This is another category that has many contenders. There were so many fabulous reads that have made me think, feel, inspired me to paint and at some that have brought a tear to my eye. If you have an opportunity to pick up any of these books I think you will be very impressed.

In no particular order:

Lenny’s Book of Everything – Karen Foxlee

The Children’s House – Alice Nelson

Bridge of Clay – Markus Zusak

Beneath the Mother Tree – D M Cameron

Return to Roseglen – Helene Young

I Have Lost My Way – Gayle Foreman 

Ghosted – Rosie Walsh

The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart – Holly Ringland

If Kisses Cured Cancer – T S Hawken

Book of Colours – Robyn Cadwallader