During the last days of the disco era, in the early 1980s, a popular dance club becomes the center of nightlife for a group of not-quite innocent young people new to Manhattan. In The Last Days of Disco, With Cocktails at Petrossian Afterwards, author Whit Stillman crafts a vivid portrait of socialite aspirations and the fleeting glamour of New York’s vibrant scene. As the disco ball spins and the music thumps, these characters navigate the complexities of their relationships, fashion choices, and life ambitions. The book explores themes of youthful desire, cultural shifts, and the transient nature of trends in this coming-of-age narrative set against the backdrop of a city on the cusp of major change.