Book Club: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

In The Good Books with Luke Bateman · May 19, 2026 · 19m

We've got mail - and opinions. Luke pens his reply to Virginia Evans modern epistolary masterpiece and smash lit-hit of 2026 'The Correspondent', including why a book composed entirely of correspondence can be more compelling than prose, what it teaches us about making meaning of our lives, the beauty of connecting to others (and ourselves) and why we should all start writing letters again! And if you like The Correspondent, Luke share's an expertly curated list of similar titles thanks to our friends at Hachette.

Thanks to Hachette - for the list of their expert readalikes for The…