Animals/Pets: General
Winner
The Chicken Chick's Guide to Backyard Chickens: Simple Steps for Healthy, Happy Hens by Kathy Shea Mormino
Quarto Publishing Group
Finalist
Chance in a Lifetime by Jennifer Shenefield
Covenant Books, Inc.
Finalist
Feargus by Judith Elliot McDonald
Eco-Justice Press
Finalist
Peanut: The Orange Tabby by Christina Steiner
Independently Published
Finalist
Popular Primary Pets by David Ritchey
Headline Books
Finalist
Santiago: True Tales of a Little Bug in a Big World by Jennifer Vitanzo
Late Shift Media
Finalist
So You Want a Puppy? by Raven Howell, illustrated by Ann Pilicer
Handersen Publishing
Animals/Pets: Narrative Non-Fiction
Winner
The Art of Urban People With Adopted and Rescued Dogs Methodology by Billie Groom
Friesen Press
Finalist
Fly to Me: Extraordinary Lessons of Life and Death from a Little Dog by Ellie Hansen
All God's Creatures Publishing, LLC
Finalist
Mister Buddy's Guide to Non-Profit Leadership: Principles for Success in a Charitable World by Peter Darcy
Tremendous Leadership
Finalist
Saving the Guinea Hogs: The Recovery of an American Homestead Breed by Cathy R. Payne
Rose Garden Press
Finalist
Travels with Elly: Reflections on Canada by an RVer and His Dog by Larry MacDonald, Ph.D.
MSI Press, LLC
Anthologies: Non-Fiction
Winner
Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy edited by Nicole Seitz and Jonathan Haupt
University of Georgia Press
Finalist
Ambit 237 edited by Briony Bax
Ambit Magazine
Finalist
Grace To Recover: How to Divorce Hurt, Addiction and OVERCOME Trials with the Power of a Loving God by Shirley D. LaTour & 10 Overcoming Women
SL Elite Publishing
Finalist
O! Relentless Death: Celebrity, Loss and Mourning by Andrea and Lee Fearnside
Chimera Projects
Finalist
She's Got This! Essays on Standing Strong and Moving On, edited by Joanne Hartman and Mary Claire Hill
Independently Published
Finalist
The Dao in Action: Inspired Tales for Life as told by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
YMAA Publication Center
Finalist
We Got This: Solo Mom Stories of Grit, Heart , and Humor edited by Marika Lindholm, Cheryl Dumesnil, Domenica Ruta, and Katherine Shonk
She Writes Press
Art
Winner
Art in the White House by William Kloss
The White House Historical Association
Finalist
Experiences with Earl Biss: The Spirit Who Walks Among His People by Lisa Gerstner
American Design, Ltd
Finalist
Kukui: The Art of Designed Nut Leis by Nicole Lawrence
M & B Global Solutions, Inc.
Finalist
O! Relentless Death: Celebrity, Loss and Mourning by Andrea and Lee Fearnside
Chimera Projects
Finalist
Pamela Colman Smith: The Untold Story by Stuart R. Kaplan with Mary K. Greer, Elizabeth Foley O'Connor and Melinda Boyd Parsons
U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
Autobiography/Memoir
Winner
Conceivability: What I Learned Exploring the Frontiers of Fertility by Elizabeth Katkin
Simon & Schuster
Finalist
Buried Rivers: A Spiritual Journey into the Holocaust by Ellen Korman Mains
West Lake Books
Finalist
Freckled: A Memoir of Growing Up Wild in Hawaii by TW Neal
Neal Enterprises, Inc.
Finalist
Kick-Ass Kinda Girl: A Memoir of Life, Love, and Caregiving by Kathi Koll
Ward Publishing
Finalist
Lost Without the River: A Memoir by Barbara Hoffbeck Scoblic
She Writes Press
Finalist
Saturday's Child by Deborah Burns
She Writes Press
Finalist
What a Body Remembers by Karen Stefano
Rare Bird Books
Best Cover Design: Fiction
Winner
Wanders Far: An Unlikely Hero's Journey by David Fitz-Gerald
Outskirts Press
Finalist
Cold Spot by Lou Berthelson
CreateSpace
Finalist
Spot Thru The Hart by Lou Berthelson
Amazon
Finalist
The Breedling & The Shepherdess: The Element Odysseys, Book Three by Kimberlee Ann Bastian
WiseInk Creative Publishing
Best Cover Design: Non-Fiction
Winner
To Live on Lafayette Square: Society and Politics in the President's Neighborhood (Deluxe Edition) by William Seale
The White House Historical Association
Finalist
90 Days to Live: Beating Cancer When Modern Medicine Offers No Hope by Rodney & Paige Stamps
Verdavia Press, LLC
Finalist
Bingeworthy British Television: The Best Brit TV You Can't Stop Watching by Sarah Cords and Jackie Bailey
Citizen Reader Books
Finalist
Do I Need a Therapist? A Consumer's Guide to Navigating Mental Health Services by Jenny Simon, PhD
Independently Published
Finalist
Hollywood: Her Story, An Illustrated History of Women and the Movies by Jill S. Tietjen, P.E. and Barbara Bridges
Lyons Press
Finalist
The Kitchen Alchemist: How I Became My Own Food Scientist So My Kids Could Thrive With Anaphylactic Food Allergies by Frances Castelli
Independently Published
Finalist
The Virtual Divide: Tackling Your Challenges of Leading in a Virtual World by Ronald B. Beach
Virtual Publishing, LLC
Best Interior Design
Winner
Hollywood: Her Story, An Illustrated History of Women and the Movies by Jill S. Tietjen, P.E. and Barbara Bridges
Lyons Press
Finalist
Investment Atlas II: Using as a Financial Tool by Kenneth G. Winans
Stratton Press
Finalist
My Swan Lake Life: An Interactive Histoir: 80,000 B.C — May 31, 1965 A.D. by Louise Blocker
L&L Publishers
Finalist
Remembering Shanghai: A Memoir of Socialites, Scholars and Scoundrels by Isabel Sun Chao and Claire Chao
Plum Brook, LLC
Finalist
Symbol of Divine Light: The Lamp in Islamic Culture & Other Traditions by Nicholas Stone
World Wisdom
Best New Fiction
Winner
When The Men Were Gone by Marjorie Herrera Lewis
William Morrow: An Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Finalist
A Day in June by Marisa Labozzetta
Guernica World Editions
Finalist
Love is a Rebellious Bird by Elayne Klasson
She Writes Press
Finalist
Shoes on the Stairs by Jan Steele
Acorn Publishing
Finalist
Spark by Patricia Leavy
Guilford Press
Finalist
The Portrait by Cassandra Austen
Apollo Grannus Books
Finalist
The Tutor by Marilee Albert
Rare Bird Books
Best New Non-Fiction
Winner
Baghdaddy: How Saddam Hussein Taught Me to Be a Better Father by Bill Riley
Brown Books Publishing Group
Finalist
Ahistory: An Unauthorized History of the Doctor Who Universe, 4th Edition, Volumes 1, 2, and 3 by Lance Parkin and Lars Pearson
Mad Norwegian Press
Finalist
And the Silent Spoke by Amy L. Greeson
Wisdom House Books
Finalist
Books without Borders: Homer, Aeschylus, Galileo, Melville and Madison Go to China by Martha C. Franks
Respondeo Books
Finalist
Come On, America: The Inspirational Journey of Ambassador Dave Phillips by Mary Bogest
Morgan James
Finalist
Resurrection Lily: The BRCA Gene, Hereditary Cancer & Lifesaving Whispers From The Grandmother I Never Knew by Amy Byer Shainman
Archway
Finalist
Walkabout to Wisdom: Awakening to Nature's Teaching in the Australian Outback by Lachlan Hughson
Aurora House
Biography
Winner
Shedding Our Stars: The Story of Hans Calmeyer and How He Saved Thousands of Families Like Mine by Laureen Nussbaum with Karen Kirtley
She Writes Press
Finalist
Boy on the Bridge: The Story of John Shalikashvili's American Success by Andrew Marble
University of Kentucky Press
Finalist
Come On, America: The Inspirational Journey of Ambassador Dave Phillips by Mary Bogest
Morgan James
Finalist
Experiences with Earl Biss: The Spirit Who Walks Among His People by Lisa Gerstner
American Design, Ltd
Finalist
Getting Off: A Criminal Lawyer's Road to Redemption by Veronique Perrier Mandal
Middlebranch Publications
Finalist
SHACKLED: A Journey From Political Imprisonment To Freedom by Adam Siddiq
Lineage Publishing
Finalist
The Last Blues Preacher: Reverend Clay Evans, Black Lives, and the Faith that Woke the Nation by Zach Mills
Fortress 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 University Press
Finalist
Careering: The Pocket Guide to Exploring Your Future Career by Tamara S. Raymond
Morgan James Publishing
Finalist
For the Fit but Poor Personal Trainer by Nelson E. Toriano
Kindle Direct Publishing
Finalist
The Million Dollar Organizer by Bob Oedy
Union Organizer Press
Finalist
The Mompowerment Guide to Work-life Balance: Insights from Working Moms on Balancing Career and Family by Suzanne Brown
KatBiggiePress
Business: Entrepreneurship & Small Business
Winner
Total Rethink: Why Entrepreneurs Should Act Like Revolutionaries by David McCourt
Wiley
Finalist
Come On, America: The Inspirational Journey of Ambassador Dave Phillips by Mary Bogest
Morgan James
Finalist
Harness the Power of Mentoring: How to Find and Work with the Right Mentor—A Guide for the Solopreneur by Virginia McGowan, PhD
Business Mentoring Solution
Finalist
Investing In Financial Research, A Decision-Making System for Better Results by Cheryl Strauss Einhorn
Cornell University Press
Finalist
The Mentor in Me by William Val Todd
WTPS Inc.
