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20 Books Told Through Letters
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items Enjoy the art of letter writing with these novels and books composed entirely of letters, diary entries, or emails.
A powerful story of African American women in the early 20th century, told through letters between sisters Celie and Nettie.
The Color Purple (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Alice Walker, Hardcover
A classic Gothic horror novel told through letters, diary entries, and newspaper clippings, chronicling Count Dracula’s move from Transylvania to England.
Dracula (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions)
A charming true story of a 20-year correspondence between a New York writer and a London bookseller.
84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff, Paperback
A heartwarming tale of a writer who forms a bond with the residents of Guernsey Island through letters during and after WWII.
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society: A Novel
A coming-of-age novel told through letters from a shy, introverted teenager named Charlie to an anonymous friend.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky, Paperback
A satirical series of letters from a senior demon, Screwtape, to his nephew, Wormwood, offering advice on tempting humans.
The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
A collection of ten letters written by the poet Rilke to a young military cadet seeking advice on writing and life.
Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke, Paperback
A gripping novel about a mother coming to terms with her son's horrific actions, told through her letters to her estranged husband.
We Need to Talk about Kevin by Lionel Shriver
A groundbreaking novel about a woman fleeing an abusive marriage, told through letters and diary entries.
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte
An artistic novel told through the unique and mysterious letters exchanged between Griffin Moss and Sabine Strohem.
Griffin and Sabine : An Extraordinary Correspondence by Nick ...
A heartfelt children's book about a young boy who writes letters to his favorite author to cope with his parents' divorce.
Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary, Paul O. Zelinsky
A comedic mystery told through emails, letters, and official documents as a teenager tries to find her missing mother.
Where'd You Go, Bernadette - Maria Semple
A tragic tale of unrequited love, told through letters from the protagonist, Werther, to his friend Wilhelm.
The Sorrows of Young Werther - Goethe
A novel that exposes India’s social and economic divides through letters written by the protagonist, Balram Halwai, to the Chinese Premier.
The White Tiger: A Novel - by Aravind Adiga
A novella of letters revealing the manipulative and flirtatious behavior of the widowed Lady Susan Vernon.
Lady Susan by Jane Austen
A touching love story between two misfit teenagers, conveyed through their letters and notes.
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
A companion to "A Series of Unfortunate Events," told through letters between Lemony Snicket and Beatrice Baudelaire.
The Beatrice Letters: A Series of Unfortunate
A collection of moral essays in the form of letters from the Stoic philosopher Seneca to his friend Lucilius, offering wisdom and advice.
Letters from a Stoic by Seneca
A novel about love and friendship told through the email exchanges between two colleagues and the IT guy monitoring them.
Attachments by Rainbow Rowell
A quirky tale set on a fictional island where letters of the alphabet are banned one by one, told through letters between the island’s residents.
Ella Minnow Pea: A Novel in Letters by Mark Dunn