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Finalists 2020

Below is a list of the 2020 FINALISTS in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. The children's books were read and judged by children in 8 UK primary and secondary schools, the adult books by 2 Reading Groups, 1 in London and 1 in Stockholm. The books were marked according to EDITING, THEME, STYLE, COVER and, in the case of many of the children's books, ILLUSTRATIONS.

The WINNERS will be announced on April 1st, 2021.

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If you happen to be looking for a good read, the readers at The Wishing Shelf Awards thoroughly recommend the following:

Category 1: Pre-school picture books
Angus the Robin by Molly Arbuthnott
Angus the Robin
Author: Molly Arbuthnott
Archie Wood-Knot’s Wonder Web by Sonia Tuffee
Archie Wood-Knot’s Wonder Web
Author: Sonia Tuffee
Illustrator: L S Rowe
Be Proud to be Blue by Diane Hull
Be Proud to be Blue
Author: Diane Hull
Illustrator: Jan Dolby
Coaster by Paula Kluth
Coaster
Author: Paula Kluth
Illustrator: Vinsensiana Aprilia
Compare Bear's Double Dare by Kim Linette
Compare Bear's Double Dare
Author: Kim Linette
Illustrator: James Loram
Dave Explores the Outdoors... Minibeasts by Nicky Gould
Dave Explores the Outdoors... Minibeasts
Author: Nicky Gould
Illustrator: Glen Holman
Do You See the Giant? by Srividhya Lakshmanan
Do You See the Giant?
Author: Srividhya Lakshmanan
Illustrator: Akansha Krishnan
Home Alone Harry by Jerry Rhodes, Rachael Messiter
Home Alone Harry
Author: Jerry Rhodes, Rachael Messiter
I Dreamed of You by Justine Avery
I Dreamed of You
Author: Justine Avery
Illustrator: Ema Tepic
I Wish You Happiness by Michael Wong
I Wish You Happiness
Author: Michael Wong
If: Ball, Then: Catch by Katherine Schoepp
If: Ball, Then: Catch
Author: Katherine Schoepp
Lily and Sam by Victoria Stonehouse, Andy Stonehouse
Lily and Sam
Author: Victoria Stonehouse, Andy Stonehouse
Nikki Durant and the Terrible Can't by David YayGrr
Nikki Durant and the Terrible Can't
Author: David YayGrr
Illustrator: Nikki Yeager
Oh No! Reindeer Flu! by Valerie L. Egar
Oh No! Reindeer Flu!
Author: Valerie L. Egar
Illustrator: Tamara Campeau
Sally and her Super Snot by Salma Zaman
Sally and her Super Snot
Author: Salma Zaman
Illustrator: Ursula Hurst
The Bellybutton Question by Aaron Damon Porter
The Bellybutton Question
Author: Aaron Damon Porter
The Big Adventures Of A Little Tree: Tree Finds Friendship by Nadja Springer
The Big Adventures Of A Little Tree: Tree Finds Friendship
Author: Nadja Springer
Illustrator: Tilia Rand-Bell
The Fairy who Sings by Cheryl Davies
The Fairy who Sings
Author: Cheryl Davies
The Greedy Crocodile by Rachel Murphy
The Greedy Crocodile
Author: Rachel Murphy
The Snark by Justin Davis
The Snark
Author: Justin Davis
Illustrator: Stephanie Jayne
This Book is Alive! by Justine Avery
This Book is Alive!
Author: Justine Avery
Illustrator: Daria Yudina
This Book Wants To Make You Laugh by Justine Avery
This Book Wants To Make You Laugh
Author: Justine Avery
Illustrator: Daria Yudina
Tom’s Zombie Fright by J C Perry
Tom’s Zombie Fright
Author: J C Perry
Wendy’s Winter Walk by Cass Kim
Wendy’s Winter Walk
Author: Cass Kim
Illustrator: Kawena VK

