To the Letter

Thought this was lovely - a warm and nostalgic look at the history of the letter and what it has meant over the years. Primarily this book is really about love - the love of words and the bit of paper that holds them, of course, but more so about the love that is carried in those words and bits of paper.

Some chapters are a little on the dry side but overall it's fascinating and nicely illuminated by an excellent selection of letters - so many vivid, juicy letters - it's almost voyeuristic reading them at times. And the running thread of Chris & Bessie's fiery wartime correspondence is delicious.

(In the spirit of celebrating the physical paper form of things, I read this entirely in various libraries)