You know when you read a book and want to tell everyone about how much you loved it? Well, we are only a few weeks into 2026 and Mrs. Kittler has already found one of her favorite books of the year. She writes:
“In a world of texts, DMs, and voice notes, writing a letter can feel old-fashioned. But after reading (and listening to) The Correspondent by Virginia Evans, I was reminded of how powerful and beautiful a handwritten letter can be. In the book, letters aren’t just messages. They’re pieces of someone’s life, full of personality and honesty. Each one feels intentional in a way that quick digital messages often don’t.
There’s something special about receiving a letter that was written by hand. Someone chose the paper, picked up a pen, and took time to think about what they wanted to say. A letter can be reread years later, tucked into a drawer, or kept as a reminder that someone cared enough to slow down and write. Unlike a text that disappears into a long message thread, a letter lasts.
So, here’s a challenge: pick up a pen and write a letter to someone important in your life. It could be a friend, a grandparent, a teacher, or someone you haven’t talked to in a while. Tell them what they mean to you, share a memory, or simply say thank you. You might be surprised by how good it feels to write it and how much it means to the person who receives it.”
Inspired by The Correspondent, we created a list of other “epistolary” novels, books whose stories are told through the means of letters, emails, texts, or diary entries. Check one out today!
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