Category 2: Books for 6 - 8 year olds
Amazing Hands by Elizabeth Cummings
Amazing Hands
Author: Elizabeth Cummings
Illustrator: Melissa Salvarani
Ballistic Kids by Thom Craigen
Ballistic Kids
Author: Thom Craigen
Illustrator: Matt Riste
Carrie's Flight (Grandma's Closet Book 1) by Lois Wickstrom
Carrie's Flight (Grandma's Closet Book 1)
Author: Lois Wickstrom
Illustrator: Francie Mion
Chuckles and Smiles, Children’s Poems by Raven Howell
Chuckles and Smiles, Children’s Poems
Author: Raven Howell
Illustrator: Jordan Wray
Gus Finds His Way Home by Karen Nicksich
Gus Finds His Way Home
Author: Karen Nicksich
Idia of the Benin Kingdom by Ekiuwa Aire
Idia of the Benin Kingdom
Author: Ekiuwa Aire
Little Pink Kitty Christmas by Pete Marksteiner
Little Pink Kitty Christmas
Author: Pete Marksteiner
Illustrator: Gayatri Ray
Loving Granna Rose by Dorie Deats
Loving Granna Rose
Author: Dorie Deats
Illustrator: Joanna Pasek
Monster Max and the Bobble Hat of Forgetting by Robin Bennett
Monster Max and the Bobble Hat of Forgetting
Author: Robin Bennett
Illustrator: Tom Tinn-Disbury
Seed Balls by Elizabeth Cummings
Seed Balls
Author: Elizabeth Cummings
Illustrator: Melissa Salvarani
Shiloh and Dande the Lion by Ciara L Hill
Shiloh and Dande the Lion
Author: Ciara L Hill
Illustrator: Christian Krabbe
Sky Up! by Patrice Augustus-Brown
Sky Up!
Author: Patrice Augustus-Brown
Illustrator: Fiona Morrison
Sven and the Purse of Silver by Michael E Wills
Sven and the Purse of Silver
Author: Michael E Wills
The Noisy Classroom by Angela Shanté
The Noisy Classroom
Author: Angela Shanté
The Shape Story Book 1, The Shapes and their Names by Miss Anna
The Shape Story Book 1, The Shapes and their Names
Author: Miss Anna
The Super Awesome Secret Adventures of Billy the Brave: Jungle Mayhem by Christian Canning
The Super Awesome Secret Adventures of Billy the Brave: Jungle Mayhem
Author: Christian Canning
Illustrator: Edison Goncalves, Len Simon
The Tap-Dancing Pigeon Of Covent Garden by Serena Hassan
The Tap-Dancing Pigeon Of Covent Garden
Author: Serena Hassan
Illustrator: Jon Davis
Together, Living Life During COVID-19 by Kevin Poplawski
Together, Living Life During COVID-19
Author: Kevin Poplawski
Illustrator: Michael Rausch
Where Dragons Fly by Hannah Sparks
Where Dragons Fly
Author: Hannah Sparks
Where’s My Joey? by Wendy Monica Winter
Where’s My Joey?
Author: Wendy Monica Winter
Illustrator: Roxana Antochi

