Audiobooks by Frank Marcopolos

The Great Gatsby (Annotated and Illustrated)

There is perhaps no greater American novel than The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Presented here for the first time with essays collected by Bookquarium editors, and one short story 'in the universe of The Great Gatsby,' this audiobook provides additional context for understanding and appreciating this classic story. The story itself has been called the 'chronicle of the jazz age,' and presaged the looming Great Depression that followed the 'roaring '20s' in America. It has been adapted into no less than 5 motion pictures (one from the silent-picture era has been lost to history, unfortunately.) Annotation materials include: Essay: The Great Gatsby - A Good Novel, Not the 'Great' One by M.K. Adkins, Ph.D. Essay: The Great Gatsby - The Great American Novel at its Best by Lisa E. Paige, Ph.D. Essay: Alex Rodriguez is the Modern-Day Jay Gatsby - With this One Twist by Frank Marcopolos Essay: Is The Great Gatsby Problematic from a Historical Perspective? by Frank Marcopolos Short Story: Chapter Ten (A Story in the Universe of The Great Gatsby) by Frank Marcopolos

F. Scott Fitzgerald, Frank Marcopolos (Author), Frank Marcopolos (Narrator)

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Monday or Tuesday: 8 Stories Plus New Introduction

Virginia Woolf is simultaneously one of the most influential and misunderstood writers of all time. In this collection of early stories, readers can experience the literary innovations that would make Woolf so. This new edition also contains an introduction which new readers may find helpful. Ms. Woolf's influence can be seen in such writers as David Foster Wallace, Ursula K. Le Guin, George Saunders, Donald Barthelme, John Barth, Zadie Smith, Heidi Julavitz, Dave Eggers, Giannina Braschi, Michael Chabon, Samuel Beckett, Ann Beattie, Chuck Palahniuk, Jennifer Egan, Neil Gaiman, Grace Paley, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Kelly Link, Jonathan Lethem, among others. Fans of these writers might especially enjoy this collection. Whether you are new to Woolf or have been reading her for years, the audiobook version of this collection provides a fresh take on one of Woolf's early works. Mr. Marcopolos takes an hermeneutical approach to his job as audio performer, in an effort to provide both additional poignance and approachability to these stories. * Frank Marcopolos (1972- ) founded 'The Whirligig' literary magazine in 1999, which has been called 'a landmark, demonstrating the power of the literary underground.' One reviewer said that 'you get this true lion-roaring sense that Editor Frank Marcopolos knows what he likes, and how to read, and how to publish, and he has guts, and eats insects on Wheaties with bleach.' Frank's long-form fiction has been reviewed with such praise as 'thorough-goingly entertaining' and 'highly readable...recalls the style of Michael Chabon or John Irving. A literary gem that should not be missed.' Frank's unique literary-audio work has been featured in movie trailers, scholastic environments, underground mixtapes, and on YouTube, with lifetime listens to his audiobooks achieving over 1,000,000 'views' there. He lives in Pittsburgh, PA, and records at The Bookquarium Recording Studio.

Frank Marcopolos, Virginia Woolf (Author), Frank Marcopolos (Narrator)

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The New Gospel of Wealth: With 2019 Afterword

This is the classic work on the best ways to distribute surplus wealth throughout the community by American businessman Andrew Carnegie, with a 2019 afterword to address issues that have arisen since Mr. Carnegie's time. Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919) was a Scottish-American industrialist, business magnate, and philanthropist. Carnegie's most prominent business was the expansion of the American steel industry. Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh), Carnegie Hall (New York City), the Carnegie Hero Fund, and Carnegie 'units' (university credit-hours) are just some of what remains today of his immense legacy in American and world history. Frank Marcopolos (1972-) founded 'The Whirligig' literary magazine in 1999, which has been called 'a landmark, demonstrating the power of the literary underground.' One reviewer said that 'you get this true lion-roaring sense that Editor Frank Marcopolos knows what he likes, and how to read, and how to publish, and he has guts, and eats insects on Wheaties with bleach.' Frank's long-form fiction has been reviewed with such praise as 'thorough-goingly entertaining' and 'highly readable...recalls the style of Michael Chabon or John Irving. A literary gem that should not be missed.' A broadcasting-school graduate, Frank's unique literary-audio work has been featured in movie trailers, scholastic environments, underground mixtapes, and on YouTube, with one of his audiobooks achieving over 100,000 'views' there. He lives in Pittsburgh, PA, without a dog, and records at The Bookquarium Recording Studio.

Andrew Carnegie, Frank Marcopolos (Author), Frank Marcopolos (Narrator)

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Eagles and Hawks and Also People As Well

The adventures of college athlete Enzo Prinziatta continue in a stunning novel critics are raving about! 'This is a thoughtful, articulate, and often humorous narrative about the choices we all make, sometimes in the space of a single heartbeat, and the life-altering impact of our subsequent actions. It’s also a bittersweet tale of self-discovery and seminal experiences, full of realistic dialogue, unexpected situations, and offbeat characters. A highly readable novel that recalls the style of Michael Chabon or John Irving, this is a literary gem that should not be missed.' - Starred review, Blue Ink 'The mysterious keeps taking prominence in this novel: the hazing rituals, which are amusing, sexy, confusing, and disturbing all at once; the hard-to-figure attitudes of Enzo’s teammates; oddities like a replica of the Winchester Mystery House that somehow features a pagan mechanical bull ride; Trudy’s oracular pronouncements; and portentous dreams and symbols involving several dead birds and brick-tied balloons that a teammate pops. Each image speaks of death and aborted flight, a counterpoint to Enzo’s longing for the big leagues and a home that isn’t stifling... A well-written, intriguing sports tale that explores the importance of home base.' - Kirkus Reviews 'As bittersweet as growing up. I wholeheartedly recommend it. Frank Marcopolos delivers drama and humor in a poignant story about a college baseball player looking for a way into the big league.' -IndieReader (5 stars) 'Marcopolos has a flair for conveying recognizable human drama, with relateable characters who you want to see succeed. He has a far-reaching knowledge and vision about his characters' lives, which comes through as the novel unfolds... A good story with likeable characters, and a moving and meaningful novel.' - SPR

Frank Marcopolos (Author), Frank Marcopolos (Narrator)

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Infinite Ending: Ten Stories

A collection of ten short stories and two literary essays by Frank Marcopolos. Critical praise for this collection: Kirkus Reviews: 'There's plenty here that Updike and Cheever fans will like, even if they've never given postmodernism a second glance. A...frequently effective collection of stories about people seeking to understand themselves and their predicaments.' BlueInk Review: 'Marcopolos has solid fictional instincts and a gift for language....His talents certainly offer satisfactions here.' SP Review: 'These are rich, quick-paced stories where not a lot happens, but still manage to be page-turning because of Marcopolos's clean, spirited prose. Complex, even profound, stories leave the reader with more questions than answers, which is part of the book's appeal. Every reader will get something different from this collection. Marcopolos is an eloquent and provocative writer. These are strong stories that work very well.' - 4 stars

Frank Marcopolos (Author), Frank Marcopolos (Narrator)

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