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Table for Two: Fictions Hardcover – April 2, 2024

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“A knockout collection. ... Sharp-edged satire deceptively wrapped like a box of Neuhaus chocolates, Table for Two is a winner.” —The New York Times

“Superb ... This may be Towles’ best book yet. Each tale is as satisfying as a master chef’s main course, filled with drama, wit, erudition and, most of all, heart.” —Los Angeles Times
 
Millions of Amor Towles fans are in for a treat as he shares some of his shorter fiction: six stories based in New York City and a novella set in Golden Age Hollywood.

The New York stories, most of which take place around the year 2000, consider the fateful consequences that can spring from brief encounters and the delicate mechanics of compromise that operate at the heart of modern marriages.

In Towles’s novel Rules of Civility, the indomitable Evelyn Ross leaves New York City in September 1938 with the intention of returning home to Indiana. But as her train pulls into Chicago, where her parents are waiting, she instead extends her ticket to Los Angeles. Told from seven points of view, “Eve in Hollywood” describes how Eve crafts a new future for herself—and others—in a noirish tale that takes us through the movie sets, bungalows, and dive bars of Los Angeles.

Written with his signature wit, humor, and sophistication, Table for Two is another glittering addition to Towles’s canon of stylish and transporting fiction.
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“A knockout collection. ... Sharp-edged satire deceptively wrapped like a box of Neuhaus chocolates, Table for Two is a winner.” —The New York Times
 
“Superb ... This may be Towles’ best book yet. Each tale is as satisfying as a master chef's main course, filled with drama, wit, erudition and, most of all, heart.” —Los Angeles Times
 
“Table for Two is a smorgasbord of deliciously mischievous tales imbued with Towles' signature wit and worldliness.” —Time
 
“These are jam-packed, juicy stories.” —Star Tribune

“Delightful.” —People

“The author of A Gentleman in Moscow delights with six sophisticated short stories and a noirish novella.” —Tampa Bay Times
 
“Towles continues to show his signature wit and literary prowess in this new collection, making Table for Two a can’t-miss for current or future fans of his work.” —Chicago Review of Books

“Towles excels with this collection. Readers unfamiliar with his novels will love these examples of his shorter fiction and they will be pure catnip to his legions of fans. Highly recommended.”—Library Journal, starred review
                                                     
“Table for Two is a masterful, subtle collection of thoroughly entertaining stories.” —BookPage

“Amor Towles is a master of language and one of the best storytellers of our time. In Table for Two, he lives up to his well-deserved reputation as a first-rate craftsman.” —Bookreporter

“A sneakily entertaining assortment of tales.” —Kirkus

About the Author

Amor Towles is the author of New York Times bestsellers Rules of Civility, A Gentleman in Moscow, and The Lincoln Highway. The three novels have collectively sold more than five million copies and have been translated into more than thirty-five languages. Towles lives in Manhattan with his wife and two children.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Viking (April 2, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 464 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593296370
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593296370
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.48 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.3 x 1.47 x 9.3 inches
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Customers find the writing style beautiful, distinct, and skillful. They also describe the reading experience as wonderful and a great effort for Amor Towles. Readers also mention the plot as engaging and the characters as highly nuanced. They describe the immersion as eminently engaging.

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Customers find the plot engaging with well-defined characters and twists and turns.

"...This is a book I plan to read again. He is wonderful at creating story tableaus from all over the world and differing time-frames- I look forward to..." Read more

"...feeling as each story turned out to be written tightly, with a singularly unique plot, and enough twists to spin me around...." Read more

"...Moscow,” Towles’s latest work is a richly detailed and sharply drawn collection of stories, including a novella featuring one of his most beloved..." Read more

"...I couldn't put it down. Each story is better than the last. I can hardly wait for his next book." Read more

67 customers mention "Writing style"67 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing style beautiful, richly detailed, and distinct. They also appreciate the skillful writing and delicate irony.