Category 3: Books for 9 - 12 year olds
'The Adventurers and the City of Secrets by Jemma Hatt
'The Adventurers and the City of Secrets
Author: Jemma Hatt
All Fish Faces, Photos and Fun Facts about Tropical Reef Fish by Tam Warner Minton
All Fish Faces, Photos and Fun Facts about Tropical Reef Fish
Author: Tam Warner Minton
AlphaPoetical Soup by Dorie Deats
AlphaPoetical Soup
Author: Dorie Deats
Illustrator: Joanna Pasek
Culinary Charades by Anna Tso
Culinary Charades
Author: Anna Tso
Illustrator: Joanne Lo
Dragon Brothers by L B Lillibridge
Dragon Brothers
Author: L B Lillibridge
Extraordinary Travellers: The Little Museum by Karren Beddow, Lyndsay Macaulay
Extraordinary Travellers: The Little Museum
Author: Karren Beddow, Lyndsay Macaulay
Fab Club 3, The Big Match by Alex Hallatt
Fab Club 3, The Big Match
Author: Alex Hallatt
Frankie and the Gift of Fantasy by Ruthy Ballard
Frankie and the Gift of Fantasy
Author: Ruthy Ballard
Gobbledy by Lis Anna-Langston
Gobbledy
Author: Lis Anna-Langston
Grace From Space by Barbara Glazier-Robinson
Grace From Space
Author: Barbara Glazier-Robinson
Kindled Embers by K. C. Simos
Kindled Embers
Author: K. C. Simos
Legend of the Storm Sneezer by Kristiana Sfirlea
Legend of the Storm Sneezer
Author: Kristiana Sfirlea
Leo Gray and the Lunar Eclipse by K J Kruk
Leo Gray and the Lunar Eclipse
Author: K J Kruk
Maya and the Turtle (audiobook) by John Stickler
Maya and the Turtle (audiobook)
Author: John Stickler
Mr. Figgletoes' Toy Emporium by M J Evans
Mr. Figgletoes' Toy Emporium
Author: M J Evans
Nutmeg Street: Egyptian Secrets by Sherrill Joseph
Nutmeg Street: Egyptian Secrets
Author: Sherrill Joseph
Operation Sabre: A Paul Fox Spy Adventure by Glenn Carter
Operation Sabre: A Paul Fox Spy Adventure
Author: Glenn Carter
Rise Up, Rise Up! by Dawn Treacher
Rise Up, Rise Up!
Author: Dawn Treacher
Tell, or the Adventures in Themiddle, by L N Mayer
Tell, or the Adventures in Themiddle,
Author: L N Mayer
The Mostly Invisible Boy by A J Vanderhorst
The Mostly Invisible Boy
Author: A J Vanderhorst
The Steam Chasers: We Made That by Dr. Doresa A. Jennings
The Steam Chasers: We Made That
Author: Dr. Doresa A. Jennings
The Super Twins by Andy Slinger
The Super Twins
Author: Andy Slinger

Category 4: Books for Teenagers
Arrows Tipped with Honey by Jean Gill
Arrows Tipped with Honey
Author: Jean Gill
Autumn (Guardians of Magic Book One) by Melissa Nash
Autumn (Guardians of Magic Book One)
Author: Melissa Nash
Ben Archer and the Alien Skill by Rae Knightly
Ben Archer and the Alien Skill
Author: Rae Knightly
Beyond the Red Forest by Alex Hayes
Beyond the Red Forest
Author: Alex Hayes
Chieftain’s Daughter: Violet Moon Series Book 2 by Alisa Hope Wagner
Chieftain’s Daughter: Violet Moon Series Book 2
Author: Alisa Hope Wagner
Illustrator: Albert Morales
Emeline – A Journey by Kathy J. Perry
Emeline – A Journey
Author: Kathy J. Perry
Even Goats Need Closure by Jane Donovan and Holly Trechter
Even Goats Need Closure
Author: Jane Donovan and Holly Trechter
Ever Alice, by H J Ramsay
Ever Alice,
Author: H J Ramsay
Everything All At Once by Ivy Cayden
Everything All At Once
Author: Ivy Cayden
Gravenwood by Marjory Kaptanoglu
Gravenwood
Author: Marjory Kaptanoglu
Ice Queen by Felicia Farber
Ice Queen
Author: Felicia Farber
Inside Out by Natalie Hibberd
Inside Out
Author: Natalie Hibberd
Interstellar Mercenary by Will Macmillan Jones
Interstellar Mercenary
Author: Will Macmillan Jones
Matched in Magic by Alex C Vick
Matched in Magic
Author: Alex C Vick
Perplexity by Joshua Edward Smith
Perplexity
Author: Joshua Edward Smith
Project Terra by S J Woods
Project Terra
Author: S J Woods
Scarlet Reign, Malice of the Dark Witch by R D Crist
Scarlet Reign, Malice of the Dark Witch
Author: R D Crist
Second Earth by Cami Murdock Jensen
Second Earth
Author: Cami Murdock Jensen
Stealing Embers by Julie Hall
Stealing Embers
Author: Julie Hall
The City Island Messenger by James Gregory Kingston
The City Island Messenger
Author: James Gregory Kingston
The Ninth Scripture: The Hunt by D. Wolfsbane
The Ninth Scripture: The Hunt
Author: D. Wolfsbane
The Scarlet Queen by Mitch Reinhardt
The Scarlet Queen
Author: Mitch Reinhardt
The Stalker, Secrets of the Home Wood by Julie Whitley
The Stalker, Secrets of the Home Wood
Author: Julie Whitley
The Thief and the Waste (The Wolf and the Rain Trilogy Book 2) by Tanya Lee
The Thief and the Waste (The Wolf and the Rain Trilogy Book 2)
Author: Tanya Lee
The Truth That Lies Between by W D McComb
The Truth That Lies Between
Author: W D McComb
Thorfinn and the Witch's Curse by Jay Veloso Batista
Thorfinn and the Witch's Curse
Author: Jay Veloso Batista
Through the Gate by Kay Jordan
Through the Gate
Author: Kay Jordan
To the Top of Greenfield Street by Ryan Standley
To the Top of Greenfield Street
Author: Ryan Standley
What are You Willing to Risk? by P L Camery
What are You Willing to Risk?
Author: P L Camery
While You Walked By by Regina Felty
While You Walked By
Author: Regina Felty

