Amor Towles

3 summariesLiterary Fiction, Historical Fiction

Amor Towles is the author of the critically acclaimed novels "Rules of Civility," "A Gentleman in Moscow," and "The Lincoln Highway." His work is celebrated for its elegant prose, engaging characters, and captivating narratives, often set in distinct historical periods. Towles's writing has earned him a place as a beloved storyteller in contemporary American literature.

Books by Amor Towles

3 books available

A Gentleman in Moscow
Amor Towles
4.3 (293k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
Confined to a luxury hotel under Bolshevik house arrest, a count discovers purpose and emotional richness within his unexpected exile.
Rules of Civility
Amor Towles
4.0 (147k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
In the dazzling, cutthroat world of 1938 New York City, a chance encounter propels a sharp-witted young woman from a Coney Island upbringing into a dizzying ascent through Manhattan's high society, forcing her to navigate love, ambition, and the precarious rules of civility.
The Lincoln Highway: A Read with Jenna Pick
Amor Towles
After being sprung from a juvenile work farm, a young man's plan to escape to California with his brother is derailed when two unexpected companions emerge from the trunk of a car, steering them on an unforgettable, ten-day journey towards New York City instead.