Table for Two
New No. 1 on the iTunes Top Paid Books chart: Table for Two by Amor Towles.
A Captivating Collection of Interconnected Stories
Amor Towles, the acclaimed author of "The Lincoln Highway," "A Gentleman in Moscow," and "Rules of Civility," has once again captivated readers with his latest work, "Table for Two." This richly detailed and sharply drawn collection of stories, including a novella featuring one of his most beloved characters, is a must-read for fans of Towles' signature wit, humor, and sophistication [penguinrandomhouse.com].
Exploring the Fateful Consequences of Brief Encounters
The majority of the stories in "Table for Two" are set in New York City around the year 2000 and explore the "fateful consequences that can spring from brief encounters and the delicate mechanics of compromise that operate at the heart of modern marriages." [amazon.com*] From a man secretly recording classical concerts for unexpected reasons to a forger making money by faking famous novelists' signatures, the characters in these stories are never quite what they seem. [books.apple.com*]
A Noirish Tale of Reinvention in Golden Age Hollywood
In addition to the New York City stories, "Table for Two" also includes a novella titled "Eve in Hollywood," which follows the indomitable Evelyn Ross, a character from Towles' novel "Rules of Civility." As Evelyn's train pulls into Chicago, where her parents are waiting, she instead extends her ticket to Los Angeles, embarking on a journey to craft a new future for herself and others in a noirish tale that takes readers through the movie sets, bungalows, and dive bars of Golden Age Hollywood. [chartoo.com]
Praise from Readers and Critics
Early reviews of "Table for Two" have been overwhelmingly positive, with readers and critics alike praising Towles' ability to capture the nuances of human behavior and the delicate mechanics of modern relationships. As one Goodreads reviewer noted, "Towles is so exuberant in his introduction of several well-rounded, flawed characters that you become instantly entrenched in their stories." [goodreads.com]
A Glittering Addition to Towles' Canon
"Table for Two" is a testament to Amor Towles' exceptional storytelling abilities, and it is sure to delight his legions of fans. As the publisher's description states, this collection of stories is "another glittering addition to Towles's canon of stylish and transporting fiction." [chartoo.com]
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