Editor Pick: Books

Offshore Lightning by Saito Nazuna shows the author's storytelling prowess through the strong perspectives of her characters.

'Okinawa' by Susumu Higa is a powerful read hiding its complexity beneath depictions of people's everyday existence in war and peace.

'PS Burn This Letter Please' by Craig Olsen is a beautiful homage to the brave souls living in a dangerous time when being a drag queen often meant prison.

"History should be about storytelling."

'No One Prayed Over Their Graves' by Khaled Khalifa is a fascinating character study and a beautiful recreation of early 20th century Syria.

'Impossible Histories' by Hal Johnson shows how little changes compound into big ones, resulting in history being changed.

"I realized to just tell the story and let my own love of the story come through."

Woshibai's '20km/h' reminds the reader to take a moment to explore the perspectives we take for granted to find the magic in life.

Kariba by Clarke Clarke and Snaddon shows the reader that magic and the modern world can co-exist - one doesn't need to die for the other.

'The Man in the McIntosh Suit' is pure noir, as Ayuyang’s art carries the feeling of nobility in the face of nihilism through its use of color.