Animals/Pets: General
Winner
Chasing Justice by Kathleen Donnelly
Carina Press
Finalist
A Dog's Last Wish by Claude Filion
Independently Published
Finalist
General Jack and the Battle of the Five Kingdoms by David Bush
Independently Published
Finalist
The Many Adventures of Bruiser the Jack Russell Terrier by David Rodriguez III
Halo Publishing International
Animals/Pets: Narrative Nonfiction
Winner
Rabbit at the Sliding Door: Chloe's Story by Denise Lee Branco
Strolling Hills Publishing, LLC
Finalist
For the Love of Buddy by Dyanna Morrison
Independently Published
Anthologies: Nonfiction
Winner
Haight Words: Voices from the Street by Lori Pino
Koehler Books
Art
Winner
Inhabiting Bliss by Kathleen Kinkopf
Independently Published
Autobiography/Memoir
Winner
Dear William by David Magee
BenBella Books
Finalist
Black, White, and Gray All Over: A Black Man's Odyssey in Life and Law Enforcement by Frederick Douglass Reynolds
Mindstir Media
Finalist
Chasing bin Laden: My Hunt for the World's Most Notorious Terrorist by Barbara K. Janik
Independently Published
Finalist
Ever Vigilant: Tales of the Vietnam War by Michael J. Hebert
Independently Published
Finalist
Paris Blue, a memoir of first love by Julie Scolnik
Koehler Books
Finalist
Ten Days with Dad: Finding Purpose, Passion, & Peace During the Darkest Days of Alzheimer's and COVID-19 by Mark J. Resnick
Independently Published
Best Cover Design: Fiction
Winner
Golden Dreg Boy, The Slums by D.K. Dailey
Tillable Ground Dreams
Finalist
A Boundless Place by Pamela Stockwell
Ten/16 Press
Finalist
A Stellar Purpose by Natacha Belair
Koehler Books
Finalist
Praesidium: Shadows in the Wind Book One by McKinley Aspen
Muse Literary
Finalist
True Teryn by S.G. Blaise
Lilac Grove Entertainment LLC
Finalist
What We Never Say by Paulette Stout
Media Goddess Inc.
Best Cover Design: Nonfiction
Winner
Highway Heist: America's Crumbling Infrastructure and the Road Forward by James T. Bennett
Independent Institute
Finalist
Both Things Are True: A Journey from Fearing Trust to Trusting Fear by Janine Valentine
Cairn Publishers LLC
Finalist
Designing Camelot: The Kennedy Restoration and Its Legacy by James Archer Abbott and Elaine Rice Bachmann
The White House Historical Association
Finalist
Everything Has Meaning by Scott Roux
Zamiz Press
Finalist
Full Speed Ahead: Screw the Swimmers by Gerry Benoit
BookBaby
Finalist
We The Presidents: How American Presidents Shaped the Last Century by Ronald Gruner
libratum.press
Best Interior Design
Winner
The Can-Do Mindset: How to Make Things Happen with Enthusiasm by Denise Gabel
Ignite Press
Finalist
Inhabiting Bliss by Kathleen Kinkopf
Independently Published
Finalist
Manifesto: A Call for Men to Become Warriors for Kindness by Richard Matzkin, MA
First Edition Design Publishing Inc.
Best New Fiction
Winner
The Bones of Amoret by Arthur Herbert
Stitched Smile Publications, LLC
Finalist
Face the Night by Alan Lastufka
Shortwave Media
Finalist
The Egyptian Princess, A Story of Hagar by KD Holmberg
Mountain Brook Ink
Finalist
The Golden Hearts Club by Cinda K. Swalley
Independently Published
Finalist
The Secrets We Conceal by S.R. Fabrico
Independently Published
Finalist
The Trail: a novel by Ethan Gallogly
Sierra Nevada Press
Best New Nonfiction
Winner
Touching Two Worlds: A Guide for Finding Hope in the Landscape of Loss by Sherry Walling, PhD
Sounds True
Finalist
Changemaker Playbook: The New Physics of Leadership in a World of Explosive Change by Henry F. De Sio, Jr.
Nicholas Brealey Publishing / Hachette Book Group
Finalist
Doing Grief in Real Life: A Soulful Guide to Navigate Loss, Death & Change by Shea Darian
Gilead Press
Finalist
The Can-Do Mindset: How to Make Things Happen with Enthusiasm by Denise Gabel
Ignite Press
Finalist
We The Presidents: How American Presidents Shaped the Last Century by Ronald Gruner
libratum.press
Finalist
When Mortals Play God by John Erickson
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Biography: General
Winner
Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn: Lessons from Toyota Leader Isao Yoshino on a Lifetime of Continuous Learning by Katie Anderson
Integrand Press
Finalist
Century's Witness: The Extraordinary Life of Journalist Wallace Carroll by Mary Llewellyn McNeil
Whaler Books
Finalist
Ennobling Encounters by Dick Bishirjian
En Route Books & Media
Finalist
Salt & Light: The Complete Jesus by Jonathan Geoffrey Dean
Salt & Light Publishing
Business: Careers
Winner
Take Charge of You: How Self-Coaching can Transform Your Life and Career by David Novak and Jason Goldsmith
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
Develop by Ted Fleming
BenBella Books
Finalist
Networking in the 21st Century: Why Your Network Sucks And What To Do About It by David J.P. Fisher
RockStar Publishing
Finalist
Outwit the Workplace Bully: 8 Steps You Need to Know to Reclaim Your Career, Confidence, and Sanity by Dawn M. Johnson
Independently Published
Finalist
Success From Anywhere: Create Your Own Future of Work from the Inside Out by Karen Mangia
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Finalist
The Way of the Wall Street Warrior: Conquer the Corporate Game Using Tips, Tricks, and Smartcuts by Dave Liu with Adam Snyder
Wiley
Business: Communications/Public Relations
Winner
Facilitating A More Perfect Union: A Guide For Politicians And Leaders by Dawn Menken
Dawn Menken, Democracy Matters
Finalist
PR Proverbs: Your Launch Pad for an Exceptional Personal and Professional Reputation by Glynnis Woolridge
Salt & Light Publishing
Finalist
UNMUTED: How to Show Up, Speak Up and Inspire Action by Heather Hansen
