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The 2021 Annual "Best Book" Awards
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THE 18TH ANNUAL BEST BOOK AWARDS

Full Results Listing by Category

Congratulations to all of the Winners & Finalists
of the 2021 Best Book Awards!

All Finalists are of equal merit, listed alphabetically.




Animals/Pets: General

Winner
Bean Saves The Day by Rey A. Banda, illustrated by Chris Sweet
Northopolis Publishing Company

Finalist
America's Top Dog Model Book of Fairy Tails by Jo Jo Harder
TriMark Press

Finalist
Field Guide to Animal Adaptations by Lee Fearnide and Oscar Hey-Fearnside
Chimera Projects LLC

Finalist
M.J. and the Big Kitchen Window by Vera Harris, illustrated by Tania Ramirez Cuevas
KDP/Amazon

Finalist
Ruminations on a Parrot Named Cosmo by Betty Jean Craige
Sherman Asher Publishing

Finalist
The Captain's Collie by Ace Mask
Independently Published


Animals/Pets: Narrative Nonfiction

Winner
DAWGS: A True Story of Lost Animals and the Kids Who Rescued Them by Diane Trull with Meredith Wargo
Citadel Press (Kensington Publishing Corp.)

Finalist
Cheering for the Underdog: A Rescue Dog's Quest by Alexandra Bach-Weidmuller
Independently Published

Finalist
Desert Chrome: Water, a Woman, and Wild Horses in the West by Kathryn Wilder
Torrey House Press

Finalist
Heartbreak Kennel: The True Story of Max and His Breeder by Cary Unkelbach
Walden Resources Press

Finalist
Puppy Picasso: The True Story of a Little Blind Dog Who Could Paint by Dee Dee Murry
Heart Dog Publishing

Finalist
The Parables of Sunlight by Margaret Dulaney
Listen Well Publishing

Finalist
Zen and the Art of Caring for Pets by Donna Kelleher, DVM
Independently Published


Anthologies: Nonfiction

Winner
Dance Adventures: True Stories About Dancing Abroad by Megan Taylor Morrison
MTM Coaching and Consulting

Finalist
A New Way To Hope: Stories That Describe The Journey To Hope by William Stephenson
Independently Published

Finalist
Beautiful Resilience: Stories of Inspiration on Living Through a Mother's Grief by DeAndra Dycus, Thomasena Colbert, Falisha Curlin Walker, Valeria Horton, Julvonnia McDowell, Wendy McIntosh, Stephanie Stone, Tisa Whack, Olga Williams, Pamela Wooden
Enhanced DNA Publishing

Finalist
Bits & Pieces Volume: 2. An Anthology by The Maple Grove Write's Studio, edited by Marj Helmer
Amazon

Finalist
Icarus Syndrome by John Long
Di Angelo Publications

Finalist
Resilience in Hard Times, Anthology by Paulette Harper
Thy Word Publishing

Finalist
Turning Points by Off Campus Writers Workshop
Windy City Press


Art

Winner
Method Meets Art: Arts-Based Research Practice (Third Edition) by Patricia Leavy
Guilford Press

Finalist
Battle Carried: Imperial Japanese Tiger Art Good Luck Flags of World War Two by Michael A. Bortner
Elm Grove Publishing

Finalist
Playing For Keeps: How a 21st century businesswoman beat the boys by Therese Allison
TA Books

Finalist
Unbecoming by Elsie Ray
Halo Publishing International


Autobiography/Memoir

Winner
Dancing in the Narrows: A Mother-Daughter Odyssey Through Chronic Illness by Anna Penenberg
She Writes Press

Finalist
Farm Girl, A Memoir by Megan Baxter
Green Writers Press

Finalist
Only Cry for the Living: Memos From Inside the ISIS Battlefield by Hollie S. McKay
Di Angelo Publications / Jocko Publishing

Finalist
Surviving Hitler, Evading Stalin: One Woman's Remarkable Escape from Nazi Germany by Mildred Schindler Janzen with Sherye S. Green
Sunbury Press, Inc.

Finalist
The Angle of Flickering Light by Gina Troisi
Vine Leaves Press

Finalist
The Field House: A Writer's Life Lost and Found on an Island in Maine by Robin Clifford Wood
She Writes Press

Finalist
When She Comes Back by Ronit Plank
Motina Books Publishing


Best Cover Design: Fiction

Winner
Stilled: The Story of Inklebrawt Winklehank by Brian Estvander
Amazon KDP

Finalist
For the Love of Emma by Starr Ayers
Mountain Brook Ink

Finalist
Hungry Hill by Eileen Patricia Curran
Kinsale Press

Finalist
The Eves by Grace Sammon
UpStream Press

Finalist
The Night I Found You by Noelle Bensen
Autumn Mountain Books

Finalist
The Rabbit Princess: Journeys by R. Chen
Osani Studios, Inc.


Best Cover Design: Nonfiction

Winner
New Way to Care: Social Protections that Put Families First by John C. Goodman
Independent Institute

Finalist
A Rendezvous to Remember: A Memoir of Joy and Heartache at the Dawn of the Sixties by Terry Marshall and Ann Garretson Marshall
Sandra Jonas Publishing

Finalist
Brain Dance by Diane Grimard Wilson
MindStir Media, LLC

Finalist
Dents in the Ceiling: Tools Women and Allies Need to Breakthrough by Angel G. Henry
NEW Reads Publications

Finalist
Hot Talk, Cold Science: Global Warming's Unfinished Debate (Revised and Expanded Edition) by S. Fred Singer, David R. Legates and Anthony R. Lupo
Independent Institute

Finalist
VIDAS: Deep in Mexico and Spain by Edward Stanton
Waterside Productions

Finalist
Your Next Big Idea: Improve Your Creativity and Problem-Solving by Samuel Sanders
Heard Publishing, LLC


Best Interior Design

Winner
Your Next Big Idea: Improve Your Creativity and Problem-Solving by Samuel Sanders
Heard Publishing, LLC

Finalist
Above the Din: Diary of the HepC Wonder Drugs by Labar Laskie
HenschelHAUS Publishing, Inc.

Finalist
Cinco de Mayo: What is Everybody Celebrating? 2nd Edition by Donald W. Miles
Condesa Publications

Finalist
Field Guide to Animal Adaptations by Lee Fearnide and Oscar Hey-Fearnside
Chimera Projects LLC

Finalist
Have You Ever Wondered What You Will Be? by Junia Wonders, illustrations by Chiara Nasi
Gmür Verlag

Finalist
Icarus Syndrome by John Long
Di Angelo Publications

Finalist
Love Poems from New England: Reflections on States of Mind and States of Heart by Jon Meyer
Brilliant Light Publishing


Best New Fiction

Winner
No More Words by Kerry Lonsdale
Lake Union Publishing

Finalist
Attachments by Jeff Arch
SparkPress

Finalist
Final Table: A Novel by Dan Schorr
SparkPress

Finalist
Hungry Hill by Eileen Patricia Curran
Kinsale Press

Finalist
Last Summer by Kerry Lonsdale
Lake Union Publishing

Finalist
Shooting Stars by Patricia Leavy
Brill/Sense

Finalist
Side Trip by Kerry Lonsdale
Lake Union Publishing


Best New Nonfiction

Winner
The World's Worst Diabetes Mom: Real Life Stories of Parenting a Child with Type 1 Diabetes by Stacey Simms
Spark Publications

Finalist
"Letters to my people" Thoughts of a Recovering Addict by Anthony Torres
Engedi Publishing

Finalist
Kings, Conquerors, Psychopaths: From Alexander to Hitler to the Corporation by Joseph N. Abraham MD
Hidden Hills Press

Finalist
Nobody's Child: A Biography by Tammie Francisque
The Author's Pen

Finalist
The Forgotten Choice: Shift Your Inner Mindset, Shape Your Outer World by Brenda Bence
Global Insight Communications, LLC

Finalist
Uphill and Into the Wind: A 1970's Bike and Hike Odyssey from the Garden State to the Golden Gate by David W. Reed
Acorn Publishing LLC

Finalist
Your Next Big Idea: Improve Your Creativity and Problem-Solving by Samuel Sanders
Heard Publishing, LLC


Biography

Winner
Heartbreak Kennel: The True Story of Max and His Breeder by Cary Unkelbach
Walden Resources Press

Finalist
Between Blade & Bullet: The Mary Steinhauser Story by Margaret Franz
FriesenPress

Finalist
Blue Yonder by Susan L. Gemmill
Merry Dissonance Press

Finalist
Chasing the Ghost: Novelist Fred Reines and the Neutrino by Leonard Cole
World Scientific Publishing Co.

Finalist
Ice & Oil: The Life and Legacy of Dan Murphy, California's Unlikely Titan by Joseph Francis Ryan
Angel City Press

Finalist
Never Forsaken by Cindy Scott
Cyd Publishing

Finalist
Nobody's Child: A Biography by Tammie Francisque
The Author's Pen


Business: Careers

Winner
Authorize It! Think Like a Writer to Win at Work & Life by Deborah Burns
Velvet Hammer Press

Finalist
Help Wanted: An A to Z Guide to Cope with the Ups and Downs of the Job Search by Karen Litzinger
Career Spirit Press

Finalist
Learn Lead Lift: How to Think, Act, and Inspire Your Way to Greatness by Wendy Ryan
Simply Good Press

Finalist
Mindful Career: Seven Keys to End Burnout and Unlock Your Greatest Potential by Mary Mosham
Mindful Publishing

Finalist
Playing For Keeps: How a 21st century businesswoman beat the boys by Therese Allison
TA Books

Finalist
Your Next Big Idea: Improve Your Creativity and Problem-Solving by Samuel Sanders
Heard Publishing, LLC

Finalist
Your Personal Career Coach: Real-World Experiences for Early Career Success by Christy Noel and Mike Noel
BBL Publishing


Business: Communications/Public Relations

Winner
The First Minute — How to Start Conversations that get results by Chris Fenning
Alignment Group Ltd.

