Table for Two: Fictions

A brilliant collection of stories filled with sharp satire and wit, Table for Two is a captivating read. Described as deceptively sharp and richly rewarding, it’s been praised as Towles’ finest work yet, offering drama, humor, intellect, and heart. This collection includes six short stories set in New York City and a novella set in Golden Age Hollywood.

The New York stories, mostly set around 2000, explore the unexpected results of fleeting encounters and the delicate compromises that shape modern relationships. In the novella Eve in Hollywood, we follow Evelyn Ross as she leaves New York in 1938, headed for Indiana, but instead detours to Los Angeles, where she navigates the world of film sets and dive bars. Written with Towles’ trademark style, Table for Two is a dazzling addition to his body of work.