Bloomsbury Business
Finalist
UpLevel Your Communication, Evolve Your Presence and Speech to Change Everything by Dr. Miluna Fausch, HHCP, PhD
Advantage, Charleston, SC
Business: Entrepreneurship & Small Business
Winner
Free Time: Lose the Busywork, Love Your Business by Jenny Blake
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
ChangeMasters: How to Actually Make the Changes You Already Know You Need to Make by Barry J. Moltz
IdeaPress Publishing
Finalist
Market Your Genius by Nikki Nash
Hay House Business
Finalist
Redefining Rich by Shannon Hayes
BenBella Books
Finalist
The Non-Obvious Guide to Marketing & Branding Without a Big Budget by Rohit Bhargava
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
The Value Equation: A Business Guide to Wealth Creation for Entrepreneurs, Leaders and Investors by Christopher H. Volk
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Business: General
Winner
Empathy in Action: How to Deliver Great Customer Experiences at Scale by Tony Bates and Dr. Natalie Petouhoff
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn: Lessons from Toyota Leader Isao Yoshino on a Lifetime of Continuous Learning by Katie Anderson
Integrand Press
Finalist
Talent: The Market Cap Multiplier by Anish Batlaw and Ram Charan
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
The Can-Do Mindset: How to Make Things Happen with Enthusiasm by Denise Gabel
Ignite Press
Finalist
Turnaround: How to Change Course When Things Are Going South by Lisa Gable
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
UNMUTED: How to Show Up, Speak Up and Inspire Action by Heather Hansen
Bloomsbury Business
Business: Management & Leadership
Winner
Lift: Fostering the Leader in You Amid Revolutionary Global Change by Faisal Hoque
Fast Company Press
Finalist
Freedom at Work by Traci Fenton
BenBella Books
Finalist
Lead With We by Simon Mainwaring
BenBella Books
Finalist
Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn: Lessons from Toyota Leader Isao Yoshino on a Lifetime of Continuous Learning by Katie Anderson
Integrand Press
Finalist
Non Obvious Megatrends: How to See What Others Miss and Predict the Future by Rohit Bhargava
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
The Leader Lab: Core Skills to Become a Great Manager, Faster by Tania Luna and LeeAnn Renninger, Ph.D.
Wiley
Business: Marketing & Advertising
Winner
The Visual Sale: How to Use Video to Explode Sales, Drive Marketing, and Grow Your Business in a Virtual World by Marcus Sheridan
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
Competing on Thought Leadership: How Great B2B Companies Turn Expertise into Revenue by Robert S. Buday
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
Everyone is an "Influencer": Building a Brand by Engaging the People Who Matter Most by Kelly Keenan
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
Leading in a Social World: Stop Social Media Marketing and Build Social Capital Instead by R. Aaron Templer
Templer Tantrums
Finalist
Marketing Strategy: Overcome Common Pitfalls and Create Effective Marketing by Jenna Tiffany
Kogan Page Ltd
Business: Motivational
Winner
The Most Unlikely Leader: An Unbelievable Journey From GED To CEO by Roger Smith
Ballast Books
Finalist
Leading from the Jumpseat: How to Create Extraordinary Opportunities by Handing Over Control by Peter Docker
Why Not Press
Finalist
One Hit Wonder: The Real-Life Adventures of an Average Guy and the Lessons HE Learned Along the Way by Kevin R. Kehoe
Izzard Ink Publishing
Finalist
The Can-Do Mindset: How to Make Things Happen with Enthusiasm by Denise Gabel
Ignite Press
Finalist
UNDAUNTED: Leadership amid Growth and Adversity by Ed Zier
Koehler Books
Finalist
UNMUTED: How to Show Up, Speak Up and Inspire Action by Heather Hansen
Bloomsbury Business
Business: Personal Finance/Investing
Winner
Make Your Kids Millionaires: Step-by-step guide to lead children to financial freedom by Loral Langemeier and Kyle Boeckman
McGraw Hill
Finalist
Sustainable Investing: What Everyone Needs to Know by H. Kent Baker, Hunter M. Holzhauer, and John R. Nofsinger
Oxford University Press
Business: Real Estate
Winner
Your First Home: The Proven Path to Homeownership by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
KellerINK
Business: Reference
Winner
The Non-Obvious Guide to Working Remotely: Being Productive Without Getting Distracted, Lonely or Bored by Rohit Bhargava
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
FIRED! Protect Your Rights & FIGHT BACK If You're Terminated, Laid Off, Downsized, Restructured, Forced to Resign or Quit by Steven Mitchell Sack
Legal Strategies Publications
Finalist
Remote Work Technology: Keeping Your Small Business Thriving From Anywhere by Henry Kurkowski
Wiley
Business: Sales
Winner
The Human Sales Factor: The Human-to-Human Equation for Connecting, Persuading, and Closing the Deal by Lance Tyson
Morgan James Publishing
Finalist
Networking in the 21st Century on LinkedIn: Creating Online Relationships and Opportunities by David J.P. Fisher
RockStar Publishing
Finalist
Speed & Clarity by Thomas J. Hurley
Independently Published
Finalist
The Transparent Sales Leader: How The Power of Sincerity, Science & Structure Can Transform Your Sales Team's Results by Todd Caponi
IdeaPress Publishing
Finalist
The Wentworth Prospect by John Smilbert, Wayne Moloney, Jeff Clulow
MoshPit Publishing
Business: Technology
Winner
The Equality Machine: Harnessing Digital Technology for a Brighter, More Inclusive Future by Orly Lobel
PublicAffairs, Hachette Book Group
Finalist
