A Gentleman in Moscow (Amor Towles)

$17.71

Recommended by Marni Kane

In 1922, Count Alexander Rostov is sentenced to spend the rest of his life in a luxury hotel. His captivity expands the world around him, as he deftly dances us decades of Russian history with an unforgettable, wholly personal charm.

"When all was said and done, the endeavors that most modern men saw as urgent (such as appointments with bankers and the catching of trains), probably could have waited, while those they deemed frivolous (such as cups of tea and friendly chats) had deserved their immediate attention.”

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Comments

Catherine Davis

@catherinedavisJun 18, 2026

My mom’s favorite book. I *really* wish I’d read it while she was still alive and talked to her about it. If you still have your parents and it’s appropriate I recommend asking them about their favorite books and reading them, discussing them etc.

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A Gentleman in Moscow

Mike Troiano

“Such a pleasure to read, I slowed down deliberately toward the end.”

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James Kylstra

“A delightful book about an aristocrat in Russia sentenced after the Russian Revolution to life imprisonment in a luxury hotel in Moscow. I’m not necessarily a “likable characters” guy, but many of the characters are very likable. Will make you laugh and cry. Thanks to all those on Rec League who recommended it.”