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Finalists 2024

Below is a list of the 2024 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, 2025.

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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
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake by Miki Taylor
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
Author: Miki Taylor
Illustrator: Eunhye Shin
Bertie and the Garden of Wonders by Mandy Woolf
Bertie and the Garden of Wonders
Author: Mandy Woolf
Illustrator: Elmira Georgieva
Boo Bear's Light by Catherine Ann Russell
Boo Bear's Light
Author: Catherine Ann Russell
Illustrator: Jessica Robin Harkey
Dogs A Counting & Comparing Book by Frances Mackay
Dogs A Counting & Comparing Book
Author: Frances Mackay
Elliot Echoes by Jennifer Keller
Elliot Echoes
Author: Jennifer Keller
Illustrator: Barbara Owczarek
Jane Escapes to the Jungle of Individuality by Jennifer Nestor
Jane Escapes to the Jungle of Individuality
Author: Jennifer Nestor
Illustrator: Victoria Mikki
Jemima & Jock at Daffodil Farm by Nicola A. Lewis
Jemima & Jock at Daffodil Farm
Author: Nicola A. Lewis
Let's Go, Kitty! by Holly Rosensweig
Let's Go, Kitty!
Author: Holly Rosensweig
Illustrator: Emily Rutherford
No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella
No One Could See the Flea
Author: Tricia Gardella
Illustrator: Michele Katz
Norah and the Great Outdoors by Lynn Gale
Norah and the Great Outdoors
Author: Lynn Gale
Illustrator: Jenn Anderson
Purrfectly Sophisticated Sophie by Anna Maledon
Purrfectly Sophisticated Sophie
Author: Anna Maledon
Illustrator: Dananja Subasinghe
Rynnie Roo's Adventures - Alabama by Jean Johnson
Rynnie Roo's Adventures - Alabama
Author: Jean Johnson
The Cat Who Was King by Sarah Harrison
The Cat Who Was King
Author: Sarah Harrison
The Worry Wrinkle by Corey Manny
The Worry Wrinkle
Author: Corey Manny
Illustrator: Elena Kisenkova
This Book is TOO Scary For You! by Ashlee Ridlon
This Book is TOO Scary For You!
Author: Ashlee Ridlon
Illustrator: Manfred Calderon
TILDA FINDS HER RAINBOW by Nicola Lewis
TILDA FINDS HER RAINBOW
Author: Nicola Lewis
Illustrator: Alice Pieroni
Time for Bed, Sleepyhead! by Charlotte L. Taylor
Time for Bed, Sleepyhead!
Author: Charlotte L. Taylor
Illustrator: Rupert Godesen
Until You Grow Tall by Ruby Fink
Until You Grow Tall
Author: Ruby Fink
Illustrator: Sophia Mayhugh
Why, Oh Why, Can't Carrie Fly? by Rose Wyshharder
Why, Oh Why, Can't Carrie Fly?
Author: Rose Wyshharder
Illustrator: Jon Davis

