Thursday marks the 100th anniversary of the publication of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby." Author Steve Almond has written about the struggles and pleasures of writing and "The Great Gatsby." He joins us.

Long Island’s Gold Coast still shines — albeit in a more subdued manner than when “The Great Gatsby” was published 100 years ago. The novel, which is celebrating its centennial this week, is set in the mammoth mansions of the tony North Shore.