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Table for Two

By: Amor Towles
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini, J. Smith-Cameron
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An Instant New York Times Bestseller

“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.

©2024 Amor Towles (P)2024 Penguin Audio
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An International Bestseller

Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2024 by the New York Times Book Review Podcast, Reader’s Digest, Time, and more

An NPR Favorite Fiction Read of 2024

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

Table for Two is a smorgasbord of deliciously mischievous tales imbued with Towles' signature wit and worldliness.”—Time

“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

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I adore Amor Towles!!

I know a lot of people think Eduardo Ballerini is the GOAT, and I have often enjoyed him myself, but I didn’t here. The stories were lovely, and I especially enjoyed spending more time with Eve, but Ballerini often gave it a tone I didn’t understand. On straight narration, he’s usually very good. But he can’t do a believable accent to save his life, and at times he gets going so fast in that clipped, pretentious style, that I was distracted from the stories themselves. I adore Towles’s writing style, and I DID enjoy the stories, but I’m sure I would’ve enjoyed them more with a more subtle reader or by reading them to myself.

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The Eve stories.

I enjoyed a few of the initial stories but know that I had read (or heard) the Di Domenica Fragments before. Liked it then but was afraid that the rest might be “repeats” too. But the whole Eve saga is amazing! Definitely worth it! Glad I “stuck it out”.

And no matter the subject, Amor always delights me with his exquisite language!

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Loved the novella

The twists and turns of this beautifully crafted story and the excellent narration made this a compulsive read/listen.

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Fascinating and exhilarating

I remain a huge fan of both the writer and the narrator. Mr. Towles and Mr. Ballerina are both master story tellers! I highly recommend this audio.

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flawless.

Amor Towles shines.As do the narrators. Vivid images and complete details in each story. Not the best missed.

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Excellent writing

Always a joy to experience this elevated level of artistry.d I look forward to his next effort with great anticipation.

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A great read

Terrific stories, by a terrific writer and read by terrific readers. This is just a wonderful read.

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Another delightful journey

Wonderful writing and use of language. I enjoy Amor’s style of writing and great stories. Good job with performance!

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Excellent all the way around

The book was worth the wait. The stories told were full of color and suspense. The voice actors amazing. This author is one of

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Diversity of the author’s style.

I liked the longer stories and more developed characters best. This seemed to happen as the book went along.

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