100 Livestreaming & Digital Media Predictions, Volume 2: Top Content Creators Help You Succeed in an Era of Rapid Change by Ross Brand
Livestream Universe
Finalist
Anticipate Failure: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Navigating Uncertainty, Avoiding Disaster, and Building a Successful Business by Lak Ananth
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
Hacking the System Design Interview by Stanley Chiang
Independently Published
Finalist
Remote Work Technology: Keeping Your Small Business Thriving From Anywhere by Henry Kurkowski
Wiley
Finalist
Step into the Metaverse: How the Immersive Internet Will Unlock a Trillion-Dollar Social Economy by Mark van Rijmenam
Wiley
Business: Writing/Publishing
Winner
Make Your Author emPact: Sell More Books, Increase Your Reach & Achieve Your Why by Stephanie Feger
Stargazer Publications
Finalist
Enhancing Your Author DNA: Step-by-Step Publishing Guide by Denola M. Burton
Enhanced DNA Publishing
Finalist
Which Type To Write? 77 Book Types For Building Your Business & Brand (A Mini-Course For Creating A Game-Changing Book) by Carol Abrahamson
Executive Authors Press
Children's Educational
Winner
Oh No…Hacked Again!: A Story About Online Safety by Zinet Kemal
Independently Published
Finalist
Faithful Furry Friends: Service Dogs by The Sisters
Pig Pen Publishing, LLC
Finalist
Grandpa's Lessons on Fishing and Life by Ruthie Godfrey
Ruthie Godfrey Books, LLC
Finalist
Heeeyy Dandelion! by Dawn Charleston-Green
Dawn of a New Day 365, LLC
Finalist
Poppi Makes Cajun Popcorn Magic: The 10 Step Guide to Building a Successful Food Startup by Michelle Jackson, illustrator: Terrance Baldwin
Independently Published
Finalist
Safe Travels for Squirrels by Maxime Bonneau with Joanne Mattern
Red Chair Press
Children's Fiction
Winner
Believe by Julie Mathison
Starr Creek Press
Finalist
A Bellwether Christmas: A Novel Inspired by True Events by Laurel Guillen
Fidelis Publishing
Finalist
Dylan Dover: Into the Vortex by Lynne Howard
The Conrad Press
Finalist
Erift's Journeys: Secrets of The Sealed Forest by J.T. Tenera
Independently Published
Finalist
What If There Was No School! by Andalous Ibrahim, illustrations by Zahra Amini, translated by Ghenwa Yehia
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press - HBKU Press
Finalist
Wullie the Mahaar Gome, Book 1: Blackhope Scar by David Kennedy McCulloch
Blue Forge Press
Children's Mind/Body/Spirit
Winner
How Wonderfully Odd! A Backwards Bedtime Adventure of Kindness, Empathy, and Inclusion for Kids by Rory Haltmaier
Tentacular Arts & Letters
Finalist
All Hair Best by Elizabeth Stoops
RC & Me LLC
Finalist
Heeeyy Dandelion! by Dawn Charleston-Green
Dawn of a New Day 365, LLC
Finalist
My Old Friend, Then by Katherine Davis-Gibbon, illustrations by Allie Daigle
Riverlet Press
Finalist
My Safe Place by Brittney Brackett
Palmetto Publishing
Finalist
Olive and the Valentine's Spell by Helen Millman, illustrated by Vanessa Alexandre
Mascot Books
Children's Nonfiction
Winner
Rocco Travels with the Presidents! by Rocco Smirne, illustrated by John Hutton
The White House Historical Association
Finalist
"Will You Remember?" From the collection of "CHAN Is A Caregiver™" Collection by Chanda Minor-Brigance
Friesen Press
Finalist
Big Love by Louie Flores
Independently Published
Finalist
Heeeyy Dandelion! by Dawn Charleston-Green
Dawn of a New Day 365, LLC
Finalist
The Global Kid: The World's First VR/AR Political Comic Book by Dr. Maha Hosain Aziz
Amazon KDP
Finalist
The Hill That Grew: 60th Anniversary Edition by Gerald E. Naftaly and Esther K. Meeks
Independently Published
Children's Novelty & Gift Book
Winner
Goodnight Chairlift: A bedtime story for little skiers and snowboarders by Libby Ludlow, illustrated by Nathan Y. Jarvis
A-B-Skis
Finalist
My Old Friend, Then by Katherine Davis-Gibbon, illustrations by Allie Daigle
Riverlet Press
Finalist
The Adventures of Sunkmania Galaxy, Series 2 by James Collier III
Independently Published
Finalist
What's Wrong with a Pet Dinosaur? Poems and Drawings by Tony Philips
Idle Brains Publishing
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
Winner
Up Up You Go Jo! by Mariam Shapera, illustrated by i Cenizal
Independently Published
Finalist
Alastair McAllister Goes to School by Valerie Ramer
Redwriting Books
Finalist
Goodnight Chairlift: A bedtime story for little skiers and snowboarders by Libby Ludlow, illustrated by Nathan Y. Jarvis
A-B-Skis
Finalist
How Wonderfully Odd! A Backwards Bedtime Adventure of Kindness, Empathy, and Inclusion for Kids by Rory Haltmaier
Tentacular Arts & Letters
Finalist
Swish's Mobile Dilemma by Matthias Krug, illustrated by Nikos Yanopulos
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press - HBKU Press
Finalist
What the Dickens?!?!: The Tale of a Rascally Pup by Tammy H. Kersey
Tale Wagger Stories
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Nonfiction
Winner
Kids Play at the White House! by Jonathan Pliska, illustrated by John Hutton
The White House Historical Association
Finalist
"Will You Remember?" From the collection of "CHAN Is A Caregiver™" Collection by Chanda Minor-Brigance
Friesen Press
Finalist
For the Love of Buddy by Dyanna Morrison
Independently Published
Finalist
I Love You to the Sun and Beyond by Michelle Medlock Adams and Cecil Stokes, illustrated by Jonathan Bouw
Sky Pony Press
Finalist
Mason Goes Mushrooming by Melany Kahn
Green Writers Press
Finalist
Mommy Goes to Work by Jossy Lee, illustrated by Nila Aye
Woom LLC
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
Winner
Proud in Her Hijab: A Story of Family Strength, Empowerment and Identity by Zinet Kemal
Independently Published
Finalist
