A new book highlights the value of handwritten correspondence, drawing on items from the National Library of Australia. The collection brings together letters written by notable Australians as well as messages from ordinary people, including personal notes described as coming from “unknown lovebirds.” Across reports, the book is presented as a curated selection that showcases how written letters capture voice, context and emotion in a way that differs from modern digital communication. The sources do not provide details on the authorship, publication date, or specific individuals featured, but they consistently describe the collection as spanning both public figures and private senders. By combining letters from famous Australians with lesser-known or unnamed correspondents, the book aims to reflect the breadth of letter-writing in Australia’s history. The coverage focuses on the archival basis of the publication and on the variety of relationships and experiences represented in the handwritten documents.