Zoomer Magazine

Marilyn Lightstone: The actor, artist and podcast phenom. Plus, honour the Queen, John Irving and Ann-Marie MacDonald discuss their latest books; the best fall reads; a Mexican escape and more.

THANK YOU, MA’AM

LONG DID SHE REIGN

The Kid in the Limelight • Scott Thompson is basking in it with a hot new series, The Kids in the Hall revival and taking on Ah-nold. And he’s just getting started

Hearts (Still) on Fire • With four news albums, a cross-Canada tour and a new clothing collab, Bryan Adams is busier than ever

REZONING THE MIND • Philosopher and entrepreneur, Canadian architect Gregory Henriquez brings “GHETTO,” his futuristic city-building vision, to the AGO

BODY + MIND + SPIRIT • Easy wellness advice for health and happiness

Reads for Your Body, Mind and Spirit • The best fall reads for your body, mind and spirit journey

Public Affairs • On policy, personalities and politics

Go Where You Want to Go • Inspiring reads for the armchair traveller

Absent Friends • Why keeping in touch has never been more important

Hat Trick • From a brief encounter as teens at the rink to meeting again online in their 60s: for Emilia Greco and Dennis Maruk, the third time’s the charm

A FORCE OF NATURE • The creative soul of Marilyn Lightstone illuminates a long and storied artistic career that is all about reinvention

In This Issue

A GOOD RUN • In The Last Chairlift, John Irving writes his biggest, boldest novel yet, slaloming through a breathtaking family saga set in New England ski country

Novel Pursuits • The season’s best fiction is grounded in mystery, history and dystopia, so let your imagination take flight

Succession, 19th-Century Style • Canadian writer Ann-Marie MacDonald’s new opus, Fayne, is a sweeping family saga about inheritance and kinship

Origin Story • The Montrealer’s first rejected novel is published 60 years after he wrote it

Take Their Word for It • From silver screen and music icons to beloved TV actors and legendary space travellers, these celebrity memoirs are the talk of the town

Win at Sea • On the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Atlantic, historian Ted Barris’ new book tells the story of ordinary Canadians who were unhailed heroes

Recipe for Success • Pandemic angst over cooking from scratch and a nudge from her daughter inspired Bonnie Stern to write a new cookbook

BODY WORK • As we age, it’s more likely many of us will face common health disorders. Here’s how to handle them

SHROOMS ON THE BRAIN • Are mushrooms the new magic bullet? Dene Moore investigates the pros and cons of psilocybin therapy

At the HEART OF GIVING – ALL ABOARD! • Volunteering overseas is as much about helping yourself as doing good deeds. Just ask these three older recruits

CLICK & GIVE • Online donations are a billion-dollar boon for charities, boosting their profiles and reducing costs

Dyeing to Fit In • For a middle-aged woman who needs to make a living, dyeing her hair is a business decision

Bond Ambition • For 60 years, the spare-no-expense style of the film franchise has sustained the timeless appeal of the suave British spy

hola Holbox • A tiny island off the north coast of Mexico has transformed from a sleepy outpost into a hub of boutique hotels, boho design and barefoot chic

Moses’ Last Word/First Word