Animals/Pets: General
Winner
The Many Adventures of Bruiser The Jack Russell Terrier by David Rodriguez, III
Halo Publishing International
Finalist
Animal Rescuers by Chien James Ma
Robertson Publishing
Finalist
Persayus of Winston Island by Taylor Jordon
Lulu Publishing Services
Finalist
Poor Teddy: The True Story of a Poodle Named after a Noodle by Lisa DePriest, illustrated by Ignacio G.
Pet Rescue Books
Finalist
Sadie Sees Trouble by Linda Jarkey, illustrated by Julie Jarkey-Kozlowski
Linda Jarkey Communications LLC
Animals/Pets: Narrative Non-Fiction
Winner
Let's Git Outta Here: How rescue-transport saved the lives of thousands of pets yearly in a small and struggling rural shelter by Kate J. Kuligowski
The Guys' Publishing Company
Finalist
Hey! Whose Park IS This? by Marcia Lee
Evolutionary Publishing
Finalist
Sirius, The Hero Dog of 9/11 by Hank Fellows
9/11 Songs and Books
Finalist
The Amazing Afterlife of Animals: Messages and Signs from our Pets on the Other Side by Karen A. Anderson
Painted Rain Publishing
Finalist
The Reluctant Farmer of Whimsey Hill by Bradford M. Smith with Lynn Raven & Nany Raven Smith
Whimsey Wylde
Finalist
Welcome Home by Nathan & Jennifer Winograd
Almaden Books
Anthologies: Non-Fiction
Winner
Privilege Through the Looking-Glass by Patricia Leavy
Sense Publishers
Finalist
50 Blades of Hay: The Incredible Experiences of Our Horse and Their Riders by Linda Watson-Call
Independently Published
Finalist
Dream Leaders: Insights on Community Service and Leadership by Thomas Smith
Alternate Publishing
Finalist
Handbook of Arts-Based Research edited by Patricia Leavy
Guilford Press
Finalist
She Can Find Her Way: Women Travelers at Their Best edited by Ann Starr
Upper Hand Press
Finalist
Wild, Wonderful 'n Wacky, South Cackalacky: True Stories about Life in South Carolina, complied and edited by Sandy Richardson and Susan Doherty Osteen
Southern Sass Publishing Alliances
Art
Winner
Cast: Art and Objects Made Using Humanity's Most Transformational Process by Jen Townsend and Renée Zettle-Sterling
Schiffer Publishing
Finalist
Dance Across The USA by Jonathan Givens
EPS Publishing
Finalist
Handbook of Arts-Based Research edited by Patricia Leavy
Guilford Press
Finalist
Selected Early Creative Works: A Memoir by Donald M. Ferguson
AuthorHouse
Finalist
Too True: Essays on Photography by K.B. Dixon
Inkwater Press
Autobiography/Memoir
Winner
Another Kind of Madness: A Journey through the Stigma and Hope of Mental Illness by Stephen P. Hinshaw
St. Martin's Press
Finalist
Deep South Dispatch: Memoir of a Civil Rights Journalist by John N. Herbers with Anne Farris Rosen
University Press of Mississippi
Finalist
Defying the Verdict: My Bipolar Life by Charita Cole Brown
Curbside Splendor Publishing
Finalist
Destroying Their God: How I Fought My Evil Half-Brother to Save My Children by Wallace Jeffs, Shauna Packer, and Sherry Taylor
Zarahemla Books
Finalist
I'm the One Who Got Away: A Memoir by Andrea Jarrell
She Writes Press
Finalist
The Perpetual Motion Machine by Brittany Ackerman
Red Hen Press
Finalist
Waking Up Safer? An Anesthesiologist's Record by Beren Mets
Silverwood Books
Best Cover Design: Fiction
Winner
Life & Spice by Myers and Reed
Tributes Press
Finalist
Beneath the Bedrock by Julien Bradley
Wise Ink Creative Publishing
Finalist
Ground Zero: Patient Zero, Book 1 by Adrianne Lemke
CreateSpace
Finalist
Once Upon a Key: Across the Verge to Faerie by Jan J. Love
Mystic Artistic Publishing
Finalist
The Chosen Ones by Lisa Luciano
Micro Publishing Media
Best Cover Design: Non-Fiction
Winner
A Year of Living Kindly: Choices That Will Change Your Life and the World Around You by Donna Cameron
She Writes Press
Finalist
50 Ways to Love Wine More: Adventures in Wine Appreciation by Jim Laughren
Crosstown Publishing
Finalist
Dragonfly Notes: On Distance and Loss by Anne Panning
Stillhouse Press
Finalist
Official Residences Around the World by Abby Clouse-Radigan
The White House Historical Association
Finalist
The Amazing Afterlife of Animals: Messages and Signs from our Pets on the Other Side by Karen A. Anderson
Painted Rain Publishing
Finalist
The Tell Me More Gesture: How & Why to Welcome Conflict by Janet W. Rowles
Out-and-Out Press
Best Interior Design
Winner
Forty Gavels: The Life of Reuben Soderstrom & the Illinois AFL-CIO by Carl W. Soderstrom, Robert W. Soderstrom, Chris M. Stevens & Andrew W. Burt
CWS Publishing
Finalist
50 Ways to Love Wine More: Adventures in Wine Appreciation by Jim Laughren
Crosstown Publishing
Finalist
Perfectly Aged: 40 Years of Recipes and Stories from the Taste of Texas by Nina J. Hendee, Edd C. Hendee, Lisa Hendee Blackard, Kristin Hendee Blackford, and Corbin Blackford
Taste of Texas
Finalist
Princess Sophie and the Six Swans: A Tale from the Brothers Grimm retold and illustrated by Kim Jacobs
Wisdom Tales Press/World Wisdom
Finalist
Spirit of the Earth: Indian Voices on Nature by Michael Oren Fitzgerald & Joseph A. Fitzgerald
Wisdom Tales Press/World Wisdom
Finalist
The Rock Maiden: A Chinese Tale of Love and Loyalty by Natasha Yim, illustrated by Pirkko Vainio
Wisdom Tales Press/World Wisdom
Best New Fiction
Winner
The Cast by Amy Blumenfeld
Spark Press
Finalist
A Hero Dreams by Mark Ristau
Beaver's Pond Press
Finalist
A Shadow Away by Joan K. Lacy
AlazoPress, Inc.
Finalist
Billy Gogan, American by Roger Higgins
Solas House
Finalist
Elevation by Samantha Connor
Self-Published
Finalist
Fortitude Rising: Volume One of the Magical Bond Series by A.M. Bochnak
Mad Goat Press
Finalist
Love After Life by Richard Sieg
Self-Published
Best New Non-Fiction
Winner
The Tell Me More Gesture: How & Why to Welcome Conflict by Janet W. Rowles
Out-and-Out Press
Finalist
113 Days by Bradley Good
CreateSpace
Finalist
Dragonfly Notes: On Distance and Loss by Anne Panning
Stillhouse Press
Finalist
Live Ablaze: And Light Up the World by Sarah Davison-Tracy
Ignite Publishers
Finalist
Living on Automatic: How Emotional Conditioning Shapes Our Lives and Relationships by Homer B. Martin, MD and Christine B.L. Adams, MD
Praeger, an imprint of ABC-Clio, Inc.