Category 2: Books for 6 - 8 year olds
All The Things I Can Be by Kafilat Shobayo
All The Things I Can Be
Author: Kafilat Shobayo
Ava and Maya the Fairy Dragon by Medha Bhaskar
Ava and Maya the Fairy Dragon
Author: Medha Bhaskar
Illustrator: Vanii Suki
Away at Christmas by Dani Seatter
Away at Christmas
Author: Dani Seatter
Illustrator: Anna Stead
Can You Read - A Flower Garden by Gail Simpson and Neil Rosen
Can You Read - A Flower Garden
Author: Gail Simpson and Neil Rosen
Castle of Knots by Sara H. Fowler
Castle of Knots
Author: Sara H. Fowler
Illustrator: Ivy Giddens
Eeek! The Runaway Alien by Karen Inglis
Eeek! The Runaway Alien
Author: Karen Inglis
Illustrator: Rachel Lawston
Esme and Griswald Search for a Potion by Jacqueline Criddle
Esme and Griswald Search for a Potion
Author: Jacqueline Criddle
Evan the Dragon by Susan Bould
Evan the Dragon
Author: Susan Bould
Illustrator: Wouter Pasman
Fab Farm by Lori-Ann Preston
Fab Farm
Author: Lori-Ann Preston
Finn's Funny Feelings by Amanda Mengel
Finn's Funny Feelings
Author: Amanda Mengel
Illustrator: Ivy Trazsi
Ghosts by Fiona Dalwood
Ghosts
Author: Fiona Dalwood
Hunting Orange: A Mixing Colour Adventure by Moza A. Himid
Hunting Orange: A Mixing Colour Adventure
Author: Moza A. Himid
I Don't Like Sharing by Dawn Caldwell De Wulf
I Don't Like Sharing
Author: Dawn Caldwell De Wulf
Illustrator: Jen Grafton
If Mice Pulled the Sleigh by Bill Barnsley
If Mice Pulled the Sleigh
Author: Bill Barnsley
Illustrator: Mariano Epelbaum
It's Show Day Moonbeam! by Shahron Ameer
It's Show Day Moonbeam!
Author: Shahron Ameer
Illustrator: Caroline Webb
Lotti and the Big Dream by Charly Froh
Lotti and the Big Dream
Author: Charly Froh
Illustrator: Meritxell Andreu
Mother To Elephants by R.G. de Rouen
Mother To Elephants
Author: R.G. de Rouen
Illustrator: Kateryna Rohotova
Nate's Noisy Nose by Frances Mackay
Nate's Noisy Nose
Author: Frances Mackay
Illustrator: Dotti Colvin
On the Wild Side: The Adventures of Squishy and Boo, by K L Thompson
On the Wild Side: The Adventures of Squishy and Boo,
Author: K L Thompson
Illustrator: Anna Smith
Our Choices by Chisato Hotta
Our Choices
Author: Chisato Hotta
Paralights by Aiden Woosol Lee
Paralights
Author: Aiden Woosol Lee
Poem Pie by Spencer L. Griffin
Poem Pie
Author: Spencer L. Griffin
Professor Nincompoop, by Jimmy Vee
Professor Nincompoop,
Author: Jimmy Vee
Illustrator: Ben Askew
Psst! Read Me! by Robbie Mahair
Psst! Read Me!
Author: Robbie Mahair
Illustrator: Tom Lintern
Sally Skunkskin by Kathy J. Perry
Sally Skunkskin
Author: Kathy J. Perry
Sammie and Pumpkin by Alanna Albano
Sammie and Pumpkin
Author: Alanna Albano
Illustrator: JiaJia Hamner
Smurgle The Windy Dragon by Jane Clack, Lucy Nicholson
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
Author: Jane Clack, Lucy Nicholson
Sound Switch Wonder by Christine J. Ko, Owen Whang
Sound Switch Wonder
Author: Christine J. Ko, Owen Whang
Illustrator: Katie Crumpton
The Friend Dilemma by Laura Wiltse Prior
The Friend Dilemma
Author: Laura Wiltse Prior
The Gollogans in Summer by Helen O'Sullivan
The Gollogans in Summer
Author: Helen O'Sullivan
The Little Adventures of Erig the Earwig, by Andy Evans
The Little Adventures of Erig the Earwig,
Author: Andy Evans
The Odd Dog by Leia Barrett
The Odd Dog
Author: Leia Barrett
Illustrator: Shannon McKeon
THE SAD PRINCESS by Dannielle Levy
THE SAD PRINCESS
Author: Dannielle Levy
Illustrator: Rebecca Lisotta
The Secret of Stinky Toad by Faiz Kermani
The Secret of Stinky Toad
Author: Faiz Kermani
The Space Cop Zack Collection by Don M. Winn
The Space Cop Zack Collection
Author: Don M. Winn
The Star Catcher by Anna Smithers
The Star Catcher
Author: Anna Smithers
Illustrator: Nino Aptsiauri
The Story of Billy Pickens by Damian Johnson
The Story of Billy Pickens
Author: Damian Johnson
What is Loneliness? by Rebecca Eisenberg
What is Loneliness?
Author: Rebecca Eisenberg
Illustrator: Kayla Phan
Whingey Williams and her Wonderful Wellington Boots Term 1 by Meredith Jeffery
Whingey Williams and her Wonderful Wellington Boots Term 1
Author: Meredith Jeffery

Category 3: Books for 9 - 12 year olds
Amese of Animalis by M J Murray
Amese of Animalis
Author: M J Murray
Beyond the Secret Lake by Karen Inglis
Beyond the Secret Lake
Author: Karen Inglis
DIGGER: DIG OR DIE! by DEBORAH CHOLETTE
DIGGER: DIG OR DIE!
Author: DEBORAH CHOLETTE
Illustrator: DAVIDE ORTU
Don't Look Too Tasty by P G H Hannaford
Don't Look Too Tasty
Author: P G H Hannaford
DRAGONDAH by Jackie Loxham
DRAGONDAH
Author: Jackie Loxham
Final Video Game by Craig Speakes
Final Video Game
Author: Craig Speakes
Flume by Bigfoot
Flume
Author: Bigfoot
Ghosts Caught On Cameron by Douglas Caleb
Ghosts Caught On Cameron
Author: Douglas Caleb
I Was an Alien Fashion Model by Ivy Hamid
I Was an Alien Fashion Model
Author: Ivy Hamid
In Search of the Lost Words by Yoshito Darmon-Shimamori
In Search of the Lost Words
Author: Yoshito Darmon-Shimamori
Judi's Folktales by Judi Lifton
Judi's Folktales
Author: Judi Lifton
Nemesis and the Vault of Lost Time by PJ Davis
Nemesis and the Vault of Lost Time
Author: PJ Davis
Path to Purpose: Making a Difference by Dr. Jack Byrd, Jr and Stephanie Cooper
Path to Purpose: Making a Difference
Author: Dr. Jack Byrd, Jr and Stephanie Cooper
Puzzle Forest, The Secret City by James DuBern
Puzzle Forest, The Secret City
Author: James DuBern
Sophia and the Dragon-Eye Charms by Beth Christopherson
Sophia and the Dragon-Eye Charms
Author: Beth Christopherson
Star Life Keepers by Rick Williams Sr, Brady Williams
Star Life Keepers
Author: Rick Williams Sr, Brady Williams
Stikki the Squirrel by Jane H. Wood
Stikki the Squirrel
Author: Jane H. Wood
Tempest's Secret by Ariane Chapelle
Tempest's Secret
Author: Ariane Chapelle
Illustrator: Macha Yao
Terracolina - A Place to Belong by Carla Kessler
Terracolina - A Place to Belong
Author: Carla Kessler
The Bird Caper: The Crow's Tales by Victoria E. Pannell, Thorir Sigfusson
The Bird Caper: The Crow's Tales
Author: Victoria E. Pannell, Thorir Sigfusson
The Boy from the Night Sky by Graham Holliday
The Boy from the Night Sky
Author: Graham Holliday
The Boy, a Dragon, and the Cave of Shadow by Christopher Guhl
The Boy, a Dragon, and the Cave of Shadow
Author: Christopher Guhl
The Crafty Coach by Zac Marks
The Crafty Coach
Author: Zac Marks
The Geese In The Ceiling by Jen Jones
The Geese In The Ceiling
Author: Jen Jones
The Last Green Dragon by Rud Verhagen
The Last Green Dragon
Author: Rud Verhagen
The Projectionist by Bigfoot
The Projectionist
Author: Bigfoot
The Renegade Spy Project by Terri Selting David
The Renegade Spy Project
Author: Terri Selting David
The Shadow Deception by Kate Machon
The Shadow Deception
Author: Kate Machon
The Strong Bear of Venice by Katy Sloop Roberts
The Strong Bear of Venice
Author: Katy Sloop Roberts
The Things That Stalk Your House At Night by Roo Pescod
The Things That Stalk Your House At Night
Author: Roo Pescod
The Treasure Thief by TERRI DANESHYAR
The Treasure Thief
Author: TERRI DANESHYAR
To the Moon and Back by Kate Holmgren
To the Moon and Back
Author: Kate Holmgren
TWO LEFT WINGS: Safety Averse by Mira Solarska
TWO LEFT WINGS: Safety Averse
Author: Mira Solarska