Category 5: Books for adults (fiction)
A Deal On Ice by Simon Fairfax
A Deal On Ice
Author: Simon Fairfax
A String of Silver Beads by Melissa Addey
A String of Silver Beads
Author: Melissa Addey
A Tale of Two Wise Fools by Arin Keshishian
A Tale of Two Wise Fools
Author: Arin Keshishian
Accusing Mr. Darcy by Kelly Miller
Accusing Mr. Darcy
Author: Kelly Miller
An Uncommon Folk Rhapsody, by C.J. Heigelmann
An Uncommon Folk Rhapsody,
Author: C.J. Heigelmann
Arnold Falls by Charlie Suisman
Arnold Falls
Author: Charlie Suisman
Athena’s Child by Hannah Lynn
Athena’s Child
Author: Hannah Lynn
Bedlam by B A Morton
Bedlam
Author: B A Morton
Between Witches & Angels by T N Traynor
Between Witches & Angels
Author: T N Traynor
Breathe by Elena Kravchenko
Breathe
Author: Elena Kravchenko
Bronte by Thomas M. Barron
Bronte
Author: Thomas M. Barron
Bush Sick Land by Julian Barrett
Bush Sick Land
Author: Julian Barrett
Challenges of the Gods by C. Hofsetz
Challenges of the Gods
Author: C. Hofsetz
Colony by Benjamin Cross
Colony
Author: Benjamin Cross
Cruel and Unusual by Erik Dean
Cruel and Unusual
Author: Erik Dean
Damage in an Undead Age by A M Geever
Damage in an Undead Age
Author: A M Geever
Devoted Friends by Sahar Abdulaziz
Devoted Friends
Author: Sahar Abdulaziz
Driftwood: Stories from the Margarita Road, by Anthony Lee Head
Driftwood: Stories from the Margarita Road,
Author: Anthony Lee Head
Eve of Awakening by Alisa Hope Wagner
Eve of Awakening
Author: Alisa Hope Wagner
Farewell Everything by Véva Perala
Farewell Everything
Author: Véva Perala
Farseeker by Joanna Starr
Farseeker
Author: Joanna Starr
Finding My Night by Halo Roberts
Finding My Night
Author: Halo Roberts
Fries and Alibis by Trixie Silvertale
Fries and Alibis
Author: Trixie Silvertale
Give Them Unquiet Dreams by James Mulhern
Give Them Unquiet Dreams
Author: James Mulhern
Haunting in Hartley by Janice Tremayne
Haunting in Hartley
Author: Janice Tremayne
Hermit Girl by E M Collyer
Hermit Girl
Author: E M Collyer
Hush, Hush: A Ronnie Lake Mystery by Niki Danforth
Hush, Hush: A Ronnie Lake Mystery
Author: Niki Danforth
Incandescent Visions by Lee Hudspeth
Incandescent Visions
Author: Lee Hudspeth
Inside Voices by Sarah Davis
Inside Voices
Author: Sarah Davis
It Happened in Silence by Karla M. Jay
It Happened in Silence
Author: Karla M. Jay
Liberty Bound by Nathaniel M Wrey
Liberty Bound
Author: Nathaniel M Wrey
Life in the Chastity Zone by Holly Brandon
Life in the Chastity Zone
Author: Holly Brandon
Love Among the Recipes by Carol M. Cram
Love Among the Recipes
Author: Carol M. Cram
Lucky by R H Webster
Lucky
Author: R H Webster
Masters Of The Broken Watches by Razi Imam
Masters Of The Broken Watches
Author: Razi Imam
Mind in the Clouds by Bruce M. Perrin
Mind in the Clouds
Author: Bruce M. Perrin
Molly Bonamici by James Mulhern
Molly Bonamici
Author: James Mulhern
Myth Agent by L.A. MacFadden
Myth Agent
Author: L.A. MacFadden
Nik Coppin’s Comedy World by Nik Coppin
Nik Coppin’s Comedy World
Author: Nik Coppin
On Tráigh Lar Beach by Dianne Ebertt Beeaff
On Tráigh Lar Beach
Author: Dianne Ebertt Beeaff
Out of the Shadow by Rochelle Garfield
Out of the Shadow
Author: Rochelle Garfield
Outbreak (The Dark Days Series Book 1) by Christopher Cole
Outbreak (The Dark Days Series Book 1)
Author: Christopher Cole
Patience Can Cook a Stone by M B Gibson
Patience Can Cook a Stone
Author: M B Gibson
Penitentiary Tales: A Love Story by E A Luetkemeyer
Penitentiary Tales: A Love Story
Author: E A Luetkemeyer
Preons: Alpha by Frederik T. Stevens
Preons: Alpha
Author: Frederik T. Stevens
Rise of One (Book 1 of Blood Brute) by Dixon Reuel