Finalist
The Patient Paradigm Shifts by Judy L. Chan
Business Expert Press
Biography: General
Winner
Forty Gavels: The Life of Reuben Soderstrom & the Illinois AFL-CIO by Carl W. Soderstrom, Robert W. Soderstrom, Chris M. Stevens & Andrew W. Burt
CWS Publishing
Finalist
Call Me Phaedra: The Life and Times of Movement Lawyer Fay Stender by Lise Pearlman
Regent Press
Finalist
Jack Lord: An Acting Life by Sylvia D. Lynch
McFarland & Company
Finalist
My Dearest Minnie by Ruth C. Chapman
Self-Published
Finalist
The Celebrated Marquis: An Italian Noble and the Making of the Modern World by John D. Bessler
Carolina Academic Press
Business: Careers
Winner
Peer Coaching at Work: Principles and Practices by Polly Parker, Douglas T. Hall, Kathy E. Kram, and Ilene C. Wasserman
Stanford Business Books
Finalist
Be More Strategic in Business: How to Win through Stronger Leadership and Smarter Decisions by Diana Thomas & Stacey Boyle
Mango Publishing
Finalist
Lessons From My Grandfather: Wisdom For Success in Business and Life by Marc Demetriou
Highpoint Life
Finalist
The MECE Muse: 100+ Selected Practices, Unwritten Rules, and Habits of Great Consultants by Christie Lindor
SDP Publishing
Finalist
Remember Who YOU Are: Achieve Success. Create Balance. Experience Fulfillment. by Paula Brown Stafford and Lisa T. Grimes
Morgan James
Business: Entrepreneurship & Small Business
Winner The Business Owner's Guide to Financial Freedom: What Wall Street isn't Telling You by Mark J. Kohler with Randall A. Luebke
Entrepreneur Press
Finalist
Competing with Giants by Phuong Uyen Tran
ForbesBooks
Finalist
Expensive Sentences: Debunking the Common Myths that Derail Decisions and Sabotage Success by Jack Quarles
IdeaPress Publishing
Finalist
Find Your Fierce: Answering Your Soul's Call to Purpose, Power & Profit by Nicole Roberts Jones
Purposely Created
Finalist
To: The Ambitious, From: The Experienced | 26 Letters on Leadership by A. Jordan Fischette
Paddle Boat Printing
Business: General
Winner
The Best Team Wins: The New Science of High Performance by Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton
Simon and Schuster
Finalist
Expensive Sentences: Debunking the Common Myths that Derail Decisions and Sabotage Success by Jack Quarles
IdeaPress Publishing
Finalist
Needy People: Working Successfully with Control Freaks and Approval-holics by Dale J. Dwyer
KDP
Finalist
Outside Insight: Navigating a World Drowning in Data by Jorn Lyseggen
IdeaPress Publishing
Business: Management & Leadership
Winner
The Content Trap: A Strategist's Guide to Digital Change by Bharat Anand
Random House
Finalist
A Quarter Million Steps: Creativity, Imagination & Leading Transformative Change by Anthony Paustian, Ph.D.
Bookpress Publishing
Finalist
Ego Free Leadership: Ending the Unconscious Habits that Hijack Your Business by Brandon Black and Shayne Hughes
Greenleaf Book Group Press
Finalist
Growing Weeders Into Leaders: Leadership Lessons from the Ground Up by Jeff McManus
Morgan James
Finalist
Match in The Root Cellar: How You Can Spark A Peak Performance Culture by Chris McGoff
ForbesBooks
Finalist
Problem Solved: A Powerful System for Making Complex Decisions with Confidence and Conviction by Cheryl Strauss Einhorn
Career Press
Business: Personal Finance/Investing
Winner
Retire Securely: Insights on Money Management from an Award-Winning Financial Columnist by Julie Jason
Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
Finalist
Death of the Dinosaur: How Wall Street Has Changed and Where it is Headed by Jory Berkwits
Atlantic Publishing
Finalist
The Business Owner's Guide to Financial Freedom: What Wall Street isn't Telling You by Mark J. Kohler with Randall A. Luebke
Entrepreneur Press
Finalist
The Employee Millionaire: How to Use Your Day Job to Become a Millionaire with Rental Properties by H.J. Chammas
Partridge Publishing Singapore
Business: Reference
Winner
The Ultimate Presentation Roadmap: How to Write for the Right Audience and Present with Confidence by Kelli Y. Stonework
Kelli Y. Stonework
Finalist
The Compliance Handbook by Thomas Fox
Compliance Week
Finalist
The Dark Science of Logical Fallacies by Kazi Khurram
Independently Published
Business: Sales
Winner
Close Deals Faster: The 15 Shortcuts of the Asher Method by John Asher
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
Wise Eyes by Christine Beckwith
Manifest Publishing
Business: Writing & Publishing
Winner
The Byline Bible: Get Published in 5 Weeks by Susan Shapiro
Writer's Digest Books
Finalist
Rut-Busting Book for Writers by Nancy Christie
Mill City Press
Children's Educational
Winner
Never Rub Noses With a Narwhal: An Alliterative Artic ABC Book by Ruth Wellborn, illustrated by Morgan Wellborn
Friesen Press
Finalist
Come With Me, Together We'll See the Beauty of Hawaii by Jeannie & Madison Fung, illustrated by Patty Nunn Iba
CreateSpace
Finalist
Deputy Paws and the Puppy Mill Cause by Peggy Race, illustrated by Mike Motz
CreateSpace
Finalist
Dr. Brainchild & Radar: A Popcorn Discovery by Cole W. Williams, illustrations by Laura Acosta
Burning Belly Press
Finalist
K.C. & Kayla's Science Corner: "Matter! What's the MATTER?" by Carol Basdeo, illustrated by Roualdo Mena, Jr.
Mindstir Media
Finalist
No Head Fred Said: Stay Safe by Stephanie Keegan
Page Publishing
Children's Fiction
Winner
The Crowns of Croswald by D.E. Night
Stories Untold, LLC
Finalist
Dilby R. Dixon's The Dilbonary by Tony J. Perri
Vertical Turtle Publishing, LLC
Finalist
Fairday Morrow and the Talking Library by Jessica Haight & Stephanie Robinson, illustrated by David SanAngelo
Willow Press
Finalist
Once Upon a Key: Across the Verge to Faerie by Jan J. Love
Mystic Artistic Publishing
Finalist
One Chance by Sarah Frank
BeaLu Books
Finalist
The Adventures of Seymour & Hau: Italy by Melanie Morse & Thomas McDade, illustrations by John Soleas & Jon Westwood
Honey + Punch
Finalist
The Collapsing Kingdom by Benjamin Ellefson, illustrated by Kevin Cannon
Beaver's Pond Press
Children's Mind/Body/Spirit
Winner
Finding Your Fit: A Kid to Kid Guide to Fitness, Food, and Feelings by Kimberly and Gabby King, illustrated by Darcey Shumaker
Koehler Books
Finalist
Beauty Is by Kristi Eddy, illustrated by Deni Nugroho
Zamiz Press
Finalist
Birth of an Angel by Petra Malinova, illustrated by Tze-Chiang Lim
Mascot Books
Finalist
Edward the White Goose by Francie Aguilera, illustrations by Katia Goa
Lollipop Books, San Francisco, CA
Finalist
If Roses Were Blue by Debbie Jenae
Inspired 101
Finalist
No Head Fred Said: Get Healthy by Stephanie Keegan
Page Publishing
Finalist
What Is Shalom? by A. Gabriella Reid
Archway Publishing
Children's Non-Fiction
Winner
The White House Easter Egg Roll: A History for All Ages by Jonathan Pliska, illustrated by John Hutton
The White House Historical Association
Finalist
Fredrick the Butterfly by Karen Ann Smythe
Self-Published
Finalist
Singing Bird: A Child's Story by Naejh, illustrator Natalya Kharitonova
CreateSpace
Finalist
Sirius, The Hero Dog of 9/11 by Hank Fellows
9/11 Songs and Books
Finalist
The Legend of Dragon Lake by Elizabeth Walker and Maung Nyeu
Our Golden Hour
Finalist