Finalist
The Non-Obvious Guide To Small Business Marketing (Without A Big Budget) by Rohit Bhargava
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
Think and Grow Rich: Success and Something Greater by Sharon Lechter and Dr. Greg Reid
Ben Bella
Business: General
Winner
Costovation by Stephen Wunker and Jennifer Luo Law
HarperCollins Leadership
Finalist
Strategic Management and the Circular Economy by Marcello Tonelli & Nicolo Cristoni
Routledge (Taylor and Francis Group)
Finalist
The Big Picture of Business: Big Ideas and Strategies, 7 Steps Toward Business Success by Hank Moore
Morgan James
Finalist
The Disruption Mindset: Why Some Organizations Transform While Others Fail by Charlene Li
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
The Product Mindset: Succeed in the Digital Economy by Changing the Way Your Organization Thinks by David H. DeWolf & Jessica S. Hall
Lioncrest Publishing
Finalist
Total Rethink: Why Entrepreneurs Should Act Like Revolutionaries by David McCourt
Wiley
Finalist
Transforming While Performing: How to Create A Culture of Innovation with Partners by Andres Angelani
Roundtree Press
Business: Management & Leadership
Winner
Business Chemistry: Practical Magic for Crafting Powerful Work Relationships by Kim Christfort and Suzanne Vickberg
Wiley
Finalist
Better Decisions Better Thinking Better Outcomes: How to go from Mind Full to Mindful Leadership by Steven Howard
Caliente Press
Finalist
Leadership: The Art of Inspiring People to be Their Best by Major General Craig B. Whelden, U.S. Army (Retired)
New Insights Press
Finalist
Mister Buddy's Guide to Non-Profit Leadership: Principles for Success in a Charitable World by Peter Darcy
Tremendous Leadership
Finalist
The Gift of Struggle: Life-Changing Lessons About Leading by Bobby Herrera
Bard Press
Finalist
The Product Mindset: Succeed in the Digital Economy by Changing the Way Your Organization Thinks by David H. DeWolf & Jessica S. Hall
Lioncrest Publishing
Finalist
The Virtual Divide: Tackling Your Challenges of Leading in a Virtual World by Ronald B. Beach
Virtual Publishing, LLC
Business: Marketing & Advertising
Winner
DataStory: Explain Data and Inspire Action Through Story by Nancy Duarte
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
The G Code: 15 Keys to Successful Marketing & Branding by Letrece R. Griffin
Letrece R. Griffin
Business: Personal Finance/Investing
Winner
The Sustainable Endowment: 10 Principles to Make Your Foundation or Nonprofit Last for Decades by James E. Demmert
New Insights Press
Finalist
Digging Out: A Practical Guide to Getting Out of Debt & Paving the Path to a Secure Financial Future by Jodee Brydges
Advanced Publishing, LLC
Finalist
For the Fit but Poor Personal Trainer by Nelson E. Toriano
Kindle Direct Publishing
Finalist
Investing In Financial Research, A Decision-Making System for Better Results by Cheryl Strauss Einhorn
Cornell University Press
Finalist
Investment Atlas II: Using as a Financial Tool by Kenneth G. Winans
Stratton Press
Finalist
RetireSMART! by Mark Anthony Grimaldi
Page Publishing
Finalist
Your Home Sweet Home: How to Decide Whether You Should Stay or Move in Retirement by Penelope S. Tzougros, PhD, ChFC, CLU
Wealthy Choices
Business: Reference
Winner
PMO Governance: Practical Strategies to Govern Portfolio, Program, and Project Delivery by Eugen Spivak
Friesen Press
Finalist
For the Fit but Poor Personal Trainer by Nelson E. Toriano
Kindle Direct Publishing
Finalist
The Non-Obvious Guide to Being More Creative (No Matter Where You Work) by Kathryn Haydon
Ideapress Publishing
Business: Sales
Winner
The Transparency Sale: How Unexpected Honesty and Understanding the Buying Brain Can Transform Your Results by Todd Caponi
IdeaPress Publishing
Finalist
ABM is B2B: Why B2B Marketing and Sales is Broken and How to Fix it by Sangram Vajre and Eric Spett
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
Suite Deal: The Smart Landlord's Guide to Leasing Real Estate by Alice Devine
Learn Associates Publishing
Finalist
The First: 28 Seconds – Advanced Communication Hacks for CRUSHING Initial Interactions by Thomas J. Hurley
Independently Published
Business: Writing/Publishing
Winner
The Influential Author: How and Why to Write, Publish, and Sell Nonfiction Books that Matter by Gregory V. Diehl
Identity Publications
Finalist
How To Write A Book In 8 Days by Priya Kumar
Books That Inspire
Finalist
Rut-Busting Book for Authors by Nancy Christie
Mill City Press
Children's Educational
Winner
Sounds of the Night: A Child's Interactive Book of Fun & Learning by Brent A. Ford
nVizn Ideas LLC
Finalist
April the Aussie Saves a Sea Turtle by Lynn Morgan, illustrated by Danielle Yarusevich
Mascot Books
Finalist
Double Trouble by Dawn Marie Thompson
Mascot Books
Finalist
Hickory Doc's Tales (The Pack: First Generation) by Linda Harkey
Archway Publishing
Finalist
Myself, My Responsibility: Tools to Self-Advocate by Lori Ciccarelli Stotko, MPS
CreateSpace
Finalist
This Is The Earth by Deedee Cummings, illustrated by Charlene Mosley
Make A Way Media
Finalist
Travels with Grace by Erma Note
Halo Publishing International
Children's Fiction
Winner
Red Dove, Listen to the Wind by Sonia Antaki
One Elm Books, an imprint of Red Chair Press
Finalist
Britfield and the Lost Crown by C.R. Stewart
Devonfield Publishing
Finalist
Dune Dragons by Gretchen Rose, illustrations by Dianita Ceron
Indigo River Publishing
Finalist
Jamhuri, Njambi and Fighting Zombies by Ted Neill
Tenebray Press
Finalist
The Rabbit Princess: The Path by R. Chen
Osani Studios, Inc.
