Table for Two

by: Amor Towles

Goodreads description:

The millions of readers of Amor Towles are in for a treat as he shares some of his shorter six stories set in New York City and a novella in Los Angeles. The New York stories, most of which are set around the turn of the millennium, take up everything from the death-defying acrobatics of the male ego, to the fateful consequences of brief encounters, and the delicate mechanics of compromise which 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 the midst of Hollywood’s golden age.

Throughout the stories, two characters often find themselves sitting across a table for two where the direction of their futures may hinge upon what they say to each other next.

Written with his signature wit, humor, and sophistication, Table for Two is another glittering addition to Towles’s canon of stylish and transporting historical fiction.

Helen says: 🤓🤓🤓 3/4

I loved it!! I savored the short stories. My favorite was Hasta Luego. How much do you want to bet that happened to him or someone he knows? You can’t even make that up…I don’t have a lot to say about it other than I found it enjoyable.

Holly says: 🤓🤓🤓🤓

I loved this short story/novella by Amor Towles. He is such a wonderful writer! Just when I thought one story was my favorite, the next one pops up for more great reading. His writing really talks to your soul. I loved all of the settings. I have read everything he has written, and I can’t wait for whatever comes next.

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