Corky Tails: Tales of a Tailless Dog Named Sagebrush, Sagebrush and the Disappearing Dark Sky by Joni Franks
Xlibris
Finalist
Finding Joy by Raven Howell
Story Monsters Press
Finalist
Mr. Shipman's Kindergarten Chronicles: 123 by Dr. Terance Shipman
Team Shipman Publishing
Finalist
Mr. Shipman's Kindergarten Chronicles: Field Trip to the Farm by Dr. Terance Shipman
Team Shipman Publishing
Finalist
Sincerely, Little Fox by Mr. Noun, illustrations by Ali Elzeiny, translated by Ghenwa Yehia
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press - HBKU Press
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Nonfiction
Winner
Finding My Voice with a Speech Disorder by Amber Echols
A&E Publications LLC
Finalist
"Will You Remember?" From the collection of "CHAN Is A Caregiver™" Collection by Chanda Minor-Brigance
Friesen Press
Finalist
No-No Nolan Ryan: The King of K's by A.J. Chilson
Independently Published
Finalist
Nurse Florence®, How Do We See Things? by Michael Dow, RN, MS, MHA, MSM
Dow Creative Enterprises
Children's Religious
Winner
Children's Bible Stories for Bedtime by Julie Lavender
Z Kids, an imprint of Zeitgeist, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, New York
Finalist
Church Dog and the Prayer Pumpkin by Tracy Mattes
Church Dog LLC
Finalist
Church Dog and the World's First Zoo by Tracy Mattes
Church Dog LLC
Finalist
The Apostles' Creed: For All God's Children, art by Natasha Kennedy, text by Ben Myers
Lexham Press
Finalist
The King of Christmas: All God's Children Search for Jesus, art by Natasha Kennedy, text by Todd R. Hains
Lexham Press
Finalist
The Lord's Prayer: For All God's Children, art by Natasha Kennedy, text by Harold L. Senkbeil
Lexham Press
College Guides
Winner
College Secrets of Highly Successful People: Keys to Launching a Great Life by Tome Schneider and Lindy Schneider
Peaks Publishing
Cookbook: General
Winner
The White House Family Cookbook by Henry Haller with Virginia Aronson
The White House Historical Association
Finalist
Badass Cookery & General Shenanigans by Kevin Pagenkop
Badass Books (Gatekeeper Press)
Finalist
Drenna's Kind Kitchen by Dreena Burton
BenBella Books
Finalist
Homestyle Puerto Rican Cooking by Erisbelia Garriga
Independently Published
Finalist
More Veggies Please! by Nikki Dinki
BenBella Books
Finalist
The Provider Cookbook by Chad Belding and Chad Mendes
BenBella Books
Cookbook: International
Winner
Homestyle Puerto Rican Cooking by Erisbelia Garriga
Independently Published
Current Events
Winner
Wireless Wars by Jonathan Pelson
BenBella Books
Finalist
Ethically Challenged: Private Equity Storms U.S. Health Care by Laura Katz Olson
John Hopkins Press
Finalist
Facilitating A More Perfect Union: A Guide For Politicians And Leaders by Dawn Menken
Dawn Menken, Democracy Matters
Finalist
Irresistible: The Seven Secrets of the World's Most Enduring Employee-Focused Organizations by Josh Bersin
IdeaPress Publishing
Finalist
Media Reform and the Climate Emergency: Rethinking Communication in the Struggle for a Sustainable Future by David J. Park
University of Michigan Press
Finalist
Race Brokers: Housing Markets and Segregation in 21st Century Urban America by Elizabeth Korver-Glenn
Oxford University Press
Education/Academic
Winner
Diversity At College: Real Stories of Students Conquering Bias and Making Higher Education More Inclusive by James Stellar, Chrisel Martinez, Branden Eggan, Chloe Skye Weiser, Benny Poy, Rachel Eagar, Marc Cohen, and Agata Buras
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
Being Smart about Gifted Learning: Empowering Parents and Kids Through Challenge and Change by Dona Matthews and Joanne Foster
Gifted Unlimited, LLC
Finalist
Reexamining the Federal Role in Higher Education: Politics and Policymaking in ther Postsecondary Sector by Rebecca S. Natow
Teachers College Press
Finalist
Ten Things Your Student With Autism Wishes You Knew by Ellen Notbohm
Future Horizons, Inc.
Finalist
Toward a Model of Constitutions: How Human Rights, Lincoln's Address, and Berlin's Liberties Explain Democracies by Williams Kuttikadan
Scribe Media
Finalist
Unlearning the Ropes: The Benefits of Rethinking What School Teaches You by Denise M. Bressler
DIO Press
Fiction: African-American
Winner
Friendship Matters by Rona D.
Pen Savvy Publishing
Finalist
How We Healed by Melody and Arric Fowler
Independently Published
Finalist
Just Like Old Times by Chichima Cherry
Write and Vibe
Finalist
Pum Pum Rock — There's No Place Like Homo by Leslie Anne Frye-Thomas
Reel Stories Creative
Finalist
The Adventures of Mahalia and Malcolm: The Robinsons by Terance Shipman and Prudence Williams
Team Shipman Publishing
Finalist
The Benefits of Eating White Folks by Leslie T. Grover
Jaded Ibis Press
Fiction: Anthologies
Winner
Private Lives: Stories edited by Kristine Somerville and Speer Morgan
TMR Books / The Missouri Review
Finalist
Dewdrops by Dan Flanigan
Arjuna Books
Finalist
Dragons Within: Embracing Her Fire by C. D. Lombardi, Chaz Beebe, D.B. Smyth, Jaumarro “Joy” Cuffee, JoAnne Turner, K. A. Moore, L. C. Jenkins, Lex Night, Nikolai Wisekal, Rachael Denessen, Sianyn Leigh, Ynes Malakova
Balance of Seven
Finalist
Mysterious Tales of the Unexplained, Volume 2 by Patricia Miller
KDP
Finalist
The Dribble Drabble Review, I-V by Assorted Authors
The Dribble Drabble Review Press
Finalist
Wisdom Anthology Plays and Screenplays by Women over 50 complied by ARTemis Arts
Wise Ink Creative Publishing
Fiction: Cross-Genre
Winner
The Passing Storm by Christine Nolfi
Lake Union Publishing
Finalist
All The Blues Come Through by Metra Farrari
Wise Ink Creative Publishing
Finalist