Rise of One (Book 1 of Blood Brute)
Author: Dixon Reuel
Saving Grace by D M Barr
Saving Grace
Author: D M Barr
Seed: Judgement by Joshua David
Seed: Judgement
Author: Joshua David
Shooting Messengers by Kevin Berry
Shooting Messengers
Author: Kevin Berry
Something Found: A Coin by Troy Aaron Ratliff
Something Found: A Coin
Author: Troy Aaron Ratliff
Stone of Water by B L Barkey
Stone of Water
Author: B L Barkey
Submit Horror by Steven Deighan
Submit Horror
Author: Steven Deighan
Taking Time: A Tale of Physics, Lust and Greed by Mike Murphey
Taking Time: A Tale of Physics, Lust and Greed
Author: Mike Murphey
The Albatross: Contact by Connor Mackay
The Albatross: Contact
Author: Connor Mackay
The Basilwade Chronicles by Dawn Knox
The Basilwade Chronicles
Author: Dawn Knox
The Bend of the River by Edward Rickford
The Bend of the River
Author: Edward Rickford
The Call of Eternity by E A Carter
The Call of Eternity
Author: E A Carter
The Castilians, A Novel, A story of the siege of St Andrews Castle by V E H Masters
The Castilians, A Novel, A story of the siege of St Andrews Castle
Author: V E H Masters
The Copper Road, Beyond the Promise by Richard Buxton
The Copper Road, Beyond the Promise
Author: Richard Buxton
The Curist by Julie Donofrio and Vincent Calfapietra
The Curist
Author: Julie Donofrio and Vincent Calfapietra
The Final Weekend: A Stoned Tale by Neal Cassidy
The Final Weekend: A Stoned Tale
Author: Neal Cassidy
The Gatekeeper’s Notebook by Sahar Abdulaziz
The Gatekeeper’s Notebook
Author: Sahar Abdulaziz
The Ninety-Two - Core Town True by M.B. Swerdlow
The Ninety-Two - Core Town True
Author: M.B. Swerdlow
The Opium Lord's Daughter by Robert Wang
The Opium Lord's Daughter
Author: Robert Wang
The Other by Matthew Buscemi
The Other
Author: Matthew Buscemi
The Other Magic by Derrick Smythe
The Other Magic
Author: Derrick Smythe
The Pearls of Arcadia by Susan Sowerby
The Pearls of Arcadia
Author: Susan Sowerby
The Peril by Virginia Cox
The Peril
Author: Virginia Cox
The Rabbit Skinners by John Eidswick
The Rabbit Skinners
Author: John Eidswick
The Secret of Rosalita Flats by Tim W. Jackson
The Secret of Rosalita Flats
Author: Tim W. Jackson
The Seven Experiments by Stephen Kanicki
The Seven Experiments
Author: Stephen Kanicki
The Stars That Govern Us by J.R. Alcyone
The Stars That Govern Us
Author: J.R. Alcyone
The Swan, Dark Secrets by Tania Park
The Swan, Dark Secrets
Author: Tania Park
The Voice of Reason by Kat Clark
The Voice of Reason
Author: Kat Clark
The Weight of a Thousand Oceans by Jillian Webster
The Weight of a Thousand Oceans
Author: Jillian Webster
This Day is Ours by Gretchen Jeannette
This Day is Ours
Author: Gretchen Jeannette
This Is All He Asks of You by Anne Egseth
This Is All He Asks of You
Author: Anne Egseth
To Target the Heart by Aldrea Alien
To Target the Heart
Author: Aldrea Alien
Tokyo Traffic by Michael Pronko
Tokyo Traffic
Author: Michael Pronko
Too Many Wolves in the Local Woods by Marina Osipova
Too Many Wolves in the Local Woods
Author: Marina Osipova
Transference by B T Keaton
Transference
Author: B T Keaton
Unethical by Marla L. Anderson
Unethical
Author: Marla L. Anderson
Unfettered Journey by Gary F. Bengier
Unfettered Journey
Author: Gary F. Bengier
When Moths Burn by John Eidswick
When Moths Burn
Author: John Eidswick
Where Have We Come, Book Two - A story of love, loss and family by Saz Vora
Where Have We Come, Book Two - A story of love, loss and family
Author: Saz Vora
White Elephant by V.E. Ulett
White Elephant
Author: V.E. Ulett
Wildchilds by Eugenia Melian
Wildchilds
Author: Eugenia Melian

