Book of the Month
BY ERICA GILLINGHAM
NONFICTION LETTERS FROM TOVE Tove Jansson
Sort Of Books, £20
Whether you’re a lifelong Moomin reader or an admirer of her prose for adults, Tove Jansson’s writing is an absolute pleasure to bask in. This newly translated and edited collection of her letters offers fresh insight into the writer’s relationships and published works, including her 45-year partnership with artist Tuulikki Pietilä. Indeed, the section dedicated to Tove’s correspondence with “Tooti” is heart-stoppingly beautiful as they fall in love, travel, and intertwine their lives. The compendium also includes letters with her family members, friends, and former lovers, and will likely inspire you to (re)read her books – maybe Fair Play or Traveling Light – with a new perspective. A gorgeous book to savour over the winter months.