Up From Slavery Children's Edition: Growing Booker by Erica Washington McDonald, illustrated by Jeremy Tyree Hughes
Outskirts Press
Children's Novelty & Gift Book
Winner
The Grow & Glow Candle by Amy Goff Bonini & Lisa Anne Kleine, illustrated by William Keller Potthast
Self-Published
Finalist
Little Brother's Temper Tantrums by Mary Esparza-Vela, illustrated by Mike Motz
Luv-Beams
Finalist
Sadie Sees Trouble by Linda Jarkey, illustrated by Julie Jarkey-Kozlowski
Linda Jarkey Communications LLC
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
Winner
Unwind Up, Up, and Away! by Christopher Gates, illustrated by Javier Ratti
Auspicious Ambitions
Finalist
Blueberry Bear: A Furry Friends Tale by Eileen Pieczonka, illustrated by Romi Caron
Blueberry Bear Tales
Finalist
Mommy Eats Fried Grasshoppers by Vilayvanh Bender, illustrated by Nor Sanavongsay
Sahtu Press
Finalist
Mori's Family Adventures by Geiszel Godoy & David Lenormand
Black Sands Entertainment
Finalist
Princess Sophie and the Six Swans: A Tale from the Brothers Grimm retold and illustrated by Kim Jacobs
Wisdom Tales Press/World Wisdom
Finalist
Reindolphins: A Christmas Tale by Kevin J. Brougher, illustrated by Lisa Santa Cruz
Missing Piece Press, LLC
Finalist
The Trouble in Tune Town by Maura Pierlot, illustrated by Sophie Norsa
Little Steps Publishing
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Non-Fiction
Winner
Saving Streak: A SeaWorld Rescue Story by Cheryl Filipak
Yorkshire Publishing
Finalist
Pepe Learns to Run Again: An Inspirational True Story by Christina Potter, illustrated by Creative Illustrations Studio
Dog Hair Press
Finalist
Through the Eyes of Priya by Carole Davey, illustrated by Deborah Henning
Tadorna Press
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
Winner
Light in the Enchanted Forest by Kristen Walton, illustrated by Andrew Rodgers
Balboa Press
Finalist
Brave & Strong All Day Long by Elizabeth Mary Cummings, images by Johanna Roberts
EC Press
Finalist
Dinner on the Door Step by Elizabeth Mary Cummings, pictures by Bronte Goodieson
EC Press
Finalist
Eva Meets Dr. Mac by Tracy Hughes
Eva's Adventures
Finalist
Grandparent's Day by Pamela Traynor, illustrated by Tanja Russita
PAAT Productions
Finalist
Kid Astronaut by Laura Knight
Friendly Planet Club
Finalist
Mystery in Hong Kong: The Case of the Disappeared Dumplings by WC Jefferson
Toucan Publishing
Finalist
Poky, the Turtle Patrol by Diana Kanan, illustrated by Krystal & Krystel Olino
DLK Publishing
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Non-Fiction
Winner
Come With Me, Together We'll See the Beauty of Hawaii by Jeannie & Madison Fung, illustrated by Patty Nunn Iba
CreateSpace
Finalist
I've Got Dibs!: A Donor Sibling Story by Amy Dorfman, illustrated by Darren Goldman
With An X Press
Finalist
Never Rub Noses With a Narwhal: An Alliterative Artic ABC Book by Ruth Wellborn, illustrated by Morgan Wellborn
Friesen Press
Finalist
The Illustrated Alphabet of Things That Go! By Eve Heidi Bine-Stock
CreateSpace
Children's Religious
Winner
Talking to God: Prayers for Children from the World's Religions by Demi
Wisdom Tales Press/World Wisdom
Finalist
In Jesus' Name by Nicole Ivory, illustrations by Mike Motz
Leviya Publishing
Finalist
The Animals Knew Him by Julie Latzke
Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Finalist
The Blessed Bananas by Tayyaba Syed, illustrated by Melani Putri
Prolance
Finalist
The Garden of My Heart by Jeannie Lerch, illustrated by Nancy Munger
Fruitbearer Publishing LLC
Finalist
The Little Vessel by LeighAnne Clifton
Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Cookbooks: General
Winner
Perfectly Aged: 40 Years of Recipes and Stories from the Taste of Texas by Nina J. Hendee, Edd C. Hendee, Lisa Hendee Blackard, Kristin Hendee Blackford, and Corbin Blackford
Taste of Texas
Finalist
50 Ways to Love Wine More: Adventures in Wine Appreciation by Jim Laughren
Crosstown Publishing
Finalist
Magic City Cravings: The Most Requested Recipes from Birmingham Restaurants — Then & Now by Martie Duncan and Chanda Temple
Advanced Central Services Southeast
Cookbooks: International
Winner
The Fearless Kitchen by Vanessa Baxter
Bateman
Cookbooks: Regional
Winner
Magic City Cravings: The Most Requested Recipes from Birmingham Restaurants — Then & Now by Martie Duncan and Chanda Temple
Advanced Central Services Southeast
Finalist
Perfectly Aged: 40 Years of Recipes and Stories from the Taste of Texas by Nina J. Hendee, Edd C. Hendee, Lisa Hendee Blackard, Kristin Hendee Blackford, and Corbin Blackford
Taste of Texas
Current Events
Winner
Look What Dragged the Cat In: The Rise of the Opioid Crisis by Scott Stevens
Booklocker
Education/Academic
Winner
Handbook of Arts-Based Research edited by Patricia Leavy
Guilford Press
Finalist
Gathering Voices: Creating a Community-Based Poetry Workshop by Marty McConnell
YesYes Books
Finalist
On Privacy Matters: A Citizen's Guide to Modern Technology by Achutha Raman
4PrivacyMatters
Finalist
Privilege Through the Looking-Glass by Patricia Leavy
Sense Publishers
Finalist
The Art of Appraisal: Effective Tools and Streamlined Processes to Boost Teacher Performance by Barbara D. Culp, Ed.D.
Roman & Littlefield
Fiction: African-American
Winner
The Caged Butterfly by Marian L. Thomas
L.B. Publishing
Finalist
A Slave of the Shadows by Naomi Finley
Huntson Press Inc.
Finalist
Almost 30 by Victoria Kent
TMD Publishing
Finalist
Round 'Bout Midnight by Trevy A. McDonald
Reyomi Publishing, LLC
Finalist
Sidelined: The Penalty by Bianca Williams
Bianca Williams Books
Finalist
Sister Nadeen's Ways by Felicia Brookins
Tandemlight Press
Finalist
Wisdom Seeds by Patrice Wade Johnson
Urban Press
Fiction: Anthologies
Winner
Mysteries of the Ozarks, Vol. V compiled by Jane Shewmaker Hale
Goldmines
Finalist
Mumbai Matinee by Ajay Kaul
CreateSpace
Finalist
The Hanging Man and Other Stories by Susan Buffum
Susan Buffum
Fiction: Chick Lit/Women's Lit
Winner
After the Dam by Amy Hassinger
Red Hen Press
Finalist
A Woman's Work by Marilyn R. Colter
Colterworks LLC
Finalist
Finding Dreams by Lauren Westwood
Aria
Finalist
The Cast by Amy Blumenfeld
Spark Press
Finalist
The Gifts of Pelican Isle by Padgett Gerler
CreateSpace
Finalist
The Season of Silver Linings by Christine Nolfi
Lake Union Press
Finalist
Thread for Pearls: A Story of Resilient Hope by Lauren Speeth
Elfenworks Productions, LLC
Fiction: Cross Genre
Winner
The Bone Curse by Carrie Rubin
Science Thrillers Media
Finalist
49 Buddhas: Lama Rinzen in the Hell Realm by Jim Ringel
Black Bee Publishing
Finalist
A Promise Given by Michelle Cox
She Writes Press
Finalist
Miraculum Monstrum by Kathline Carr
Red Hen Press
Finalist
The Composer's Legacy by Michael DeStefano
Page Publishing
Finalist
THE CONTRACT between heaven and earth by John W. Howell and Gwen M. Plano
Keewaydin Lane Press
Finalist
The Smallest Thing by Lisa Manterfield
Steel Rose Press
Fiction: Fantasy
Winner
The Engine Woman's Light by Laurel Anne Hill
Sand Hill Review Press
Finalist
Code Deco by G. Darwin
Beuro Books
Finalist
Gift of the Shaper by D.L. Jennings
Indigo River
Finalist
Madness of My Dreams by Charles Carfagno, Jr.
