I don’t know about you, but I love hotels. There’s something about them that feels like stepping into a storybook, especially the historical ones with lots of rooms, a grand entry, and a fancy restaurant.
I’m a bit late to the game with this book recommendation, but I’m making it anyway. Amor Towles’ incredible A Gentleman in Moscow gives you that same feeling of being swept up in the perfect hotel.
Normally, I recommend books with a philosophical angle. This one doesn’t quite fit that mold, but it does offer an incredible lesson: no matter your circumstances, you can build beautiful relationships and live your life well.
Amor’s writing is gentle and intellectual, with prose that feels like velvet—without the haughtiness. He’s a joy to read. I’ve linked a great speech he gave about the book below.
Happy reading!
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