You might not have instantly recognized Amor Towles’ name, but you undoubtedly recognized the cover of his bestseller, A Gentleman in Moscow. The novel has been on the bestseller lists for forty-six weeks. What does he read? Do the names Raymond Chandler, Ross Macdonald and Elmore Leonard ring a bell? Check out Gregory Cowles’ “Inside the List”. https://nyti.ms/2pSvgHk
Then, check the Web Store for Towles’ book, and those of the authors he likes. https://store.poisonedpen.com