The Lincoln Highway: A Novel

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The Lincoln Highway: A Novel

Amor Towles · Book · 2022

What hooked you in The Lincoln Highway: A Novel was the way sprawling historical landscapes anchor deeply personal journeys of character transformation.

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Common questions

Is The Lincoln Highway: A Novel a popular book?

Yes, The Lincoln Highway: A Novel is a number one New York Times bestseller with more than one million copies sold. It has received significant critical acclaim, including being named a New York Times notable book and a best book of the year by various organizations and public figures.

Was The Lincoln Highway: A Novel featured in a book club?

Yes, The Lincoln Highway: A Novel was selected as a Today Show Read with Jenna book club pick. It has also been recognized as a best book of the year by outlets such as Time, NPR, The Washington Post, and by figures including Bill Gates and Barack Obama.

What is the critical reception of The Lincoln Highway: A Novel?

The New York Times described The Lincoln Highway: A Novel as wise and wildly entertaining, noting that the work is permeated with light, wit, and youth. It is also recognized as a New York Times readers choice best book of the century.

Who is the author of The Lincoln Highway: A Novel?

The Lincoln Highway: A Novel was written by Amor Towles and published in 2022. The book has achieved widespread success, reaching number one on the New York Times bestseller list and selling over one million copies since its release.

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