Category 6: Books for Adults (non-fiction)
A Gay Man's Guide to Life: Get Real, Stand Tall, and Take Your Place by Britt East
A Gay Man's Guide to Life: Get Real, Stand Tall, and Take Your Place
Author: Britt East
A Short History of (Nearly) Everything Paranormal by Terje G Simonsen
A Short History of (Nearly) Everything Paranormal
Author: Terje G Simonsen
Anchorless by Jolie P. Hoang
Anchorless
Author: Jolie P. Hoang
Another Place Called Home by Susan DuMond
Another Place Called Home
Author: Susan DuMond
Anti-Sell: Marketing, Lead Generation & Networking Tips for Freelancers Who Hate Sales by Steve Morgan
Anti-Sell: Marketing, Lead Generation & Networking Tips for Freelancers Who Hate Sales
Author: Steve Morgan
Arthur, The Amazing Mantis | A Story of Unexpected Connection by Elsa Kendall
Arthur, The Amazing Mantis | A Story of Unexpected Connection
Author: Elsa Kendall
Ascending Davos, A career journey from the emergency room to the boardroom by Megan Fitzgerald
Ascending Davos, A career journey from the emergency room to the boardroom
Author: Megan Fitzgerald
Bad Bitches and Power Pitches: For Women Entrepreneurs and Speakers Only by Precious L. Williams
Bad Bitches and Power Pitches: For Women Entrepreneurs and Speakers Only
Author: Precious L. Williams
Boss Branding by Sudhana Singh
Boss Branding
Author: Sudhana Singh
Brothers in Arms by Kevin M. Callahan
Brothers in Arms
Author: Kevin M. Callahan
Butchered by “Healthcare” by Robert Yoho
Butchered by “Healthcare”
Author: Robert Yoho
Celiac Mom: One family's gluten-free journey after a daughter's diagnosis by Ann Campanella
Celiac Mom: One family's gluten-free journey after a daughter's diagnosis
Author: Ann Campanella
Child of the Earth by Susan Crow
Child of the Earth
Author: Susan Crow
Compassion Mandala: The Odyssey of an American Charity in Contemporary Tibet by Pamela Logan
Compassion Mandala: The Odyssey of an American Charity in Contemporary Tibet
Author: Pamela Logan
Crimson Arrows: A Bowhunting Odyssey by Eyad H. Yehyawi
Crimson Arrows: A Bowhunting Odyssey
Author: Eyad H. Yehyawi
Dancing With Death by Jean-Philippe Soulé
Dancing With Death
Author: Jean-Philippe Soulé
Daughter of Neptune by Theresa Wisner
Daughter of Neptune
Author: Theresa Wisner
Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island by Melanie Choukas-Bradley
Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island
Author: Melanie Choukas-Bradley
FoodWISE: A Whole Systems Guide to Sustainable and Delicious Food Choices by Gigi Berardi
FoodWISE: A Whole Systems Guide to Sustainable and Delicious Food Choices
Author: Gigi Berardi
Ghosts of the NHS by Glynis Allen
Ghosts of the NHS
Author: Glynis Allen
Gray is the New Black by Dorothy Rice
Gray is the New Black
Author: Dorothy Rice
HomoAmerican, the Secret Society by Michael Dane
HomoAmerican, the Secret Society
Author: Michael Dane
How Much Big Is the Sky: A Memoir of a Mother's Love and Unfathomable Loss by Sherry Chapman
How Much Big Is the Sky: A Memoir of a Mother's Love and Unfathomable Loss
Author: Sherry Chapman
It's A Jungle Out There, Powerful Parenting Lessons Inspired by The Lion King by Nathaniel A. Turner
It's A Jungle Out There, Powerful Parenting Lessons Inspired by The Lion King
Author: Nathaniel A. Turner
Make Fitness A Priority: 30 tips to elevate your life through fitness, Chad Austin by Chad Austin, Jesse Kepka
