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Between the Pages: 4 Summer Reads on Amanda’s Nightstand

  • Jasmyn
  • Aug 9
  • 3 min read

If you caught Amanda’s recent update on Instagram, you’ll know that between sourcing our gorgeous new arrivals and catching a rare spot of Scottish summer sunshine, she has been tearing through her reading list.


At Biscuit, we firmly believe that a great outfit deserves an equally great book. Whether you’re settling into a deckchair in your back garden, or packing a tote bag for a weekend escape from the city, a curated summer read is an absolute essential.


Amanda shared the four books that have completely captivated her so far this season. Here is her quick review of what to add to your own nightstand and how you can style your wardrobe to match the unique aesthetic and mood of each book, using the effortless, contemporary, and beautifully curated style that Biscuit is known for!


  • Night Swimmers Book
  • The Life Impossible by Matt Haig Cover
  • Isola Cover of Book
  • The Correspondent by Virginia Evans Book

If you have Ibiza on your summer itinerary (or just want to feel like you do!), this is the book to slide into your beach tote. Now, Amanda admits she can be a bit iffy when it comes to the supernatural in fiction, but this one completely pulls together. It is an uplifting, magical, and deeply moving story about new beginnings that serves as a perfect, easy-breezy summer read.


The Vibe: Sun-soaked, transformative, and vividly Mediterranean.

  • The Outfit: An oversized, breathable American Vintage cotton or linen shirt in a vibrant sunset hue (think soft terracotta or citrus orange), styled unbuttoned over a classic white camisole.

  • The Bottoms: Pair with lightweight, wide-leg white linen trousers for an effortless, airy silhouette.

  • The Finishing Touch: Slip on a pair of metallic leather sandals and oversized sunglasses. It is the ultimate "lounging by a Balearic pool with a cold drink" look.



For those who love a book that you can just completely lose yourself in, Amanda found this one thoroughly enjoyable. It’s got great pacing, wonderful atmosphere, and the kind of narrative voice that keeps you turning the pages long after you should have turned off the bedside lamp.


The Vibe: Sharp, engaging, and thoroughly sophisticated.

  • The Outfit: A beautifully tailored, fluid midi dress from Sessun or Pink City Prints featuring a subtle, sophisticated geometric or abstract print.

  • The Layer: Throw a classic, soft-structured denim jacket over your shoulders for those slightly cooler Scottish summer evenings.

  • The Finishing Touch: Style with clean leather trainers for an effortless daytime look, or swap to a block heel to transition seamlessly into dinner in Bruntsfield or Hyndland.



If your historical fiction cravings are calling, this is Amanda’s top pick. Allegra Goodman is a master of transporting readers to another time and place with rich, immersive storytelling. It is beautifully written, evocative, and ideal for anyone who loves a bit of depth and drama in their holiday reading stack.


The Vibe: Intricate, evocative, dramatic, and deeply textured.

  • The Outfit: A romantic, statement-sleeve blouse featuring delicate embroidery or lace detailing.

  • The Bottoms: Tucked neatly into high-waisted, wide-leg utility trousers or a structured denim midi skirt to balance the feminine softness with something grounded.

  • The Finishing Touch: A delicate gold coin pendant necklace to echo the timeless, historical depth of the storytelling.


There is something uniquely magical about the concept of night swimming in the summer, and this novel captures a beautiful mood. It’s a poignant, clever, and beautifully observed story about human connection, hidden depths, and the unexpected ways people change our lives.


The Vibe: Poignant, atmospheric, cosy-coastal, and deeply comforting.

  • The Outfit: An ultra-soft, premium knit chunky cardigan or oversized sweater from American Vintage in a moody sea-grey, deep navy, or soft sage green.

  • The Bottoms: Your most comfortable, perfectly worn-in boyfriend jeans.

  • The Finishing Touch: Finish the look with a pair of practical yet stylish leather slides and a large woven tote bag—perfect for holding your towel, flask of tea, and of course, your copy of the book.


Over to you: Have you read any of Amanda’s picks yet? Pop into our Bruntsfield Place or Hyndland stores to tell us what’s on your reading list this month—or let us know in the comments of our latest Instagram reel!






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