Finalist
100 Livestreaming & Digital Media Predictions by Ross Brand
Livestream Universe

Finalist
Brands Don't Win: How Transcenders Change the Game by Stan Bernard, MD, MBA
Lioncrest Publishing

Finalist
Not Just Chatting: How to Become a Master Podcast Interviewer by Nicole Christina
Zestful Aging

Finalist
The Amazon Self Publisher: How to Sell More Books on Amazon by Dale L. Roberts
Archangel Ink


Business: Entrepreneurship & Small Business

Winner
Ascend Your Start-Up by Helen Yu
Made For Success Publishing

Finalist
Determination + Core Values = SUCCESS by Terrance Bonner
Powerful Potential and Purpose Publishing

Finalist
Playing For Keeps: How a 21st century businesswoman beat the boys by Therese Allison
TA Books

Finalist
Ramping Your Brand: How to Ride the Killer CPG Growth Curve by James F. Richardson, PhD
PGS Press

Finalist
Teenage Wastebrand: How Your Brand Can Stop Struggling and Start Scaling by Evelyn J. Starr
E.Starr Associates

Finalist
The Rookie CEO, You Can't Make This Stuff Up! by Bill Miller
Beelinebill Publishing

Finalist
YiseGuys compiled by Russ Moore
Sharanis Publishing House


Business: General

Winner
Winning Digital Customers: The Antidote to Irrelevance by Howard Tiersky
Cranberry Press

Finalist
Fast Times: How Digital Winners Set Direction, Learn, and Adapt by Arun Arora, Peter Dahlstrom, Klemens Hjartar, and Florian Wunderlic
Amazon

Finalist
Hire Purpose: How Start Companies Can Close the Skills Gap by Deanna Mulligan
Columbia Business School Publishing

Finalist
Monster: A Tough Love Letter On Taming the Machines that Rule our Jobs, Lives, and Future by Paul Roehrig and Ben Pring
Wiley

Finalist
Rebuild the Economy, Leadership, and You: A Toolkit for Builders of a Better World by Graham Boyd and Jack Reardon
Evolutesix

Finalist
The Contract Professional's Playbook: The Definitive Guide to Maximizing Value through Mastery of Performance- and Outcome-Based Contracting by Jeanette Nyden, JD and Lawrence Kane, COP-GOV
Sound Partnership Strategies, Inc.

Finalist
Working with Americans, How to Build Profitable Business Relationships by Allyson Stewart and Lanie Denslow
Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group


Business: Management & Leadership

Winner
Mindfulness without the Bells and Beads: Unlocking Exceptional Performance, Leadership, and Well-being for the Working Professional by Clif Smith
John Wiley and Sons

Finalist
Hire Purpose: How Start Companies Can Close the Skills Gap by Deanna Mulligan
Columbia Business School Publishing

Finalist
Intelligent Automation: Welcome to the World of Hyperautomation - Learn How to Harness Artificial Intelligence to Boost Business & Make Our World More Human by Pascal Bornet, Ian Barkin, Jochen Wirtz
World Scientific Publishing

Finalist
Strategy-Driven Leadership: The Playbook for Your Next Generation Leaders by Michael Couch and Richard Citrin
Routledge: Taylor and Francis Group

Finalist
The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership: Ordinary, Everyday Actions that Produce Extraordinary Results by Jonathan H. Westover, Ph.D.
HCI Press

Finalist
The Promises of Giants: How You Can Fill the Leadership Void by John Amaechi
Nicholas Brealey Publishing

Finalist
Work Better Together: How to Cultivate Strong Relationships to Maximize Well-Being and Boost Bottom Lines by Jen Fisher and Anh Phillips
McGraw Hill Education


Business: Marketing & Advertising

Winner
Quantum Marketing: Mastering the New Marketing Mindset for Tomorrow's Consumers by Raja Rajamannar
HarperCollins

Finalist
Asian Competitors: Marketing for Competitiveness in the Age of Digital Consumers by Philip Kotler, Hermawan Kartajaya, Den Huan Hooi
World Scientific Publishing

Finalist
Brands Don't Win: How Transcenders Change the Game by Stan Bernard, MD, MBA
Lioncrest Publishing

Finalist
Teenage Wastebrand: How Your Brand Can Stop Struggling and Start Scaling by Evelyn J. Starr
E.Starr Associates

Finalist
The Conscious Marketer: Inspiring a Deeper and More Conscious Brand Experience by Jim Joseph
Mascot Books

Finalist
The Language of Global Marketing: Translate your Domestic Strategies into International Sales and Profits by Wendy MacKenzie Pease
WRD Publishing

Finalist
The Velocity Mindset®: How Leaders Eliminate Resistance, Gain Buy-in, and Achieve Better Results—Faster by Ron Karr
Mascot Books


Business: Motivational

Winner
Playing For Keeps: How a 21st century businesswoman beat the boys by Therese Allison
TA Books


Business: Personal Finance/Investing

Winner
Get the Hell Out of Debt by Erin Skye Kelly
Post Hill Press

Finalist
CPR for the SOuL: How to Give Yourself a 20% Raise, Eliminate Your Debt, and Leave an Inheritance for Your Children’s Children by Shawn Rochester
Shawn D. Rochester

Finalist
INTRINSIC: Using LEAPS to Retire Early by Mike Yuen
Pew Pew Press

Finalist
Investable Benchmarks: A Guide to ETFs, Technology and Leverage by David S. Kreinces
Independently Published

Finalist
Wealth Recipe: Millennial To Millionaire by Chad Von Dette
Independently Published


Business: Reference

Winner
Teaching Professionals: The Art of the Teaching Professional and How to Teach Professionals The CAISSEP Technique by Nigel Wilson
Archway Publishing


Business: Sales

Winner
Succeed Without Selling: The More You Think About Selling The Less You Will Sell by Diane Helbig
Morgan James Publishing

Finalist
Authentic Selling: How to Use the Principles of Sales in Everyday Life by Jeff Kirchick
Much Will Be Expected LLC

Finalist
Sales Demystified: An Insider's Guide To Building Better Sales Professionals by Steve Rangoussis
Hockeystick Growth Publishing

Finalist
The Contract Professional's Playbook: The Definitive Guide to Maximizing Value through Mastery of Performance- and Outcome-Based Contracting by Jeanette Nyden, JD and Lawrence Kane, COP-GOV
Sound Partnership Strategies, Inc.


Business: Technology

Winner
The Art of War in Business Technology by A-Jay Orr
Archangel Ink

Finalist
Monster: A Tough Love Letter On Taming the Machines that Rule our Jobs, Lives, and Future by Paul Roehrig and Ben Pring
Wiley

Finalist
The Data Mirage: Why Companies Fail to Actually Use Their Data by Ruben Ugarte
BEP


Business: Writing/Publishing

Winner
The Well-Fed Writer: Financial Self-Sufficiency as a Commercial Freelancer in Six Months or Less, Third Edition by Peter Bowerman
Fanove Publishing

Finalist
Writing & Selling Children's Books in the Christian Market: From Board Books to YA by Michelle Medlock Adams & Cyle Young
Iron Stream Media


Children's Educational

Winner
The ABCs of Virtue: An Alphabetic Guide to Finding the Magic in You by Priya Kumari and Komal Garg
Eternal Tree Books, LLC

Finalist
Cheering for the Underdog: A Rescue Dog's Quest by Alexandra Bach-Weidmuller
Independently Published

Finalist
It Must Be Autumn by Michelle Wang
Amazon KDP / IngramSpark

Finalist
The Road to Regulation & The Regulation Station: Understanding and Managing Feelings & Emotions | 2-Storybook Set: The Zones of Regulation Series by Leah Kuypers and Elizabeth Sautter
Think Social Publishing, Inc.

Finalist
What to Know Before You Get Your Dog by Margrit Strohmaier
Lion Face Press

Finalist
Who Will Save the Desert? by Judy L. Paris, illustrated by Tom Paul Fox
Paris Kids Publishing

Finalist
Yuka's Way Home by Abigail Roscoe
Independently Published


Children's Fiction

Winner
The Haunting of Elmwood Manor: A Pekin Dewlap Mystery by Pamela McCord
Acorn Publishing LLC

Finalist
The Heart of Bakers and Artists: Becoming America's Stories Book 1 by Antoinette Truglio Martin
Red Penguin Books

Finalist
Eucalyptus Street: Green Curse by Sherrill Joseph
Acorn Publishing LLC

Finalist
Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
Immortal Works

Finalist
The Animal Squad and the Mystical Topax Amulet by Jan Sier
Jan Sier

Finalist
The Namer of Spirits by Todd Mitchell
Owl Hollow Press


Children's Mind/Body/Spirit

Winner
I Love You Through Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall by Junia Wonders, illustrations by Daniela Volpari
Gmür Verlag

Finalist
Loving My Locs: A book about embracing your locs by Yo-Yo Johnson
Yo-Yo Johnson

Finalist
Migrating Hoopoe by Soha Abou Chacra, illustrations by Omar Lafi, translated by Ghenwa Yehia
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press - HBKU Press

Finalist
SHIVA by Demi
World Wisdom

Finalist
Story of the Mongolian Tent House by Dashdondog Jamba & Anne Pellowski
World Wisdom

Finalist
The Mysterious Blossom by Shaikha Al Zeyara, illustrations by Zahra Aminy, translated by Ghenwa Yehia
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press - HBKU Press

Finalist
You Are a Social Detective! Explaining Social Thinking to Kids, 2nd Edition by Michelle Garcia Winner and Pamela Crooke
Think Social Publishing, Inc.


