Two writers, one friendship, and an unforgettable correspondence. A glittering, smart and sassy debut of love, literature and letter writing.

"Set against the evocative backdrop of 1950s New York, their musings - which start out quick and witty - grow in confidence and intelligence, and before they know it they are inking their hearts out onto the page. This sparky novel will make you want to permanently delete WhatsApp and go back to basics." Stylist, Top 10 must-reads of April "A story of conversion, shattered love and the loss of faith, recalling 20th-century masters like Graham Greene and Walker Percy. Bauer is a distinctive stylist who can write about Simone Weil or Kierkegaard with wit and charm." New York Times Book Review "Its central characters' charm and intelligence make them irresistible company" -- Hephzibah Anderson Daily Mail "Warm, intelligent and addictive" -- Katie Allen The Simple Things "Dazzling and gorgeously written... It's a marvel." Ann Packer, author of The Dive from Clausen's Pier and Songs Without Words

Carlene Bauer is the author of the memoir Not That Kind of Girl. She has written for n +1, Slate, Salon, and the New York Times, and lives in Brooklyn.