A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

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Hi everyone!
For our May book club, we will be reading and discussing
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

Synopsis
In 1922, Count Alexander Rostov is deemed an unrepentant aristocrat by a Bolshevik tribunal, and is sentenced to house arrest in the Metropol, a grand hotel across the street from the Kremlin. Rostov, an indomitable man of erudition and wit, has never worked a day in his life, and must now live in an attic room while some of the most tumultuous decades in Russian history are unfolding outside the hotel’s doors. Unexpectedly, his reduced circumstances provide him entry into a much larger world of emotional discovery.

Brimming with humor, a glittering cast of characters, and one beautifully rendered scene after another, this singular novel casts a spell as it relates the count’s endeavor to gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be a man of purpose.

About the Author
Amor Towles is an American novelist known for his elegant prose, sharp wit, and deep interest in how individuals maintain dignity and meaning amid historical change. Born in 1964 in Massachusetts, he studied at Yale University and earned a master’s degree in English literature from Stanford.

Before becoming a full-time writer, Towles spent nearly two decades working in finance—an unconventional background that lends his fiction a keen eye for social dynamics and class. He gained international recognition with A Gentleman in Moscow, a global bestseller translated into more than thirty languages, admired for its warmth, intelligence, and timeless humanity.

Book Details
Length: approximately 465pages
Price: Kindle ¥1991 (about USD $12.70)

Join Us!
Our online book club will take place on
Sunday, May 24th, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Japan time)
You can join even if you don’t have a Jitsi account by clicking the URL provided on the right.
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What We’ll Do
You don’t need to finish the book to participate—though reading it will certainly enrich the discussion! Bring a cup of coffee or tea and share your favorite passages, thoughts, and questions. We’ll use a discussion guide based on the novel to help structure our conversation.

Important to Know
✓ For smooth communication and security, please keep your camera on during the session. If your camera is off or your face is not visible, you may be removed from the call. Thank you for your understanding.
✓ There is no entrance fee or membership fee.
✓ Participants come from diverse backgrounds—please be respectful of different perspectives.
We would love for you to join us!
We look forward to discussing this beautiful novel together and spending a wonderful time with everyone.