The Prisoner of Paradise by Rob Samborn
TouchPoint Press
Finalist
The Trail: a novel by Ethan Gallogly
Sierra Nevada Press
Finalist
There Are No Saints by Stephen Kanicki
Black Rose Writing
Finalist
Unfettered Journey by Gary F. Bengier
Chiliagon Press
Fiction: Fantasy
Winner
A Light in the Sky by Shina Reynolds
Wink Road Press
Finalist
All The Blues Come Through by Metra Farrari
Wise Ink Creative Publishing
Finalist
Biding Time by Lyn Gardener
Independently Published
Finalist
House of Bastiion: The Haidren Legacy #1 by K.L. Kolarich
Rogue Kite Publishing
Finalist
True Teryn by S.G. Blaise
Lilac Grove Entertainment LLC
Finalist
Witch of Ware Woods by Sonja F. Blanco
Five and Three Press
Fiction: General
Winner
The Passing Storm by Christine Nolfi
Lake Union Publishing
Finalist
Beyond the Cobblestones by Luisa Livorno Ramondo
New Degree Press
Finalist
Sparrows: a novel by Rose Betit
Independently Published
Finalist
The Golden Hearts Club by Cinda K. Swalley
Independently Published
Finalist
The Silence in the Sound by Dianne C. Braley
Koehler Books
Finalist
What Remains of Love by Suzanne Trauth
Between the Lines Publishing
Fiction: Historical
Winner
A Hundred Sweet Promises by Sepehr Haddad
Appleyard & Sons Publishing
Finalist
A Stream to Follow: a Novel by Jess Wright
SparkPress
Finalist
Daughter of the King by Kerry Chaput
Black Rose Writing
Finalist
Deadly Declarations by Landis Wade
Lystra Books & Literary Services
Finalist
Newark Minutemen by Leslie K. Barry
Morgan James Publishing
Finalist
Sunflowers Beneath the Snow by Teri M. Brown
Atmosphere Press
Fiction: Horror
Winner
The House of Tongues by James Dashner
Riverdale Avenue Books
Finalist
Descent of A Broken Man by Ashon Ruffins
Dreadful Times Press
Finalist
H.O.A. by Wendy Colbert
KDP
Finalist
Midnight Rider by Charles Campbell
Valleyboy Publications
Finalist
REMORTALISED: A Supernatural Thriller by A.J. Roe
Independently Published
Finalist
This Thing of Darkness by Allan Batchelder
Crossroad Press
Fiction: Inspirational
Winner
Christmas in Idaho by Ray Downing
Studio Macbeth
Finalist
Chasing Rabbits by Rodolfo Del Toro
Del Toro Publishing
Finalist
Constellations by Patricia Leavy
Brill/Sense
Finalist
Ekstasis: The Return of the Sovereign Heart by M.I. Dugast
CreateSpace
Finalist
Red Clay Suzie by Jeffrey Dale Lofton
Post Hill Press
Finalist
The Secrets We Conceal by S.R. Fabrico
Independently Published
Fiction: LGBTQ+
Winner
Red Clay Suzie by Jeffrey Dale Lofton
Post Hill Press
Finalist
Biding Time by Lyn Gardener
Independently Published
Finalist
Embracing the Moon by Jeannie Levig
Bold Strokes Books
Finalist
Measure of Devotion CF Frizzell
Bold Strokes Books
Finalist
MULLIGAN: the Journey of Dreams by Nathanael S. Key
Independently Published
Finalist
The Light Reflected by Will Freshwater
Independently Published
Finalist
The Touch of Her Voice by Sara Scott
Word Craft LLC
Fiction: Literary
Winner
The Trail: a novel by Ethan Gallogly
Sierra Nevada Press
Finalist
Red Clay Suzie by Jeffrey Dale Lofton
Post Hill Press
Finalist
The Hammerhead Chronicles by Scott Gould
The University of North Georgia Press
Finalist
The Havoc of Choice by Wanjiru Koinange
Jacaranda Books
Finalist
Truth Like Oil by Connie Biewald
Vine Leaves Press
Finalist
What's Not True: A Novel by Valerie Taylor
She Writes Press
Fiction: Multicultural
Winner
Orchid Blooming by Carol Van Den Hende
Azure Press
Finalist
Fifty-Three Tuesdays by G.K. Nakata
Legacy Isle Publishing
Finalist
Innocent Lives: Guardians of Grace, Book 1 by Julie Bonn Blank
North Beach Books
Finalist
Les Beaux Châteaux by Dorothy Mackevich Marks
DMM Press
Finalist
Plague of Flies: Revolt of the Spirits, 1846 by Laurel Anne Hill
Sand Hill Review Press
Finalist
The Baseball Widow by Suzanne Kamata
Wyatt-Mackenzie Publishing
Fiction: Mystery/Suspense
Winner
The Midcoast: A Novel by Adam White
Hogarth Books, an imprint of Random House Publishing Group
Finalist
Deadly Declarations by Landis Wade
Lystra Books & Literary Services
Finalist
Embers on the Wind by Lisa Williamson Rosenberg
Little A
Finalist
The Bones of Amoret by Arthur Herbert
Stitched Smile Publications, LLC
Finalist
The Killing of Faith by William Holms
Independently Published
Finalist
When She Disappeared by Steph Miller and Nicole Mabry
HarperCollins/HC360
Fiction: New Age
Winner
Reasons: Three Lives One Soul by Sherry denBoer
Independently Published
Finalist
A World Without Emotions: Evolution by Emiliano Forino Procacci
Unstatus Luxury
Finalist
Cassandra and the Crystal Cave by Deborah Shining Star
LightHeart Healing Arts, LLC
Finalist
Ekstasis: The Return of the Sovereign Heart by M.I. Dugast
CreateSpace
Finalist
Nothing’s As It Seems by Holly Brandon
Tetra House
Finalist
The Crooked Forest, Legacy of the Holey Stone by Joni Franks
Xlibris
Fiction: Novelette
Winner
The Coward of Grimsby by Eric Daniel Ryan
Independently Published
Finalist
The Crooked Forest, Legacy of the Holey Stone by Joni Franks
Xlibris
Fiction: Novella
Winner
Blood and Silver by Vali Benson
Tellwell Publishing
Finalist
Reclamation: Path to Singularity by Nicholas Lawrence Carter
Independently Published
Finalist
Twins of the Eclipse by Christopher Woods
BookBaby
Fiction: Religious
Winner
Forging the Sword (The Footnail Series Book 2) by Akoreda Adekoya & Howard Haugom
Footnail Press
Finalist
Fifty-Three Tuesdays by G.K. Nakata
Legacy Isle Publishing
Finalist
General Jack and the Battle of the Five Kingdoms by David Bush
Independently Published
Finalist
I Never Knew You by Patrick Higgins
For His Glory Productions Company
Finalist
The Betrayal: Book 1 of 3 in the Blue Lotus Project by Doug Dorsey
Studio 15 Publishing, Inc.
