The final countdown is upon us, but before we welcome the roaring 2020s with open arms, it's time to look back at the literary gifts this year has bestowed upon us. If you're a self-proclaimed bookworm, you'll want to cast your mind back across these pages because 2019 has offered a wealth of remarkable novels and collections written by highly talented women. From Booker Prize winners to critically acclaimed modern masterpieces, there's something for every literary taste. Ready to get all caught up and add to your ever-growing reading list? Let's take a look at 15 of the best female-authored books of the year.