There’s something immensely satisfying about picking up a new paperback as the nights draw in. Lighter to carry and easier to curl up with, they’re made for the slower pace of autumn—when the evenings stretch out and reading feels like a ritual. And this month’s crop delivers , with stories that that are at once reflective, gripping, and full of surprises.

Among the standout releases are Hattie Crisell’s smart and practical guide to writing, Bill Clinton’s revealing memoir, and Clare Mackintosh’s twist-filled crime novel Other People’s Houses . Whether you’re after insight, intrigue, or inspiration, these are the paperbacks worth reaching for now…

The Widow by Helene Flood

In a dark home atop a hill in Oslo, a woman grieves the sudden, suspicious death of her husband – possessed

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