Make Fitness A Priority: 30 tips to elevate your life through fitness, Chad Austin
Author: Chad Austin, Jesse Kepka
No More Cakes and Ale? Dietary Intelligence for gluten-free adults and their food dudes by Sophie Newton
No More Cakes and Ale? Dietary Intelligence for gluten-free adults and their food dudes
Author: Sophie Newton
On with the Butter! Spread More Living onto Everyday Life by Heidi Herman
On with the Butter! Spread More Living onto Everyday Life
Author: Heidi Herman
Only Fools & White Horses by Colin Skeath
Only Fools & White Horses
Author: Colin Skeath
Passionate Travellers: Around the World on 21 Incredible Journeys in History by Trish Nicholson
Passionate Travellers: Around the World on 21 Incredible Journeys in History
Author: Trish Nicholson
Playing Dead: A Memoir of Terror and Survival by Monique Faison Ross
Playing Dead: A Memoir of Terror and Survival
Author: Monique Faison Ross
Promotional Strategies for Books: How to Market & Promote Your Book by Dale L. Roberts
Promotional Strategies for Books: How to Market & Promote Your Book
Author: Dale L. Roberts
Redefining Normal: How Two Foster Kids Beat The Odds and Discovered Healing, Happiness, and Love by Justin and Alexis Black
Redefining Normal: How Two Foster Kids Beat The Odds and Discovered Healing, Happiness, and Love
Author: Justin and Alexis Black
Sprinkles, Poems and Musings on Life by Tamara Branch
Sprinkles, Poems and Musings on Life
Author: Tamara Branch
Success Tools: Upgrade Yourself into a High Performer for Lifelong Career Success by Leopoldo Fu
Success Tools: Upgrade Yourself into a High Performer for Lifelong Career Success
Author: Leopoldo Fu
Surfing the Waves of Alzheimer's: Principles of Caregiving That Kept Me Upright by Renée Brown Harmon, MD
Surfing the Waves of Alzheimer's: Principles of Caregiving That Kept Me Upright
Author: Renée Brown Harmon, MD
The Absent Prince: In search of missing men by Una Suseli O’Connell
The Absent Prince: In search of missing men
Author: Una Suseli O’Connell
The Athena Principles, Simple Wellness Practices for Overworked Professionals by Kathy Robinson
The Athena Principles, Simple Wellness Practices for Overworked Professionals
Author: Kathy Robinson
The Cosmic Playbook for Writers: 30 Vital Mini Meditations to Boost Your Creativity, Resilience & Passion by P.K. Davies
The Cosmic Playbook for Writers: 30 Vital Mini Meditations to Boost Your Creativity, Resilience & Passion
Author: P.K. Davies
The Introvert’s Complete Career Guide: From Landing a Job, to Surviving, Thriving and Moving on Up by Jane Finkle
The Introvert’s Complete Career Guide: From Landing a Job, to Surviving, Thriving and Moving on Up
Author: Jane Finkle
The Write to Happiness by Samantha Shad
The Write to Happiness
Author: Samantha Shad
Volcanic Momentum: Get Things Done by Setting Destiny Goals, Mastering the Energy Code, and Never Losing Steam by Jordan Ring
Volcanic Momentum: Get Things Done by Setting Destiny Goals, Mastering the Energy Code, and Never Losing Steam
Author: Jordan Ring
West Jersey Lamb’s War by Marian Gold
West Jersey Lamb’s War
Author: Marian Gold
Where are the grown-ups? by Ruth Badley
Where are the grown-ups?
Author: Ruth Badley
Where Have We Come, Book Two - A story of love, loss and family by Saz Vora
Where Have We Come, Book Two - A story of love, loss and family
Author: Saz Vora
Young Offender by Michael Maisey
Young Offender
Author: Michael Maisey