Children's Nonfiction

Winner
Let Your Eyes Smile, Corona Style! (Remembering the Spring of 2020) by Kip Jones
Amazon

Finalist
Artism and Me: Autism Within My Heart in Color by Maggie S. Russell
iUniverse

Finalist
I Am Mallorie by Patricia L. McIntosh, Andrea Johnson ARNP, PMHNP-BC, and Sara K. McIntosh
Xlibris

Finalist
Who Cares? From the collection of "CHAN IS A CAREGIVER" by Chanda Minor-Brigance
BookBaby


Children's Novelty & Gift Book

Winner
The Mask by Clayton Marshall Adams
CJ Sparrow Publication

Finalist
Cuddle-Up Prayers by Michelle Medlock Adams
Worthy Kids, a division of Hachette Books Group

Finalist
I Love You Through Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall by Junia Wonders, illustrations by Daniela Volpari
Gmür Verlag

Finalist
Is This My Job? A Working Dog Adventure by Cindy Cope
PawsUpPress

Finalist
Tiny Tim and The Ghost of Ebenezer Scrooge: Children's Edition (With Christmas Carols) by Normal Whaler
Beneath Another Sky Books


Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction

Winner
Think Big by Kat Kronenberg, illustrated by David Miles
Greenleaf Book Group

Finalist
Mitsy the Oven Mitt Goes to School: A Story About Being Brave by Chad Chenail, illustrated by Gabi Homonoff
America's Test Kitchen

Finalist
Never Kiss a Chicken! By William C. Pack, illustrations by Lily Liu
121 Publications

Finalist
The Lonely Zebra by C.M. Harris, illustrated by Ashlynn Feather
Purple Diamond Press

Finalist
The Mask by Clayton Marshall Adams
CJ Sparrow Publication

Finalist
The Night the Monsters Came by Junia Wonders, illustrations by Lisa Ciccone
Gmür Verlag

Finalist
Too Cute to Spook by Diana Aleksandrova
Dedoni LLC


Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Nonfiction

Winner
What to Know Before You Get Your Dog by Margrit Strohmaier
Lion Face Press

Finalist
SHIVA by Demi
World Wisdom

Finalist
The Power of Positivity: The ABC's of a Pandemic by Ruth Mailler, illustrated by Harry Aveira
Independently Published

Finalist
Who Cares? From the collection of "CHAN IS A CAREGIVER" by Chanda Minor-Brigance
BookBaby


Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction

Winner
Bean Saves The Day by Rey A. Banda, illustrated by Chris Sweet
Northopolis Publishing Company

Finalist
A Fright Night by Muneera Al-Rumaihi, illustrated by Fabiola Colavecchio, translated by Ghenwa Yehia
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press - HBKU Press

Finalist
Freddie the Flounder by Nocola Williams
The Hip Hop Homestead Press, LCC

Finalist
Pillow, The Dog Who Saved My Life by Debora De Santanna
Pillow The Dog Children's Book

Finalist
The 12 Days of a Soul Food Christmas by LaShonda M. Stewart, illustrations by JL Straw
LeeBeau Publishing

Finalist
Together We Go Places by Jennifer Schroer, illustrations by Tosin Akinwande
Canoe Tree Press - Dartfrog Books

Finalist
Worms Are A Yummy Snack: A Story of Patience, Anger, and Joy by Dorsey Spencer Jr.
See Us Fly LLC


Children's Picture Book: Softcover Nonfiction

Winner
I Am Mallorie by Patricia L. McIntosh, Andrea Johnson ARNP, PMHNP-BC, and Sara K. McIntosh
Xlibris


Children's Religious

Winner
Cuddle-Up Prayers by Michelle Medlock Adams
Worthy Kids, a division of Hachette Books Group

Finalist
A Lost Star Named Stella by Jackie Perucki
Starkeeper Publishing

Finalist
Embracing Peace: Stories form the World's Faith Traditions by Rev. Vicki Michela Garlock, Ph.D.
Eaton Press

Finalist
LOVE by Casey Rislov
Mountain Stars Press

Finalist
SHIVA by Demi
World Wisdom

Finalist
The Day Bob Saw Jesus by Lindi Juarez
Lindi Juarez

Finalist
The Generous Fish by Jacqueline Jules
World Wisdom


College Guides

Winner
The Greatest College Health Guide You Never Knew You Needed by Jill and Dave Henry
Skyhorse Publishing


Cookbooks: General

Winner
Which Fork Do I Use with My Bourbon? Setting the Table for Tastings, Food Pairings, Dinners, and Cocktail Parties by Peggy Noe Stevens and Susan Reigler
University Press of Kentucky

Finalist
My Collection of Original Desserts: The Art of Creative Baking by Nikos Ligidakis
Inkwell Books, LLC


Cookbooks: International

Winner
CO Specs: Recipes & Histories of Classic Cocktails by Cas Oh
Cazerac Ltd.

Finalist
The Gentleman's Guide to Cooking by Randy Motilall
XlibrisUS


Current Events

Winner
Impact: Personal Portraits of Activism, edited by Michelle Duster and Trina Sotira
MuseWrite Press

Finalist
Has Asia Lost It? Dynamic Past, Turbulent Future by Vasuki Shastry
World Scientific Publishing Co.


Education/Academic

Winner
Entrepreneuring the Future of Higher Education: Radical Transformation in Times of Profound Change by Mary Landon Darden
Rowman & Littlefield

Finalist
Bias is All Around You: A Handbook for Inspecting Social Media & News Stories by Erik Bean
Healthy Mind Express, an imprint of Ethan Bean Mental Wellness Foundation

Finalist
Field Guide to a School of Belonging by David Levine
Teaching Empathy Press

Finalist
Game On? Brain On! The Surprising Relationship between play and Gray (Matter) by Lindsay Portnoy, PhD
Dave Burgess Consulting

Finalist
Really Good Schools: Global Lessons for High-Caliber, Low-Cost Education by James Tooley
Independent Institute

Finalist
Renewal: Breathing New Life into School Leadership by Carolyn J. Cameron, EdD
Cameron Leadership for Learning Network

Finalist
Using Technology with Elementary Music Approaches by Amy M. Burns
Oxford University Press


Fiction: African-American

Winner
Someone Like Me by Marian L. Thomas
DartFrog Blue

Finalist
Deeply Rooted Dreams by Alexander Mukte
Three of Five Publishing, LLC

Finalist
Loving My Locs: A book about embracing your locs by Yo-Yo Johnson
Yo-Yo Johnson

Finalist
Mirrors of Life Part 2: The Fight for Political Power by Neal Owens
Owens Publishing LLC

Finalist
Sidelined: The Contract by Bianca Williams
Bianca Williams Books

Finalist
Swallow by Marlene Archie
MeiraMa Production

Finalist
The Boot Legger's Mistress by Marc Curtis Little
MLPR Books


Fiction: Anthologies

Winner
Strange Encounters: Short Stories edited by Kristine Somerville and Speer Morgan
Missouri Review Books

Finalist
Bits & Pieces Volume: 2. An Anthology by The Maple Grove Write's Studio, edited by Marj Helmer
Amazon

Finalist
Consumed: Tales Inspired by the Wendigo edited by Hollie & Henry Snider
Denver Horror Collective

Finalist
Horror 421: The Road To Terror by Charles Campbell
Valleyboy Publications

Finalist
Miserable Holiday Stories by Alex Bernstein
Racehorse Publishing

Finalist
Mr. Simpson and Other Short Stories by Stephen Maitland-Lewis
Hildebrand Books, an imprint of W. Brand Publishing


Fiction: Cross-Genre

Winner
Lies in Bone by Natalie Symons
Boyle & Dalton

Finalist
All My Roads by Cortny Joy
Sweet Clementine Press

Finalist
Both Sides of the Border by Terry Overton
Ambassador International

Finalist
Chateau Laux by David Loux
Wire Gate Press

Finalist
Of Dreams and Angels by Jared Morrison
Jared Morrison

Finalist
Ophelia's Room by Michael Scott Garvin
Wide Prairie Works Publishing

Finalist
Sugar Birds: A Novel by Cheryl Grey Bostrom
She Writes Press


Fiction: Fantasy

Winner
Displaced by Bridget E. Baker
Purple Puppy Publishing

Finalist
Let There Be Dragons by Janet Post
Tell-Tale Publishing Group, LLC

Finalist
Moon & Shadow by J. Steven Lamperti
Lamprey Publishing

Finalist
Strange Gods by Alison Kimble
Immortal Works

Finalist
The Dreamcatcher Codes by Barbara Newman
Green Writers Press

Finalist
Trine Fallacy, The Kinderra Saga: Book 2 by C.K. Donnelly
Kibbe Creative Media, LLC

