Embracing my wonderfully unique brain has transformed how I see myself. What once felt like a struggle has become a superpower: improving my self-image and deepening my empathy.

It’s natural for our brain function to slow down as we age, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t anything we can do to train our brains and improve our mental fitness or cognitive well-being.

Book enthusiasts enjoy National Book Month to promote reading, writing and literature. As do authors, publishers and the booksellers who bring you those “can’t put it down” stories.