Last year I read so many GREAT books and many EXCEPTIONAL books – I had to break into categories to try and cover as many of these exceptional reads as possible. Lets start with Speculative/Magic Realism.
Three standout books you must read in this category, each brilliant, each so different.
Tara East
Tara East – self published
ISBN: 9780648581512
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
Neil Gaiman
Illustrated by Elise Hurst
Headline
Hachette Australia
ISBN: 9781472260239
Alice Hoffman
Simon & Schuster Australia
Scribner
ISBN: 9781471185830
Reading, Writing and Riesling 
You know, it’s funny. I don’t read a lot of magical realism, Carol, although I have. These do look good, though, and it’s great to have a place to start reading more contemporary magical realism. Glad you enjoyed these so well.
These were outstanding Margot – please read if you have the time.
I only read The World That We Knew which I thought was fabulous.
It was a spectacular read. Glad you enjoyed it too.
Like Margot, I don’t read much speculative fiction or magical realism either but thanks for the recommendations.
These ones are worth checking out 🙂