Finalist
Trine Rising, The Kinderra Saga: Book 1 by C.K. Donnelly
Kibbe Creative Media, LLC


Fiction: General

Winner
Attachments by Jeff Arch
SparkPress

Finalist
Dad: A Novel by Steven Manchester
The Story Plant

Finalist
Daytime Drama by Sarahlyn Bruck
TouchPoint Press

Finalist
He Gets That From Me by Jacqueline Friedland
SparkPress

Finalist
How Not to Drown by Jaimee Wriston
Alcove Press

Finalist
Under the Willows by Pamela McCord
Acorn Publishing LLC

Finalist
Where Are We Tomorrow? by Tavi Taylor Black
Touchpoint Press


Fiction: Historical

Winner
Trouble the Water, a novel by Rebecca Dwight Bruff
Koehler Books

Finalist
Burning Ground: A historical fiction novel of adventure, tragedy, and romance in the early days of Yellowstone by D.A. Galloway
Continuous Mile

Finalist
Dovetails in Tall Grass by Samantha Specks
SparkPress

Finalist
Ernestine by Kate Reynolds
Amazon KDP

Finalist
For the Love of Emma by Starr Ayers
Mountain Brook Ink

Finalist
Hunting Teddy Roosevelt by James A. Ross
Regal House Publishing

Finalist
Landscape of a Marriage: Central Park was only the beginning by Gail Ward Olmsted
Black Rose Writing


Fiction: Horror

Winner
The Mummy of Monte Cristo by J. Trevor Robinson
Immortal Works

Finalist
ASYLUM by Tamera Lawrence
The Wild Rose Press

Finalist
Consumed: Tales Inspired by the Wendigo edited by Hollie & Henry Snider
Denver Horror Collective

Finalist
Horde — Zombie Apocalypse: The Chad Halverson Series Book 6 by Bryan Cassiday
Independently Published

Finalist
Pretty/Ugly by Jennifer Anne Gordon
Livre Maison

Finalist
Rave by Konn Lavery
Reveal Books

Finalist
The Darkest Gift by Len Handeland
Independently Published


Fiction: Inspirational

Winner
Sugar Birds: A Novel by Cheryl Grey Bostrom
She Writes Press

Finalist
Mt. Moriah's Wake by Melissa Norton Carro
She Writes Press

Finalist
Secrets of Grace Manor, a Kate Grace Novel by Maryann Ridini Spencer
Santa Rosa Press

Finalist
Shooting Stars by Patricia Leavy
Brill/Sense

Finalist
Solomon's Porch by Janet Morris Grimes
Elk Lake Publishing

Finalist
Valiance by Vanessa Caraveo
Vanessa Caraveo

Finalist
Verities: A Journey by Tracks by Randy White
Bell Isle Books


Fiction: LGBTQ

Winner
Is There Still Room In Your Life For Me? A Novel by Will Manwill
Will Manwill

Finalist
Blackout by Marco Carocari
Level Best Books

Finalist
Letters to Young Carlos by Carlos Valenzuela
Paramount Publishing

Finalist
Sappho In Shining Armor by M.E. Bellinger
Amazon/KDP

Finalist
Second Dad Summer by Benjamin Klas
One Elm Books, an imprint of Red Chair Press

Finalist
The Darkest Gift by Len Handeland
Independently Published

Finalist
The Other Side of the Wire by Harold Coyle
Master Wings Publishing


Fiction: Literary

Winner
Ophelia's Room by Michael Scott Garvin
Wide Prairie Works Publishing

Finalist
And It Will Be a Beautiful Life by Craig Lancaster
The Story Plant

Finalist
Final Table: A Novel by Dan Schorr
SparkPress

Finalist
Lies in Bone by Natalie Symons
Boyle & Dalton

Finalist
The Hive by Melissa Scholes Young
Keylight Books, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company

Finalist
The Revolving Heart by Chuck Augello
Black Rose Writing

Finalist
What's Not Said by Valerie Taylor
She Writes Press


Fiction: Multicultural

Winner
Burning Ground: A historical fiction novel of adventure, tragedy, and romance in the early days of Yellowstone by D.A. Galloway
Continuous Mile

Finalist
DEL RIO: A Novel by Jane Rosenthal
She Writes Press

Finalist
Letters to Young Carlos by Carlos Valenzuela
Paramount Publishing

Finalist
The Dreamcatcher Codes by Barbara Newman
Green Writers Press

Finalist
The Eves by Grace Sammon
UpStream Press

Finalist
The Rabbit Princess: Journeys by R. Chen
Osani Studios, Inc.

Finalist
Valiance by Vanessa Caraveo
Vanessa Caraveo


Fiction: Mystery/Suspense

Winner
The Family Tree by Steph Mullin and Nicole Mabry
HarperCollins Avon Books

Finalist
Bad Medicine by James B. Cohoon
TouchPoint Press

Finalist
Blue Madagascar by Andrew Kaplan
Smugglers Lane Press

Finalist
Murder on the Metro by Jon Land
Forge Books

Finalist
One Day You'll Burn by Joseph Schneider
Poisoned Pen Press

Finalist
Saving Grace: A Psychological Thriller by D.M. Barr
Black Rose Writing

Finalist
What Waits for You by Joseph Schneider
Poisoned Pen Press


Fiction: New Age

Winner
All This Was Mission by S.J. Cunningham
Koehler Books


Fiction: Novella

Winner
Dorothy Summers: Mystery of the Blue Dragon by REDWRITER
Amazon KDP / REDWRITER

Finalist
From the Caves by Thea Prieto
Red Hen Press

Finalist
Stilettos Can Be Murder by C.L. Bauer
C.L.Bauer/Miller Publishing

Finalist
Swallow by Marlene Archie
MeiraMa Production


Fiction: Religious

Winner
The Heart Knows the Way Home by Christy Distler
Avodah Books

Finalist
My Brother's Keeper by Chris Calder
Heddon Publishing

Finalist
The Chase: A Christian Psychological Thriller by Charles Besondy
Besondy Publishing, LLC

Finalist
The Flight of the Veil by Bruce J. Berger
Black Rose Writing

Finalist
The Late, Great Planet Jupiter by Terry Toler
BeHoldings Publishing

Finalist
The Pilate Scroll by M.B. Lewis
STACOM Publishing

Finalist
Trespassed: Book One, Trespassed Against Me Series by Sonya Visor
Covenant House Press, LLC


Fiction: Romance

Winner
When We're Thirty by Casey Dembowski
Red Adept Publishing

Finalist
Aloha With Love by Lindy Miller w/ Terrence Brody
Rosewind Books

Finalist
Coming in from the Outfield by Carrie Wiegman
Novelsy, LLC

Finalist
Shooting Stars by Patricia Leavy
Brill/Sense

Finalist
Side Trip by Kerry Lonsdale
Lake Union Publishing

Finalist
Song of the Nile by Hannah Fielding
London Wall Publishing

Finalist
Wilde Type by HK Jacobs
Independently Published


Fiction: Science Fiction

Winner
In Beta by Prescott Harvey
Inkshares

Finalist
An Audience for Einstein by Mark Wakely
Canoe Tree Press, a division of DartFrog Books

Finalist
Dreamworms Book 1: The Advent of Dreamtech by Isaac Petrov
Future Notion Press

Finalist
Earth 101: Time to Run by Emae Church
Korudaz Ink

Finalist
Forgive Us: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller by E.T. Gunnarsson
Bragi Press, LLC

Finalist
Stilled: The Story of Inklebrawt Winklehank by Brian Estvander
Amazon KDP

Finalist
Wasting Time…A Tale of Physics, Lust and Greed, Book 2 by Mike Murphey
Acorn Publishing LLC


Fiction: Short Story

Winner
Mixed Company: Stories by Jenny Shank
Texas Review Press

Finalist
Bourbon Street Nocturne and Other Short Stories: Fictional Tales on a ride of Twists, Turns, and the Unexpected by Elle Stockton
Independently Published

Finalist
Miserable Holiday Stories by Alex Bernstein
Racehorse Publishing

Finalist
Pigeon Soup & Other Stories by Rosanna Micelotta Battigelli
Inanna Publications and Education, Inc.

Finalist
The Blow Off Letter and other Fabulous Tales by David Lastinger
Independently Published

Finalist
The Mask by Clayton Marshall Adams
CJ Sparrow Publication

Finalist
Turning Points by Off Campus Writers Workshop
Windy City Press


Fiction: Thriller/Adventure

Winner
Furious: Sailing into Terror by Jeffrey James Higgins
Black Rose Writing

Finalist
Bad Medicine by James B. Cohoon
TouchPoint Press

Finalist
Blue Madagascar by Andrew Kaplan
Smugglers Lane Press

Finalist
Murder on the Metro by Jon Land
Forge Books

Finalist
No More Words by Kerry Lonsdale
Lake Union Publishing

Finalist
Saving Sara by Terry Toler
BeHoldings Publishing

Finalist
The Damocles Agenda by Jeff Edwards
Braveship Books


Fiction: Visionary

Winner
A Quantum Alibi by Liam Fialkov
Independently Published

Finalist
Into the City of Light: Power Places Series, Book 4 by Theresa Crater
Crystal Star Publishing

Finalist
My Famous Brain by Diane Wald
She Writes Press

Finalist
Rosa Mundi by Gerald R. Stanek
VIZIA

Finalist
The Organ Pipes of the Soul: A Theodicy of Love and Reincarnation in a Desperate Afterlife by Robert Springer
VIZIA

Finalist
The Prophecy of the Exiled Rogue by Sandeep Adnani
Amazon

Finalist
The Unsuspected Heroes: A Visionary Fiction Novel by Alex Marcoux
616 Editions


Fiction: Western

Winner
Dovetails in Tall Grass by Samantha Specks
SparkPress

Finalist
Gunslingers: A Story of the Old West by John Layne
Labrador Publishing

Finalist
Libertas by Danuta Pfeiffer
Luminare Press

Finalist
Stone Roses by Linda Neal Reising
Kelsay Books, Inc.

