Books

'The Trial of Kitaro' by Shigeru Mizuki is a fun read suitable for kids and adults and gives a fascinating look into Japanese culture

As you visit Dickens' home, you're more likely to find yourself in a festive mood rather than in a "Bah, humbug!" mindset.

Year of the Rabbit by Tian Veasna from Drawn+Quarterly presents an especially poignant view of the Khmer Rouge by showing it through human eyes. Rather than giving a historical synopsis on political factions, Veasna’s story is told through the people who survived the nightmare that killed nearly two million people. …

So there you have it, a completely subjective list of ten books from 2019 I think will improve the quality of your life. Enjoy.

In 'A Keeper' by Graham Norton Elizabeth Keane returns to Ireland to settle her mom's estate and takes a harder look at her family's past.

'Along The Trenches' by Navid Kermani is a amazingly well written and easy to comprehend book creating a stark picture of reality in modern Eastern Europe.

A stage adaptation of Clarice Lispector's stream-of-consciousness debut novel boasts a fine lead performance by Sarah Lemp, but sadly is not a page-turner.

A 50th anniversary edition of the Doors’ ‘The Soft Parade,’ plus albums from Jerry Leger and Swans and a book about Specialty Records.

'Palimpsest' by Lisa Wool - Rim Sjoblom is a powerful and political read telling a much-needed tale of the adoption experience.

In this earthy, magical-realist dive into small-town Southern life two centuries ago, Westover explores the boundaries of medical science and superstition.