Editor Pick: Books

'Self Esteem and the End of the World' by Luke Healy examines the impact of changes, particularly technology, on our social norms.

Goldberg reflects on memories about her mother and her brother.

'The Saint of Bright Doors' by Vajra Chanrasekera, witty, wise and more than little bit weird, will leave you captivated.

GLEEM by Freddy Carasco is an Afrofuturist cyberpunk creation with its own unique flavour and style.

The graphic novel interpretation of 'Winnie the Pooh' by Travis Dandro reinforces how much the story is an everlasting ally to us all.

"What's so great about Beethoven? He makes children laugh." A concert pianist's memoir recounts a musical education and a memoir-worthy life.

'Club Microbe' by Elise Gravel, published by Drawn and Quarterly, presents microbiology in a way both kids and adults will enjoy.

Can you be too old to enjoy something? For a long time now, I have been hearing people say that 'Harry Potter' books and films – the amazingly magical world created by JK Rowling – are only for young people.

'Look' by Viggo Mortensen reminds us to stop and not only look at the world around us but breathe in its beauty.

Richard E. Grant details how his wife, Joan Washington, lived her final months and inspired him to find a pocketful of happiness in each day.