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F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic American novel of the Roaring Twenties is beloved by generations of readers and stands as his crowning work. This new audio edition, authorized by the Fitzgerald estate, is narrated by Oscar-nominated actor Jake Gyllenhaal ( Brokeback Mountain). Gyllenhaal's performance is a faithful delivery in the voice of Nick Carraway, the Midwesterner turned New York bond salesman, who rents a small house next door to the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby. There, he has a firsthand view of Gatsby’s lavish West Egg parties - and of his undying love....

When F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote The Great Gatsby in the early 1920s, the American Dream was already on the skids. Originally based on the idea that the pursuit of happiness involves not only material success, but moral and spiritual growth, the dream had, by Fitzgerald's time, become increasingly focused on money and pleasure - a phenomenon with which the high-living writer was all too familiar.

In a quiet Southern town where time drifts as slowly as the heat, Jim Powell has earned a name—and not a flattering one. They call him a “Jelly-Bean.” A man who idles. A man who watches life pass him by. Once tied to a respected family, Jim now lingers on the edges of society—haunting garages, street corners, and pool halls—until one unexpected invitation pulls him into a world he no longer belongs to. At a glittering country club party, beneath soft lights and the hum of music, Jim comes face to face with everything he’s lost… and everything he never had.

Nowadays, many excellent poker books are available for players keen to improve their game. However, the vast majority are aimed at listeners who are already sophisticated in their understanding of poker. This book is different. Improve Your Poker Now! is aimed at players who love poker and have moved beyond the introductory level, but who may be flummoxed by terms like GTO, ICM, merged ranges, and blocker effects. These players want a clear, straightforward guide that improves their game — now!

What if living longer wasn’t about adding years… but adding life to your years? Most people don’t fail to live long because of bad luck. They fail because of invisible habits—quiet, daily decisions that slowly steal energy, health, and time. In LIVE LONGER Without Dying in the Process, Ashley Fitzgerald reveals a powerful truth: longevity is not an accident—it’s a system. Backed by science and stripped of empty wellness clichés, this book gives you a clear, practical roadmap to extend your life without sacrificing the joy of living it.

The Great Gatsby, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a poignant tale of love, ambition, and the elusive American Dream, set against the opulent backdrop of the Roaring Twenties. Narrated by Nick Carraway, the story unfolds on Long Island's glittering North Shore, where he becomes entangled in the life of his enigmatic neighbor, Jay Gatsby.

Benjamin Button was literally born an old man. He lived a backwards life, for his body grew younger as the years passed him by. Come and listen to the original, unabridged story by F. Scott Fitzgerald which inspired the movie.

1922, New York. La Première Guerre Mondiale est encore toute récente dans les esprits. Pendant que le monde change, la jeunesse veut profiter de la vie, être divertie et consommer malgré la Prohibition. Dans la banlieue de West Egg, l'énigmatique Monsieur Gatsby donne des fêtes extravagantes et reçoit les gens par centaines. Personne ne sait qui il est ni comment il a fait sa fortune. On dit qu'il est bootlegger, on dit qu'il a tué. Témoin privilégie, Nick Carraway, se verra offrir l'occasion de découvrir ce qui se cache derrière ces racontars, et qui est le vrai Gatsby.

"The Great Gatsby", F. Scott Fitzgerald's third book, stands as the supreme achievement of his career. First published in 1925, this quintessential novel of the Jazz Age has been acclaimed by generations of readers. The story of the mysteriously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan, of lavish parties on Long Island at a time when The New York Times noted "gin was the national drink and sex the national obsession," it is an exquisitely crafted tale of America in the 1920s.

Step into the glittering world of the Roaring Twenties with The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless masterpiece of love, ambition, and illusion. Set in the opulent mansions and jazz-fueled parties of Long Island, this novel follows the enigmatic millionaire Jay Gatsby and his obsessive pursuit of the elusive Daisy Buchanan. Through the eyes of narrator Nick Carraway, Fitzgerald weaves a haunting tale of wealth, desire, and the shattered American Dream. Both dazzling and tragic, The Great Gatsby captures the spirit of an era—and the cost of chasing dreams that may never come true.