Finalist
The Stupendous Adventures of Mighty Marty Hayes by Lora L. Hyler
HenschelHAUS Publishing
Finalist
Trevor Lee and the Big Uh-Oh! by Wiley Blevins
One Elm Books, an imprint of Red Chair Press
Children's Mind/Body/Spirit
Winner
This Is The Earth by Deedee Cummings, illustrated by Charlene Mosley
Make A Way Media
Finalist
Amazing Amy: Living with Autism by Kathy Moczerniak, illustrated by Robin Gabriella Damiano
Lavish Publishing
Finalist
Being Small (Isn't So Bad After All) by Lori Orlinsky, illustrated by Vanessa Alexandre
Mascot Books
Finalist
Children's Affirmations by Karim Andrews, illustrated by Cherie Mays
Self-Publishing
Finalist
Crystal's Quest: An Adventure into the World of Gemstones by Lisa Fontanella
Ingram Spark
Finalist
N.O.R.M.A.L. Why fit in when you were born to stand out! by Deborah N. Tyler
ThePinkGroup
Finalist
The Black Cloud Blues by Christine A. Emery
Koehler Books
Children's Novelty & Gift Book
Winner
Along Came a Monster, The Monster's Transport by Donna Pirone Bauer and Angela Pirone
Grain House Publishing, LLC
Finalist
I Think of You by Marie White
Zamiz Press
Finalist
Kenzie in Search of a Friend by Erica Smith, illustrated by Ashleigh Webb & Alicia Axnick
Erica Smith
Finalist
Oquirrh Mountain Fairies: Mineral Magic by Kelly Parke
Parke Creative
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
Winner
Leo's Gift by Susan Blackaby and Joellyn Cicciarelli, illustrated by Carrie Schuler
Loyola Press
Finalist
A Walk with Cooper by Debbie Gonzalez, illustrated by Kate Fallahee
Mindful Spark
Finalist
Dorje the Yak by Caryn Hartman illustrated by Lexi Vay, translated by Gangkar Lhamo
Pema Publishing
Finalist
It's Just a Bunnypalooza by Brenda Faatz & Peter Trimarco
Notable Kids Publishing
Finalist
Little Moss, Big Tree by M. Yap-Stewart, illustrated by Mariya Prytula
Pebble and Moon Publishing LLC
Finalist
Yazzy's Amazing Yarn by Cathey Nickell, illustrated by Emily Calimlim
Twenty-Eight Creative
Finalist
Z is for Zebra: A Mosaic Menagerie by Judith Caseley
Full Cycle Publications
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Non-Fiction
Winner
A World of Cookies for Santa: Follow Santa's Tasty Trip Around the World by M.E. Furman, illustrated by Susan Gal
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Finalist
Dugan, The Dog Who Said "Mom" by Joanne Russo Insull, illustrated by Daniel Majan
Archway
Finalist
Gifts of Our Lady of Guadalupe: Patroness of Latin America by Demi
World Wisdom
Finalist
Magic Thinking for Kids by Marrielle Monte, illustrated by Steven Celiceo
Seize the Day Publishing
Finalist
The Brain Pioneer: The True Story of How Barbara Arrowsmith - Young Used Brain Science to Help Children with Learning Disabilities by Howard Eaton, Ed.M., illustrated by Kezzia Crossley
BookBaby
Finalist
Weston! Champion Bull Rider! by Sudi, illustrated by Crystal Selby
Gatekeeper Press
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
Winner
What If We Were All The Same! by C.M. Harris, illustrated by Eric Everett
Purple Diamond Press
Finalist
Corky Tails: Tales of a Tailless Dog Named Sagebrush - Sagebrush and the Smoke Jumper by Joni Franks, illustrated by Raquel Rodriguez
Xlibris
Finalist
Drat That Cat! by Susan Ross, illustrated by Stephanie Amatori
Giggles Press
Finalist
Greetings! by Raven Howell, illustrated by Ann Pilicer
Michelkin Publishing
Finalist
The Can Do Duck: A Story About Believing In Yourself by Ducktor Morty Sosland M.D., illustrated by Sarah Sosland
Can Do Duck Publishing
Finalist
Winston Versus the Snow by Savannah Hendricks, illustrated by Liliya Todorova
Brother Mockingbird Publishing
Finalist
Yara's Tawari Tree by Yossi Lapid, illustrated by Joanna Pasek
Yosef Lapid
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Non-Fiction
Winner
Everyday Superheroes: Women in STEM Careers by Erin Twamley and Joshua Sneideman
Wise Ink Creative Publishing
Finalist
Oh, The Things I Can Be When I See Me by Valerie J. Lewis Coleman
Pen of the Writer, LLC
Finalist
When Kids Have Grandparents as Parents by Lauren Gould, illustrated by Mary K. Biswas
CreateSpace
Children's Religious
Winner
Loyola Kids Book of Bible Stories by Amy Welborn
Loyola Press
Finalist
Celebrating and Honoring Jesus: Children's Christmas Activities by Glenda Kyle
Nation of Women Publishing
Finalist
Gifts of Our Lady of Guadalupe: Patroness of Latin America by Demi
World Wisdom
Finalist
Loyola Kids Book of Catholic Signs & Symbols by Amy Welborn
Loyola Press
Finalist
Pope Francis Says… by Pope Francis
Loyola Press
Finalist
Shhh… God is in the Silence by Fiona Basile, illustrated by Alice Mount
Loyola Press
Finalist
The News about Jesus and How He Saved the World by Benjamin Morse
Orson & Co.
Cookbooks: General
Winner
Creating the Sweet World of White House Desserts: A Pastry Chef's Secrets by Roland Mesnier with Mark Ramsdell
The White House Historical Association
Finalist
Simple Soulful Savory too by Jo Ann Pegues
IJABA Publishing Co.
Finalist
The Kitchen Alchemist: How I Became My Own Food Scientist So My Kids Could Thrive With Anaphylactic Food Allergies by Frances Castelli
Independently Published
Finalist
Trey the Chef by Kira D. Parris-Moore, illustrations by Frederica Fabbian
Newman Springs Publishing
Finalist
What to Eat During Cancer Treatment by Jeanne Besser and Barbara L. Grant, MS, RDN, CSO with the American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society
Cookbooks: Regional
Winner
Tastes & Treasures II: A Storytelling Cookbook of Historic Arizona by Historical League, Inc.
Historical League, Inc.
Current Events
Winner
Global Crime: An Encyclopedia of Cyber Theft, Weapons Sales, and Other Illegal Activities by Philip L. Reichel, Editor
ABC-CLIO
Finalist
Are Your Kids Naked Online? How to Protect Your Tech-Savvy Kids from Online Self-Destruction by Chris Good and Lisa Good
BlueKai Media Group
Finalist
Savvy: Navigating Fake Companies, Fake Leaders and Fake News in the Post-Trust Era by Shiv Singh and Rohini Luthra
IdeaPress Publishing
Education/Academic
Winner
The Adaptive Teacher: Faith-Based Strategies to Reach and Teach Learners with Disabilities by John E. Barone and Charleen Katra
Loyola Press
Finalist
7 Full-length MCAT Practice Tests: 5 in the Book and 2 Online by The MCAT-prep.com team of authors and editors
MCAT-PREP.COM
Finalist
From Lectern to Laboratory: How Science and Technology Changed the Face of American's Colleges by W. Nikola-Lisa
Gyroscope Books
Finalist
The Power of Student Teams: Achieving Social, Emotional, and Cognitive Learning in Every Classroom Through Academic Training by Michael D. Toth and David A. Sousa
Learning Sciences International
Finalist
The Power of the Socratic Classroom: Students. Questions. Dialogue. Learning. by Charles Ames Fischer
Sienna Books
Finalist
Transforming Learning: Don't Let School Interfere with Your Laughing by Peter M. Jonas
Rowman & Littlefield
Fiction: African-American
Winner
The Emancipation of Evan Walls by Jeffrey Blount
Koehler Books Publishing
Finalist
A Pillar of Fire by Casey Curry
Ellarose Publishing Company
Finalist
If Rapunzel Were Rachelle by Angela Davis
Keen Vision Publishing
Finalist
Never Too Soon by Tamika Christy
Boutique of Quality Books
Finalist
The Half Sister by Emelle Henry
Independently Published
Finalist
black and blue by Nashid Fareed-Ma'at
Blue Antelope Productions & MCP Books
Finalist
The Curse of the Bailey Women by Zenora Knight
Lexingford Publishers
Fiction: Anthologies
Winner
Outlaws by Allen Cody
Seastory Press
Finalist
Dragons Within: Claiming Her Wings by Charleigh Brennan, A. R. Coble, Jess Nickerson, D. Gabrielle Jensen, G. Pearl Kilgore, C. M. Lander, Allorianna Matsourani, JT Morse, Amanda Salmon, K. T. Seto, Dorothy Tinker, and E. A. Williams
Balance of Seven
Finalist
In Each Moment by Michelle Rhnea Yisrael
I Am Media
Fiction: Cross-Genre
Winner
In the Doghouse: A Couple's Breakup from Their Dog's Point of View by Teri Case
BZCE Publishing
Finalist
All In by L.K. Simonds
Morgan James Publishing
Finalist
Clovis by Jack Clinton
Harvard Square Editions
Finalist
Evening In the Yellow Wood by Laura Kemp
Pandamoon Publishing
Finalist
Lost Arrow: Books 1, 2, & 3 of the Kalelah Series by Marshall Ross
Publicnoise Press
Finalist
The Auger's View by Victoria Lehrer
Evolved Publishing
Finalist
The Low Road by Martin McCaw
Big Table Publishing Co.
