SOLVED. Novel that contained removable letters/postcards exchanged by a man & woman. [s]

[Jodi]

The book is from the 1970s, I believe, and I think the author is Canadian and perhaps of East Asian background. The title is the name of the man and woman (starts with an "S") who corresponded with each other, writing letters and postcards to each other. The book was very beautiful and many of the letters, postcards, and envelopes could actually be removed from the book!

In my memory, I associate the book with Michael Ondaatje, Rohinton Mistry, etc., so the author may simply be of the same era. It was a gorgeous book, and I think it was quite popular in the day. It's really bothering me, so I hope one of you knows what I'm talking about.

Thanks so much!

[Natasha]

Although the date does not match up (the first in the series came out in the early 90s), the first thing I thought of was Nick Bantock's Griffin and Sabine and the rest in the series. Can you remember anything about the letter-writers?

[Jessica]

It sounds very much like S. (I was just looking for this book a while back myself- it's hard to find with a single letter name)

[Becca]

If it's neither of the suggestions so far, it might be on this list: Interactive Books with Removable Letters, Cards, & Other Objects

[Rouan]

I was going to suggest Griffin & Sabine as well

[Jodi]

Natasha wrote: "Although the date does not match up (the first in the series came out in the early 90s), the first thing I thought of was Nick Bantock's Griffin and Sabine and the rest..."

YES!!!! Thank you - that's it! Griffin and Sabine!!! OMG Thank you so much everyone!!!! I truly appreciate this help!

[Natasha]

So glad you found it! Griffin and Sabine is such a charming book that you've inspired me to revisit it myself!