As the cooler months invite slower moments, we're returning to the simple pleasure of a good book. For our third edition of the Laing Book Club, we've curated a thoughtful read to accompany cosy evenings, quiet mornings, and everything in between.

Whether you're reading solo or sharing notes with a friend, we hope this selection brings a little inspiration to your season of pause.

It took me while to get into this debut novel by Nathan Gower, but the ending was wonderful and I found myself holding my breath. It is inherently a story of a mothers love. Sharp, sad and occasionally funny - Anna

Grief, mystery, and memory fold together in this lyrical debut. Haunting without being too heavy handed - Diana, Tailored Studio

Authentic, stylish, and full of heart, Tina Knowles opens up about the strength and vulnerability behind the icon—sharing her role as the glue behind Destiny’s Child and her journey as a savvy businesswoman and fashion designer - Anna

A suburban thriller with secrets behind every smile. We.could.not.put. this.down.

Probably the easiest read of the list, but no less satisfying. A layered novel set between London and Trieste. Spies, secrets and a quietly charismatic lead player - classic Boyd - Anna