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Between Us is a monthly correspondence club for those who still find beauty in the written word. Our mail club, The Correspondence, brings literature, art and personal reflections to your letterbox in a thoughtfully composed envelope.

Think of it as a conversation between two people who have never met, but perhaps have more in common than they imagine. Something to open slowly, spend time with and return to.

Each edition is gathered around a different literary or philosophical theme. Inside, you can expect:

• A personal letter exploring literature, art, philosophy and the experience of being human.
• A beautifully designed collectible postcard.
• A reflection card with a question or writing prompt for your journal.
• Small paper keepsakes and occasional surprises.

Membership also includes complimentary access to our private Substack journal. Every edition is a little different, but the intention stays the same: something meaningful to read, reflect upon and keep.

Not at all. You do not need to have read Dostoevsky, studied philosophy or know your way around an art gallery. Curiosity is enough.

The letters are written for anyone who enjoys thoughtful conversations, beautiful words and seeing ordinary life from a slightly different perspective. There is no required reading and nothing to prepare before opening your envelope.

Every letter is personally written and composed by me, the founder of Between Us, then carefully printed on selected paper. The letters are not individually handwritten.

The words are personal, even if the handwriting isn't. Each edition begins with a thought, a discovery or a question I want to share with you.

Love, longing, solitude, beauty, memory, human connection and the little contradictions of being alive.

Some editions begin with a passage from a novel. Others begin with a painting, a philosophical question, an unfamiliar word or an ordinary moment that deserves a second look. The theme changes each month, so there is always something new to discover.

The private Substack journal is a companion to the letters, with complimentary access included in your membership.

It is a space for the thoughts that do not quite fit inside an envelope: reading notes, literary discoveries, personal essays and reflections between letters. Consider it a continuation of our correspondence, rather than a replacement for what arrives in the post.

One envelope, once a month. Each edition explores a new theme, giving you something different to read, reflect on and collect throughout the year.

Your envelope travels by post, so its arrival date can vary with your destination and the local postal service.

When you join The Correspondence, you sign up to receive a new edition every month.

Your subscription renews automatically at the price and frequency shown at checkout, unless you cancel it.

The Correspondence is designed as an ongoing monthly exchange. If individual editions are available, you will find them listed separately in our shop.

Check the product description before ordering to see whether you are choosing a single edition or a recurring subscription.

Yes. You can cancel future renewals through your subscription account or by contacting us.

Any payment already processed will be handled according to our cancellation and refund policy.

A letter makes a lovely gift for someone who appreciates books, art and meaningful little gestures. Each envelope is designed to feel like a small, personal gift, whether it is for someone else or for yourself.

If gift subscriptions are available, you can choose the recipient's delivery address when placing your order. Please check the available gift options and subscription details before purchasing.

Yes. Between Us is intended to bring together readers from different corners of the world. International shipping is available to eligible destinations.

The available countries and any applicable delivery charges are shown at checkout. Enter the recipient's delivery address to see the options for their destination before placing your order.

Delivery times depend on your country and local postal services. Our envelopes travel through the traditional postal system, so international delivery may take longer than a typical online order.

Please allow time for your letter to make its journey. We believe some things are worth waiting for, but if you are concerned about a delayed envelope, please contact us.

Standard letters are sent using untracked postal delivery, so tracking information is not available for that service.

If a tracked shipping option is offered for your destination, you will be able to select it at checkout. Please review the delivery option before ordering if tracking is important to you.

Occasionally, a letter takes an unexpected detour. If your envelope has not arrived within the expected delivery window, please contact us so we can look into it with you.

Include your order number and delivery address in your message to help us identify your order. We will review the situation and help you find a suitable solution.

I do. Behind Between Us is a lifelong love of words, books and old-fashioned correspondence.

Long before social media made staying in touch effortless, I was exchanging letters with people around the world. Some of my earliest friendships began with a pen, a piece of paper and the excitement of finding an envelope in the mailbox.

Between Us grew from a desire to bring a little of that feeling back: a personal connection, made slowly, through words worth keeping.

You are always welcome to write back. Your thoughts, reflections and stories are welcome, whether something in an edition stayed with you or you simply want to share a thought of your own.

While I cannot guarantee a personal reply to every letter, I am grateful for the conversation. The most meaningful correspondence is rarely one-sided.

Because not everything needs to be shared with the world.

Some thoughts deserve to be written slowly. Some conversations deserve more than a passing notification. And some things are better kept between ourselves.