Category 4: Books for Teenagers
Antuna's Story by Terry Birdgenaw
Antuna's Story
Author: Terry Birdgenaw
Aquamarine, Tales from the MIA by Aleksandra Chumak
Aquamarine, Tales from the MIA
Author: Aleksandra Chumak
BEYOND THE CEMETERY GATE by Valerie Biel
BEYOND THE CEMETERY GATE
Author: Valerie Biel
Beyond The Wall by Jessica Kaye
Beyond The Wall
Author: Jessica Kaye
BITBOB - Artificial Earth by A. J. Bywater
BITBOB - Artificial Earth
Author: A. J. Bywater
Charcoal Boy by Mary Rosambeau
Charcoal Boy
Author: Mary Rosambeau
Chronicles of Heroes: Untamed Nature by Poncho Bosque
Chronicles of Heroes: Untamed Nature
Author: Poncho Bosque
Fake Out by Felicia Farber
Fake Out
Author: Felicia Farber
Growing up Hadley by Dana Harp
Growing up Hadley
Author: Dana Harp
Mech, Heart and Soul by Ken Deeprose
Mech, Heart and Soul
Author: Ken Deeprose
Of Mountains And Seas by Emily Renk Hawthorne
Of Mountains And Seas
Author: Emily Renk Hawthorne
Osu by Sensei Sarhn
Osu
Author: Sensei Sarhn
Saints and Monsters by Ellen McGinty
Saints and Monsters
Author: Ellen McGinty
Shadow Apprentice by Linda Browne
Shadow Apprentice
Author: Linda Browne
Songweaver Lost by David E. Gaston
Songweaver Lost
Author: David E. Gaston
Spirits of the Dead by Stephen J Willis
Spirits of the Dead
Author: Stephen J Willis
Sunshine Over Hero by J. Steven Lamperti
Sunshine Over Hero
Author: J. Steven Lamperti
Tales of Witches and Wyverns by S. Ramsey
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Author: S. Ramsey
The Book: A Lily Grainger Adventure Vol. One by G. Ron Prida
The Book: A Lily Grainger Adventure Vol. One
Author: G. Ron Prida
The Fires in my Soul by Katharina Gerlach
The Fires in my Soul
Author: Katharina Gerlach
THE LAST BEEKEEPER by Rebecca L. Fearnley
THE LAST BEEKEEPER
Author: Rebecca L. Fearnley
The Mist in the Garden by Terri Selting David
The Mist in the Garden
Author: Terri Selting David
The Oberon Stone by L S Franco
The Oberon Stone
Author: L S Franco
The Pebble Champion by Alan David Pritchard
The Pebble Champion
Author: Alan David Pritchard
The Phoenix Plan by Terri Selting David
The Phoenix Plan
Author: Terri Selting David
The Secret Multiverse Academy by Aurora Winter
The Secret Multiverse Academy
Author: Aurora Winter
The Seven-Carat Conundrum by Terri Selting David
The Seven-Carat Conundrum
Author: Terri Selting David
The Silver Eclipse: Akkron by Kristy Dixon
The Silver Eclipse: Akkron
Author: Kristy Dixon
The Titanic Test: A Love Story by Ann K. Simpson
The Titanic Test: A Love Story
Author: Ann K. Simpson
True Moxie by Sylvia Bourgeois
True Moxie
Author: Sylvia Bourgeois
Why in the World Are We Here? by Clare-Rose Trevelyan
Why in the World Are We Here?
Author: Clare-Rose Trevelyan