Waid Books, A Division of Community Arts Ink
Finalist
Portals in Time: The Quest for Un-Old-Age by John Joseph Teressi
High Castle Publishing
Finalist
Reality: The Struggle for Sternessence by Daniel A. Liut
BQB Publishing
Finalist
Red Dragon's Keep by Natli VanDerWerken
Zenith Star Publishing
Fiction: General
Winner
The Ploy by Marilyn Jax
Beaver's Pond Press
Finalist
Father Divine's Bikes by Steve Bassett
Book Baby
Finalist
I'm So Fine: A List of Famous Men & What I Had On by Khadijah Queen
YesYes Books
Finalist
The Curse of the Bridal Chamber: An Imogene and the Boys Novel by Hunter Murphy
Rolltop Publishing
Finalist
The Love Fool by Lorenzo Petruzziello
Quill / Inkshares
Finalist
Tiger Drive by Teri Case
BZCE Publishing
Finalist
Weather Woman by Cai Emmons
Red Hen Press
Fiction: Historical
Winner
Amah and the Silk-Winged Pigeons by Jocelyn Cullity
Inanna Publications
Finalist
An Appointed Time by James Redfearn
Olde Stoney Brook Publishing
Finalist
Beguiled, a Novel by Karma Kitaj
Koehler Books
Finalist
Blackbeard: The Birth of America by Samuel Marquis
Mount Sopris Publishing
Finalist
Brother Daniel's Good News Revival by Bruce Joel Brittain
Koehler Books
Finalist
I am Mrs. Jesse James by Pat Wahler
Blank Slate Press
Finalist
Thread for Pearls: A Story of Resilient Hope by Lauren Speeth
Elfenworks Productions, LLC
Fiction: Horror
Winner
Crone: A Witch's Tale by Jae Mazer
Feathered Tentacle Press
Finalist
Iron Dogs by Neil Chase
Abbott Press
Finalist
Mortal Foe by Marty Roppelt
Dragon Breath Press
Finalist
The Last Odinian by Alec Arbogast
Ink Smith Publishing
Fiction: Inspirational
Winner
Mary Poser by Angel A
Angel's Leap Pty Ltd
Finalist
A Child of Arthur by Lee Kessler
Brunnen Publishing
Finalist
A Western Beauty: Colorado - 1879 by Ruth Trippy
Mill City Press
Finalist
Angel Blessings—Believe by Patty Callahan
Balboa Press
Finalist
Fallen: The Adventures of Deep Water Leaf by Claire M. Perkins
Sojourn Publishing, LLC
Finalist
Jesse Sings: Searching for Family by Victor Hess
Victor Hess
Finalist
Worthy by Judy Salz
Hardway Press
Fiction: LGBTQ
Winner
Now I'm Here by Jim Provenzano
Beautiful Dreamer Press
Finalist
Fragments by Maloose
Friesen Press
Fiction: Literary
Winner
The Loss of All Lost Things by Amina Gautier
Elixir Press
Finalist
Good Neighbors by Joanne Serling
Twelve/Grand Central Publishing
Finalist
Just Like February by Deborah Batterman
Spark Press
Finalist
Kinship of Clover by Ellen Meeropol
Red Hen Press
Finalist
Mrs Saville by Ted Morrissey
Twelve Winters Press
Finalist
NoBody Knows How It Got This Good by Amos Jasper Wright
Livingston Press, University of West Alabama
Finalist
Perfect Conditions: Stories by Vanessa Blakeslee
Curbside Splendor Publishing
Fiction: Multicultural
Winner
The Fall and Rise of Champagne Sánchez by Rudy J. Miera
Floricanto Press
Finalist
Black Hearts White Minds by Mitch Margo
Mission Possible Press
Finalist
Hairway to Heaven Stories by Patty Somlo
Cherry Castle Publishing
Finalist
Moments in Transition: Stories of Maya and Jeena by Neerja Raman
CreateSpace
Finalist
The Prototype by Sam Mitani
Waldorf Publishing
Finalist
The Tribal Case by Theresa M. Janson
Red Garnet Press, LLC
Finalist
The Vines We Planted by Joanell Serra
Wido
Fiction: Mystery/Suspense
Winner
Dark Rhapsody by Helaine Mario
Oceanview Publishing
Finalist
Black Hearts White Minds by Mitch Margo
Mission Possible Press
Finalist
Last Seen, A Dr. Pepper Hunt Mystery by J.L. Doucette
She Writes Press
Finalist
Manuscript for Murder by Jessica Fletcher and Jon Land
Berkley
Finalist
The Burial Place by Larry Enmon Crooked
Lane Books
Finalist
The Forgotten Child by Donald Levin
Poison Toe Press
Finalist
The Moving Blade by Michael Pronko
Raked Gravel Press
Fiction: New Age
Winner
TUNING IN: A Novel by Richard Roberts
Highcrest Books
Finalist
12 Minutes by Robert Akers
Mystic Artistic Publishing
Finalist
Ground Zero: Patient Zero, Book 1 by Adrianne Lemke
CreateSpace
Finalist
Playing With Fire: Book Three, The Power of Four by D.A. Henneman
SarayBooks LLC
Finalist
Returning Souls by Ernestine B. Colombo
Soujourn Publishing, LLC
Finalist
The Dreaming Road by Elizabeth Moore
Turning Stone Press
Finalist
Vagrant: The Vagrant Chronicles by Gabe Thompson
Tell-Tale Publishing
Fiction: Novelette
Winner
A Playful Journey by Katherine Kobey
Stories from the Heart Media
Finalist
Get In The Ring by L. Garvey Thomas
Red Dashboard, LLC
Fiction: Novella
Winner
Whiskey Devils by Brandon Zenner
Amazon Digital Publishing
Finalist
Finding Alma: An Italian Journey by Alice M. Manica
CreateSpace
Finalist
Meera Rising by Nandita Chakraborty
Busy Bird Publishing
Finalist
Rosemary's Retribution by Nandita Chakraborty
Busy Bird Publishing
Finalist
Ryan's Wish by Savanna Esker
Newman Springs Publishing
Finalist
The Hunger Saint by Olivia Kate Cerrone
Bordighera Press
Finalist
When Otters Play: A Milford-Haven Story by Mara Purl
Bellekeep Books
Fiction: Religious
Winner
The Transmigrant by Kristi Saare Duarte
Conspicuum Press
Finalist
Abby Wize: AWAY by Lisa B. Godward
Godwarding, LLC
Finalist
Anchored By Death by Catherine Finger
Elk Lake Publishing
Finalist
A Promise to Azfal by Peter Teixeira
Newman Springs Publishing
Finalist
Sanctuary: A Legacy of Memories by T.M. Brown
Palmetto Publishing Group
Finalist
The Promised One: The Chalam Færytales by Morgan G. Farris
Minor 5 Publishing
Fiction: Romance
Winner
Aphrodite's Tears by Hannah Fielding
London Wall Publishing
Finalist
A Promise Given by Michelle Cox
She Writes Press
Finalist
Eden's Fall by KR Brorman, CC Cedras and SA Young
Stilettos Stoli & Scribbles
Finalist
Expecting to Fly: New Wings by Christy Smith
PenaKluppi Press/CreateSpace
Finalist
Midnight Crossing, A Novel by Diane Shute
She Writes Press
Finalist
Roxie & Fred by Richard Alther
Regent Press
Finalist
Storm at Keizer Manor by Ramcy Diek
Acorn Publishing, LLC
Fiction: Science Fiction
Winner
TUNING IN: A Novel by Richard Roberts
Highcrest Books
Finalist
51: The Beginning by Liz Reeder