Fiction: Fantasy
Winner
Marrow Charm by Kristin Jacques
Parliament House Press
Finalist
A Thousand Years to Wait by L. Ryan Storms
RaineStorms Press
Finalist
Blood Seed: Book Five of The Earthsoul Prophecies by Greg Park
Bladestar Publishing
Finalist
Daughter of Maat by Sandy Esene
Blue Benu Press
Finalist
El Cartero: Noob For Life! by Zane Cray
Zane Cray
Finalist
Primeval Origins: Rise of Serpents ( Book 3 Primeval Origins Epic Saga) by B.A. Vonsik
Celestial Fury Publishing
Finalist
The Devil's Own: Murphy's Law: Book One by K.A. Fox
Acorn Publishing
Fiction: General
Winner
Ducks, Newburyport by Lucy Ellmann
Biblioasis
Finalist
Drafts of a Suicide Note by Mandy-Suzanne Wong
Regal House Publishing
Finalist
Gavin Goode by David B. Seaburn
Black Rose Writing
Finalist
Great Paybacks by David Montanaro
Headline Books
Finalist
Junkyard at No Town by J.C. Myers
Rootstock Publishing
Finalist
The Judas Murders by Ken Oder
SkipJack Publishing
Finalist
The Time Tourists by Sharleen Nelson
GladEye Press
Fiction: Graphic Novel
Winner
Denver Moon: Metamorphosis by Warren Hammond and Joshua Viola, illustrated by Aaron Lovett
Hex Publishers
Fiction: Historical
Winner
When The Men Were Gone by Marjorie Herrera Lewis
William Morrow: An Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Finalist
Don't Put the Boats Away by Ames Sheldon
She Writes Press
Finalist
Journey to the Promised Land by Dennis R. McLeod
Wild Side Publishers
Finalist
Peccadillo at the Palace: An Annie Oakley Mystery by Kari Bovée
Spark Press
Finalist
Realm by Alexandrea Weis
Vesuvian Books
Finalist
The Fourteenth of September by Rita Dragonette
She Writes Press
Finalist
The Hollow Bones by Leah Kaminsky
Vintage - Penguin Random House Australia
Fiction: Horror
Winner
The Art of Dying: A Ray Hanley Crime Thriller by Derik Cavignano
Dark Corners Press
Finalist
Drop by H.D. Kirkland, III
Night Rider Press
Finalist
Keep You Cold: Chilling Tales by AJ Franks
Inkwater Press
Finalist
Lying with the Devil by Lana Lindemann
Newman Springs Publishing
Finalist
Spider Season by Billy Hanson
BookBaby
Finalist
The Dream Rescuer by Michael L. Frickstad
MOCH Arts
Finalist
The Shepherd Into Hell by Joseph Norris III
Write To Scare
Fiction: Inspirational
Winner
Lost in Thyme by Lilas Taha
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
Finalist
Love: A Tangled Knot by Eichin Chang-Lim
Self-Published
Finalist
Shattered Moon by Renata Lanzoni
Self-Published
Finalist
Spark by Patricia Leavy
Guilford Press
Finalist
The Artic Investor by Paul C. Ho
HOART Publishing
Finalist
The Growing Tree by Gwen Mariani
Dorrance Publishing Co.
Finalist
The LoveLock by Eichin Chang-Lim
CreateSpace
Fiction: LGBTQ
Winner
Clovis by Jack Clinton
Harvard Square Editions
Finalist
Choices by Lyn Gardner
Self-Published
Finalist
In Safe Arms by Ann Grech
Hot Tree Publishing
Finalist
Max and the Multiverse by Zachry Wheeler
Mayhematic Press
Finalist
The Darkest Shade of Blue by Monika M. Pickett
iUniverse
Finalist
The Women of Dauphine by Deb Jannerson
NineStar Press
Finalist
Walker's Key by Frank B. Haddleton
Onion River Press
Fiction: Literary
Winner
The Hollow Bones by Leah Kaminsky
Vintage - Penguin Random House Australia
Finalist
Fishing for Birds by Linda Quennec
Inanna Publications & Education Inc.
Finalist
Hard Cider - a novel by Barbara Stark-Nemon
She Writes Press
Finalist
Stamped: An Anti-Travel Novel by Kawika Guillermo
Westphalia Press
Finalist
The Alchemy of Noise by Lorraine Devon Wilke
She Writes Press
Finalist
The Patron Saint of Lost Girls by Maureen Aitken
Southwest Missouri State Press
Finalist
The Staff by Ron Samul
Independently Published
Fiction: Multicultural
Winner
The Wrong Kind of Indian by Jessica Mehta
Wyatt-MacKenzie Publishing
Finalist
Enlightenment: Book One of the Bathala Series by Reno Ursal
Pacific Boulevard Books
Finalist
Freedom Lessons: A Novel by Eileen Harrison Sanchez
She Writes Press
Finalist
Gotta Get It Back by Deliah Lawrence
Deliah Lawrence
Finalist
Last Exit to Montauk by Phillip Vega
thewordverve, inc.
Finalist
Life in a Faceless World by Cyril Mukalel
Potter's Wheel Publishing House
Finalist
Outside People and Other Stories by Mariam Pirbhai
Inanna Publications & Education Inc.
Fiction: Mystery/Suspense
Winner
The Company of Demons by Michael Jordan
Greenleaf Book Group
Finalist
A Dream of Death by Connie Berry
Crooked Lane Books
Finalist
Little Lovely Things by Maureen Joyce Connolly
Sourcebooks
Finalist
On A Quiet Street by J.L. Doucette
She Writes Press
Finalist
The Guilt We Carry by Samuel W. Gailey
Oceanview Publishing
Finalist
The Judas Murders by Ken Oder
SkipJack Publishing
Fiction: New Age
Winner
The Return of King Lillian by Suzie Plakson
Pilmsthistle & Co.
Finalist
Love: A Tangled Knot by Eichin Chang-Lim
Self-Published
Finalist
The Light of Distant Suns by Peter Canova
Trimountaine Publishing
Finalist
The LoveLock by Eichin Chang-Lim
CreateSpace
Finalist
Triangle: The Azellian Affairs, Book Two by Sara L. Daigle
Merry Dissonance Press
Fiction: Novelette
Winner
The Window (A Bulwark Anthology Book 4) by E.H. Graham
Skyrai Publishing
Fiction: Novella
Winner
Gillyflower by Diane Wald
She Writes Press
Finalist
A Light Shines Bright by J.E. Holling
Amazon
Finalist
A Stranger on Ghost Beach by Michelle Tangen
Dorrance Publishing Co.
Finalist
Justice for Julia by Bara S. Rosenheck
Kindle Direct Publishing
Finalist
Pokeweed: An Illustrated Novella by Brian L. Tucker
Black Rose Writing
Finalist
The Salvaging of Sonny Chapman by Sue J. Daniels
Austin Macauley Publishers
Finalist
Where Love Resides by Ashley A.T.
Self-Published
Fiction: Religious
Winner
A Day in June by Marisa Labozzetta
Guernica World Editions
Finalist
A Song of Vengeance: Call of Vengeance Book 3 by John Stafford
Carbon 10 Publishing
Finalist
Capture a Heart of Stone by Teresa Smyser
Amazon
Finalist
For The Love of Charlotte by Amanda J. Gowin
Christian Faith Publishing
Finalist
Island of Promise by Amy Schisler
Chesapeake Sunrise Publishing
Finalist
The Footsteps from Gilgal by Ann Marie Cologna
Trilogy Publishing/TBN
Finalist
The Other: The Linotype Legacy by Michael Robert Wolf
Finishing Line Press
Fiction: Romance
Winner
Claire at Edisto by Lin Stepp
Mountain Hill Press
Finalist
Call Me Charlotte by Dana L. Brown
Southern Yellow Pine Publishing
Finalist
The Baron and The Enchantress by Paullett Golden
Paullett Golden
Finalist
The LoveLock by Eichin Chang-Lim
CreateSpace
Finalist
The Perils of Autumn by Rusty Blackwood
Tellwell Talent
Finalist
Twisted Fate by Dana Miller
Northamption House Press
Finalist
Winter's Thaw by C.C. Cedras
Self-Published
Fiction: Science Fiction
Winner
Valhalla Station: A Space Opera Noir Technothriller (The SynCorp Saga: Empire Earth Book 1) by David Bruns and Chris Pourteau
Hip Phoenix Publishing, LLC
Finalist
Denver Moon: The Minds of Mars by Warren Hammond and Joshua Viola
Hex Publishers
Finalist
Ganymede by Jason Taylor
Lone Tree Press
Finalist
Lost Arrow: Books 1, 2, & 3 of the Kalelah Series by Marshall Ross
Publicnoise Press
Finalist
Primeval Origins: Rise of Serpents ( Book 3 Primeval Origins Epic Saga) by B.A. Vonsik
Celestial Fury Publishing
Finalist
The Auger's View by Victoria Lehrer
Evolved Publishing
Finalist
The Selah Branch: A Novel of Time Travel and Race in America by Ted Neill
Tenebray Press
Fiction: Short Story
Winner
Outside People and Other Stories by Mariam Pirbhai
Inanna Publications & Education Inc.
