The Times Sir
The Times Sir by Andrew Riley, published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited on September 11, 2025, is a collection of the best letters featured in The Times, showcasing a blend of humor and insight. This edition, comprising 192 pages, presents a curated selection that highlights the wit and absurdity found in the correspondence of Times readers, offering a unique perspective on both trivial and significant matters.
Readers will discover a treasure trove of entertaining letters that reflect the whimsical nature of public discourse, from quirky observations to nostalgic musings. The collection includes over 400 letters, along with original cartoons by Royston Robertson, making it a delightful exploration of humor in political and literary contexts. This book serves as a lighthearted reference for those interested in the art of letter writing and the cultural commentary that emerges from everyday correspondence.
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The perfect gift for anyone with a shrewd sense of humour.
Decidedly absurd and always entertaining, the very best letters to The Times are a treasure trove of wit, humour and unexpected insight.
From bizarre uses for old school ties to the nostalgic disappearance of the humble washing line, this collection lets you in on more than a few inside jokes from one of Britain’s longest-running correspondences.
While the other pages of the newspaper chronicle the pressing issues of the day, the Letters page often muses on the things that really matter. Now back for the third year in a row, Sir: The year in letters is a selection of the best of these letters, an elegant and erudite display of Times readers at their most whimsical and droll.
The perfect gift for anyone with a shrewd sense of humour, this book features:
- An absurdly entertaining round up of the year’s happenings
- More than 400 letters featured in The Times, curated by Letters editor Andrew Riley
- Original cartoons by Royston Robertson
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