Category 5: Books for adults (fiction)
4:3:2:1:00 – Countdown to Death Day by Lee Bongiorni
4:3:2:1:00 – Countdown to Death Day
Author: Lee Bongiorni
A Beautiful Noise by Sam Collins
A Beautiful Noise
Author: Sam Collins
A Good Day and Other (Mostly) Humorous Stories and Lists by Radu Guiasu
A Good Day and Other (Mostly) Humorous Stories and Lists
Author: Radu Guiasu
A Hush at Midnight by Marlene M. Bell
A Hush at Midnight
Author: Marlene M. Bell
A Thousand Paper Cups by Jodie Shelley
A Thousand Paper Cups
Author: Jodie Shelley
All My Ancestors Had Sex by Susan Emshwiller
All My Ancestors Had Sex
Author: Susan Emshwiller
Alpha Bette by Jennifer Manocherian
Alpha Bette
Author: Jennifer Manocherian
Among Sea Wolves: 1150 The Whale Road by Jean Gill
Among Sea Wolves: 1150 The Whale Road
Author: Jean Gill
Anthroterra: The Stag Senator by Ratthew K K
Anthroterra: The Stag Senator
Author: Ratthew K K
Arden by GD Harper
Arden
Author: GD Harper
Ashes, Ashes by Fredrick Soukup
Ashes, Ashes
Author: Fredrick Soukup
Autumn by Marc MacDonald
Autumn
Author: Marc MacDonald
Bend, Don't Break by Julie L. Brown
Bend, Don't Break
Author: Julie L. Brown
Bended Loyalty by Kat Caldwell
Bended Loyalty
Author: Kat Caldwell
Beyond a World Apart by Caitlin E. Myers
Beyond a World Apart
Author: Caitlin E. Myers
Blood of Fire by Myrielle Glassman
Blood of Fire
Author: Myrielle Glassman
Blue Dream by KEITH GILLUM
Blue Dream
Author: KEITH GILLUM
Bottled Lightning by L.M. Weeks
Bottled Lightning
Author: L.M. Weeks
Clouds on the Ground by Autumn Williams
Clouds on the Ground
Author: Autumn Williams
Covet the Chaos by Caleb Shawn Sully
Covet the Chaos
Author: Caleb Shawn Sully
Custodians of the Future by X. Ho Yen
Custodians of the Future
Author: X. Ho Yen
Dead Man's Pose by Susan Rogers and John Roosen
Dead Man's Pose
Author: Susan Rogers and John Roosen
Deena Undone by Debra K. Every
Deena Undone
Author: Debra K. Every
Drop the Fake Smile by Helen Snape
Drop the Fake Smile
Author: Helen Snape
Eight Weeks Later by G.T. London
Eight Weeks Later
Author: G.T. London
Emelyn Morley and the Waking Dark by B. Lawson Hull
Emelyn Morley and the Waking Dark
Author: B. Lawson Hull
Emerald Diaries – Secrets of an Irish Clan by Mary Murphy
Emerald Diaries – Secrets of an Irish Clan
Author: Mary Murphy
Exposure! by Julia Boggio
Exposure!
Author: Julia Boggio
Family Trust by Peter Wilson
Family Trust
Author: Peter Wilson
Glitching Souls by Steve Kenney
Glitching Souls
Author: Steve Kenney
Hell Holes: The Complete Trilogy by Donald Firesmith
Hell Holes: The Complete Trilogy
Author: Donald Firesmith
Hold Me by Helen C. Kelly
Hold Me
Author: Helen C. Kelly
Home for the Bewildered by Michelle Tobin
Home for the Bewildered
Author: Michelle Tobin
Hopeless Necromantic by Shiloh Briar
Hopeless Necromantic
Author: Shiloh Briar
In$urance to Die For by Charlotte Stuart
In$urance to Die For
Author: Charlotte Stuart
James The Accountant by Tyson Freeburg
James The Accountant
Author: Tyson Freeburg
Journey of the Broken Vessels by Ashten Duncan
Journey of the Broken Vessels
Author: Ashten Duncan
Kyd's Game by Marc Rosenberg
Kyd's Game
Author: Marc Rosenberg
Love & Misdirection by Mari Jane Law
Love & Misdirection
Author: Mari Jane Law
MALIPOLITAN A Novel by CHRISTOPHER DAINTON
MALIPOLITAN A Novel
Author: CHRISTOPHER DAINTON
Mazie by Regina Felty
Mazie
Author: Regina Felty
Miracle at Angels Bend by R. Christian Bohlen
Miracle at Angels Bend
Author: R. Christian Bohlen
OMNIVIOLENCE by Jones Worthington
OMNIVIOLENCE
Author: Jones Worthington
On Wahoo Reef by Tim W. Jackson
On Wahoo Reef
Author: Tim W. Jackson
One Tuesday, Early by Annalisa Crawford
One Tuesday, Early
Author: Annalisa Crawford
Remnants of a Scarlet Flame by Cindy L. Sell
Remnants of a Scarlet Flame
Author: Cindy L. Sell
River Witch by Cheryl Burman
River Witch
Author: Cheryl Burman
Rock Crush and Roll by Hunter Snow
Rock Crush and Roll
Author: Hunter Snow
Rooted and Remembered: A Novel by C.J. Frederick
Rooted and Remembered: A Novel
Author: C.J. Frederick
Saving Elora by Jackie Watson
Saving Elora
Author: Jackie Watson
SHAKEN by JILL AMBER CHAFIN
SHAKEN
Author: JILL AMBER CHAFIN
Spies on the Silk Road by Oliver Dowson
Spies on the Silk Road
Author: Oliver Dowson
Stellar Heir by Scott Killian
Stellar Heir
Author: Scott Killian
Sunscreen Shower by J P Rieger
Sunscreen Shower
Author: J P Rieger
Tales Beyond Midnight by Kim Gravell
Tales Beyond Midnight
Author: Kim Gravell
The Field of Plenty by Luke Beling
The Field of Plenty
Author: Luke Beling
The Forgotten Man by Lisa M. Lilly
The Forgotten Man
Author: Lisa M. Lilly
The Horrible Terribles by Diego Barrientos
The Horrible Terribles
Author: Diego Barrientos
The Laird's Wife by Derek Farmer
The Laird's Wife
Author: Derek Farmer
The Lighthouse by Karin Ciholas
The Lighthouse
Author: Karin Ciholas
The Lilacs I Once Knew by Roni Rosenthal
The Lilacs I Once Knew
Author: Roni Rosenthal
The Moon Run by Kathleen Contine
The Moon Run
Author: Kathleen Contine
The Night Counsellor by L K Pang
The Night Counsellor
Author: L K Pang
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS by Judy McConnell
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS
Author: Judy McConnell
The Photograph by Eve M Riley
The Photograph
Author: Eve M Riley
The Restless Lake by Teri Fink
The Restless Lake
Author: Teri Fink
The Shattered Truce by Donna Brown
The Shattered Truce
Author: Donna Brown
The Siege of Mars by George G. Moore
The Siege of Mars
Author: George G. Moore
The Third Estate Secrets of the Manor by D R Berlin
The Third Estate Secrets of the Manor
Author: D R Berlin
The War Machine by Barry W. Levy
The War Machine
Author: Barry W. Levy
The War Photographers by SL Beaumont
The War Photographers
Author: SL Beaumont
THE WITCH CLUB by Felicity Green
THE WITCH CLUB
Author: Felicity Green
THORN CITY by Pamela Statz
THORN CITY
Author: Pamela Statz
Walking Banks by A H White
Walking Banks
Author: A H White
We Are Not Angels by Nadine Little
We Are Not Angels
Author: Nadine Little
Welcome to Halfling House by Victoria Vassallo
Welcome to Halfling House
Author: Victoria Vassallo
Welcome To Opine by Matthew Marullo
Welcome To Opine
Author: Matthew Marullo
Welcome, Reluctant Stranger by Evy Journey
Welcome, Reluctant Stranger
Author: Evy Journey
Zambies by Matt J. Pike
Zambies
Author: Matt J. Pike