Finalist
Friends of the Library by Susan Cushman
Koehler Books
Finalist
Frost Heaves by T. Stores
Green Writers Press
Finalist
Keep You Cold: Chilling Tales by AJ Franks
Inkwater Press
Finalist
Lesser Mountains by Andrew Geyer
Lamar University Literary Press
Finalist
Seeking Hidden Treasures: A Collection of Curious Tales and Essays by James Magner, MD
Archway Publishing
Finalist
The Patron Saint of Lost Girls by Maureen Aitken
Southwest Missouri State Press
Fiction: Thriller/Adventure
Winner
The Hubley Case by J. Lee
Moonshine Cover Publishing
Finalist
A Knife's Edge by Eliot Parker
Headline Books
Finalist
Fatal Ambition by Don Farmer and Chris Curle
Headline Books
Finalist
Holy Predator by Deborah Stevens
Calumet
Finalist
Into the Silent Sea by Claire Stibbe
Bookpreneur Publishing
Finalist
Spot Thru The Hart by Lou Berthelson
Amazon
Finalist
The Unseen by Lisa Towles
9mm Press
Fiction: Visionary
Winner
Different by Datta Groover
Deep Pacific Press
Finalist
Angel Blessings: Believe by Patty Callahan
Balboa Press
Finalist
Beware the Dither Bird by Russell H. Plante
Whimsical Publications, LLC.
Finalist
Primeval Origins: Rise of Serpents ( Book 3 Primeval Origins Epic Saga) by B.A. Vonsik
Celestial Fury Publishing
Finalist
The Light of Distant Suns by Peter Canova
Trimountaine Publishing
Finalist
The Return of King Lillian by Suzie Plakson
Pilmsthistle & Co.
Finalist
Triangle: The Azellian Affairs, Book Two by Sara L. Daigle
Merry Dissonance Press
Fiction: Western
Winner
Slott Canyon by Dan Baldwin
Fourknights Press
Finalist
Payback is Hell by Wes Rand
Wild West Books
Finalist
The Legend of Deputy Jim by Dan E. Hendrickson
Self-Published
Finalist
The Trappers Promise by Bronwyn Trotter
Inspiring Publishers
Finalist
Wanders Far: An Unlikely Hero's Journey by David Fitz-Gerald
Outskirts Press
Fiction: Women's Fiction
Winner
Fishing for Birds by Linda Quennec
Inanna Publications & Education Inc.
Finalist
Anchor Out: A Novel by Barbara Sapienza
She Writes Press
Finalist
Bedside Manners by Heather Frimmer
SparkPress
Finalist
Never Too Soon by Tamika Christy
Boutique of Quality Books
Finalist
Shoes on the Stairs by Jan Steele
Acorn Publishing
Finalist
Sky Queen by Judy Kundert
She Writes Press
Finalist
The Fourteenth of September by Rita Dragonette
She Writes Press
Fiction: Young Adult
Winner
Einstein's Compass: A YA Time Traveler Adventure by Grace Blair & Laren Bright
Modern Mystic Media, LLC
Finalist
Brother Ark Book I: Dangerball by Scott McCord
KDP Amazon
Finalist
Dreamin' in '89 by T.G. Monahan
Citrine Publishing
Finalist
Enlightenment: Book One of the Bathala Series by Reno Ursal
Pacific Boulevard Books
Finalist
Everything All At Once (Book 1 in the Chorduroys And Too Many Boys™ Series) by Ivy Cayden
The Hidden Meridian, LLC
Finalist
Shrug: A Novel by Lisa Braver Moss
She Writes Press
Finalist
The Translucent Boy and the Girl Who Saw Him by Tom Hoffman
Independent
Health: Addiction & Recovery
Winner
And God Created Recovery: Jewish Wisdom to Help You Break Free From Your Addiction, Heal Your Wounds, and Unleash Your Inner Freedom by Rabbi Ilan Glazer
Maddix Publishing
Finalist
Dancing with the Devil by Gretchen Rose
Indigo River Publishing
Finalist
King Here: Never Too OLD, Too RICH or Too ANYTHING to Meet Jesus by Trish Porter Topmiller
Morgan James Faith
Health: Aging/50+
Winner
Rejuvenaging: The Art and Science of Growing Older with Enthusiasm by Dr. Ron Kaiser
The Mental Health Gym
Finalist
Couch to Active by Lyn Lindbergh
Lyn Lindbergh
Finalist
God Isn't Finished with Me Yet by Barbara Lee
Loyola Press
Finalist
Life's Final Season: A Guide for Aging and Dying with Grace by Richard P. Holm, MD
Richard P. Holm
Finalist
The Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver's Handbook: What to Remember When They Forget by Sally Willard Burbank, M.D. and Sue Pace Bell, with color illustrations by Renee Muha
Woodmont and Wavenly Publishing
Finalist
The Wellness Roadmap: A Straightforward Guide to Health and Fitness After 40 by Allan Misner
Lioncrest Publishing
Health: Alternative Medicine
Winner
True Wellness The Mind: How to Combine the Best of Western and Eastern Medicine for Optimal Health by Catherine Kurosu, MD, L.Ac. and Aihan Kuhn, CMD, OBT
YMAA Publication Center
Finalist
90 Days to Live: Beating Cancer When Modern Medicine Offers No Hope by Rodney & Paige Stamps
Verdavia Press, LLC
Finalist
Be Healthy with Yin Yoga by Stefanie Arend
She Writes Press
Finalist
"My-Shield" Against Parkinson's Disease: How "my-SHIELD" Therapy helped me to fight back against Parkinson's and improve my quality of life! by Kum NG
Xlibris
Finalist
Winning the War on Cancer: The Epic Journey towards a Natural Cure by Sylvie Beljanski
Morgan James
Finalist
WTF* is wrong with our health? A Rebel Physician's Manifesto For Reversing Disease and Increasing Smiles, *what the food by Roberto Tostado, MD
Self-Published
Health: Cancer
Winner
90 Days to Live: Beating Cancer When Modern Medicine Offers No Hope by Rodney & Paige Stamps
Verdavia Press, LLC
Finalist
Breast Cancer Meets Mindfulness: Surrendering to Life by Cheryl Wilfong
Heart Path Press
Finalist
Creative Prescriptions for Woman with Cancer: Tools for Tapping into Your Stress-free, Creative, Happy Healing Space by Annette Tello M.S.
Balboa Press
Finalist
How's Your Prostate? A Cancer Survivor's Candid Journey by Kenneth D. Michaels
La Mancha Press
Finalist
Resurrection Lily: The BRCA Gene, Hereditary Cancer & Lifesaving Whispers From The Grandmother I Never Knew by Amy Byer Shainman
Archway
Finalist
What to Eat During Cancer Treatment by Jeanne Besser and Barbara L. Grant, MS, RDN, CSO with the American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society
Finalist
Winning the War on Cancer: The Epic Journey towards a Natural Cure by Sylvie Beljanski
Morgan James
Health: Death & Dying
Winner
Before and After Loss: A Neurologist's Perspective on Loss, Grief, and Our Brain by Lisa M. Shulman, MD
Johns Hopkins University Press
Finalist
Grandma D's Bubbles: A Lesson in Life and Loss by Debra Joy Hart
URLink Print and Media
Finalist
Two Years of Wonder by Ted Neill
Tenebray Press
Health: Diet & Exercise
Winner
The Wellness Roadmap: A Straightforward Guide to Health and Fitness After 40 by Allan Misner
Lioncrest Publishing
Finalist
Couch to Active by Lyn Lindbergh
Lyn Lindbergh
Finalist
End Dieting Hell: How to Find Peace with Your Body and Release the Weight by Michelle Melendez
Self-Published
Health: General
Winner
When Your Child is Sick: A Guide to Navigating the Practical and Emotional Challenges of Caring for a Child Who is Very Ill by Joanna Breyer
Tarcher Perigee
Finalist
Couch to Active by Lyn Lindbergh
Lyn Lindbergh
Finalist
Do I Need a Therapist? A Consumer's Guide to Navigating Mental Health Services by Jenny Simon, PhD
Independently Published
Finalist
H.O.P.E. for the Alzheimer's Journey: Help, Organization, Preparation, and Education for the Road Ahead by Carol B. Amos
Morgan James
Finalist
Health and Medicine through History: From Ancient Practices to 21st Century Innovations by Ruth Clifford Engs, Editor
ABC-CLIO
Finalist
Identity Theft: Rediscovering Ourselves After Stroke by Debra E. Meyerson, PhD and Danny Zuckerman
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Finalist
Living with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency: The Complete Guide to Risk Factors, Symptoms & Treatment Options by Samantha Bowick, MPH and Marie H. Bowick
Hatherleigh Press
Health: Psychology/Mental Health
Winner
Do I Need a Therapist? A Consumer's Guide to Navigating Mental Health Services by Jenny Simon, PhD
Independently Published
Finalist
Intertwined, A Mother's Memoir by Kathleen English Cadmus
KiCam Projects
Finalist
Loving Like You Mean It: Use the Power of Emotional Mindfulness to Transform Your Relationships by Ronald J. Frederick, PhD
Central Recovery Press
Finalist
Trail of the Warrior by R.H. Pfeiffer
Families and Children Together, Inc. (FACT, Inc.)