Archway Publishing
Finalist
Creation Abomination by Alan W. Thompson
Alan W. Thompson
Finalist
Fortitude Rising: Volume One of the Magical Bond Series by A.M. Bochnak
Mad Goat Press
Finalist
The Sasquatch Murder (A Love Story) by Jeffery Viles
Beaver's Pond Press
Finalist
Time Is Irreverent by Marty Essen
Encante Press, LLC
Finalist
Vagrant: The Vagrant Chronicles by Gabe Thompson
Tell-Tale Publishing
Fiction: Short Story
Winner
The Loss of All Lost Things by Amina Gautier
Elixir Press
Finalist
3 Women, 4 Towns, 5 Bodies & Other Stories by Townsend Walker
Deeds Publishing
Finalist
Bigfoots in Paradise by Doug Lawson
Red Hen Press
Finalist
Perfect Conditions: Stories by Vanessa Blakeslee
Curbside Splendor Publishing
Finalist
Roses Are Red, Violets Are Stealing Loose Change from My Pockets While I Sleep by David S. Atkinson
Literary Wanderlust
Finalist
Wild Things by Jaimee Wriston Colbert
BkMk Press
Finalist
World Gone Missing by Laurie Ann Doyle
Regal House Publishing
Fiction: Thriller/Adventure
Winner
The Bone Curse by Carrie Rubin
Science Thrillers Media
Finalist
Code for Murder by Eliot Parker
Black Rose Writing
Finalist
Cold Spot by Lou Berthelson
CreateSpace
Finalist
Covert Existence: The Station by Braedan Lalor
Creative Conflict Publishing
Finalist
Full Breach by N. Lawrence Mann
NLM LLC
Finalist
Silent Survivor by Deborah Shlian
Akeso Press
Finalist
The After War by Brandon Zenner
Amazon Digital Publishing
Fiction: Visionary
Winner
49 Buddhas: Lama Rinzen in the Hell Realm by Jim Ringel
Black Bee Publishing
Finalist
12 Minutes by Robert Akers
Mystic Artistic Publishing
Finalist
A Hero Dreams by Mark Ristau
Beaver's Pond Press
Finalist
Ancient Souls by Marianne Bissett
Amazon Digital Publishing
Finalist
Creation Abomination by Alan W. Thompson
Alan W. Thompson
Finalist
Goddess of the Wild Thing by Paul DeBlassie III
Hallowed Realms Press
Finalist
TUNING IN: A Novel by Richard Roberts
Highcrest Books
Fiction: Western
Winner
Armed Men and Armadillos by John Earl Sharp
Dog Ear Publishing
Finalist
An American in California by Peter Kazaks
Sunstone Press
Finalist
Cowboys, Bulls & Thorns: A Texas Ranch Romance by Genie Clark
Genie Clark
Fiction: Young Adult
Winner
The Leaving Year, a novel by Pam McGaffin
Spark Press
Finalist
Colliding Skies by Debbie Zaken
Oftomes Publishing
Finalist
Death by the River by Alexandrea Weis and Lucas Astor
Vesuvian Books
Finalist
Jaclyn and the Beanstalk by Mary Ting
Vesuvian Books
Finalist
Orville Mouse and the Puzzle of the Last Metephonium by Tom Hoffman
CreateSpace
Finalist
The Breedling & the City in the Garden by Kimberlee Ann Bastian
Wise Ink Creative Publishing
Finalist
The Stronghold by Sebastian Bendix
Fire and Ice Young Adult and New Adult Books, an imprint of Melange Books, LLC
Health: Addiction & Recovery
Winner
Paradigm Change: The Collective Wisdom Of Recovery by L. Georgi DiStefano, LCSW
Montezuma Publishing
Finalist
Look What Dragged the Cat In: The Rise of the Opioid Crisis by Scott Stevens
Booklocker
Finalist
Overdose: Letters from Dad by Jack Dison
Outskirts Press
Health: Aging/50+
Winner
How the Wild Effect Turned Me into a Hiker at 69: An Appalachian Trail Adventure by Jane Congdon
Bettie Youngs Books
Health: Alternative Medicine
Winner
Intestinal Health: A Practical Guide to Complete Abdominal Comfort by Mardell Hill
Rowman & Littlefield
Finalist
Combat Low Back Pain by Dr. Karin Drummond
Blooming Ink Publishing, LLC
Health: Cancer
Winner
pHood For Life: How These Natural Methods Healed Me from Cancer by Jenny Magnusson
Lulu Publishing Services
Health: Death & Dying
Winner
Comfort for Grieving Hearts: Hope and Encouragement in Time of Loss by Gary Roe
Healing Resources Publishing
Finalist
Dying Well: Our Journey of Love and Loss by Susan Ducharme Hoben
Canton Press/Susan Ducharme Hoben
Finalist
Embracing Life from Death: A Caregivers Journey Through Glioblastoma, Grief and Healing by Anitra Marie Simmons
Archangel Ink
Finalist
Letters from the Love Room: Mapping the Landscape of Loss by Corinne Martin
Made for Wonder Publishing
Finalist
Prayer is Good: A Path from Grief to Peace by Brette Petway
Prayer is Good, LLC
Health: Diet & Exercise
Winner
Food Sanity: How to Eat in a World of Fads and Fiction by Dr. David Friedman
Turner Publishing
Finalist
15 Steps to Healthy Living by Dr. Gordon Fimreite
Washington Suite Publishing
Finalist
Combat Neck Pain by Dr. Karin Drummond
Blooming Ink Publishing, LLC
Finalist
Couch to Active by Lyn Lindbergh
Lyn Lindbergh
Health: General
Winner
Mind To Matter: The Astonishing Science of How Your Brain Creates Material Reality by Dawson Church
Hay House
Finalist
Food Sanity: How to Eat in a World of Fads and Fiction by Dr. David Friedman
Turner Publishing
Finalist
Intestinal Health: A Practical Guide to Complete Abdominal Comfort by Mardell Hill
Rowman & Littlefield
Finalist
Physician: How Science Transformed the Art of Medicine by Rajeev Kurapati, MD
River Grove Books
Finalist
Service Extraordinaire: Unlocking the Value of Concierge Medicine by David Winter, MD, MSc, MACP
CRC Press / Taylor & Francis Group
Health: Psychology/Mental Health
Winner
It's Not Always Depression: Working the Change Triangle to Listen to the Body, Discover Core Emotions, and Connect to Your Authentic Self by Hilary Jacobs Hendel, LCSW
Spiegel & Grau, an imprint of Random House
Finalist
A to Z Healing Toolbox: A Practical Guide for Navigating Grief and Trauma with Intention by Susan Hannifin-MacNab
Wise Ink Creative Publishing
Finalist
Another Kind of Madness: A Journey through the Stigma and Hope of Mental Illness by Stephen P. Hinshaw
St. Martin's Press
Finalist
Short Manual on the Big Topics in Psychotherapy: The Brain, The Body, and Attachment by Pamela Church, MA, LMFT, Clinical Fellow AAMFT
Inkwater Press
Finalist
Travel and Movement in Clinical Psychology: The World Outside the Clinic by Miraj U. Desai, PhD
Palgrave Macmillan
Finalist
Will I Ever Be the Same Again? Transforming the Face of Depression & Anxiety by Carol A. Kivler