Finalist
The Hidden Saint by Mark Levenson
Level Best Books
Fiction: Romance
Winner
A Hundred Sweet Promises by Sepehr Haddad
Appleyard & Sons Publishing
Finalist
Daughter of Hades by Mack Little
Inklings Publishing
Finalist
Highland Games by Evie Alexander
Emlin Press
Finalist
Palimony by Steven Grossman
White Bird Publishing, LLC
Finalist
The Refusal by Eve M. Riley
Snugrox Publishing
Finalist
Uncompahgre: Threads West: An American Saga, Book Three (2021 Limited Copper Edition, First Printing) by Reid Lance Rosenthal
Sastrugi Press
Fiction: Science Fiction
Winner
Blood Moon by Heather Graham and Jon Land
Tor Books
Finalist
Einstein in the Attic by Dana Dargos and Said Al Bizri
Solstice Publishing
Finalist
Killing Time…Physics, Lust and Greed Series, Book 3 by Mike Murphey
Acorn Publishing, LLC
Finalist
Love in the Age of Dragons by Fatima R. Henson
SparkPress
Finalist
Star Revelations by Steven Paul Terry
Independently Published
Finalist
True Teryn by S.G. Blaise
Lilac Grove Entertainment LLC
Fiction: Short Story
Winner
Stumbling Through Adulthood: Linked Stories by John Sheirer
Janice Beetle Books
Finalist
Dewdrops by Dan Flanigan
Arjuna Books
Finalist
Not For Polite Society and Other Short Stories: Fictional Tales on a Ride of Twists, Turns, and the Unexpected by Elle Stockton
Independently Published
Finalist
The Dribble Drabble Review, I-V by Assorted Authors
The Dribble Drabble Review Press
Finalist
The Man With Eight Pairs of Legs by Leslie Kirk Campbell
Sarabande Books
Finalist
What Awaits? by Ernie Gammage
Independently Published
Fiction: Thriller/Adventure
Winner
The Bucharest Dossier by William Maz
Oceanview Publishing
Finalist
In Danger of Judgment by David Rabin
Black Rose Writing
Finalist
Last Liar Standing by Danielle M. Wong
Red Adept Publishing
Finalist
The Doomsday Medallion by Avanti Centrae
Thunder Creek Press
Finalist
The Killing of Faith by William Holms
Independently Published
Finalist
Traveler by Nola Nash
Black Rose Writing
Fiction: Visionary
Winner
Unfettered Journey by Gary F. Bengier
Chiliagon Press
Finalist
A World Without Emotions: Evolution by Emiliano Forino Procacci
Unstatus Luxury
Finalist
Behind The Fourth Wall by Michael Solomowitz
Black Rose Writing
Finalist
Ice Out by Susan Speranza
She Writes Press
Finalist
Thomas Edison and the Purgatory Equation by David Church
Ferrisville Publications
Fiction: Western
Winner
The Bones of Amoret by Arthur Herbert
Stitched Smile Publications, LLC
Finalist
A Change of Scenery by Davalynn Spencer
Wilson Creek Publishing
Finalist
Branded by Jon Armour
Decker Place Publishing/Amazon/Ingram Spark
Finalist
Maps of Fate: Threads West: An American Saga, Book Two (2021 Limited Copper Edition, First Printing) by Reid Lance Rosenthal
Sastrugi Press
Finalist
Return to Canyon Creek by John Layne
Labrador Publishing
Fiction: Women's Fiction
Winner
The Lending Library by Aliza Fogelson
Lake Union/Amazon Publishing
Finalist
Sparrows: a novel by Rose Betit
Independently Published
Finalist
The Difference by C. D'Angelo
Independently Published
Finalist
The Trials of Adeline Turner by Angela Terry
Girl Friday Books
Finalist
Truth and Other Lies by Maggie Smith
Ten16 Press
Finalist
What's Not True: A Novel by Valerie Taylor
She Writes Press
Fiction: Young Adult
Winner
A Light in the Sky by Shina Reynolds
Wink Road Press
Finalist
Beyond the Cobblestones by Luisa Livorno Ramondo
New Degree Press
Finalist
Dolley Madison and the War of 1812: America's First Lady by Libby Carty McNamee
Independently Published
Finalist
General Jack and the Battle of the Five Kingdoms by David Bush
Independently Published
Finalist
Hey Brown Girl by Janay Harden
Independently Published
Finalist
Reign Returned by Katie Keridan
SparkPress
Health: Addiction & Recovery
Winner
The Weight of Air by David Poses
Sandra Jonas Publishing
Finalist
Choosing Life: One man's journey through alcoholism and depression to wellness and self-discovery by Blue Andrews
Luminare Press
Finalist
Powerless But Not Helpless by Buddy C.
