Rules of Civility: A Novel

Rules of Civility by Amor Towles, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lincoln Highway and A Gentleman in Moscow, is a sharply stylish novel set in 1930s New York that has captivated over one million readers worldwide.

On New Year’s Eve, 1937, Katey Kontent, a sharp and ambitious young woman, meets Tinker Grey, a charming banker, in a small Greenwich Village jazz bar. This chance encounter propels her into the glittering world of high society, testing her wit, courage, and sense of self as she navigates ambition, love, and reinvention.

With its vivid portrayal of post-Depression New York, elegant prose, and unforgettable characters, Rules of Civility is a dazzling exploration of class, fate, and the choices that define a life.