Category 6: Books for Adults (non-fiction)
A Doctor's Guide to Learning with Movies, TV, and Video Games by Julian Anderson MD
A Doctor's Guide to Learning with Movies, TV, and Video Games
Author: Julian Anderson MD
A Groundhog Career by Dr. Helmut Schuster, Dr. David Oxley
A Groundhog Career
Author: Dr. Helmut Schuster, Dr. David Oxley
A Misfortunate Misfit by Karl Sebastian
A Misfortunate Misfit
Author: Karl Sebastian
Baby Darlin' by Alycia Vreeland
Baby Darlin'
Author: Alycia Vreeland
Bear Necessities of Politics and Power by Iratus Ursus Major
Bear Necessities of Politics and Power
Author: Iratus Ursus Major
Behind Bulletproof Glass by Linda Rönn
Behind Bulletproof Glass
Author: Linda Rönn
Bertram's Emporium of Things People Say by Ariel Peckel
Bertram's Emporium of Things People Say
Author: Ariel Peckel
Bottled Lightning by L.M. Weeks
Bottled Lightning
Author: L.M. Weeks
Bouncing Back by Ellen Holtzman
Bouncing Back
Author: Ellen Holtzman
Brain Health and Fasting for Men and Women Aged 40 and Over by Tina Shelton
Brain Health and Fasting for Men and Women Aged 40 and Over
Author: Tina Shelton
Building The Beast - How (Not) To Build an Overland Camper by Jacqueline Lambert
Building The Beast - How (Not) To Build an Overland Camper
Author: Jacqueline Lambert
Crowded Platforms and Window Seats by Judy Yorke
Crowded Platforms and Window Seats
Author: Judy Yorke
Demons to Champions, by Gary Coulton
Demons to Champions,
Author: Gary Coulton
Digital Threads by Neal Schaffer
Digital Threads
Author: Neal Schaffer
Drop the Fake Smile by Helen Snape
Drop the Fake Smile
Author: Helen Snape
First Pub on the Right by David Irish Anderson
First Pub on the Right
Author: David Irish Anderson
From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall by David Singer
From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall
Author: David Singer
From Patriarchy to Paradise (it's about time) by Jerry Schaefer
From Patriarchy to Paradise (it's about time)
Author: Jerry Schaefer
Fun with Accountants by Grant Tait
Fun with Accountants
Author: Grant Tait
Ghosts of War by Glynis Amy Allen
Ghosts of War
Author: Glynis Amy Allen
Going Under The Radar by Luke Miller-Ball
Going Under The Radar
Author: Luke Miller-Ball
Gut Health and Fasting for Beginners by Tina Shelton
Gut Health and Fasting for Beginners
Author: Tina Shelton
How You Think and Feel Changes Your Body by Douglas Peterson Ph.D
How You Think and Feel Changes Your Body
Author: Douglas Peterson Ph.D
Indirect Work by Carol Sanford
Indirect Work
Author: Carol Sanford
Just Fireworks by Nader Barrak
Just Fireworks
Author: Nader Barrak
Landed: A yogi's memoir in pieces & poses by Jennifer Lang
Landed: A yogi's memoir in pieces & poses
Author: Jennifer Lang
Little Giant by Marcia Heath
Little Giant
Author: Marcia Heath
LOYALNOMICS: The Power of Branding by KIM D. ROZDEBA
LOYALNOMICS: The Power of Branding
Author: KIM D. ROZDEBA
Master the Art and Craft of Writing: 150+ fun games to liberate creativity by Leon Conrad
Master the Art and Craft of Writing: 150+ fun games to liberate creativity
Author: Leon Conrad
Memories Beyond Moscow by Harald Lipman
Memories Beyond Moscow
Author: Harald Lipman
MEMORY OF A MANGLED MIND by Steven Simmons Shelton, MA, JD
MEMORY OF A MANGLED MIND
Author: Steven Simmons Shelton, MA, JD
Misplaced Childhood: A True Story of Resiliency and Child Advocacy by Joan Ulsher
Misplaced Childhood: A True Story of Resiliency and Child Advocacy
Author: Joan Ulsher
Move over, Viola by Christopher Dainton
Move over, Viola
Author: Christopher Dainton
Naked in the Now by Marijke McCandless
Naked in the Now
Author: Marijke McCandless
No More Gold Stars by Carol Sanford
No More Gold Stars
Author: Carol Sanford
Nudges From The Other Side by Mary Connaughty-Sullivan
Nudges From The Other Side
Author: Mary Connaughty-Sullivan
Sad Sacked by Liz Alterman
Sad Sacked
Author: Liz Alterman
Smashed by Todd Ley
Smashed
Author: Todd Ley
The Boy and the Big White Rock by Jerome Mark Antil
The Boy and the Big White Rock
Author: Jerome Mark Antil
The Gift of Parenthood: From Infertility to an Open Adoption by Emaline Ashe
The Gift of Parenthood: From Infertility to an Open Adoption
Author: Emaline Ashe
The Girl Who Taught Herself to Fly by Kwan Kew Lai
The Girl Who Taught Herself to Fly
Author: Kwan Kew Lai
The Great Mosquito Hunt and Other Adventures by Elizabeth Manson-Bahr
The Great Mosquito Hunt and Other Adventures
Author: Elizabeth Manson-Bahr
The Imprint by Crystal Oakman
The Imprint
Author: Crystal Oakman
The Infidelity Cure by Jeanne Michele PhD
The Infidelity Cure
Author: Jeanne Michele PhD
The One Week Writing Workshop by Karin Adams
The One Week Writing Workshop
Author: Karin Adams
The Weeping Degree by Kelly Watt
The Weeping Degree
Author: Kelly Watt
This is How We Heal from Painful Childhoods by Ernest Ellender PhD
This is How We Heal from Painful Childhoods
Author: Ernest Ellender PhD
VADEMECUM of ENGLISH by Ana María López Jimeno
VADEMECUM of ENGLISH
Author: Ana María López Jimeno
Video Podcasting Made Easy by Ross Brand, Kevin Kolbe
Video Podcasting Made Easy
Author: Ross Brand, Kevin Kolbe
Welcome to the Bright by Lisa Febre
Welcome to the Bright
Author: Lisa Febre
When I Know My Worth by Laura Linn Knight
When I Know My Worth
Author: Laura Linn Knight
When Life Gives You Homeschool Lesson Plans by Ebony Jackson
When Life Gives You Homeschool Lesson Plans
Author: Ebony Jackson
When the Baby Is Not OK: Hopes & Genes by Jennifer J. Brown
When the Baby Is Not OK: Hopes & Genes
Author: Jennifer J. Brown
Your Story Starts Here by Jim Zervanos
Your Story Starts Here
Author: Jim Zervanos

