November 2026 Alumni and Friends Book Club

Table for Two by Armor Towles

Tuesday, November 3, 10, 17
5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Central Time

There is no cost to participate, but registration is required. You will need to purchase a copy of the book.

Enrollment is limited to 40. First-come; first-served. 

If you love stylish, character driven historical fiction with witty prose, Table for Two is just waiting to be discussed! It features six short stories set in NYC mostly around the turn of the Millennial and a novella featuring Evelyn from his novel Rules of Civility. The title arose from a conviction that our lives can often change materially due to a single conversation or a chance encounter. And it's the power of conversation or chance encounter or a sudden decision to force a personal or historical reckoning. Goodreads: From the bestselling author of The Lincoln Highway, a sharply drawn collection of stories set in New York and Los Angeles.

Amor Towles fans are in for a treat with this collection featuring six New York City stories and a captivating Los Angeles novella. The New York tales explore the acrobatics of the male ego, the consequences of brief encounters, and the delicate compromises of modern marriage. Meanwhile, the novella “Eve in Hollywood” follows the indomitable Evelyn Ross (from Rules of Civility) as she detours to 1938 Los Angeles, crafting a new future during Hollywood’s golden age. Throughout this collection, futures hinge on a single conversation across a table for two.
 
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Registration Deadline: November 3, 2026

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