Te Publishing
Finalist
The Addiction Manifesto by JR Weaver
Palmetto Publishing
Health: Aging/50+
Winner
American Dementia: Brain Health in an Unhealthy Society by Daniel R. George, PhD, MSc and Peter J. Whitehouse, MD, PhD
John Hopkins Press
Finalist
Forget Me Not: A Caregiver's Guide to Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease by Torri L. Fisher
iTreatMyself, LLC
Finalist
Moonlight Serenade: Embracing Aging Mindfully by Gordon Wallace
Friesen Press
Finalist
The Back Forty: 7 Essential Embraces to Launch Life's Radical Second Half by Darrell W. Gurney
Hunter Arts Publishing
Finalist
Tipping Towards Balance: A Fitness Trainer's Guide to Stability and Walking by Tracy L. Markley, C.P.T., Biomechanics Specialist
Independently Published
Finalist
Turning: The Magic and Mystery of More Days by Becky Blue
Mascot Books
Health: Alternative Medicine
Winner
Pain Erasers by Michelle Schoffro Cook
BenBella Books
Finalist
Canary in a Bubble by Summer Le'Dawn
Merita Gail Publishing
Finalist
Stroke Recovery: Regaining Arm Movement by Tracy L. Markley, Fitness & Biomechanics Specialist
Independently Published
Finalist
Your Health Is at Risk: How to Navigate Information Chaos to Prevent Lifestyle Diseases by John Poothullil, MD, FRCP
New Insights Press
Health: Cancer
Winner
Off Our Chests: A Candid Tour Through the World of Cancer by John Marshall and Liza Marshall
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
Fast Forward to Hope: Choosing to Build the Power of Self by Indira Kaur Ahluwalia
New Degree Press
Finalist
Nurse Florence®, What is Cancer? by Michael Dow, RN, MS, MHA, MSM
Dow Creative Enterprises
Finalist
Standing at Water's Edge: A Cancer Nurse, Her Four-Year-Old Son and the Shifting Tides of Leukemia by Janice Post-White
Toplight Books, an imprint of McFarland & Company
Health: Death & Dying
Winner
Never Say Invisible: A Memoir of Living and Being with ALS by Jeremy Schreiber
Sandra Jonas Publishing
Finalist
Find a Place for Me: Embracing Love and Life in the Face of Death by Deirdre Fagan
Pact Press
Finalist
His Voice by Rima Pande
Independently Published
Finalist
Ten Days with Dad: Finding Purpose, Passion, & Peace During the Darkest Days of Alzheimer's and COVID-19 by Mark J. Resnick
Independently Published
Finalist
Touching Two Worlds: A Guide for Finding Hope in the Landscape of Loss by Sherry Walling, PhD
Sounds True
Finalist
When Mountains Crumble: Rebuilding Your Life After Losing Someone You Love by Danita Jenae
Moody Publishers
Health: Diet & Exercise
Winner
Supersized Lies: How Myths about Weight Loss Are Keeping US Fat — and the Truth about What Really Works by Robert J. Davis, PhD
Everwell Books
Finalist
Ride Alchemy: Not Just An Ordinary Bike Ride by Hana Weinwurm
Friesen Press
Finalist
Stroke Recovery: Leg Stability and Walking Gait by Tracy L. Markley, Fitness & Biomechanics Specialist
Independently Published
Health: General
Winner
If Your Mouth Could Talk: An In-Depth Guide to Oral Health and Its Impact on Your Entire Life by Dr. Kami Hoss
BenBella Books
Finalist
A Case of Culture: How Cultural Brokers Bridge Divides in Healthcare by Snigdha Nandipati
New Degree Press
Finalist
Type One Determination: Transforming type 1 diabetes through scientific evidence, personal experience, and a dash of disobedience by Lauren Plunkett
Wise Ink Creative Publishing
Health: Psychology & Mental Health
Winner
The Stress Book: Forty-Plus Ways to Manage Stress & Enjoy Your Life by D. Terrence Foster, M.D.
Global Health & Consortium
Finalist
Doing Grief in Real Life: A Soulful Guide to Navigate Loss, Death & Change by Shea Darian
Gilead Press
Finalist
Drawn into the Dream: How Drawing Your Dreams Can Take You to the Land of Awes by Walter Berry
Precocity Press
Finalist
From Survive to Thrive: Living Your Best Life with Mental Illness by Margaret S. Chisolm, MD.
John Hopkins Press
Finalist
The Promise of Psychedelics: Science-Based Hope for Better Mental Health by Dr. Peter Silverstone
Ingenium Books
Finalist
You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health with Advice From Experts & Wisdom From Real People and Families by Ken Duckworth, MD
Zando
Health: Women's Health
Winner
Love, Only Better by Paulette Stout
Media Goddess Inc.
History: General
Winner
Tractor Wars by Neil Dahlstrom
BenBella Books
Finalist
A Brief History of Timekeeping by Chad Orzel
BenBella Books
Finalist
Salt & Light: The Complete Jesus by Jonathan Geoffrey Dean
Salt & Light Publishing
Finalist
The C.R. Patterson and Sons Company: Black Pioneers in the Vehicle Building Industry, 1865-1939 Christopher Nelson
Kindle Direct Publishing
Finalist
Unusual Attitudes Flight Instructor Memoirs by Edwin Armbruster
Writers Branding
Finalist
When Mortals Play God by John Erickson
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
History: Military
Winner
SEA PAY by Bob Dorgan
Koehler Books
Finalist
Richard Eager” A Pilot’s Story from Tennessee Eagle Scout to General Montgomery’s Flying Fortress” by Colonel Richard Ernest Evans and Barbara Evans Kinnear
Kieran Publishing Company
Finalist
Strike Hard and Expect No Mercy by Galen D. Peterson
Koehler Books
History: United States
Winner
We The Presidents: How American Presidents Shaped the Last Century by Ronald Gruner
libratum.press
Finalist
Highway Heist: America's Crumbling Infrastructure and the Road Forward by James T. Bennett
Independent Institute
Finalist
New York City Firsts: Big Apple Innovations That Changed the Nation and the World by Laurie Lewis
Globe Pequot
Finalist
The C.R. Patterson and Sons Company: Black Pioneers in the Vehicle Building Industry, 1865-1939 Christopher Nelson
Kindle Direct Publishing
Finalist
The Great California Story: Portrait of a Place That Is One of a Kind by Carl Palm
Northcross Books, Austin, Texas
Finalist
The White House: An Historic Guide by The White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association
Humor/Comedy/Satire
Winner
Find Happiness through Negative Thinking by Larry Gotterer
larryvision
Finalist
Against My Better Judgment by B.T. Polcari
The Wild Rose Press
Finalist
Beet Life: A Health & Lifestyle Guide To Show Your Life Who's Boss by: Your Girl @Beets_By_Beth: Beth Gethard by Tyler Holme
Independently Published
Finalist
HERE WE GO LOOP DE LOOP by William Jack Sibley
Atmosphere Press
Finalist
Scream Queen by Wray Cotterill
Powerhouse Publishing
Finalist
The Outlaw Gillis Kerg…Physics, Lust and Greed Series Book 4 by Mike Murphey
Acorn Publishing, LLC
Law
Winner
FIRED! Protect Your Rights & FIGHT BACK If You're Terminated, Laid Off, Downsized, Restructured, Forced to Resign or Quit by Steven Mitchell Sack
Legal Strategies Publications
Finalist
From Panic to Profit: How 6 Key Numbers can make a 6-Figure Difference in your Law Firm by Brooke Lively
Niche Pressworks
Finalist
The Finger of God: From the Lineage of David to the Presidency of the United States by Jesse L. Jackson Jr.
