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  • Virginia Evans has recommended or discussed 2 books on podcasts, as of January 9, 2026.
  • Virginia Evans has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of January 9, 2026.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of January 9, 2026.
  • The book Virginia Evans has mentioned in the most episodes, as of January 9, 2026: The Happiness of Getting it Down Right.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Virginia Evans aired on January 9, 2026.

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Guest on The Book Review · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Virginia Evans appears on literary interview programs such as The Book Review podcast to discuss her breakout writing year and the creative process behind her epistolary work. Reflecting on her literary influences and reading life, Evans discussed two specific books. First, she recommended The Happiness of Getting It Down Right, a collection of correspondence between writer Frank O'Connor and his editor Bill Maxwell, praising the epistolary exchange. Second, she mentioned reading the classic epistolary novel 84 Charing Cross Road with her book club during the COVID-19 pandemic, describing it as a delightful reading experience that directly inspired the format of her own novel, The Correspondent. Through these reflections, Evans highlights the unique intimacy and structural mechanics of letter-writing formats in literature, demonstrating how historical correspondences and beloved book club reads can influence contemporary fiction writing.

Books recommended by Virginia Evans

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  1. The Happiness of Getting it Down Right

    Frank O'Connor; William Maxwell · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Happiness of Getting it Down Right by Frank O'Connor and William Maxwell is a rich collection of correspondence that chronicles the enduring professional and personal relationship between the celebrated Irish writer and his esteemed New Yorker editor.

    Recommended
    “I There's a book that is called the happiness of getting it down right.”
    The Book Review 'The Correspondent' Author Virginia Evans On Her Breakout Year 2026-01-09 Listen at 34:32
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  2. The Correspondent

    Virginia Evans · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Correspondent by Virginia Evans is a touching and upbeat contemporary fiction novel written in an epistolary format that captivated readers and dominated bestseller lists.

    Discussed
    “I had read a book in letters 84 chairing crossroad during COVID with my book club and it was such a delightful reading experience”
    The Book Review 'The Correspondent' Author Virginia Evans On Her Breakout Year 2026-01-09 Listen at 18:05
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

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EpisodePodcastDateBooks
'The Correspondent' Author Virginia Evans On Her Breakout YearThe Book Review2026-01-092