An androgynous scientist lives confined in Antarctica, taking care of an artificial ecosystem for space colonization. Virtual relationships, artificial suns, nutrients dissolved in the air are the core of a crystallised world pervaded by the emotional temperature of extreme isolation.

In another country, separated from her family, one phone call is all Galyna has to ensure their safety.

The road to Inhaminga, in Mozambique, is populated by ghosts that wander in the dark. The bullets fell silent almost half a century ago, but I can still hear their echo. I search for revolutions whose end I don't know. All I find along the way are words that stand the test of time.

On a remote Icelandic island, teenagers Birta and Selma trade late night parties for nocturnal puffin rescues in this coming-of-age story for young adults and puffins alike.