Finalist
The Feudist: A Novel of the Pleasant Valley War by Daniel Herman
Texas Christian University Press

Finalist
The Mrs. Tabor by Kimberly Burns
Thomas Bard Publishing

Finalist
The Shadow of Wildflowers by Alta Ione
StoryBridge Publications


Fiction: Women's Fiction

Winner
What We Carry by Kalyn Fogarty
Alcove Press

Finalist
No Names to Be Given by Julia Brewer Daily
Admission Press, Inc.

Finalist
Nowhere Near Goodbye by Barbara Conrey
Red Adept Publishing

Finalist
Rewrite the Stars by Christina Consolino
Black Rose Writing

Finalist
Still Crazy by Judy Prescott Marshall
Judy Prescott Marshall

Finalist
The Sometime Sister by Katherine Nichols
Black Rose Writing

Finalist
What's Not Said by Valerie Taylor
She Writes Press


Fiction: Young Adult

Winner
Strange Gods by Alison Kimble
Immortal Works

Finalist
An Audience for Einstein by Mark Wakely
Canoe Tree Press, a division of DartFrog Books

Finalist
Anchored by Bridget E. Baker
Purple Puppy Publishing

Finalist
Archer of the Heathland: Windemere by J.W. Elliot
Bent Bow Publishing, LLC

Finalist
Rising Star: Book One of The Rise and Fall of Dani Trueheart Series by Michele Kwasniewski
Rand-Smith Publishing

Finalist
The Place Beyond Her Dreams by Oby Aligwekwe
Eclat Books

Finalist
Valiance by Vanessa Caraveo
Vanessa Caraveo


Health: Addiction & Recovery

Winner
"Letters to my people" Thoughts of a Recovering Addict by Anthony Torres
Engedi Publishing

Finalist
Overcoming: A Journey From Pain to Peace, Purpose and Power by Natasha Ickes-Saman
Independently Published

Finalist
Voices from the Fallen: True Stories of Addiction, Grief, Recovery and Courage by Michael K. Tourville
Burning Bulb Publishing


Health: Aging/50+

Winner
The Inner Work of Age: Shifting from Role to Soul by Connie Zweig, Ph.D.
Inner Traditions

Finalist
Be Your Own Hero: Senior Living Decisions Simplified, Second Edition by Catherine L. Owens
Hero Publishing

Finalist
Gray Matters: Finding Meaning in the Stories of Later Life by Ellyn A. Lem
Rutgers University Press

Finalist
Inclined Elders: How to rebrand aging for self and society by Ramona Oliver
BookBaby

Finalist
Life Giving Dementia Care: Let's Talk: How to Bring Confidence, Compassion and Joy Into Your Role as a Caregiver by Toni Kanzler
Independently Published

Finalist
Polka-Dot Bath by Marklyn Beck
Halo

Finalist
Staying Healthy Living Longer: 7 Powerful Principles for a Healthier You! by Mary Dicaro, PT
Sojourn Publishing, LLC


Health: Alternative Medicine

Winner
Above the Din: Diary of the HepC Wonder Drugs by Labar Laskie
HenschelHAUS Publishing, Inc.


Health: Cancer

Winner
Cycle of Lives: 15 People's Stories, 5,000 Miles, and a Journey Through the Emotional Chaos of Cancer by David Richman
River Grove Books

Finalist
No Match For Her by Travis Lee Hicks
Travis Lee Hicks


Health: Death & Dying

Winner
The Wind Blows and the Flowers Dance: An Artist Shares Her Life from Loss to Renewal by Terre Reed
Sacred Life Publishing

Finalist
Matters of Death by Norman Weeks
Kindle Direct Publishing

Finalist
On Shattered Wings: A Family's Journey from Grief to Hope by Nancy Sprowell Geise and Jim and Lori Dultmeier
Life Changing Stories Press


Health: General

Winner
The Eye Book: A Complete Guide to Eye Disorders and Health, second edition by Gary H. Cassel, MD
Johns Hopkins University Press

Finalist
Eat Your Rice Cakes: Discovering Empowerment after a Life-Changing Diagnosis by Margaret Weiss, RD, CDCES
Wishbone Media, LLC

Finalist
Embrace your Wobbles: Wisdom from the yoga mat by Priscilla Shumway
Independently Published

Finalist
New Way to Care: Social Protections that Put Families First by John C. Goodman
Independent Institute

Finalist
So Much More than a Headache: Understanding Migraine through Literature by Kathy O'Shea
Kent State University Press

Finalist
The Athena Principles: Simple Wellness Practices for Overworked Professionals by Kathy Robinson
Collabria Publishing

Finalist
Understanding Bipolar Disorder: The Essential Family Guide by Aimee Daramus, Psy.D.
Rockridge Press (imprint of Callisto Media)


Health: Psychology and Mental Health

Winner
Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for You and Your Loved Ones, fourth edition by Francis Mark Mondimore, MD
Johns Hopkins University Press

Finalist
Beyond Your Bubble: How to Connect Across the Political Divide by Tania Israel
American Psychological Association

Finalist
Born Under The Gaslight: A Memoir of My Descent Into Borderline Personality Disorder by Cindy Collins
Indomitable Publishing, LLC

Finalist
Steady: Keeping Calm in a World Gone Viral - A Guide to Better Mental Health Through and Beyond the Coronavirus Pandemic by Dr. Sarb Johal
Equanimity

Finalist
Tarotpy—It's All in the Cards: A Pathway to Inner Wisdom, Divine Guidance, and Profound Healing by Lauren Z. Schneider, MFT
New Insights Press

Finalist
The Road Back to Me: 9 Principles for Navigating Life's Unexpected Twists & Turns by Adena Sampson
Outloud Productions

Finalist
Understanding Bipolar Disorder: The Essential Family Guide by Aimee Daramus, Psy.D.
Rockridge Press (imprint of Callisto Media)


Health: Women's Health

Winner
New Mom Essentials: A Field Guide to Being Your Own Health Advocate Throughout Pregnancy and the Fourth Trimester by Dianna He Murray
Joy & Clarity, LLC

Finalist
Above the Din: Diary of the HepC Wonder Drugs by Labar Laskie
HenschelHAUS Publishing, Inc.

Finalist
If My Ass Were SmallerLife Would Be Perfect and Other Lies the Mean Girl in Your Head Tells You by Julie Glynn, M.Ed., M.A.
Independently Published


History: General

Winner
With Barely TWO NICKELS To Rub Together: Blue Collar Boatbuilders, Gold Beach, Oregon by Bo Shindler
Rogue Reef Publishing, LLC

Finalist
A Living Islamic City: Fez and Its Preservation by Titus Burckhardt, edited by Jean-Louis Michon & Joseph A. Fitzgerald, translated by Jane Casewit
World Wisdom

Finalist
Nine Lives: Endless Dreams by Marlene Zaedyan
Palmetto Publishing

Finalist
No Greater Service - A Peace Corps Photo Memoir (Philippines 1969-1974) by Alvin J. Hower and Prima Guipo Hower
LifeRich Publishing, an imprint of Reader's Digest

Finalist
The Founders' Second Amendment: Origins of the Right to Bear Arms by Stephen P. Halbrook
Independent Institute

Finalist
Tiny Blunders, Big Disasters: Thirty-Nine Tiny Mistakes that Changed the World Forever! by Jared Knott
Jefferson Central Publishing

Finalist
Yanks Behind the Lines: How the Commission for Relief Saved Millions from Starvation during World War I by Jeffrey B. Miller
Rowman & Littlefield


History: Military

Winner
Yanks Behind the Lines: How the Commission for Relief Saved Millions from Starvation during World War I by Jeffrey B. Miller
Rowman & Littlefield

Finalist
Cinco de Mayo: What is Everybody Celebrating? 2nd Edition by Donald W. Miles
Condesa Publications

Finalist
Fly Safe: Letters from the Gulf War and Reflections From Back Home by Vicki Cody
She Writes Press

Finalist
Midnight Flight to Nuremberg: The Capture of the Nazi who put Adolf Hitler into Power by Marcus A. Nannini
Air World, an imprint of Pen & Sword Books Ltd.