Finalist
Treating ADHD/ADD in Children and Adolescents: Solutions for Parents and Clinicians by Gene Carroccia, Psy. D.
Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, LTD
Finalist
Your Body is Your Brain: Leverage your somatic intelligence to find purpose, build resilience, deepen relationships, and lead more powerfully by Amanda Blake
Trokay Press
Health: Reference
Winner
Diabetes Head to Toe: everything You Need to Know about Diagnosis, Treatment, and Living with Diabetes by Rita R. Kalyani, MD, MHS, Mark D. Corriere, MD, Thomas W. Donner, MD, and Michael W. Quartuccio, MD
Johns Hopkins University Press
Finalist
Do I Need a Therapist? A Consumer's Guide to Navigating Mental Health Services by Jenny Simon, PhD
Independently Published
Finalist
PUSH: Labor & Delivery from the Inside Out by Catherine Stack, ND, CNM
Independently Published
Health: Women's Health
Winner
Conceivability: What I Learned Exploring the Frontiers of Fertility by Elizabeth Katkin
Simon & Schuster
Finalist
Chronic Blessings: Finding Life's Greatest Joys Within Your Deepest Heartache by Cristy Maddox
Made For Success Publishing
Finalist
Journey of Hope: Love, Marriage, and Overcoming Infertility at 40 by Samantha Fitts, Ed.D.
Dog Ear Publishing
Finalist
Living with Endometriosis: The Complete Guide to Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment Options by Samantha Bowick
Hatherleigh Press
Finalist
Piloting Your Life: Take the Controls and be the Pilot in Your Own Life by Terri Hanson Mead
Self-Published: Crass Bravo Ventures Imprint
Finalist
Second Chance: A Mother's Quest for a Natural Birth After a Cesarean by Thais Nye Derich
She Writes Press
Finalist
There is Lyfe After Death: Moving Forward After a Miscarriage by Dr. Angela Woodard Walker
Trilogy Christian Publishing
History: General
Winner
Shedding Our Stars: The Story of Hans Calmeyer and How He Saved Thousands of Families Like Mine by Laureen Nussbaum with Karen Kirtley
She Writes Press
Finalist
Finding Monte Cristo: Alexandre Dumas and the French Atlantic World by Eric Martone
McFarland & Co.
Finalist
How Languages Saved Me: A Polish Story of Survival by Stefanie Naumann
Koehler Books
Finalist
Low on Gas-High on Sky: Nick Mamer's 1929 Venture by J.B. Rivard
Impressit Press
Finalist
The Karl Muck Scandal: Classical Music and Xenophobia in World War I America by Melissa D. Burrage
Boydell and Brewer/University of Rochester Press
Finalist
WWI Crusaders: A band of Yanks in German-occupied Belgium help save millions from starvation as civilians resist the harsh German rule. August 1914 to May 1917. by Jeffrey B. Miller
Millbrown Press
History: Military
Winner
Finding St. Lo: A Memoir of War and Family by Gordon Edward Cross, Robert Lewis Fowler, edited by Ted Neill
Tenebray Press
Finalist
A Look Back in Time: Memoir of a Military Kid in the 50s, Vol II by Bernard N. Lee, Jr.
Bernard N. Lee, Jr.
Finalist
Conflict to Combat in the South Pacific by Jim McDougall
Bookmobile
History: United States
Winner
Daily Life of U.S. Soldiers: From the American Revolution to the Iraq War by Christopher R. Mortenson and Paul J. Springer, Editors
ABC-CLIO
Finalist
A Home on the South Fork: An Early History of Acme—A Northwest Washington Community by Margaret A. Hellyer
South Fork Press
Finalist
Black Elk, Lakota Visionary: The Oglala Holy Man & Sioux Tradition by Harry Oldmeadow
World Wisdom
Finalist
Huntington Tracks by Paul A. Smedley
Golden West Books
Finalist
Killing Pat Garrett: The Wild West's Most Famous Lawman – Murder or Self-Defense? by David G. Thomas
Doc45 Publishing
Finalist
Virtue of Cain by Kevin M. Cherry Sr.
Rocky Pond Press
Finalist
Where Grass Grows High And Slaver's Hounds Don't Howl by Nancy Glenn Powell
Nancy Glenn Powell
Home & Garden
Winner
The Chicken Chick's Guide to Backyard Chickens: Simple Steps for Healthy, Happy Hens by Kathy Shea Mormino
Quarto Publishing Group
Humor
Winner
The Ultimate Guide for the Avid Indoorsman: Life is Better in Here by John Driver
Harvest House Publishers
Finalist
Damn! My Damn Life by Rhonda P. Stewart
After Fifty, LLC
Finalist
Dead Nuns Talking by Kathleen Huddle
Wing Span Press
Finalist
I Might Have Been Queen (And Other Things I Didn't Mention Before) by Brian Edwards
Archway Publishing
Finalist
Life on Mars by Robert Klose
Black Rose Writing
Finalist
Polka Dots and Politics by Jason D. Ranieri
JDR Publishing
Law
Winner
Life with My Idiot Family: A True Story of Survival, Courage and Justice over Childhood Sexual Abuse by Kathy and Gary Picard
Lake Town Publishing, LLC
Finalist
The Wrongful Conviction of Oscar Pistorius: Science Transforms Our Comprehension of Reeva Steenkamp's Shocking Death by Brent Willock
Torchflame Books
LGBTQ Non-Fiction
Winner
I Might Have Been Queen (And Other Things I Didn't Mention Before) by Brian Edwards
Archway Publishing
Finalist
In Search of Pure Lust: A Memoir by Lise Weil
She Writes Press
Finalist
INCOMING! Memories of a Combat Medic by Larry Sanders
Amazon: KDP
Finalist
Lately Lesbian by J.D. Simmons
BookBaby
Finalist
Light at the End of the Tunnel, A Memoir by Sallyanne Monti
Queer Stuff Press
Finalist
This, Sisyphus by Brandon Courtney
YesYes Books
Multicultural Non-Fiction
Winner
And the Silent Spoke by Amy L. Greeson
Wisdom House Books
Finalist
America Deconstructed by Chaithanya Sohan & Shaima Adin
Motivational Press
Finalist
Black Elk, Lakota Visionary: The Oglala Holy Man & Sioux Tradition by Harry Oldmeadow
World Wisdom
Finalist
Celebrate With The World by Tammam Tayara
AuthorHouse
Finalist
Granny Buck's Dibs & Dabs: Appalachian Traditions & Magical Ways by Catherine S. Buck
URE, LLC / Barnes & Noble Press
Finalist
Miracle Girl: Life Stories from a Xhosa Girl by Sivosethu Ndubela and Tony Pearce
Pan Macmillan SA
Finalist
We Got This: Solo Mom Stories of Grit, Heart , and Humor edited by Marika Lindholm, Cheryl Dumesnil, Domenica Ruta, and Katherine Shonk
She Writes Press
New Age: Non-Fiction
Winner
In Search of Lost Lives: Desire, Sanskaras, and the Evolution of a Mind&Soul by Michael Goddart
Clear Path Press
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
Imagining the Unimaginable by Richard Rowe
Ozark Mountain Publishing, Inc.
