

Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay are joined by Wired senior writer and producer of Black Twitter: A People’s History, Jason Parham, to attempt to explain the enigma that is “international bestselling author” Quan Millz. With titles like Old THOT Next Door and My Baby Daddy Is A Bedbu ... Show More

Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay are joined by Sara Petersen, author of Momfluenced, to chat about season two of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Mormon women once pioneered mommy blogging, so how did we get from vlogging to…swinging? The influencers who make up the reality show cas ... Show More

Jacke and Mike take a look at the stormy Fitzgerald marriage and F. Scott Fitzgerald's fourth novel, Tender Is the Night, which many consider to be his masterpiece. (Yes, even better than Gatsby!)Help support the show at patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate. T ... Show More

Just who was F. Scott Fitzgerald? How do we make sense of his many different sides? In this episode, Jacke talks to biographer Arthur Krystal about his new book Some Unfinished Chaos: The Lives of F. Scott Fitzgerald. PLUS Jed Rasula (What the Thunder Said: How The Waste Land Mad ... Show More

The Profligate by Arthur Wing Pinero audiobook. Dive into the captivating world of Arthur Wing Pinero's 'The Profligate,' a masterful exploration of societal norms, redemption, and the complexities of human relationships that will keep you utterly enthralled from start to finish. ... Show More

All the Sad Young Men by F. Scott Fitzgerald audiobook. Dive into the poignant world of F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'All the Sad Young Men,' a captivating collection of short stories that masterfully encapsulates the disillusionment and heartache of the post-World War I generation. As ... Show More

Harold Bloom called Persuasion "the perfect novel." Virginia Woolf said "In Persuasion, Jane Austen is beginning to discover that the world is larger, more mysterious, and more romantic than she supposed." In this episode, the first of three parts, Jacke takes a look at Jane Aust ... Show More

The Literature of Arabia by Epiphanius Wilson audiobook. Dive into the mesmerizing world of 'The Literature of Arabia' by Epiphanius Wilson, where the rich tapestry of Arabic culture and its literary treasures come alive in vivid detail. This captivating audiobook invites you on ... Show More

Greenmantle by John Buchan audiobook. Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of John Buchan's 'Greenmantle,' a masterful blend of espionage, adventure, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of World War I. As you listen to the audiobook, you’ll follow the intrepid prot ... Show More

The Rockspur Eleven by Burt L. Standish audiobook. Dive into the thrilling world of 'The Rockspur Eleven' by Burt L. Standish, where the exhilarating spirit of sportsmanship collides with riveting adventure! This captivating tale centers around a group of spirited young athletes ... Show More

The True Stories of Celebrated Crimes by George Barton audiobook. Dive into the enthralling world of crime and intrigue with George Barton's captivating audiobook, 'The True Stories of Celebrated Crimes,' where each chapter unfolds a riveting tale that blurs the line between real ... Show More

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