'New York at Night' from Willie Nile reflects his love for the city and its people. Its a great album from a wonderful musician and songwriter.

'The Royal Abduls' by Ramiza Shamoun Koya is not an easy read, but a necessary one for those wishing to understand how badly we treat visible minorities.

'Daughters of Smoke and Fire' by Ava Homa might break your heart, but its also a book of sublime beauty that will engrave itself into your memory for years to come.

'Sorry For The Late Reply' by Sløtface, manages the alchemy necessary to combine punk aesthetic with pop to make a great accessible album.

Thomas King's 'Obsidian' may not be your typical murder mystery but its a wonderful book and a satisfying conclusion to a great series.

So there you have it, a completely subjective list of ten books from 2019 I think will improve the quality of your life. Enjoy.

'Along The Trenches' by Navid Kermani is a amazingly well written and easy to comprehend book creating a stark picture of reality in modern Eastern Europe.

In 'Märchen and Mythen' Faun have taken us back to those dark and mysterious time of fairytales and myths with a musical odyssey into a wonderful world.

'Angus After All' may not be the second release everyone was expecting from Aaron McMullan, but it is a brilliant piece of art.

Heartfelt and thoughtful, 'Resurrection' from Kinky Friedman will warm the hearts of anyone who loves the strength and beauty of a good song.