Category 7: Audio Book - Children/Young Adult
An Otherwise Perfect Plan by Kendall Schafer
An Otherwise Perfect Plan
Author: Kendall Schafer
Performed by: Renee Cannon
Believe by Julie Mathison
Believe
Author: Julie Mathison
Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf by MJ Murray
Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf
Author: MJ Murray
Performed by: Kyle Murray
F'lorna of Rodesh by Alisa Hope Wagner
F'lorna of Rodesh
Author: Alisa Hope Wagner
Performed by: Trista Shaye
Finding Strength (Emeline, Book 2) by Kathy J Perry
Finding Strength (Emeline, Book 2)
Author: Kathy J Perry
Performed by: Ceci Garcia
ISAN - International Sensory Assassin Network by Mary Ting
ISAN - International Sensory Assassin Network
Author: Mary Ting
Performed by: Saoirse Wise
Monster Match: Frankinschool, Book 1 by Caryn Rivadeneira
Monster Match: Frankinschool, Book 1
Author: Caryn Rivadeneira
Performed by: Skye Alley
Saygar the Magnificent by Elizabeth Jurado
Saygar the Magnificent
Author: Elizabeth Jurado
Performed by: Rick Struve
Seventh Dimension - The Door by Lorilyn Roberts
Seventh Dimension - The Door
Author: Lorilyn Roberts
Performed by: Rebecca Roberts
Tales of Witches and Wyverns by S. Ramsey
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Author: S. Ramsey
Performed by: Kim Pruitt
The Bird Caper by Victoria E. Pannell, Thorir Sigfusson
The Bird Caper
Author: Victoria E. Pannell, Thorir Sigfusson
Performed by: David Piper
The Iron Citadel by Mitch Reinhardt
The Iron Citadel
Author: Mitch Reinhardt
Performed by: Melissa Moran
The King by Lorilyn Roberts
The King
Author: Lorilyn Roberts
Performed by: Brad McDowell
The Last Green Dragon by Rud Verhagen
The Last Green Dragon
Author: Rud Verhagen
Performed by: Kelley-Jo Burke
The Phoenix Plan by Terri Selting David
The Phoenix Plan
Author: Terri Selting David
Performed by: Andrew Dos Santos
The Thief's Keeper by Kyrie Wang
The Thief's Keeper
Author: Kyrie Wang
Performed by: Michael Hajiantonis, Kiera Rhodes
The Wild Goose Chase by Corey Manny
The Wild Goose Chase
Author: Corey Manny
Performed by: Brad Grochowski
Theodore, The Sloth Who Wants to Race by Dr. Sam & J L McCreedy
Theodore, The Sloth Who Wants to Race
Author: Dr. Sam & J L McCreedy
TILDA FINDS HER RAINBOW by Nicola Lewis
TILDA FINDS HER RAINBOW
Author: Nicola Lewis
Performed by: Sas Hannah Hirsh

