{"title":"PEN PALS","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor those looking to write letters to new friends by post.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"londonletterspenpalclub","title":"The London Letters Pen Pal Club","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A letter always feels to me like immortality, because it is the mind alone without corporeal friend.\" - Emily Dickinson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eWelcome to the London Letters Pen Pal Club! A society of over 1,800 pen pals from across the world put in touch to revive the art of correspondence and make friends through snail mail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eFounded in 2019 and born from a love of letters, slower hobbies, small moments of joy and a belief in the magic of the written word, we created the club to bring together snail mail enthusiasts and celebrate letters by putting pen to paper, and making a new friend at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eLetters are important, and your written words hold a great deal of sentiment. In a modern, digital world that's so focused on speed and technology, a letter that has been handwritten over a cup of tea, with slow and gentle consideration, has never been so powerful. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you feel the same, then we'd love for you to become a member of our community and help us spread the joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eThere's two options to join, either by selecting our 'Membership Only' plan which gives you full access to the club, or by selecting 'Membership + Welcome Pack', where as well as full access to the club, you'll also be sent a beautiful welcome pack of stationery to help you get started, which includes;\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e- x20 sheets of A5 soft white writing paper (135gsm, FSC certified)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- x10 matching C6 envelopes (FSC certified)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- A handy correspondence log (for keeping track of who you’re writing to)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- A beautiful box to store all your writing materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW IT WORKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eOnce you've placed your order we'll be in touch by email to confirm your information, as well as asking you to create a bio for yourself. We'll then send out an alert to all our existing members with this information (this will \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e contain any personal details i.e. your address or email address), and connect you with the people (or person) that matches your requirements best. We'll only exchange your email address with them, so then it'll be down to you to get in touch, and if you feel comfortable to do so, share your correspondence address and start writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eThere's no limit to how many pen pals you're allocated, so if your new partner doesn't quite work out, we're always happy to find you another. We're always on hand to answer any questions or receive any feedback throughout your membership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eThe pen pal club is a one-off payment for a lifetime membership, there are no additional or renewal fees at any stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"ul1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: You must be 18 years old to join. \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe reserve the right to remove any member without warning. We do not tolerate abuse of any kind. This is not a matchmaking service! Please read our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"London Letters - Pen Pal Club Safety \u0026amp; Community Guidelines\" href=\"https:\/\/thelondonletters.com\/pages\/pen-pal-club-safety-community-guidelines\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Community Guidelines\u003c\/a\u003e before signing up.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eP.S. If you’re a regular writer or you simply \u003cstrong\u003elove\u003c\/strong\u003e stationery, why not also subscribe to our \u003ca title=\"Letter writing paper and notecards stationery monthly subscription box from London Letters\" href=\"https:\/\/thelondonletters.com\/products\/paper-club-subscription\"\u003ePaper Post\u003c\/a\u003e where each month a box of hand-picked writing papers and cards are posted to your door to compliment your new hobby? Subscribers also receive an ongoing 10% off our full collection of \u003ca title=\"Bespoke and personalised headed and monogram luxury stationery\" href=\"https:\/\/thelondonletters.com\/collections\/personalised-stationery\"\u003ePersonalised Stationery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo opt for a \u003ca title=\"London Letters luxury gift wrap, gift box and handwritten note.\" href=\"https:\/\/thelondonletters.com\/pages\/luxury-gift-wrap\"\u003eluxury gift box, handwritten note and wrap\u003c\/a\u003e on this product, check the box provided and enter your message. Or to gift wrap your whole order, wait til you checkout to apply to your basket.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LondonLetters","offers":[{"title":"Membership Only","offer_id":44463574745287,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Membership + Welcome Pack","offer_id":44463574778055,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/8047\/4311\/files\/LLPPC_Welcome_Pack_-_October_2025.jpg?v=1759925388"},{"product_id":"book-club","title":"Book Club by London Letters","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to Book Club by London Letters!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Club by London Letters is a cosy corner in what can often feel like a harsh world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At its heart, Book Club is an international pen pal club for people who enjoy books. It's a place \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003efor book lovers and letter writers to come together\u003cspan class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e through a \u003c\/span\u003eshare\u003cspan class=\"gmail_default\"\u003ed\u003c\/span\u003e love of reading, letter writing and make friends through the written word.