Picture this: you're sipping coffee in a quiet corner, flipping through stories that pull you into the pulse of New York around 2000, where a single glance or conversation unravels marriages and redirects lives. That's the magic of Table for Two: Fictions, Amor Towles' New York Times bestselling Kindle edition. Six sharp New York stories plus a novella, Eve in Hollywood, starring the unforgettable Evelyn Ross from Rules of Civility. Critics rave—Los Angeles Times calls each tale 'as satisfying as a master chef’s main course,' packed with drama and heart.
These New York pieces capture how everyday compromises keep modern relationships ticking, but one small slip can send everything spinning. Told from seven viewpoints, they reveal the delicate balance of desire, deceit, and decision-making. You'll meet characters navigating high-stakes dinners, chance meetings, and quiet reckonings, all with Towles' signature sophistication that feels both timeless and immediate.
Then there's the novella—a gritty, glamorous ride through 1930s Los Angeles. Evelyn Ross schemes her way through movie studios, bungalow hideouts, and shadowy bars, crafting bold futures amid scandal and star power. It's Towles at his sly best, delivering twists like a 'shiv' in that polished prose The New York Times praises, with a martini-sharp kick.
Reading Towles feels like chatting with a brilliant friend who sees through life's facades. These stories aren't just entertaining—they make you ponder your own crossroads. Slip this Kindle edition into your routine for commutes, evenings unwinding, or gifting to book lovers seeking substance over fluff. At around 400 pages of pure elegance, it's the kind of fiction that sparks dinner conversations and rereads. Grab it and let Towles transport you—one table, two fates at a time.
