2016 · Amor Towles · 462 pages · Historical Fiction
A novel about a Russian count sentenced to house arrest in a luxury hotel for the rest of his life that turns confinement into an argument for grace, purpose, and the art of living well within constraints.
2022 · Nita Prose · 304 pages · Mystery
Nita Prose's debut follows Molly the Maid, a socially awkward hotel cleaner who discovers a dead body in the penthouse suite and becomes the prime suspect. The novel's warmth and Molly's distinctive voice carry the book through a mystery that doesn't bear much scrutiny, and while the plot mechanics are more cozy than complex, the portrait of a woman who sees the world differently is quietly affecting.
2021 · Sarah Pearse · 400 pages · Thriller
Sarah Pearse's debut delivers a gorgeously creepy setting, a converted sanatorium turned luxury hotel in the Swiss Alps, and then fills it with a locked-room mystery that leans heavily on atmosphere while its characters and plotting strain to keep up. The location does most of the heavy lifting, and for readers who prioritize setting over substance, it lifts quite well.