Finalist
Normandy to Nazi Surrender, Firsthand Account of a P-47 Thunderbolt Pilot by Colonel Van H. Slayden, USAF, with Patrecia Slayden Hollis
Black Rose Writing

Finalist
Operation Market Garden: Airborne Invasion of the Netherlands by Robert J. Mueller
French Battlefields

Finalist
Tiny Blunders, Big Disasters: Thirty-Nine Tiny Mistakes that Changed the World Forever! by Jared Knott
Jefferson Central Publishing


History: United States

Winner
Tiny Blunders, Big Disasters: Thirty-Nine Tiny Mistakes that Changed the World Forever! by Jared Knott
Jefferson Central Publishing

Finalist
A Second Reckoning: Race, Injustice, and the Last Hanging in Annapolis by Scott D. Seligman
University of Nebraska Press (Potomac Books)

Finalist
African American History: The Untold Stories by Yvette Long
Amazon

Finalist
The Founders' Second Amendment: Origins of the Right to Bear Arms by Stephen P. Halbrook
Independent Institute

Finalist
The Hanford Plaintiffs: Voices from the Fight for Atomic Justice by Trisha T. Pritikin
University Press of Kansas

Finalist
The Trial of Billy the Kid by David G. Thomas
Doc45 Publishing

Finalist
The Untold History of the First Illinois State Hospital for the Insane by Joe Squillace, Ph.D., MSW
Independently Published


Humor/Comedy/Satire

Winner
Miserable Holiday Stories by Alex Bernstein
Racehorse Publishing

Finalist
Citizen Vain by Gerry Burke
iUniverse

Finalist
Dancing, and Other Problems by Norville Parchment
Little Hardcovers

Finalist
I Met A Guy…and Other Things You Can Only Discuss with Your Sister Girlfriends by Valencia Joy
Write and Vibe

Finalist
Murder-Bears, Moonshine, and Mayhem: Strange Stories from the Bible to Leave You Amused, Bemused, and (Hopefully) Informed by Luke T. Harrington
W Publishing

Finalist
Three Dimensions: Lizzie's Histories by Elizabeth Reinach
XlibrisUK


Law

Winner
Rethinking Securities Law by Marc Steinberg
Oxford University Press

Finalist
A Constitution for a Democracy (An excursion in nonfiction) by Rohit (Roy) Kajaria
Amazon

Finalist
Get Bail, Leave Jail: America's Guide to Hiring a Bondsman, Navigating Bail Bonds, and Getting out of Custody before Trial by S.J. Plotkin
Identity Publications

Finalist
The Contract Professional's Playbook: The Definitive Guide to Maximizing Value through Mastery of Performance- and Outcome-Based Contracting by Jeanette Nyden, JD and Lawrence Kane, COP-GOV
Sound Partnership Strategies, Inc.

Finalist
The Founders' Second Amendment: Origins of the Right to Bear Arms by Stephen P. Halbrook
Independent Institute

Finalist
When Machines Can Be Judge, Jury, and Executioner: Justice in the Age of Artificial Intelligence by Katherine Forrest
World Scientific Publishing Co.


LGBTQ: Nonfiction

Winner
A Gay Man's Guide to Life: Get Real, Stand Tall, and Take Your Place by Britt East
Houndstooth Press

Finalist
Every Grain of Sand by David P. Wichman with Heather Ebert
W. Brand Publishing

Finalist
Kiss My Mike by Mike Talplacido
Independently Published

Finalist
When He Was Anna: A Mom's Journey Into the Transgender World by Patti Hornstra
KWE Publishing


Multicultural: Nonfiction

Winner
The Properties of Perpetual Light by Julian Aguon
University of Guam Press

Finalist
From Tea to Coffee: The Journey of an "Educated Youth" by Cheng Wang
Open Books

Finalist
Future World Order by Dr. Maha Hosain Aziz
Amazon KDP

Finalist
Growing Your Family: Learn How to Flourish and Thrive as a Military Family by Pearl Gifty Alimo
Koehler Books

Finalist
I AM THAT ONE BLACK FRIEND: Lessons from a Magical Unicorn by Cassandra A. Porter
Enhanced DNA Publishing

Finalist
OURstory Unchained and Liberated from HIStory by Frankie O. Felder
Edelweiss Publishers

Finalist
These Walls Between Us: A Memoir of Friendship Across Race and Class by Wendy Sanford
She Writes Press


New Age: Nonfiction

Winner Perfect: A Path to Love, Forgiveness & Transformation by Judi Miller
Independently Published

Finalist
Fifty First Dates After Fifty: A Memoir by Carolyn Lee Arnold
She Writes Press

Finalist
The Necktie and the Jaguar: A Memoir to Help You Change Your Story and Find Fulfillment by Carl Greer
Chiron Publications

Finalist
The Universal Gravity Code: A Guide to Personal and Global Enlightenment by Virginia Adams
Virginia Adams Enterprises

Finalist
The Wind Blows and the Flowers Dance: An Artist Shares Her Life from Loss to Renewal by Terre Reed
Sacred Life Publishing


Nonfiction: Creative

Winner
Prohibition Wine: A True Story of One Woman's Daring in Twentieth-Century America by Marian Leah Knapp
She Writes Press

Finalist
Circles, Lines, and Squiggies: Astrology for the Curious-Minded by W. Nikola-Lisa
Gyroscope Books

Finalist
Desert Chrome: Water, a Woman, and Wild Horses in the West by Kathryn Wilder
Torrey House Press

Finalist
God's Part in Our Art: Making Friends with the Creative Spirit by Linda Seger, ThD
Red Typewriter Press


Nonfiction: Cross-Genre

Winner
Feel More Alive! 30 Brilliant Ways to reignite Your Inner Spark by Giulietta Nardone
Citrine Publishing


Nonfiction: General

Winner
Really Good Schools: Global Lessons for High-Caliber, Low-Cost Education by James Tooley
Independent Institute

Finalist
Above the Din: Diary of the HepC Wonder Drugs by Labar Laskie
HenschelHAUS Publishing, Inc.

Finalist
Conscious Love: Cultivating a Consciousness of Virtue-Based Love for a More Peaceful, Loving, and Sustainable World by Kashonia Carnegie, PhD
Independently Published

Finalist
Hot Talk, Cold Science: Global Warming's Unfinished Debate (Revised and Expanded Edition) by S. Fred Singer, David R. Legates and Anthony R. Lupo
Independent Institute

Finalist
New Way to Care: Social Protections that Put Families First by John C. Goodman
Independent Institute

Finalist
With Barely TWO NICKELS To Rub Together: Blue Collar Boatbuilders, Gold Beach, Oregon by Bo Shindler
Rogue Reef Publishing, LLC


Nonfiction: Inspirational

Winner
The Inner Work of Age: Shifting from Role to Soul by Connie Zweig, Ph.D.
Inner Traditions

Finalist
Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief by Meg Ncero
She Writes Press

Finalist
Conscious Gratitude: A Love-in-Action Virtue for Happiness, Health, and Loving Relationships at Home, At Work, and around the World by Kashonia Carnegie, PhD
Independently Published

Finalist
My Pineapples Went to Houston - 2nd Edition by Lee Gaitan
Humor Outcasts Press

Finalist
Playing For Keeps: How a 21st century businesswoman beat the boys by Therese Allison
TA Books

Finalist
The Noble Edge: Reclaiming an Ethical World One Choice at a Time by Christopher Gilbert, Ph.D.
Morgan James Publishing

Finalist
Twenty Pieces: A Memoir, A Walk through Love, Loss and Midlife Reinvention by Lisa Weldon
Braughler Books


Nonfiction: Narrative

Winner
On The Way To Casa Lotus by Lorena Junco Margain
CUCO Press

Finalist
Consequences: An Intelligence Officer's War by David Grantham
Blue Ear Books

Finalist
Growing Up Joplin by Kadesha Powell
Kaydee Travels and Media, LLC

Finalist
On Shattered Wings: A Family's Journey from Grief to Hope by Nancy Sprowell Geise and Jim and Lori Dultmeier
Life Changing Stories Press

Finalist
Some Assembly Required: A True Story of Love and Organ Transplants by TJ Condon
Black Rose Writing

Finalist
What Lurks in the Woods, Struggle and Hope in the Midst of Chronic Illness, A Memoir by Nicole Bell
Stonebrook Publishing

Finalist
What Remains of an Old Man on the Road by John Otterbacher
Samadhi Press


Novelty & Gift Book

Winner
The Vermont Homesteader's Christmas Memories: Wit, Wisdom & Holiday Recipes by Nancy Carey Johnson
Honeyberry Books

Finalist
CO Specs: Recipes & Histories of Classic Cocktails by Cas Oh
Cazerac Ltd.