Category 8: Audio Book - Adult
A Hard Silence by Melanie Brooks
A Hard Silence
Author: Melanie Brooks
Performed by: Melanie Brooks
Blackout Trail by Linda Naughton
Blackout Trail
Author: Linda Naughton
Performed by: Elena Anderson
Cranky Superpowers by Steven Joseph
Cranky Superpowers
Author: Steven Joseph
Performed by: Nicholas Santasier
Crime and Prejudice by Julia Miller
Crime and Prejudice
Author: Julia Miller
Performed by: Melanie Crawley
Cry of the Kestrel by Marla Himeda
Cry of the Kestrel
Author: Marla Himeda
Performed by: Will Hahn
Dead Man's Pose by Susan Rogers and John Roosen
Dead Man's Pose
Author: Susan Rogers and John Roosen
Performed by: Rupert Degas
Ella's War by Rusty Allen
Ella's War
Author: Rusty Allen
Performed by: Susan Marlowe, Michael Pauley
Forever Human by Ian E Slatter
Forever Human
Author: Ian E Slatter
Performed by: Danielle Piper
Freeing Teresa by Franke James
Freeing Teresa
Author: Franke James
Hold Me by Helen C. Kelly
Hold Me
Author: Helen C. Kelly
Invisible by Day by Teri Fink
Invisible by Day
Author: Teri Fink
Performed by: Grace Gray
Love ad Lib by Evie Alexander
Love ad Lib
Author: Evie Alexander
Performed by: Evie Alexander
My Darlings by Marie Still
My Darlings
Author: Marie Still
Performed by: Kelli Tager etc
Of Friction by S J Lee
Of Friction
Author: S J Lee
Performed by: Savannah Gilmore
One Year, One Night by S. L. Roman
One Year, One Night
Author: S. L. Roman
Performed by: Laura Castiel
The Future Is Rosie: A Memoir by Carolyn Mayling
The Future Is Rosie: A Memoir
Author: Carolyn Mayling
Performed by: Jade Williams
The Girl Who Taught Herself to Fly by Kwan Kew Lai
The Girl Who Taught Herself to Fly
Author: Kwan Kew Lai
Tilting: A Memoir by Nicole Harkin
Tilting: A Memoir
Author: Nicole Harkin
Performed by: Maureen Boutilier
Wake of the Sadico by Jo Sparkes
Wake of the Sadico
Author: Jo Sparkes
Performed by: Sean Crisden
Zodak - The Last Shielder by Max Moyer
Zodak - The Last Shielder
Author: Max Moyer
Performed by: Dallin Bradford

Category 9: Best Book Cover - Children/Young Adult
A Journey by Kathy J. Perry
A Journey
Author: Kathy J. Perry
A Saucer Full of Secrets by Pam Henry
A Saucer Full of Secrets
Author: Pam Henry
African Animal Alphabet (with fun facts) by Sipiwe Sikwila
African Animal Alphabet (with fun facts)
Author: Sipiwe Sikwila
Cover Designer: Nicci Joao
Aldo Renaldo and the Renegade Alphabet by George M. Johnson
Aldo Renaldo and the Renegade Alphabet
Author: George M. Johnson
Cover Designer: Dawn Burn
Craving Beauty by Jennifer Silverwood
Craving Beauty
Author: Jennifer Silverwood
Fab Farm by Lori-Ann Preston
Fab Farm
Author: Lori-Ann Preston
Cover Designer: Nicole Hein
Grace from Space by Barbara Glazier-Robinson
Grace from Space
Author: Barbara Glazier-Robinson
I'm Going to Have a Sister by Laura Diebelius
I'm Going to Have a Sister
Author: Laura Diebelius
Jane Escapes to the Jungle of Individuality by Jennifer Nestor
Jane Escapes to the Jungle of Individuality
Author: Jennifer Nestor
Cover Designer: Victoria Mikki
Jemma and the Raven by B. D. Reeves
Jemma and the Raven
Author: B. D. Reeves
Magic, Mystery and the Multiverse by Aurora M. Winter
Magic, Mystery and the Multiverse
Author: Aurora M. Winter
Nature Ninja Saves the Natural World by Tania Moloney
Nature Ninja Saves the Natural World
Author: Tania Moloney
Cover Designer: Jelena Sardi
Pebbles and the Biggest Number by Joey Benun
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
Author: Joey Benun
Cover Designer: Laura Watson
Rainbow Cat and Mouse by Julia Stebbing
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
Author: Julia Stebbing
Cover Designer: Nivya Kuriakose
Ready Set Dance by Teacher Terrel, Ballerina Konora
Ready Set Dance
Author: Teacher Terrel, Ballerina Konora
Cover Designer: Stella Mongodi
Star Life Keepers by Rick Williams Sr, Brady Williams
Star Life Keepers
Author: Rick Williams Sr, Brady Williams
Thank you For Sharing Your Sunshine by Misty Black
Thank you For Sharing Your Sunshine
Author: Misty Black
Cover Designer: Gabby Correia
The Case of the French Fry Phantom by Erik Martin
The Case of the French Fry Phantom
Author: Erik Martin
The Curse of Time #1 Bloodstone by M.J. Mallon
The Curse of Time #1 Bloodstone
Author: M.J. Mallon
The Fish and his Puffy Temper by Barbara Pinke
The Fish and his Puffy Temper
Author: Barbara Pinke
Cover Designer: Alvin Adhi
The Ghosts of Nothing by Cecily Walters
The Ghosts of Nothing
Author: Cecily Walters
The Secret of One-Eyed Cogburn by Diane Merrill Wigginton
The Secret of One-Eyed Cogburn
Author: Diane Merrill Wigginton
Cover Designer: Nestor Taylor
The Trouble With Children (According to Dog) by Katie Weaver
The Trouble With Children (According to Dog)
Author: Katie Weaver
Cover Designer: Katie Weaver
The Veggie Mischief by Corina Stanescu
The Veggie Mischief
Author: Corina Stanescu
Cover Designer: Bianca Silva
WICKED CRESCENT by Erica-Jane Battisson
WICKED CRESCENT
Author: Erica-Jane Battisson