"Amor Towles writing is superb and each sentence is a joy to read...." Read more

"...quickly disabused of that feeling as each story turned out to be written tightly, with a singularly unique plot, and enough twists to spin me around...." Read more

"...the author of “A Gentleman in Moscow,” Towles’s latest work is a richly detailed and sharply drawn collection of stories, including a novella..." Read more

"...one is better drawing the reader in with skilllful writing and delicate irony. I couldn't put it down. Each story is better than the last...." Read more

57 customers mention "Reading experience"57 positive0 negative

Customers find the book wonderful, rich, and spellbinding. They also say it's another great effort by Amor Towles and a treat for fans.

"Amor Towles writing is superb and each sentence is a joy to read...." Read more

"...wit, humor, and sophistication, Towles’s “Table for Two” is an enjoyable 5-star read." Read more

"I read A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW and was rewarded with the richness of classical literature in a spellbinding format...." Read more

"...Even with that caveat, I recommend you read this book. It won’t disappoint." Read more

29 customers mention "Characters"29 positive0 negative

Customers find the characters in the book highly nuanced.

"...The unique characters he creates kept me reading late into the night- especially Evelyn Ross. This is a book I plan to read again...." Read more

"...Towles has a fantastic ability to create characters that the reader will care about, and it is rare to do that well in short stories...." Read more

"...The writing is superb and the characters well developed...." Read more

"...As always, fantastic writing and character development by Amor Towles...." Read more

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Customers find the book eminently engaging and say it hits every intellectual and emotional button in their brain.

"Each independent short story has its own flavor, but all are eminently engaging...." Read more

"...Angeles and Hollywood, is not as profound as the short stories but is fun and engaging...." Read more

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"...I’m not generally a “short story fan”, these tales engaged me with enough description, action and thought that I enjoyed each one...." Read more

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Christine
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb writing and wonderful characters
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Amor Towles writing is superb and each sentence is a joy to read. The unique characters he creates kept me reading late into the night- especially Evelyn Ross. This is a book I plan to read again. He is wonderful at creating story tableaus from all over the world and differing time-frames- I look forward to his next book!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Five Stories
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Each independent short story has its own flavor, but all are eminently engaging. I was initially disappointed that this was not one novel, but 5 novellas. I was quickly disabused of that feeling as each story turned out to be written tightly, with a singularly unique plot, and enough twists to spin me around. I will read more from Amor Towles because of his imagination and way with words.
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Rob St. Clair
5.0 out of 5 stars A little tricky in the beginning, but once you’re into it “Table for Two” won’t disappoint.
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A little tricky in the beginning, but once you’re into it – especially “Eve in Hollywood” – “Table for Two” won’t disappoint. From the author of “A Gentleman in Moscow,” Towles’s latest work is a richly detailed and sharply drawn collection of stories, including a novella featuring one of his most beloved characters, Evelyn Ross. Six short stories are based in New York City and then a final novella is set in the Golden Age of Hollywood. The New York stories, most of which take place around the year 2000, consider the fateful consequences that can spring from brief encounters and the delicate mechanics of compromise that operate at the heart of modern marriages. Told from seven points of view, “Eve in Hollywood” describes how Eve Ross crafts a new future for herself – and others – in a noirish tale that takes us through the movie sets, bungalows, and dive bars of Los Angeles. Written with his signature wit, humor, and sophistication, Towles’s “Table for Two” is an enjoyable 5-star read.
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marilyn west
5.0 out of 5 stars Another fantastic read from this fabulous author!
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2024
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When I saw this book by Amor Towles I picked it up immediately. I didn't read what it was about I just knew I wanted it. When I got home, I saw it was a series of short stories and was a little disappointed as I wanted a new novel to read. However, starting with the first story, each one is better drawing the reader in with skilllful writing and delicate irony. I couldn't put it down. Each story is better than the last. I can hardly wait for his next book.
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P. Conchie
3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2024
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If you looking for a novel, this isn’t for you. I was expecting a novel, and I’ve loved all of his previous novels. But it’s a collection of short stories, and while they’re very good it was very disappointing. I’ve learned I need to read the description more carefully.
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James C. Berbiglia, Sr.
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing short stories that connect through characters
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2024
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I read A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW and was rewarded with the richness of classical literature in a spellbinding format. The writing was so beautiful and rich with details that I assumed I would never read such a book again. How could one author in one lifetime produce such art?
I read TABLE FOR TWO just to see how much less it would be....and I was delighted to find it to be as rich as GENTLEMAN. Stories could stand alone even though they are woven together in amazing ways. I am now proceeding to read everything by Amor Towles!
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LindaL
4.0 out of 5 stars Engaging characters
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2024
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Amor Towles is a great writer. If you enjoyed his other books, A Gentleman in Moscow, Rules of Civility, or The Lincoln Highway, you must read this collection of six short stories and a novella. If you haven't read any of his books, these stories might be an excellent place to begin. Towles has a fantastic ability to create characters that the reader will care about, and it is rare to do that well in short stories.