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the incredible success of our \u003ca title=\"London Letters Pen Pal Club\" href=\"https:\/\/thelondonletters.com\/products\/londonletterspenpalclub\"\u003ePen Pal Club\u003c\/a\u003e which launched in 2019, we noticed how often members spoke about their love of reading in their bios. Our goal is to connect people and encourage more letters to be written, and so bringing these two passions together felt like a natural way to help people connect through a shared interest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e, and encourage more letters out in the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you'd like to make a friend through the post, share book recommendations, cosy hobbies, exchange book ephemera and go back to a time when connection was genuine, tactile, and away from any screens, then Book Club is for you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW IT WORKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can join as an existing member or alongside our \u003ca title=\"London Letters Pen Pal Club\" href=\"https:\/\/thelondonletters.com\/products\/londonletterspenpalclub\"\u003ePen Pal Club\u003c\/a\u003e, or sign up to Book Club\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gmail_default\"\u003edependently\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter you join, we’ll be in touch by email and ask you to create a short Book Club bio about yourself. This will include a few details about you (such as age, gender, location) as well as some details about which books you enjoy, your favourite \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egenres, along with any preferences you may have for a pen pal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour profile will then be added to our private member directory, which you’ll receive access to. There, you can browse other member's profiles (by location, age, book genres etc) and request to be introduced to anyone who \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gmail_default\"\u003eou'd like be pen pals with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you request a connection, we’ll contact the other member on your behalf. If they’re happy to be introduced, they’ll reply to you directly by email. From there, you can choose to exchange postal addresses and begin corresponding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEach month, we’ll\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gmail_default\"\u003ealso \u003c\/span\u003esuggest an epistolary-themed book. You’re welcome to read along with us if you wish, but there’s no obligation\u003cspan class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003ethese are simply there as inspiration for your letters\u003cspan class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e and perhaps to read something you may otherwise have overlooked but might enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere’s no limit to how many pen pals you can request\u003cspan class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e to write to\u003c\/span\u003e. The aim is simply to encourage more letter writing\u003cspan class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003eso you’re free to connect with as many people as you like, and hopefully, you'll make some lovely friends and connect in a way that feels safe and calm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo personal information\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e(i.e. emails, addresses, surnames) \u003c\/span\u003eis shared publicly, and all introductions are managed by us for your safety. You are never obliged to share your address\u003cspan class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003ethis is entirely your choice, only if and when you feel comfortable. You can also request to have your profile removed from the directory at any time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere’s no set pace for writing (or reading!). Some members write weekly, others only occasionally. This is a slower, more thoughtful way of connecting, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ew\u003cspan class=\"gmail_default\"\u003ee encourage you to relax and read and write at a pace that brings you joy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook Club is a one-off payment for lifetime membership. There are no additional or renewal fees.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eP.S. If you’d prefer a pen pal without the book element, you’re very welcome to join our \u003ca title=\"London Letters Pen Pal Club\" href=\"https:\/\/thelondonletters.com\/products\/londonletterspenpalclub\"\u003ePen Pal Club\u003c\/a\u003e instead (or as well!).\u003cspan class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThink of it this way: \u003cspan class=\"gmail_default\"\u003eour \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"London Letters Pen Pal Club\" href=\"https:\/\/thelondonletters.com\/products\/londonletterspenpalclub\"\u003ePen Pal Club\u003c\/a\u003e is for everything you enjoy and want to write about, while Book Club is centred around connecting through a shared love of reading\u003cspan class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e (if you love books you can be a member of both!).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eP.P.S. are you an author and have an epistolary style book you'd like us to read? Please email \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Email London Letters Book Club\" href=\"mailto:bookclub@thelondonletters.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebookclub@thelondonletters.com\u003c\/a\u003e as we'd love to discuss your book with you!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: You must be 18 years or older to join. We reserve the right to remove any member without warning. We do not tolerate abuse of any kind. This is not a matchmaking service! 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