Is 'The Great Gatsby' a good book?

The Great Gatsby is a 1925 novel written by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald that follows a cast of characters living in the fictional town of West Egg on prosperous Long Island in the summer of 1922. read more

Several new books are in the works, one about The Great Gatsby's enduring appeal, and two about Fitzgerald's time in Hollywood, while my own book, which traces the genesis of The Great Gatsby, is about to be published. read more

USA TODAY's Deirdre Donahue gives five reasons why F. Scott Fitzgerald's Roaring Twenties classic makes the cut. 'The Great Gatsby' is an enduring classic. read more