Finalist
Love Poems from New England: Reflections on States of Mind and States of Heart by Jon Meyer
Brilliant Light Publishing

Finalist
Unbecoming by Elsie Ray
Halo Publishing International

Finalist
Words To Live By: Encouragement For Daily Living by Diamante Lavendar
Writer Dreams Publishing


Parenting & Family

Winner
Motherhood: Facing and Finding Yourself by Lisa Marchiano
Sounds True

Finalist
365 Ways to Love Your Child: Turning Little Moments into Lasting Memories by Julie Lavender
Revell/Baker Publishing

Finalist
I Love You More Than Coffee: Essays on Parenthood by Melissa Face
Mascot Books

Finalist
Love in, Love out: A compassionate approach to parenting your anxious child by Dr. Malie Coyne
Thorsons (Harper Collins Publishers)

Finalist
Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your Kids: Teaching Situational Awareness to Keep Children Safe by Gary Quesenberry, Federal Air Marshall (Ret.)
YMAA Publication Center

Finalist
Taking The Cape Off: How to Lead Through Mental Illness, Unimaginable Grief and Loss by Patrick J. Kenny
Global Wellness Media Strategic Edge Innovations Publishing

Finalist
The Girl in the Red Boots: Making Peace with My Mother by Judith Ruskay Rabinor, Ph.D.
She Writes Press


Performing Arts

Winner
Dance Adventures: True Stories About Dancing Abroad by Megan Taylor Morrison
MTM Coaching and Consulting

Finalist
Fierce and Delicate: Essays on Dance and Illness by Renée K. Nicholson
West Virginia University Press

Finalist
Justice by Dyanna Morrison
Dyanna Morrison White

Finalist
Method Meets Art: Arts-Based Research Practice (Third Edition) by Patricia Leavy
Guilford Press

Finalist
Modeling Success: You Have the Question. I Have the Answer by Suzanne Von Schaack
Suzanne Von Schaack Productions

Finalist
Monologues for Kids and Tweens II by Mike Kimmel
Ben Rose Creative Arts

Finalist
We Never Knew Just What It Was…The Story of the Chad Mitchell Trio by Mike Murphey
Acorn Publishing LLC


Photography

Winner
One of a Kind by Donald Graham
Hatje Cantz

Finalist
Love Poems from New England: Reflections on States of Mind and States of Heart by Jon Meyer
Brilliant Light Publishing

Finalist
Moment by Robert Abad
Robert Abad


Poetry: Anthologies

Winner
Unbecoming by Elsie Ray
Halo Publishing International


Poetry: Chapbook

Winner
Benediction & Baseball by Ed Werstein
Fireweed Press


Poetry: Contemporary

Winner
Tempest: Poems by Ryan Meyer
Independently Published

Finalist
Enlightened Continuum: 249 Topics Illuminated by a Trio of Lanturnes by Donald Alan Straub III
Xlibris

Finalist
I Wish My Father by Lesléa Newman
Headmistress Press

Finalist
Notes on the Train by Loreen de Kort
Amazon KDP

Finalist
Sapphire Stars: Poems by Christie Leigh Babirad
TouchPoint Press

Finalist
Slaughter the One Bird by Kimberly Ann Priest
Sundress Publications


Poetry: General

Winner
Kontemporary Amerikan Poetry by John Murillo
Four Way Books

Finalist
Fractures by Carlos Andrés Gómez
University of Wisconsin Press

Finalist
Prometeo by C. Dale Young
Four Way Books

Finalist
Renditions by Reginald Gibbons
Four Way Books

Finalist
Spit by Daniel Lassell
Wheelbarrow Books, an imprint of Michigan State University Press

Finalist
What Happens Is Neither by Angela Narciso Torres
Four Way Books


Poetry: Narrative

Winner
Home for Hurricanes: A Memoir of Resilience in Poetry and Prose by Nikki Murphy
Rebirth Press

Finalist
Dispatches from the Swinging Door Saloon by Randall McNair
Bits of Steak Press

Finalist
Multiverses by Celia Lisset Alvarez
Finishing Line Press

Finalist
Some Electric Hum by Janice Northerns
Lamar University Literary Press

Finalist
Tapped, yet unrooted by J.E. Rome
Publish Your Purpose Press

Finalist
The Keeping by Linda Neal Reising
Finishing Line Press

Finalist
tumbling: poetic thoughts from an anxious mind by Elizabeth Joyce
Lasting Impact Press, an imprint of Connection Victory Publishing Company


Poetry: Nature

Winner
Love Poems from New England: Reflections on States of Mind and States of Heart by Jon Meyer
Brilliant Light Publishing

Finalist
Black Forest Dreams, A Journey Through Germany by Joseph Kuhn Carey
Kelsay Books, Inc.

Finalist
Shall We Dance? by Susan K. Hagen
Antrim House Books

Finalist
Slaughter the One Bird by Kimberly Ann Priest
Sundress Publications

Finalist
Some Electric Hum by Janice Northerns
Lamar University Literary Press

Finalist
Tumbled Time by Cynthia Linkas
Kelsay Books, Inc.


Poetry: Religious

Winner
Blood Memory by Gail Newman
Marsh Hawk Press

Finalist
American of We the People by Terry Overton
Independently Published

Finalist
August Kibler's Stories for Tyler: Voices of Context from Eden to Patmos by TP Graf
Amazon

Finalist
Black Forest Dreams, A Journey Through Germany by Joseph Kuhn Carey
Kelsay Books, Inc.

Finalist
Shall We Dance? by Susan K. Hagen
Antrim House Books

Finalist
Tumbled Time by Cynthia Linkas
Kelsay Books, Inc.


Poetry: Urban

Winner
Selected Poems: 2000-2020 by JC Mehta, curated & edited by Brenna Crotty
Meadowlark Books

Finalist
Pretty Sadness by Kellyn Vale
Lulu.com

Finalist
Savagery by JC Mehta
Airlie Press

Finalist
The Longing by Mitchell Ryan Murtoff
Authorhouse Publishing


Religion: Christian Inspirational

Winner
The Road to Mercy: A Journey of Secrets, Survival, and Redemption by Mary Therese Hutchinson
Power Filled Press

Finalist
Anchored: A Journalist's Search for Truth by Mort Crim
Beaufort Books

Finalist
Deathbed Experiences as Evidence for the Afterlife by J. Steve Miller
Wisdom Creek Press, LLC

Finalist
Don't Mess With This Mama: Risking It All to Rescue Our Daughter by Missy Maxwell Worton
Author Academy Elite

Finalist
I Had a Secret for Seventeen Years by Tori Shaw
Resource Publications: Wipf & Stock

Finalist
Journeys with a Tin Can Pilgrim: from corporate lawyer to Airstream nomad, finding joy in everyday life by Lynda Rozell
St. John's Press

Finalist
So You Have a Disease: Devotions and Stories to Restore Hope by Beth Praed
Crosslink Publishing


Religion: Christianity

Winner
Messy Hope: Help Your Child Overcome Anxiety, Depression, or Suicidal Ideation by Lori Wildenberg
New Hope Publishers, an imprint of Iron Stream Media

Finalist
By the Grace of God Go We by Judy Richichi
Word Alive Press

Finalist
Desperate Housewives of Biblical Proportions by Michelle P. Jones
Enhanced DNA Publishing

Finalist
On Shattered Wings: A Family's Journey from Grief to Hope by Nancy Sprowell Geise and Jim and Lori Dultmeier
Life Changing Stories Press

Finalist
Women in the Bible Small Group Bible Study by Marina Hofman
Castle Quay Books

Finalist
Life is Your Imaginations' Reality by Tricia Renée
Independently Published

Finalist
The Way of the Wolves: The Enemy's Planned Strike on Your Life by Alisa Hope Wagner
Marked Writers Publishing


Religion: Eastern

Winner
Yoga and Self-Enquiry by Lucy E. Johnson
Lucy E. Johnson


Religion: General

Winner
Saint Hildegard: Ancient Insights for Modern Seekers by Susan Garthwaite
She Writes Press

Finalist
All Man All Amazing: How Jesus is the greatest man to ever live and how we can live like him by Christian Ballenger
BookBaby

Finalist
Murder-Bears, Moonshine, and Mayhem: Strange Stories from the Bible to Leave You Amused, Bemused, and (Hopefully) Informed by Luke T. Harrington
W Publishing

Finalist
Sleep the Sleep of the Innocent: Three Death Row Men and Moral Lessons of Matthew 25 Parables by James D. Slack
Emeth Press

Finalist
Spirit Calling, Listening to God Within You. Daily Devotional by Michael Wuehler
LifeRich Publishing, an imprint of Reader's Digest

Finalist
The Bible Blueprint: A Guide to Better Understanding the Bible from Genesis to Revelation by Rose Spiller & Christine Paxson
Ambassador International, Inc.

Finalist
Universal Anthems: Revolutionary Message for a Global Cause by Aadil Farook
Tablo, Australia


Science

Winner
The Memory Thief: And the Secrets Behind How We Remember — A Medical Mystery by Lauren Aguirre
Pegasus Books

Finalist
Brain Fever: How Vaccines Prevent Meningitis and Other Killer Diseases by Richard Moxon
World Scientific Publishing Co.

Finalist
What is Science? A Guide for Those Who Love It, Hate It, or Feat It by Elof Axel Carlson
World Scientific Publishing Co.


Self-Help: General

Winner
The Full Spirit Workout: A Ten-Step System to Shed Your Self-Doubt, Strengthen Your Spiritual Core, and Create a Fun and Fulfilling Life by Kate Eckman
New World Library

Finalist
Beyond Your Bubble: How to Connect Across the Political Divide by Tania Israel
American Psychological Association

Finalist
It's All Me: The Modern Woman's Guide to Thriving After Divorce by Vivian Hughes
Vivian Hughes

Finalist
The Forgotten Choice: Shift Your Inner Mindset, Shape Your Outer World by Brenda Bence
Global Insight Communications, LLC

Finalist
The Musashi Field Manual: The Sword Saint's Secrets for Winning the Tests of Life by Lawrence Kane, Kris Wilder, Miyamoto Musashi
Stickman Publications, Inc.

