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The Unforgettable Mailman

A Novel
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It's never too late for the adventure of a lifetime, even if you can't remember why you started. The Unforgettable Mailman is a heartwarming story about intergenerational friendship and the power of human connection, perfect for fans of Fredrik Backman and Virginia Evans' The Correspondent. 1966,... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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It's never too late for the adventure of a lifetime, even if you can't remember why you started.

The Unforgettable Mailman is a heartwarming story about intergenerational friendship and the power of human connection, perfect for fans of Fredrik Backman and Virginia Evans' The Correspondent.

1966, Chicago. Backlogged with millions of undelivered letters, the post office announces a temporary closure. But eighty-one-year-old Henry Walton can't stand idly by when thereโ€™s mail waiting to be delivered. He believes letters are what keep people connected, and heโ€™s not about to let them get lost in the chaos.

Plus, connection keeps the mind sharpโ€”according to a note someoneโ€™s pinned up in his kitchen.

While the post office scrambles to get things under control, Henry races against time and forgetfulness. Taking it upon himself to deliver the mail, he discovers hatred and tragedy, triumph and joy in the letters he carries and the people he meets along the way.

Inspired by true events, this delightful story will linger with readers long after they turn the last pageโ€”and might just inspire someone to write a letter, the old-fashioned way.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798892425261

Publisher: Crooked Lane Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 April 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Crooked Lane Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 306g

Pages: 336

About the Author

With a background in magazine publishing, April Howells has built a career in global communications and employer branding. Raised in southern Ontario, she now resides on the west coast of Canada with her husband and a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog named Chief. The Unforgettable Mailman is her debut novel.

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