Creative Spaces Co. Book Club

Join us on Sunday 1 February from 1:30pm - 3pm in Baltic Creative on Jamaica Street to discuss The Correspondent by Virginia Evans.

Sybil Van Antwerp has throughout her life used letters to make sense of the world and her place in it. Most mornings, around half past ten, Sybil sits down to write letters to her brother, to her best friend, to the president of the university who will not allow her to audit a class she desperately wants to take, to Joan Didion and Larry McMurtry to tell them what she thinks of their latest books, and to one person to whom she writes often yet never sends the letter.

Sybil expects her world to go on as it always has—a mother, grandmother, wife, divorcee, distinguished lawyer, she has lived a very full life. But when letters from someone in her past force her to examine one of the most painful periods of her life, she realises that the letter she has been writing over the years needs to be read and that she cannot move forward until she finds it in her heart to offer forgiveness.

Filled with knowledge that only comes from a life fully lived, The Correspondent is a gem of a novel about the power of finding solace in literature and connection with people we might never meet in person. It is about the hubris of youth and the wisdom of old age, and the mistakes and acts of kindness that occur during a lifetime. Sybil Van Antwerp’s life of letters might be “a very small thing,” but she also might be one of the most memorable characters you will ever find.

Join our Book Club for £10 and receive an invite to our meet-up with a complimentary drink of your choice.

How our book club works:
- Once you sign up, you’ll be sent a welcome email.
- Pick up a copy of the book from your local bookshop or library.
- Enjoy the book at home and join our WhatsApp chat (don’t worry, it’s a no-spoilers space!)
- Join us on Sunday 1 February from 1:30-3pm in Baltic Creative on Jamaica Street to discuss the book.

The little details:
- Membership costs £10. You’ll receive an invite to our social and a free drink.
- We cannot refund membership fees, so please only sign up if you’re sure you can join us.
- Membership is open to everyone based in Liverpool City Region and over 18
- We ask all members to join our WhatsApp group to help us stay connected

Any questions? Send us a message.