Finalist
Thriving After Sexual Abuse: Break Your Bondage to the Past and Live a Life You Love by Denise Bossarte
Passion For Life Press

Finalist
Your Next Big Idea: Improve Your Creativity and Problem-Solving by Samuel Sanders
Heard Publishing, LLC


Self-Help: Motivational

Winner
Get the Hell Out of Debt by Erin Skye Kelly
Post Hill Press

Finalist
6 Mega Life Transforming Hacks: Maximize Your Life Satisfaction, Experiences, and Results by Mirza Barlas
Mirza Barlas

Finalist
Conscious Meaning in Your Life: Elevating Your Strengths and Flow to Make a Difference for Greater Happiness, Love, and Success, For All by Kashonia Carnegie, PhD
Independently Published

Finalist
How To Do It Now Because It's Not Going Away: An Expert Guide To Getting Stuff Done by Leslie Josel
Lerner Publishing Group/Zest Books Imprint

Finalist
Playing For Keeps: How a 21st century businesswoman beat the boys by Therese Allison
TA Books

Finalist
Strong Like Water: How I Found the Courage to Lead with Love in Business and in Life by Laila Tarraf
She Writes Press

Finalist
Unlock Your Feminessence® Code compiled by Shar Moore
Sharanis Publishing House


Self-Help: Relationships

Winner
On Shattered Wings: A Family's Journey from Grief to Hope by Nancy Sprowell Geise and Jim and Lori Dultmeier
Life Changing Stories Press

Finalist
Living and Loving Mutually: How To Break Free From Hurtful Relationship Patterns by Avrum G. Weiss, Ph.D.
Lasting Impact Press, an imprint of Connection Victory Publishing Company

Finalist
Messy Hope: Help Your Child Overcome Anxiety, Depression, or Suicidal Ideation by Lori Wildenberg
New Hope Publishers, an imprint of Iron Stream Media

Finalist
The Day the Sky Broke Open by Keith T. Hoerner
Adelaide Books

Finalist
We Re-Do: Our Journey to Rediscovery and Recommitment by Edward Gowens & Stacia Gowens
iWrite Books Publishing


Social Change

Winner
From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the Twenty-First Century by William A. Darity Jr. and A. Kirsten Mullen
University of North Carolina Press

Finalist
From Margins to Medicine: A First Generation Student Health Equity Guide on Overcoming Adversity with Diversity by William Mundo
New Americas Publishing

Finalist
Impact: Personal Portraits of Activism, edited by Michelle Duster and Trina Sotira
MuseWrite Press

Finalist
It's Me by Jeff Kubiak
EduMatch Publishing

Finalist
Pain Generation: Social Media, Feminist Activism, and the Neoliberal Selfie by L. Ayu Saraswati
NYU Press

Finalist
Parenting 4 Social Justice: Tips, Tools and Inspiration for Conversations & Action with Kids by Angela Berkfield
Green Writer's Press

Finalist
The Mindset of a Refugee: Understanding the Human Potential for Current and Former Refugees to Change Our Planet by Joseph Minani
New Degree Press


Spirituality: General

Winner
The Mystery Tradition of Miraculous Conception: Mary and the Lineage of Virgin Births by Marguerite Mary Rigoglioso, Ph.D.
Inner Traditions / Bear & Company

Finalist
A NEW NOW: Your Guide to Mastering Wisdom Daily, Achieving Equilibrium, and Empowering Your Nobler Self by Michael Goddart
Clear Path Press

Finalist
Nine Lives: Endless Dreams by Marlene Zaedyan
Palmetto Publishing

Finalist
Saint Hildegard: Ancient Insights for Modern Seekers by Susan Garthwaite
She Writes Press

Finalist
Taking The Cape Off: How to Lead Through Mental Illness, Unimaginable Grief and Loss by Patrick J. Kenny
Global Wellness Media Strategic Edge Innovations Publishing

Finalist
The Full Spirit Workout: A Ten-Step System to Shed Your Self-Doubt, Strengthen Your Spiritual Core, and Create a Fun and Fulfilling Life by Kate Eckman
New World Library

Finalist
The Wind Blows and the Flowers Dance: An Artist Shares Her Life from Loss to Renewal by Terre Reed
Sacred Life Publishing


Spirituality: Inspirational

Winner
The Road Back to Me: 9 Principles for Navigating Life's Unexpected Twists & Turns by Adena Sampson
Outloud Productions

Finalist
Path of Fire: A Woman's Journey to Oneness by Elaine Heroux, LCSW
Independently Published

Finalist
Perfect: A Path to Love, Forgiveness & Transformation by Judi Miller
Independently Published

Finalist
Playing For Keeps: How a 21st century businesswoman beat the boys by Therese Allison
TA Books

Finalist
The Full Spirit Workout: A Ten-Step System to Shed Your Self-Doubt, Strengthen Your Spiritual Core, and Create a Fun and Fulfilling Life by Kate Eckman
New World Library

Finalist
The Wind Blows and the Flowers Dance: An Artist Shares Her Life from Loss to Renewal by Terre Reed
Sacred Life Publishing

Finalist
Weekly Soul: Fifty-two Meditations on Meaningful, Joyful, and Peaceful Living by Frederic C. Craigie, Jr., PhD
MSI Press


Sports

Winner
Tai Chi Concepts and Experiments: Hidden Strength, Natural Movement, and Timing by Robert Chuckrow, PhD
YMAA Publication Center

Finalist
Analysis of Genuine Karate: Misconceptions, Origins, Development, and True Purpose by Hermann Bayer
YMAA Publication Center

Finalist
Heart of a Hoosier: A Year of Inspiration from IU Men's Basketball by Del Duduit and Michelle Medlock Adams
Quarry Books / Indiana University Press

Finalist
Krav Maga Fundamental Strategies: The Combat System of the Israel Defense Forces by David Kahn, Israeli Krav Maga Association, US Chief Instructor
YMAA Publication Center

Finalist
The Musashi Field Manual: The Sword Saint's Secrets for Winning the Tests of Life by Lawrence Kane, Kris Wilder, Miyamoto Musashi
Stickman Publications, Inc.

Finalist
This Never Happened: The Mystery Behind the Death of Christy Mathewson by JB Manheim
Summer Game Books

Finalist
Welcome to Karate: Unlocking the Wisdom of the Beginner's Mind by Bruce Costa
YMAA Publication Center


Travel: Guides & Essays

Winner
Hitching for Hope: A Journey into the Heart and Soul of Ireland by Ruairí McKiernan
Chelsea Green

Finalist
Dance Adventures: True Stories About Dancing Abroad by Megan Taylor Morrison
MTM Coaching and Consulting

Finalist
Journeys with a Tin Can Pilgrim: from corporate lawyer to Airstream nomad, finsing joy in everyday life by Lynda Rozell
St. John's Press

Finalist
Postcards Home 2: Adventures Begin with the First Step by W.D. Mast
Green Pieces Press

Finalist
Running from Covid in our RV Cocoon by Gerri Almand
Brown Posey Press, an imprint of Sunbury Press

Finalist
The Butterfly Bruises by Palmer Smith
Press Dionysus (London)

Finalist
VIDAS: Deep in Mexico and Spain by Edward Stanton
Waterside Productions


True Crime: Nonfiction

Winner
The Zodiac Revisited, Volume 1: The Facts of the Case by Michael F. Cole
Twin Prime Publishing

Finalist
A Stranger Killed Katy: The True Story of Katherine Hawelka, Her Murder on a New York Campus, and How Her Family Fought Back by William D. LaRue
Chestnut Heights Publishing

Finalist
Between Blade & Bullet: The Mary Steinhauser Story by Margaret Franz
FriesenPress

Finalist
Michael Chapel: Why a Decorated Veteran and Former Police Officer Remains in Prison Decades After a Crime He Did Not Commit by Henry Ball
Storied Press, LLC

Finalist
Never Enough: The Carl Katz Story by Elise Garibaldi
Independently Published

Finalist
The Demon in Disguise by Ashley Elliott
Koehler Books

Finalist
Warden Force: Masters of Destruction and Other True Game Warden Adventures by Terry Hodges
Wise Media Group


Women's Issues / Women's Studies

Winner
Gray is the New Black: A Memoir of Self-Acceptance by Dorothy Rice
Otis Books

Finalist
Advancing Reproductive Choice: Leading with Conviction and Compassion, a Memoir by Elizabeth S. Maguire
Mont Boron Press

Finalist
Dents in the Ceiling: Tools Women and Allies Need to Breakthrough by Angel G. Henry
NEW Reads Publications

Finalist
I Had a Secret for Seventeen Years by Tori Shaw
Resource Publications: Wipf & Stock

Finalist
Nobody's Child: A Biography by Tammie Francisque
The Author's Pen

Finalist
Sappho In Shining Armor by M.E. Bellinger
Amazon/KDP

Finalist
Shine On You Crazy Diamond: Even When Your Crown Feels Heavy by Catherine L. Owens
Hero Publishing


Young Adult: Nonfiction

Winner
How To Do It Now Because It's Not Going Away: An Expert Guide To Getting Stuff Done by Leslie Josel
Lerner Publishing Group/Zest Books Imprint

Finalist
Crying, Learning, and Laughing: Why Students Visit the Teen Center by Tamika M. Murray
Celestial Publishing LLC

Finalist
Overcoming: A Journey From Pain to Peace, Purpose and Power by Natasha Ickes-Saman
Independently Published

Finalist
Rise of the Digital World by RS Amblee
Gloture Books

Finalist
The Boy Who Loved to Pass the Ball by Matthias Krug, illustrations by Inna Ogando
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press - HBKU Press

Finalist
What Every Teen Should Know About Money, Accumulating Wealth and Becoming A Millionaire by Kenneth Daut
BookBaby




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