Editor Pick: Books

'Red Flowers' by Yoshiharu Tsuge is an early example that comics can evoke as much as any form of literature.

'Hakim's Odyssey: Book 1 - From Syria to Turkey' by Fabien Toulme is a wonderful, humane, retelling of one man's story capturing the plight of all refugees.

'This is How I Disappear' by Mirion Malle from Drawn+Quarterly discusses burnout and coping in a way that is rarely seen in literature.

Actor Dominic Gerrard takes us into the world of Charles Dickens, highlighting why the celebrated author's works still resonate with audiences around the world today.

'Kevin Smith's Secret Stash' by Kevin Smith is a wonderful memento for any devotee of the man and his movies.

'The Bug Club' is a great read for young and older readers alike looking for fun facts about bugs and acquiring a sense of passion about our creepy, crawly neighbors.

A young man experiences the growth that comes from working a tough job.

'Slipping' by Mohamed Kheir is a haunting depiction of life in Egypt in the years since the Arab Spring that is both haunting and beautiful.

'Billionaires' by Darryl Cunningham and published by Drawn+Quarterly is a journalistic portrayal of three of the richest, most powerful people on the planet.

'Keats's Odes: A Lover's Discourse' by Anahid Nersessian is a deep and accessible delve into the poetry of one of the great Romantic poets.