Two of the more memorable stories from this collection are "Hasta Luego" and "The Bootlegger." In "Hasta Luega," Towle introduces us to Smitty, a cheerful, personable man who makes kind gestures and retains his composure at the airport after his flight is canceled. Jerry, the storyteller, meets Smitty at the airport, is allured by his positive attitude, and goes to the same hotel while they await the rescheduling of their flights. Jerry enjoys Smitty's amiable personality and his stories as they hang out in the hotel's bar. When Smitty and Jerry's phones get mixed up, Jerry discovers something about Smitty and his marriage and must make ethical decisions highlighting Jerry's true nature and humanity.

In "The Bootlegger," Tommy, the storyteller, notices Mr. Fein, sitting near him at a Carnegie Hall concert, is recording the concert. Of course, this is prohibited, and Tommy decides to report the recording and ensure that Mr. Fein is appropriately reprimanded. When Tommy finds out that Mr. Fein has been recording the concerts for his sick wife, he feels remorseful for not being a more sensitive human being. Tommy sets out to apologize to Mr. Fein, and some poignant events ensue. Again, Towels portrays many aspects of humanity and marriage through these relatable characters.

All the short stories take place in New York City, and places in New York, such as Central Park and Broadway, are prominent in some of them. In all of them, he delves into ethics, human nature, and relationships. Two people in each story sit at a metaphoric "table for two," which gives the collection its name.

The novella, set in Los Angeles and Hollywood, is not as profound as the short stories but is fun and engaging. It takes place in 1938 and involves Olivia de Havilland before her Gone with the Wind role. It is an entertaining glimpse into movie studio happenings and movie stars' concerns. Again, the one-on-one encounters between the characters lead to many "table for two" interactions that show human beings in situations where they make decisions that affect others as much as themselves.
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Leland J. Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2024
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Several short stories and one longer novella. Good writing and entertaining stories. The latter involves Eve from his earlier novel, "Rules of Civility." Pleasant easy reading.
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Seann Haver
5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining!
Reviewed in Canada on June 8, 2024
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Well written with many surprises. No endings to the story, you made up your own. I’m not normally a fiction reader but I enjoyed these stories!
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Elena
5.0 out of 5 stars Love the book
Reviewed in Germany on July 14, 2024
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Love Amor Towles style and word play, would only recommend it
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Anil Viswanathan
5.0 out of 5 stars in typical Towles style, lyrical prose bringing alive some lovely characters
Reviewed in India on July 14, 2024
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Loved it. Another typical Towles book. Reminded me of Once upon a time in Hollywood. Fascinating characters. Lyrical prose. Fun read.
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welsh wizard
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 24, 2024
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6 great short stories and then a novella featuring Eve from ‘Rules of Civility’. Towles is a master story-teller, writes beautiful prose, what’s not to like?
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magoman
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing writer
Reviewed in Italy on April 21, 2024
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A pleasure to read. After the first 5 pages you understand that it will be a pleasure to read this book
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