The fifth volume in CSA Word's massively popular complete and unabridged ‘Short Stories’ collection is bound to please. With something for everyone this collection of classic stories read by only the best-suited and most established readers will delight the ears as a vintage wine excites the gullet; The Vintage Collection is audible gold. Features eye-catching typographical series design.

Brought to you by Penguin. 'One of the best books I've ever read' Richard Osman A damaged survivor of the First World War, Tom Birkin finds refuge in the quiet village church of Oxgodby where he is to spend the summer uncovering a huge medieval wall-painting. Immersed in the peace and beauty of...

The Ultimate Modern Classics Collection: Volume One is the first instalment in our classics collection focusing on the most important and iconic novels, stories, and poems of the 20th century. Featuring 18 essential modern classics from Orwell, Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Woolf, and many more, and read by a cast of incredible narrators including Iwan Rheon, Ben Allen, Karen Cass, Nathan Osgood, amongst others, this is an essential addition to your library.

Set on the French Riviera in the late 1920s, Tender Is the Night is the tragic romance of the young actress Rosemary Hoyt and the stylish American couple Dick and Nicole Diver. A brilliant young psychiatrist at the time of his marriage, Dick is both husband and doctor to Nicole, whose wealth goads him into a lifestyle not his own, and whose growing strength highlights Dick's harrowing demise. A profound study of the romantic concept of character - lyrical, expansive, and hauntingly evocative.

The American Classics Collection is a century-spanning collection of 17 classic novels, short stories, essay, and poetry by American authors, read by a cast of incredible narrators including Kobna Holdbrook-Smith; Nathan Osgood; Robert G. Slade; Jonathan Keeble, and more. Included here are stories by some of the greatest writers of all time, including Ernest Hemingway; Mark Twain; F. Scott Fitzgerald; Edith Wharton; Frederick Douglass; and H.P. Lovecraft, amongst a host of others.

Jay Gatsby is a millionaire who throws extravagant parties that attract famous celebrities, but no one really knows him - no one except for his neighbor, Nick Carraway. Often touted as a Great American Novel, The Great Gatsby is Nick's account of one summer spent with his wealthy friend and Nick's front-row seat to Gatsby's wealth, his dreams, and his impossible quest for love with the enigmatic Daisy Buchanan.

Nous sommes au lendemain de la Grande Guerre, le mal du siècle envahit les âmes. C'est l'époque de la Prohibition et des fortunes rapides. En 1922, Jay Gatz, désormais Gatsby, se retrouve fabuleusement riche. Mille légendes courent sur son compte, qui n'empêchent pas les gens chics - et moins chics - de venir en troupe boire ses cocktails et danser sur ses pelouses. Gatsby le Magnifique joue la carte des folles dépenses pour éblouir Daisy, mariée à Tom Buchanan, un héritier millionnaire. Le jour où l'espoir de conquérir sa bien-aimée s'évanouit, la fête prend fin brutalement.

Gatsby le Magnifique est un roman de l'écrivain américain Francis Scott Fitzgerald. Il est considéré à ce jour comme un chef-d’œuvre de la littérature américaine. Ce roman raconte l’histoire de Jay Gatsby, un jeune et mystérieux millionnaire au style de vie somptueux, ainsi que sa passion pour la belle Daisy qu’il a connue cinq ans plus tôt, mais qui lui a échappé pendant qu’il était mobilisé à la guerre…

Enter the surreal and thought-provoking world of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitzgerald, narrated by Richard Salem. This timeless story follows the extraordinary life of Benjamin Button, a man who is born old and ages backward, becoming younger as the years pass. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, Fitzgerald’s masterful tale explores themes of time, identity, and the fleeting nature of life.

Knowing she could never be happy in Iran, Tamila Soroush took her mother’s advice to “Go and wake up your luck” and joined her sister in the United States, where amazing freedoms awaited her. Now, after a spur-of-the-moment exchange of “I do’s” with her true love, Ike Hanson, Tami is eager to start her new life. But not everyone is pleased with their marriage, and Tami’s happily-ever-after is no sure thing.