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A Gentleman in Moscow
In June 1922, Count Alexander Rostov is spared a firing squad and sentenced to spend the rest of his life inside Moscow's Hotel Metropol. Moved from a grand suite to a servant's attic, he watches a century arrive through revolving doors, kitchens, and a child who was only supposed to stay a month. Amor Towles's novel is witty, lavish, and unexpectedly tender: a story about making a life in reduced rooms, and whether courtesy is resistance — or a beautiful way to look away.
“If a man does not master his circumstances then he is bound to be mastered by them.”
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A Gentleman in Moscow Printables
Get the full printable pack on Etsy, or print individual pages from Bingo, Discussion Questions, and Hosting.
Die-cut stickers
A sticker sheet of keys, a small clock, bees, and a hotel revolving door — journal extras, not spoilers.
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Favorite quote cards
Blank cards for the line that stayed: circumstances, a passkey, or a room mastered.
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Reading tracker
Start date, finish date, and a pages-read tracker for a novel that rewards slow attention.
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Book club invite
Printable invite with the reduced-rooms hook and meeting details.
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Review sheet
Likes/dislikes scorecard for the Count, the pacing, the ending, and whether manners count as courage.
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Metropol passkeys
One-page place-card keys for the surprise touch — room number on the front, guest name on the back.
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