Category 10: Best Book Cover - Adult
100 Livestreaming & Digital Media Predictions, Volume 4 by Ross Brand
100 Livestreaming & Digital Media Predictions, Volume 4
Author: Ross Brand
21 Tattoos by Monica Broussard
21 Tattoos
Author: Monica Broussard
A Deadly Inheritance by Jane McParkes
A Deadly Inheritance
Author: Jane McParkes
A Hard Silence by Melanie Brooks
A Hard Silence
Author: Melanie Brooks
A Mercy of Widows by Marcy Lane
A Mercy of Widows
Author: Marcy Lane
Alpha Bette by Jennifer Manocherian
Alpha Bette
Author: Jennifer Manocherian
Anthroterra: The Stag Senator by Ratthew K K
Anthroterra: The Stag Senator
Author: Ratthew K K
Baby Darlin' by Alycia Vreeland
Baby Darlin'
Author: Alycia Vreeland
Drifting Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman
Drifting Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide
Author: A.J. Ullman
Drop the Fake Smile by Helen Snape
Drop the Fake Smile
Author: Helen Snape
Every Other Weekend by Anthony J Mohr
Every Other Weekend
Author: Anthony J Mohr
Exclusion Zone by Peter J Aldin
Exclusion Zone
Author: Peter J Aldin
I'm Never Fine by Joseph Lezza
I'm Never Fine
Author: Joseph Lezza
Just for a Taste of You by Hazel Storm
Just for a Taste of You
Author: Hazel Storm
Love ad Lib by Evie Alexander
Love ad Lib
Author: Evie Alexander
No More Gold Stars by Carol Sanford
No More Gold Stars
Author: Carol Sanford
Nudges From The Other Side by Mary Connaughty-Sullivan
Nudges From The Other Side
Author: Mary Connaughty-Sullivan
Sad Sacked by Liz Alterman
Sad Sacked
Author: Liz Alterman
Stepping Into Love: a journey to self-healing by Angela M. Smith
Stepping Into Love: a journey to self-healing
Author: Angela M. Smith
The Beast Keepers by Julie Fudge
The Beast Keepers
Author: Julie Fudge
The Emerald Diaries: Secrets of an Irish Clan by Mary Murph
The Emerald Diaries: Secrets of an Irish Clan
Author: Mary Murph
The Girl Who Taught Herself to Fly by Kwan Kew Lai
The Girl Who Taught Herself to Fly
Author: Kwan Kew Lai
The Imprint by Crystal Oakman
The Imprint
Author: Crystal Oakman
The Wobble Club by Simon Rumley
The Wobble Club
Author: Simon Rumley
Till I Bleed No More by Alexander Ellis
Till I Bleed No More
Author: Alexander Ellis
Warped State by Jo Miles
Warped State
Author: Jo Miles
Your Story Starts Here: A Year on the Brink with Generation Z by Jim Zervanos
Your Story Starts Here: A Year on the Brink with Generation Z
Author: Jim Zervanos

Red Ribbon Bands

A Red Ribbon is awarded to a book that did NOT get over 25/35 to be a finalist, but was still very much enjoyed by the readers.

Grandpa Loved Wild Things by Melissa Rousu
Red Ribbon

Grandpa Loved Wild Things
Author: Melissa Rousu
Sweet Peas and Bees: Life at the Flower Farm by Mary Murphy
Red Ribbon

Sweet Peas and Bees: Life at the Flower Farm
Author: Mary Murphy
Illustrator: Fiona Van Housen
The Samurai's Gift Among the Forest by Kristi Shimada
Red Ribbon

The Samurai's Gift Among the Forest
Author: Kristi Shimada
Walter and the Worry Test by Alison R McGrath
Red Ribbon

Walter and the Worry Test
Author: Alison R McGrath

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