Red Ribbon Bands

A Red Ribbon is awarded to a book that did NOT get over 30/40 to be a finalist, but was still very much enjoyed by the readers.

Afterworld (Next Life) by James G. Robertson
Red Ribbon

Afterworld (Next Life)
Author: James G. Robertson
Bad Love Strikes by Kevin L. Schewe MD
Red Ribbon

Bad Love Strikes
Author: Kevin L. Schewe MD
Corona Daze: Eva's time at home during Covid-19 by Jennifer Angel
Red Ribbon

Corona Daze: Eva's time at home during Covid-19
Author: Jennifer Angel
Everything Under the Sun: A Family Doctor's Reflections on Life, Love, Loss and Renewed Hope in Medicine by Bruce Rowe MD
Red Ribbon

Everything Under the Sun: A Family Doctor's Reflections on Life, Love, Loss and Renewed Hope in Medicine
Author: Bruce Rowe MD
Guardian of the Pharaoh by Corry Nitzsche
Red Ribbon

Guardian of the Pharaoh
Author: Corry Nitzsche
Journey to the Hopewell Star by Hannah D. State
Red Ribbon

Journey to the Hopewell Star
Author: Hannah D. State
Magic Charms: Penguins in Paris by Louise Marie Miller
Red Ribbon

Magic Charms: Penguins in Paris
Author: Louise Marie Miller
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