Three Gem Publishing/Kivler Communications
Health: Women's Health
Winner
Living with Endometriosis: The Complete Guide to Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment Options by Samantha Bowick
Hatherleigh Press
Finalist
Faces of Uterine Fibroids by Martine M. Mayas
ICK Publishing
Finalist
Second Chance: A Mother's Quest For a Natural Birth After a Cesarean by Thais Nye Derich
She Writes Press
History: General
Winner
Night Falls on the Berlin of the Roaring Twenties by Robert Nippoldt and Boris Pofalla
Taschen
Finalist
Adonvdo Yona (Bear Spirit) Mountain, An Ancestral Awakening by Matthew "Maasaw" Howard
Authorhouse
Finalist
Eagles and Evergreens: A Rural Maine Childhood by Robert B. Charles
North Country Press (Unity, Maine)
Finalist
Flying SO High by Bonnie Larson
Transcendent Publishing
Finalist
Official Residences Around the World by Abby Clouse-Radigan
The White House Historical Association
History: Military
Winner
Americans at War: Eyewitness Accounts from the American Revolution to the 21st Century edited by James R. Arnold
ABC-CLIO
Finalist
From Student to Warrior: A Military History of The College of William and Mary by Wilford Kale
Botetourt Press
Finalist
The Shadow Tiger: Billy McDonald, Wingman to Chennault by William C. McDonald, III
Shadow Tiger Press
Finalist
The Stephen Decatur House: A History by James Tertius de Kay, Michael Fazio, Osborne Phinizy Mackey, and Katherine Malone France
The White House Historical Association
Finalist
The World Turns to War – A Volume in the Series War Stories: World War II Firsthand™ by Jay Wertz
Monroe Publications
History: United States
Winner
The Stephen Decatur House: A History by James Tertius de Kay, Michael Fazio, Osborne Phinizy Mackey, and Katherine Malone France
The White House Historical Association
Finalist
Forty Gavels: The Life of Reuben Soderstrom & the Illinois AFL-CIO by Carl W. Soderstrom, Robert W. Soderstrom, Chris M. Stevens & Andrew W. Burt
CWS Publishing
Finalist
Rufus: A Boy's Extraordinary Experiences in the Civil War by Phoebe Sheldon
Brook Hollow Press
Finalist
There Is Something About Edgefield: Shining a Light on the Black Community through History, Genealogy & Genetic DNA by Edna Gail Bush and Natonne Elaine Kemp
Rocky Pond Press
Finalist
Where Have All the Sheep Gone? Sheep Herders and Ranchers in Arizona - A Disappearing Industry by Barbara G. Jaquay
Wheatmark
Home & Garden
Winner Listen to the Land: Creating a Southern Woodland Garden by Louise Agee Wrinkle
Birmingham Home & Garden
Finalist
Garden Wisdom 365 Days by Cheryl Wilfong
Heart Path Press
Humor
Winner
Please Don't Let Me Be the Oldest Mom in the PTA by Sharon O'Donnell
Torchflame Books/Light Messages
Finalist
As the Pretzel Rolls: An almost daily occurrence of the offbeat happenings to a pretzel store owner in her own little pretzel land by Pat Long
Mill City Press
Finalist
BUZZ by E.A. Carrington
CreateSpace
Finalist
Cockloft: Scenes from a Gay Marriage by Kyle Thomas Smith
Gatekeeper Press
Finalist
Ghost Busting Mystery: Shady Hoosier Detective Agency (Book 1) by Daisy Pettles
Hot Pants Press, LLC
Finalist
The Angel's Dictionary: A Spirited Glossary for the Little Devil in You by Sol Luckman
Crow Rising Transformational Media
Finalist
Will There Be Free Appetizers? by Don Ake
Wojelay Publishing
Law
Winner
Fifty Shades of Black and White: Anatomy of the Lawsuit behind a Publishing Phenomenon by Mike Farris and Jennifer Pedroza
Stairway Press
Finalist
Good Girl's Guide to County Jail for the Bad Girl in Us All: Your Guide to the Incarcer Nation by Ellen Marie Francisco
Friesen Press
Finalist
Guide to the First Article V Convention of the People: The Constitutional Path to Taking Our Country Back by Daniel J. Tekunoff
CreateSpace
Finalist
Secret Life of a Juror: Voir Dire - The Domestic Violence Query by Paul Sanders
CreateSpace
Finalist
The Third Degree: The Triple Murder that Shook Washington and Changed American Criminal Justice by Scott D. Seligman
Potomac Books
LGBTQ Non-Fiction
Winner
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Americans at Risk: Problems and Solutions edited by Chuck Stewart
ABC-CLIO
Finalist
Cockloft: Scenes from a Gay Marriage by Kyle Thomas Smith
Gatekeeper Press
Finalist
Girlish: Growing Up in a Lesbian Home by Lara Lillibridge
Skyhorse Publishing
Finalist
Going to Wings by Sandra Worsham
Third Lung Press
Finalist
Kiss Me Again, Paris: A Memoir by Renate Stendhal
IF SF Publishing
Finalist
Transgender Profiles: Time for a Change by Linda DeFruscio-Robinson
Brown Books Publishing Group
Finalist
What Runs Over by Kayleb Rae Candrilli
YesYes Books
Multicultural Non-Fiction
Winner
Spirit of the Earth: Indian Voices on Nature by Michael Oren Fitzgerald & Joseph A. Fitzgerald
Wisdom Tales Press/World Wisdom
Finalist
Heart of a Cuban: Refugee to American Hero by NJ Perez
Newman Springs
Finalist
Privilege Through the Looking-Glass by Patricia Leavy
Sense Publishers
Finalist
Similar Differences by Benjamin Berthet
Benjamin Berthet
Finalist
The Stump: My Way Out of Chicago's South Side by CSM Terry L. Braddock, U.S. Army (Ret.) with Kathleen A. Braddock
Terry L. Braddock
Finalist
Wednesday's Children: Memoirs of a Nurse-Turned-Social-Worker in Appalachia by Kathryn Anne Michaels
Monkey Paw Press LLC
New Age: Non-Fiction
Winner
Discovering the Healer Within: Use Chakras & Intuition To Clear Negativity & Release Pain by Anysia Marcell Kiel
Llewellyn Worldwide
Finalist
Be Happy NOW!: From Wall Street Ambition and the Illusion of Success, My Path to Happiness by Alison Lanza Falls and David S. Prudhomme
Balboa Press
Finalist
Deep Living: Healing Yourself To Heal the Planet by Susanne Meyer-Fitzsimmons
Full Court Press
Finalist
The Amazing Afterlife of Animals: Messages and Signs from our Pets on the Other Side by Karen A. Anderson
Painted Rain Publishing
Finalist
The Fearless Path by Curtis Rivers
Findhorn Press
Finalist
The Mystic Chaplain: My Story by Kathy Collins
HenschelHAUS Publishing, Inc.
