Sat, Sep 19 · 11:15 AM PDT
This month's pick is Jamie's!
Quick synopsis: Every morning, Sybil Van Antwerp sits down to write letters—to her brother, to her best friend, to the university administration refusing to let her attend the course she so dearly wants to take, to her favorite authors to share her thoughts on their latest books, and to one person she writes to often but never actually sends the letter to. At seventy-three, Sybil has made letter-writing her lifeline; witty, wise, and deeply personal, she uses words to make sense of the world. Yet, in real life, she has kept those closest to her at arm’s length for over thirty years. Until one day, a letter from someone in her past forces her to confront one of the most painful periods of her life. Now, only one thing remains: Sybil must finally send the letter she has carried with her all these years—and find the forgiveness that can give her the courage to move forward. Sybil Van Antwerp’s life of letters might seem like a small thing in the grand scheme of things—but she is one of the most unforgettable characters you will ever encounter.