Finalist
John E. Fetzer and the Quest for the New Age by Brian C. Wilson
Wayne State University Press
Finalist
Pamela Colman Smith: The Untold Story by Stuart R. Kaplan with Mary K. Greer, Elizabeth Foley O'Connor and Melinda Boyd Parsons
U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
Finalist
Soul Conversations: A Medium Reveals How to Cultivate Your Intuition, Heal Your Heart, and Connect with the Divine by Austyn Wells
Reveal Press
Finalist
White Feathers from Emmett by Dr. Sue Clifton and Jeff Gentry
Double Dragon Publishing
Non-Fiction Narrative
Winner
Walkabout to Wisdom: Awakening to Nature's Teaching in the Australian Outback by Lachlan Hughson
Aurora House
Finalist
Far Flung: Improvisations on National Parks, Driving the Russia, Not Marrying a Ranger, the Language of Heartbreak, and Other Natural Disasters by Cassandra Kircher
West Virginia University Press
Finalist
How Languages Saved Me: A Polish Story of Survival by Stefanie Naumann
Koehler Books
Finalist
Paper Maps, No Apps: An Unplugged Travel Adventure by Johnny Welsh
Peak 1 Publishing, LLC
Finalist
Sensitive: My Journey through a Toxic World by Pookie Sekmet
She Writes Press
Finalist
Signs and Wonders: Sojourn in the Inner City by Angela Punky Stultz
Melony Stewart
Finalist
The 50-Year Secret by Julie MacNeil
Koehler Books
Novelty & Gift Book
Winner
Sharing the Wisdom of Time by Pope Francis and Friends
Loyola Press
Finalist
Fly to Me: Extraordinary Lessons of Life and Death from a Little Dog by Ellie Hansen
All God's Creatures Publishing, LLC
Finalist
From Behind by David Jerome
Smack Books
Finalist
Hollywood: Her Story, An Illustrated History of Women and the Movies by Jill S. Tietjen, P.E. and Barbara Bridges
Lyons Press
Finalist
How to Draw the Presidents by John Hutton
The White House Historical Association
Finalist
Lifestyles of the Chicken Famous: Pretty Pets in the Chicken Chick's Backyard by Kathy Shea Mormino
Quarto Publishing Group
Finalist
What Matters by Phil Rainwater
Benchmark Communications
Parenting/Family
Winner
When Your Child is Sick: A Guide to Navigating the Practical and Emotional Challenges of Caring for a Child Who is Very Ill by Joanna Breyer
Tarcher Perigee
Finalist
A Dad's Fun Guide to Raising Happy Daughters: Imagination Activities Against Body-Snatching Zombie Naysayers and Other Foes of Happiness by John Griffith
John Griffith LLC
Finalist
ABCs of Raising Smarter Kids: Hundreds of Ways to Inspire Your Child by Joanne Foster, Ed.D
Gifted Unlimited, LLC
Finalist
Food Fight for Parents of Picky Eaters by Chef Gigi Gaggero
Koehler Books
Finalist
ParentShift: Ten Universal Truths That Will Change the Way You Raise Your Kids by Linda and Ty Hatfield & Wendy Thomas Russell
Brown Paper Press
Finalist
Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew, Third Edition by Ellen Notbohm
Future Horizons
Finalist
Treating ADHD/ADD in Children and Adolescents: Solutions for Parents and Clinicians by Gene Carroccia, Psy. D.
Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, LTD
Performing Arts
Winner
Hollywood: Her Story, An Illustrated History of Women and the Movies by Jill S. Tietjen, P.E. and Barbara Bridges
Lyons Press
Finalist
Body, Mime and Soul: When Actions Speak Louder Than Words by Ken Alcorn
Covenant Books
Finalist
Hollywood Heyday: 75 Candid Interviews with Golden Age Legends by Tom Johnson and David Fantle
McFarland & Company, Inc.
Finalist
Let's Hoop Dance! by Violet Duncan
Young Warriors Books
Finalist
The Karl Muck Scandal: Classical Music and Xenophobia in World War I America by Melissa D. Burrage
Boydell and Brewer/University of Rochester Press
Finalist
The Resilient Actor: How to Kick Ass in the Business (Without It Kicking Your Ass) by Debra Wanger
Lioncrest Publishing
Photography
Winner
Sharing the Wisdom of Time by Pope Francis and Friends
Loyola Press
Poetry
Winner
Birnam Wood, El Bosque de Birnam by José Manuel Cardona, translated from the Spanish by Hélène Cardona
Salmon Poetry
Finalist
Confessions of a Barefaced Woman by Allison Joseph
Red Hen Press
Finalist
Horn Section All Day Every Day by Cynthia Schwartzberg Edlow
Salmon Poetry
Finalist
Rowing Inland by Jim Daniels
Wayne State University Press
Finalist
Secondary Cicatrices by Lynne Goldsmith
Middle Creek Publishing
Finalist
The Now Dark Sky, Setting Us All on Fire by Robert Krut
Codhill Press
Finalist
The Taste of the Earth by Hedy Habra
Press 53
Religion: Christian Inspirational
Winner
On Hope by Pope Francis
Loyola Press
Finalist
Busy Lives & Restless Souls by Becky Eldredge
Loyola Press
Finalist
Cracked Mirror, Clear Reflection: Shatter an Illusion of Perfection by Julie Barbera
Inspireu2Action Inc.
Finalist
God Chose a Woman First: Discover the Keys to Resilient Confidence through the Voices of Biblical Women by Laura Savage-Rains
Three Circle Press
Finalist
Only the Strong Thrive by April H. Collins
April H. Collins
Finalist
Time to Refresh: A 21-Day Devotional to Renew Your Mind After Being Laid Off, Fired or Sidelined by Karen Brown Tyson
Constant Communicators
Finalist
Why Jesus: A 50 Day Holy Spirit Experience by Alisa Hope Wagner
Marked Writers Publishing
Religion: Christianity
Winner
Jesus Approaches: What Contemporary Women Can Learn about Healing, Freedom & Joy from the Women of the New Testament by Elizabeth Kelly
Loyola Press
Finalist
Genuine Miracles: True Stories from Real People by Lee Freeman
Genuine Miracles LLC
Finalist
King Here: Never Too OLD, Too RICH or Too ANYTHING to Meet Jesus by Trish Porter Topmiller
Morgan James Faith
Finalist
Little Lessons from the Saints by Bob Burnham
Loyola Press
Finalist
Living Against the Grain: How to Make Decisions That Lead to an Authentic Life by Tim Muldon
Loyola Press
Finalist
Living the Sacraments by Joe Paprocki
Loyola Press
Finalist
Start with Jesus: How Everyday Disciples Will Renew the Church by Julianne Stanz
Loyola Press
Religion: Eastern
Winner
The Mindful Elite: Mobilizing from the Inside Out by Jaime Kucinskas
Oxford University Press
Finalist
Symbol of Divine Light: The Lamp in Islamic Culture & Other Traditions by Nicholas Stone
World Wisdom
Finalist
Treasures of Buddhism by Frithjof Schuon
World Wisdom
Religion: General
Winner
Treasures of Buddhism by Frithjof Schuon
World Wisdom
Finalist
Black Elk, Lakota Visionary: The Oglala Holy Man & Sioux Tradition by Harry Oldmeadow
World Wisdom
Finalist
God Chose a Woman First: Discover the Keys to Resilient Confidence through the Voices of Biblical Women by Laura Savage-Rains
Three Circle Press
Finalist
Marketing God: Inspired Strategies for Building the Kingdom by Donna A. Heckler
OSV — Our Sunday Visitor
Finalist
One Family: Indivisible by Steven Greenebaum
MSI Press, LLC
Finalist
Ransom Notes: Moments of Reflection, Courage, Engagement, Worship, and Humor by Kathryn Ann Ransom
Westbow Press
Finalist
Symbol of Divine Light: The Lamp in Islamic Culture & Other Traditions by Nicholas Stone
World Wisdom
Science
Winner
Resurrection Lily: The BRCA Gene, Hereditary Cancer & Lifesaving Whispers From The Grandmother I Never Knew by Amy Byer Shainman
Archway
Finalist
The Wrongful Conviction of Oscar Pistorius: Science Transforms Our Comprehension of Reeva Steenkamp's Shocking Death by Brent Willock
Torchflame Books
Self-Help: General
Winner
The Science Behind Tapping: A Proven Stress Management Technique for the Mind and Body by Peta Stapleton, Ph.D.
Hay House
Finalist
101 Ways to Win a Fight: Basic to Bone Breaking by Chad Von Dette
Chad Von Dette / KDP
Finalist
An Appreciation Awakening: Imagine and Experience the Grateful Life by Daniel Rendelman
The Hope Network, LLC
Finalist
H.O.P.E. for the Alzheimer's Journey: Help, Organization, Preparation, and Education for the Road Ahead by Carol B. Amos
Morgan James
Finalist
Habits for Success: Inspired Ideas to Help You Soar by G. Brian Benson
Mango Publishing
Finalist
Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody, Carve Your Own Path, and Living Your Best Life by Laura Gassner Otting
IdeaPress Publishing
Finalist
You-phoria: The Art of Authenticity by Gina Haines
GH Global Ltd.