Finalist
The Way of the Simple Soul by Catherine Grace Landry
Satiama Publishing
Non-Fiction: Narrative
Winner
Footprints in the Dust by Roberta Gately
Pegasus Books
Finalist
Mona Lisa in Camelot: How Jacqueline Kennedy and Da Vinci's Masterpiece Charmed & Captivated a Nation by Margaret Leslie Davis
The White House Historical Association
Finalist
Shattering Silences: Strategies to Prevent Sexual Assault, Heal Survivors, and Bring Assailants to Justice by Christopher Johnston
Skyhorse Publishing
Finalist
Excess Baggage: One Family's Around-the-World Search for Balance by Tracey Carisch
She Writes Press
Finalist
Never Too Late: From Wannabe to Wife at 62 by B. Lynn Goodwin
Koehler Books
Finalist
Non-Profit Legends by Hank Moore
Morgan James
Finalist
Recounting the Anthax Attacks: Terror, the Amerithrax Task Force, and the Evolution of Forensics in the FBI by R. Scott Decker
Rowman & Littlefield
Novelty & Gift Book
Winner
Enchanting Mandala Mazes: Puzzles to Ponder and Solve by Elizabeth Carpenter
Get Creative 6
Finalist
Little Thoughts for Big Days written & photographed by Kay Jantzi
Charis Kay Publishing
Finalist
Soul Blessings by Lulu Trevena, art by Laura Bowman
Merry Dissonance Press, LLC
Finalist
Thinkers! 3 - Even MORE Brain Ticklers! by Kevin J. Brougher, with art by Callie Logan
Missing Piece Press, LLC
Parenting & Family
Winner
What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew by Dr. Sharon Saline
Tarcher Perigree at Penguin Random House
Finalist
Just Tell Me I'm Pretty: Musings on a Messy Life by Heather LeRoss
Kat Biggie Press
Finalist
None Call Me Dad by Ky Owen
Interrogbang Collective
Finalist
Please Don't Let Me Be the Oldest Mom in the PTA by Sharon O'Donnell
Torchflame Books/Light Messages
Finalist
The Buddha at My Table: How I Found Peace in Betrayal and Divorce by Tammy Letherer
She Writes Press
Finalist
The Shame of Losing by Sarah Cannon
Red Hen Press
Finalist
The Way of the Warrior Mama: The Guide to Protecting and Raising Strong Daughters by Sally Clark
Morgan James
Performing Arts
Winner
Survival Guide for Music Composers: Tools of the Trade to Get Paid! by Brian Tarquin
Hal Leonard Publishing
Finalist
Actor for Life: How to Have an Amazing Career Without all the Drama by Connie de Veer and Jan Elfline
Smith and Kraus, Inc.
Finalist
Dance Across The USA by Jonathan Givens
Jonathan Givens
Finalist
Handbook of Arts-Based Research edited by Patricia Leavy
Guilford Press
Finalist
Last Year's Words, and Next Year's Voices: Essays and Speeches from a Decade as Chairman of the International Conference of Symphony and Opera Musicians by Bruce Ridge
Lulu Publishing Services
Finalist
PATRICK SWAYZE: The Dreamer by Sue Tabashnik
Passion Spirit Dreams Press
Photography
Winner
Wildlife in Wild Lands: Photography for Conservation in Southern South America by Laura Crawford Williams
My Wild Life Press, LLC
Finalist
Bluffton State of Mind: Celebrating Bluffton, the Lowcountry, and Palmetto Bluff - The Photography of Marge Agin, Essays by Lisa Sulka, Emmett McCracken, Courtney Hampson and Amber Kuehn, illustrations by Doug Corkern
Lydia Inglett Ltd Publishing/Starbooks
Finalist
Chicago Eternal by Larry Broutman
Broutman Photography
Finalist
Dance Across The USA by Jonathan Givens
Jonathan Givens
Poetry
Winner
Vanishing Point by William Trowbridge
Red Hen Press
Finalist
Blue Mistaken for Sky by Andrea Hollander
Autumn House Press
Finalist
Fealty by Ricky Ray
Eyewear Publishing
Finalist
Forged by Joy by Laura Mazza-Dixon
Antrim House
Finalist
In June the Labyrinth by Cynthia Hogue
Red Hen Press
Finalist
Permeable Divide by Ellen Rachlin
Antrim House
Finalist
SIX: Poems by Julie Marie Wade
Red Hen Press
Religion: Christian Inspirational
Winner
Wheels of Wisdom: Life Lessons for the Restless Spirit by Tim & Debbie Bishop
Open Road Press
Finalist
God and Your Pillow: How an Unexpected Pregnancy Taught Me to Truly Trust God by Marianne Petersen
Aviva Publishing - New York
Finalist
Jesus in Shorts: Twenty-five Short Stories of Life-Changing Jesus Moments by Laura L. Padgett
Illumify
Finalist
Living the Fillionaire Life by Spencer & Cyndy Nordyke
Blaze Publishing House
Finalist
Perfecting & Reforming Personal Religion by Linwood Jackson, Jr.
Fideli Publishing, Inc.
Finalist
The Giving Challenge: 40 Days to a More Generous Life by Stephanie L. Jones
Giving Gal Press
Finalist
Three Weeks to Forgiveness: God's Redemption in the Dark Places of Addiction by Kimberly Dewberry
eLectio Publishing
Religion: Christianity
Winner
Cross of a Different Kind: Cancer & Christian Spirituality by Anthony Maranise, M.A., illustrated by Mirjana Walther
Eternal Insight Press
Finalist
Lessons from Solomon: Finding True Success in Life by Glen A. Blanscet
Westbow Press
Finalist
Little Thoughts for Big Days written & photographed by Kay Jantzi
Charis Kay Publishing
Finalist
Shattered, Kept, Redeemed by P.A. Cotchery
CreateSpace
Finalist
The Realist Guide to Religion and Science by Paul Robinson
Gracewing
Finalist
Worship Wars: The Kings Lead the Battle to Spirit and Truth by David Waddell
Westbow Press
Religion: Eastern
Winner
Ujjain: The Eternal City by DB Corp. Ltd.
DB Corp. Ltd.
Finalist
Beginning, Middle & Zen: Tales from Canada to Korea and Back Again by Glen Shakwon Choi
Sumeru Press, Inc.
