rules of civility

Listings in these results are available in hardcover and paperback formats.

The results cover reference and etiquette, fiction/literature (including historical and literary fiction), and self-improvement titles focused on communication and social skills.

Sample page counts in these results include 48, 168, 196, 352, and 416 pages.

Dimensions and weights vary by edition. Examples from the listings include: 7.4 × 4.78 × 0.56 in — 0.32 lb; 9.28 × 6.35 × 1.13 in — 1.27 lb; 9.0 × 6.0 × 0.4 in — 0.53 lb; 7.99 × 5.12 × 0.14 in — 0.15 lb; and 7.6 × 5.1 × 1.0 in — 0.65 lb.

Non-fiction titles emphasize rules and practices of civility and etiquette, the history and significance of civility, and building communication and social skills.

The novel is set in late-1930s New York (post-Depression Manhattan) and uses a stylish, period tone that evokes jazz bars, social strata, and sharp dialogue.