Self-Help: Motivational
Winner
Step into Your Moxie: Amplify Your Voice, Visibility, and Influence in the World by Alexia Vernon
New World Library
Finalist
37 Lessons on How to Gain from Loss; A Believer's Journey from Trial to Triumph by Huma Zuellah Ahmed
Huma Zuellah Ahmed
Finalist
Life with My Idiot Family: A True Story of Survival, Courage and Justice over Childhood Sexual Abuse by Kathy and Gary Picard
Lake Town Publishing, LLC
Finalist
Make Today Matter by Chris Lowney
Loyola Press
Finalist
Mentoring Moments: 14 Remarkable Women Share Breakthroughs to Success, presented by Denola M. Burton
Enhanced DNA: Develop Nurture Achieve
Finalist
MicroShifts by Gary Jansen
Loyola Press
Finalist
Thriving from A to Z: Best Practices to Increase Resilience, Satisfaction, and Success by Lynn Schmidt, PhD
Bobo Publishing
Self-Help: Relationships
Winner
Make Love Better: How to Own Your Story, Connect with Your Partner, and Deepen Your Relationship Practice by Jan Dworkin, PhD
Belly Song Press
Finalist
Do I Need a Therapist? A Consumer's Guide to Navigating Mental Health Services by Jenny Simon, PhD
Independently Published
Finalist
Loved: Relationship Rules for Women Who Thought They Knew the Rules by Julie Shafer, PhD
Self-Published
Finalist
Loving Like You Mean It: Use the Power of Emotional Mindfulness to Transform Your Relationships by Ronald J. Frederick, PhD
Central Recovery Press
Finalist
The Friendship Upgrade by Heather Dugan
Headline Books
Social Change
Winner
Reframing Poverty: New THINKING and FEELING About Humanity's Greatest Challenge by Eric Meade
Canyon House Press
Finalist
All the Silent Spaces by Christine Ristaino
She Writes Press
Finalist
How Blacks Can Unite as One by Daniel L. Jones
Covenant Books
Finalist
Reverence for Existence: A Way of Knowing by Craig Brestrup
Camino Bay Books
Finalist
Solar Dividends: How Solar Energy Can Generate a Basic Income For Everyone on Earth by Robert Stayton
Sandstone Publishing
Finalist
White People Really Love Salad: What My Childhood Taught Me About Diversity, Equity & Inclusion by Nita Mosby Tyler, Ph.D.
Self-Published
Finalist
Why Have All The Animals Gone? by Helen Seddon
Vaquita Publishing
Spirituality: General
Winner
The Monk Within: Embracing a Sacred Way of Life by Beverly Lanzetta
Blue Sapphire Books
Finalist
365 Blessings to Heal Myself and the World by Pierre Pradervand
O Books
Finalist
From Dark to Light: A Memoir of Spiritual Awakening by Dawn M Barlow
Dawn M. Barlow
Finalist
Ignatian Spirituality A to Z by Jim Manney
Loyola Press
Finalist
Just Be: Transform Your Life and Live as Infinity by Suresh Ramaswamy
Lucid Field
Finalist
The Top Ten Lies We Tell Ourselves and How to Stop Living Them by Dr. Dana Marrocco
Ixia Press/Dover Publications
Finalist
Walkabout to Wisdom: Awakening to Nature's Teaching in the Australian Outback by Lachlan Hughson
Aurora House
Spirituality: Inspirational
Winner
BIG MIRACLES: The 11 Spiritual Rules for Ultimate Success by Joanna Garzilli
HarperElixir: An Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Finalist
An Invitation to Love by William A. Barry, SJ
Loyola Press
Finalist
Get to the Margins: A Devotional Anthology of Writers on the Edge by Alisa Hope Wagner and Holly Smith
Marked Writers Publishing
Finalist
Picking Up The Shards, Healing the Pain of Mother-Wounds, Discovering the Mother-Heart of God by Anita M. Oommen
Oxborough Publishing
Finalist
Small Simple Ways: An Ignatian Daybook for Healthy Spiritual Living by Vinita Hampton Wright
Loyola Press
Finalist
The Last Letter by Andy Chaleff
Koehlerbooks
Finalist
WHERE TO? How I Shed My Baggage and Learned to Live Free by Jennifer B. Monahan
Spirit Evolution
Sports
Winner
The Juji Gatame Encyclopedia: Comprehensive Applications of the Cross-Body Armlock by Steve Scott
YMAA Publication Center
Finalist
Fritz Von Erich: Master of the Iron Claw by Ron G. Mullinax
LitFire Publishing
Finalist
Heart of a Champion: The Life and Legacy of Coach Bill Freeman by Jennifer Freeman with Tina Wendling
CreateSpace
Finalist
It's Game Time Folks!: Quest for 30 by Mark Darden
Buckeye Muscle Media, LLC
Finalist
Krav Maga Combatives: Maximum Effect by David Kahn
YMAA Publication Center
Finalist
The Judo Advantage: Controlling Movement with Modern Kinesiology by Steve Scott
YMAA Publication Center
Finalist
Tiger Wood's Back and Tommy John's Elbow: Injuries and Tragedies That Transformed Careers, Sports, and Society by Jonathan Gelber
Skyhorse
Travel: Guides & Essays
Winner
Walkabout to Wisdom: Awakening to Nature's Teaching in the Australian Outback by Lachlan Hughson
Aurora House
Finalist
Buen Camino! Tips from an American Pilgrim by Anne Born
The Backpack Press
Finalist
Discovering Tennessee State Parks by J.L. and Lin Stepp
Mountain Hill Press
Finalist
Faraway Shores by William Clow
William Clow
Finalist
Love in the Eye of the Storm: Hurricane Irma, Saint Martin & Togetherness by Billy Nahn
William J. Nahn
Finalist
Travel Easy, Travel Light by Patricia M. Lux
Outskirts Press
Finalist
Your Crocodile Has Arrived: More True Stories from a Curious Traveler by Laurie McAndish King
Destination Insights
True Crime
Winner
I Am Jessica: A Survivor's Powerful Story of Healing and Hope by Jamie Collins
Bold Whisper Books, LLC
Finalist
Almost A Murder by Jody Seay & Jim Lloyd
Koho Pono, LLC
Finalist
Race to Justice by Larry Sells & Margie Porter
WildBlue Press
Finalist
Stamford '76: A True Story of Murder, Corruption, Race, and Feminism in the 1970's by JoeAnn Hart
University of Iowa Press
Finalist
The Wrongful Conviction of Oscar Pistorius: Science Transforms Our Comprehension of Reeva Steenkamp's Shocking Death by Brent Willock
Torchflame Books
Finalist
They Must Be Monsters: A Modern-Day Witch Hunt - The untold story behind the McMartin phenomenon: the longest, most expensive criminal case in U.S. history by Matthew LeRoy & Deric Haddad
The Manor Publisher House
Women's Issues
Winner
We Got This: Solo Mom Stories of Grit, Heart, and Humor edited by Marika Lindholm, Cheryl Dumesnil, Domenica Ruta, and Katherine Shonk
She Writes Press
Finalist
All the Silent Spaces by Christine Ristaino
She Writes Press
Finalist
For Dear Life: Women's Decriminalization and Human Rights in Focus by Carol Jacobsen
University of Michigan Press
Finalist
Lost in the Reflecting Pool: A Memoir by Diane Pomerantz
She Writes Press
Finalist
Step into Your Moxie: Amplify Your Voice, Visibility, and Influence in the World by Alexia Vernon
New World Library
Finalist
The Second Wife by Shirin Ariff Sabir
Platinum Publishing
Finalist
Tough: Women Who Survived Cancer edited by Marquina Iliev-Piselli
Share Triumph Press
Young Adult: Non-Fiction
Winner
The Complete Martial Artist: Developing the Mind, Body, and Spirit of a Champion, Self-Mastery Empowering Youths by Willie "The Bam" Johnson
YMAA Publication Center
Finalist
A Look Back in Time: Memoir of a Military Kid in the 50s, Vol II by Bernard N. Lee, Jr.
Bernard N. Lee, Jr.
Finalist
Be Your Own Hero: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities by Schwartzen Précil
AuthorHouse
Finalist
Careering: The Pocket Guide to Exploring Your Future Career by Tamara S. Raymond
Morgan James Publishing
Finalist
Dancing with the Devil by Gretchen Rose
Indigo River Publishing
Finalist
Golden Tones: Writing with Soul - Real Talk About Real Life Things by Chelsea G. Robinson
Habakkuk Publishing Inc.
Finalist
Life with My Idiot Family: A True Story of Survival, Courage and Justice over Childhood Sexual Abuse by Kathy and Gary Picard
Lake Town Publishing, LLC
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