Finalist
God and god of Science by Syed Hasan Raza Jafri
Islamic Publishing House
Finalist
The Crowning Venture: Inspiration from Women Who have Memorized the Quran by Saadia Mian
Daybreak Press
Religion: General
Winner
Synagogues of Long Island by Ira Poliakoff
The History Press
Finalist
The Crowning Venture: Inspiration from Women Who have Memorized the Quran by Saadia Mian
Daybreak Press
Finalist
The Life and Times of a Black Prince in America by Robin R. Rabii
Self-Published
Science
Winner
Mind To Matter: The Astonishing Science of How Your Brain Creates Material Reality by Dawson Church
Hay House
Finalist
An Adolescent's Guide to ME/CFS by Vidhima Shetty
Russian Hill Press
Finalist
Transgender Profiles: Time for a Change by Linda DeFruscio-Robinson
Brown Books Publishing Group
Self-Help: General
Winner
Calm Clarity: How to Use Science to Rewire Your Brain for Greater Wisdom, Fulfillment, and Joy by Due Quach
Tarcher Perigree at Penguin Random House
Finalist
4 Essential Keys to Effective Communication in Love, Life, Work—Anywhere! by Bento C. Leal III
CreateSpace
Finalist
8 Ways to Happiness from Wherever You Are by Dr. Marissa Pei
Morgan James
Finalist
A Beautiful Morning: How a Morning Ritual Can Feed Your Soul and Transform Your Life by Ashley Ellington Brown
Leo Press
Finalist
Elevate: An Essential Guide to Life by Joseph Deitch
Greenleaf Book Group Press
Finalist
Survive a Shooting: Strategies to Survive Active Shooters and Terrorist Attacks by Alain Burrese
TGW Books
Finalist
Wheelchair Wisdom: Awaken Your Spirit through Adversity by Linda Noble Topf
Temple Arts Publishing
Self-Help: Motivational
Winner
Breathing Love: Meditation in Action by Jennie Lee
Llewellyn Worldwide
Finalist
15 Minute Pause: A Radical Reboot for Busy People by Michelle Burke and Lilamani De Silva
A Silver Thread
Finalist
Find the Fire: Ignite Your Inspiration and Make Work Exciting Again by Scott Mautz
AMACOM
Finalist
Lessons From My Grandfather: Wisdom For Success in Business and Life by Marc Demetriou
Highpoint Life
Finalist
Prove Them Wrong: Be the One to Make It Happen by Nancy Shugart
Amtex Publishing
Finalist
Shining Bright: Quotes and Images to Inspire Optimism, Gratitude & Belief In Your Limitless Potential by Tao Porchon-Lynch, Janie Sykes Kennedy, Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy
Power Living Media
Finalist
Wild Ideas: Creativity from the Inside Out by Cathy Wild
Standing Place Press
Self-Help: Relationships
Winner
The Tell Me More Gesture: How & Why to Welcome Conflict by Janet W. Rowles
Out-and-Out Press
Finalist
4 Essential Keys to Effective Communication in Love, Life, Work—Anywhere! by Bento C. Leal III
CreateSpace
Finalist
I Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships by Michael S. Sorensen
Autumn Creek Press
Finalist
In Marriage Simple Things Matter by Dr. Charles D. Schmitz and Dr. Elizabeth A. Schmitz
Briarcliff Publishing
Finalist
Shopping For a Man: The Ultimate Woman's Guide to Dating a Really Great Guy by Lumari
Blue Star Network
Finalist
The Tantra Connection: Healing Through Cosmic Interface by Monika Müller
TopLink Publishing
Finalist
Wife, Just Let Go: Zen, Alzheimer's, and Love by Robert Briggs & Diana Saltoon
Robert Briggs Associates
Social Change
Winner
The Protector Ethic: Morality, Virtue, and Ethics in the Martial Way by James V. Morganelli
YMAA Publication Center
Finalist
Be Kind to Every Kind: Extending Our Circle of Compassion to All Living Beings, written and illustrated by Maritza Oliver
Mascot Books
Finalist
Redlined: A Memoir of Race, Change, and Fractured Community in 1960s Chicago by Linda Gartz
She Writes Press
Finalist
The Badass Girl's Guide: Uncommon Strategies to Outwit Predators by CJ Scarlet
CreateSpace
Finalist
The Patient Paradigm Shifts by Judy L. Chan
Business Expert Press
Finalist
The Ugly Fight: Unleashing Artificial Intelligence Against Global Warming by R.S. Amblee
Gloture Books
Finalist
With Justice for Some: Politically Charged Criminal Trials in the Early 20th Century That Helped Shape Today's America by Lise Pearlman
Regent Press
Spirituality: General
Winner
From Anxiety to Love: A Radical New Approach for Letting Go of Fear and Finding Lasting Peace by Corinne Zupko
New World Library
Finalist
A Fistful of Stars: Communing with the Cosmos by Gail Collins-Ranadive with Milt Hetrick
Homebound Publications
Finalist
Church-Free Spirituality: How to Craft a Spiritual Practice Beyond the Bounds of Religion by Ben Jamison
Lightwalker Press
Finalist
Conscious Ink: The Hidden Meaning of Tattoos: The Mystical, Magical and Transformative Art You Dare to Wear by Lisa Barretta
New Page Books
Finalist
Spiritual Living for Busy People: How to Nourish Your Soul in Today's Hectic World by José, Luis de la Torre, Jr.
Peace Books
Finalist
The Fearless Path by Curtis Rivers
Findhorn Press
Finalist
The Story of Our Time: From Duality to Interconnectedness to Oneness by Robert Atkinson
Sacred Stories Publishing
Spirituality: Inspirational
Winner
The Mystic Chaplain: My Story by Kathy Collins
HenschelHAUS Publishing, Inc.
Finalist
Garden Wisdom 365 Days by Cheryl Wilfong
Heart Path Press
Finalist
Something So Real: Inspirational Wisdom to Nurture Your Heart and Soul by Shannon Kaprive, illustrations by J. Alexandra Heintzelman Sharma
Lydia Inglett Ltd Publishing/Starbooks
Finalist
Soul Blessings by Lulu Trevena, art by Laura Bowman
Merry Dissonance Press, LLC
Finalist
Spirit of the Earth: Indian Voices on Nature by Michael Oren Fitzgerald & Joseph A. Fitzgerald
Wisdom Tales Press/World Wisdom
Finalist
The Fearless Path by Curtis Rivers
Findhorn Press
Finalist
The Path Towards True Happiness by SC Sivaji Rao
Notion Press
Sports
Winner
1st and Forever: Make the Case for the Future of Football by Bob Casciola with Jon Land
Post Hill Press
Finalist
Coach Daryl's Colts: Going For Two by Corey McKinney
CreateSpace
Finalist
Gus Dorais: Gridiron Innovator: All-American and Hall of Fame Coach by Joe Niese with Bob Dorais
McFarland
Finalist
Winning Fights: 12 Proven Principles for Winning on the Street, in the Ring, at Life by Dr. Phillip Stephens
YMAA Publication Center
Travel: Guides & Essays
Winner
Venice: Keys to the City by Patty Civalleri
1-Take Publishing
Finalist
Amsterdam Exposed: An American's Journey Into The Red Light District by David Wienir
De Wallen Press
Finalist
Eat Smart in Portugal: How to Decipher the Menu, Know the Market Foods & Embark on a Tasting Adventure by Ronnie Hess and Joan Peterson
Ginkgo Press, Inc.
Finalist
If I Live Until Morning: A True Story of Adventure, Tragedy and Transformation by Jean Muenchrath
Vajrasky Books
Finalist
Lenin's Asylum: Two Years In Moldova by A.A. Weiss
Everytime Press
Finalist
She Can Find Her Way: Women Travelers at Their Best edited by Ann Starr
Upper Hand Press
Finalist
The Long Way Back by Lois Joy Hofmann
PIP Productions
True Crime: Non-Fiction
Winner
Recounting the Anthax Attacks: Terror, the Amerithrax Task Force, and the Evolution of Forensics in the FBI by R. Scott Decker
Rowman & Littlefield
Finalist
Banquet of Consequences: A Juror's Plight - The Carnation Murders Trial of Michele Anderson by Paul Sanders
CreateSpace
Finalist
Black Sheep, White Cop: Savannah EXPOsed by Kevin J. Grogan
1108 Publications
Finalist
The Warrior's Manifesto: Ideals for Those Who Protect and Defend by Daniel Modell
YMAA Publication Center
Women's Issues
Winner
Women's Lives around the World: A Global Encyclopedia by Susan M. Shaw, General Editor, and Nancy Staton Barbour, Patti Duncan, Kryn Freehling-Burton, and Jane Nichols, Editors
ABC-CLIO
Finalist
A Fractured Life by Shabnam Samuel
Green Writers Press
Finalist
Curiously Strong: A Female Fighter Pilot's Story of Developing Strength by Priscilla Giddings
Women Ignite (WIPublish)
Finalist
From Liberty to Magnolia: In Search of the American Dream by Janice S. Elli
Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Finalist
Landscape with Sex and Violence by Lynn Melnick
YesYes Books
Finalist
Lucy, Go See. by Marianne Maili Chez
Soi Press
Finalist
Trauma: A Collection of Short Stories by Elizabeth Jaikaran
Shanti Arts Publishing
Young Adult: Non-Fiction
Winner
Rufus: A Boy's Extraordinary Experiences in the Civil War by Phoebe Sheldon
Brook Hollow Press
Finalist
An Adolescent's Guide to ME/CFS by Vidhima Shetty
Russian Hill Press
Finalist
Secret Life of a Juror: Voir Dire - The Domestic Violence Query by Paul Sanders
CreateSpace
Finalist
The Stump: My Way Out of Chicago's South Side by CSM Terry L. Braddock, U.S. Army (Ret.) with Kathleen A. Braddock
Terry L. Braddock
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