Archway Publishing
Legacy: Autobiography/Memoirs
Winner
Spirit Embraced: A Guiding Memoir for a Life Authentic and Free by Kim Colella
Spirit Doula Press
Finalist
Candlelight in a Storm: Born to be a Berliner by Naveen Sridhar
AuthorHouse
Finalist
Gifts from the Garden by Carol Siyahi Hicks
Independently Published
Finalist
Tenebrae: A Memoir of Love and Death by Dan Flanigan
Arjuna Books
Legacy: Children's Book
Winner
Mr. Shipman's Kindergarten Chronicles: December Celebrations by Dr. Terance Shipman
Team Shipman Publishing
Finalist
History's Mysteries: Ship of Dreams by Donna L. Martin
Story Catcher Publishing
Finalist
History's Mysteries: The Chocolate Train Wreck by Donna L. Martin
Story Catcher Publishing
Finalist
How to Draw the Presidents by John Hutton
The White House Historical Association
Finalist
Tuktuk: Tundra Tale by Robin Currie, illustrated by Phyllis Saroff
Arbordale
Finalist
Turquoise Tail by Rachel Bate
Mascot Books
Legacy: Fiction
Winner
The River by Starlight by Ellen Notbohm
She Writes Press
Finalist
Some Are Shadows by David Sayre
Independently Published
Finalist
Stick McLaughlin: The Prohibition Years by CF Frizzell
Bold Strokes Books
Finalist
The Brute and I by Suzanne Smith
Black Velvet Seductions
Finalist
The Penitent: Part II by A. Keith Carreiro
Stillwater River Publications
Finalist
Wicked Ninnish by Michael Scott Curnes
Down Wind Press / Inkwater Press
Legacy: Nonfiction
Winner
Empathic Mastery: A 5-Step System to Go from Emotional Hot Mess to Thriving Success by Jennifer Elizabeth Moore
Modern Medicine Lady LLC (DBA Des' Tai Press)
Finalist
Birds of All Feathers: Doing Diversity and Inclusion Right by Michael Bach
Page Two
Finalist
Eris' Green Kitchen by Erisbelia Garriga
Independently Published
Finalist
Saints, Sinners, Survivors: A True Story of Tragic Events and Heroic Deeds by Gary P. Jones
Infinity Publishing
Legacy: Self-Help/Spirituality
Winner
30 Summers More: Adding Time Back to Your Aging Clock by Dwayne J. Clark
Brisance Books
Finalist
Empathic Mastery: A 5-Step System to Go from Emotional Hot Mess to Thriving Success by Jennifer Elizabeth Moore
Modern Medicine Lady LLC (DBA Des' Tai Press)
Finalist
Light, Camera, Success: Laying an Unshakable Foundation for Success in Life by Sean Brasfield
Amazon KDP
Finalist
Spirit Embraced: A Guiding Memoir for a Life Authentic and Free by Kim Colella
Spirit Doula Press
LGBTQ+: Nonfiction
Winner
Alabama Grandson: A Black, Gay Minister's Passage Out of Hiding by Cedrick D. Bridgeforth
Precocity Press
Finalist
Chasing Normal: Growing Up, Letting Go, and Finding Joy in Being Different by Craig Greiwe
Post Hill Press
Finalist
Half In: A Coming-of-Age Memoir of Forbidden Love by Felice Cohen
Dividends Press
Finalist
I, Rob Graves: My Struggle with Childhood Trauma, Homosexuality, and Bipolar Disorder by Robert P. Graves
Lilibet Publishing
Finalist
Making the Rounds: Defying Norms in Love and Medicine by Patricia Grayhall
She Writes Press
Finalist
Manifesting Justice: Wrongly Convicted Women Reclaim Their Rights by Valena Beety
Kensington Books
Multicultural: Nonfiction
Winner
Uncolonized Latinas: Transforming Our Mindsets And Rising Together by Valeria Aloe
New Degree Press
Finalist
A Chocolate Spirit: A Story of Friendship and Racial Understanding by Jennifer Stoner
Imani Faith Productions
Finalist
I Belong Here: Living the Life I was Born for in America by Helen H. Yee
Armature Publishing
Finalist
Promenade of Desire: A Barcelona Memoir by Isidra Mencos
She Writes Press
Finalist
The Southern Awakening: A Black Man's Guide to Liberating the Rural South by Barnard Sims "Barnard The Barber"
Archway Publishing
Finalist
Voices of Diversity by Vanessa Caraveo
Independently Published
New Age: Nonfiction
Winner
A NEW NOW: Your Guide to Mastering Wisdom Daily, Achieving Equilibrium, and Empowering Your Nobler Self by Michael Goddart
Clear Path Press
Finalist
Everything Has Meaning by Scott Roux
Zamiz Press
Finalist
Spirituality For Badasses by J. Stewart Dixon
PIE Publishing
Finalist
The Back Forty: 7 Essential Embraces to Launch Life's Radical Second Half by Darrell W. Gurney
Hunter Arts Publishing
Finalist
Wild Moon Healing: Harness the Energy of Lunar Cycles to Awaken Your Inner Truth by Donna S. Conley
Independently Published
Finalist
Wisdom Keeper: My Extraordinary Journey to Unlock the Sacred Within by Chloe Kemp
Awaken Your Divine Path
Nonfiction: Creative
Winner
Artist: Awakening the Spirit Within by Jocelyn Jones
Goodspeed Press
Finalist
Courtesy Boy: A True Story of Addiction by Mike Matson
Flint Hills Publishing
Finalist
Hippie at Heart: What I Used To Be, I Still Am by Lynne Zotalis
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing
Finalist
Inhabiting Bliss by Kathleen Kinkopf
Independently Published
Finalist
Ivy Lodge: A Memoir of Translation and Discovery by Linda Murphy Marshall
She Writes Press
Finalist
The Fun Master: A Father's Journey of Love, Loss, and Learning to Live One Day at a Time by Jeff Seitzer
Spark Press
Nonfiction: Cross-Genre
Winner
The Southern Awakening: A Black Man's Guide to Liberating the Rural South by Barnard Sims "Barnard The Barber"
Archway Publishing
Finalist
Beyond Linear Thinking: Changing the Way We Live and Work by Linda Seger, ThD
Red Typewriter Press
Finalist
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven Street by C.J. Hudson
Mindstir Media
Finalist
The Finger of God: From the Lineage of David to the Presidency of the United States by Jesse L. Jackson Jr.
Archway Publishing
Finalist
Voices of Diversity by Vanessa Caraveo
Independently Published
Finalist
Zen (and Rage) and the Art of a Never-Ending Home Renovation by Marcia E. Formica
SDP Publishing
Nonfiction: General
Winner
Changemaker Playbook: The New Physics of Leadership in a World of Explosive Change by Henry F. De Sio, Jr.
Nicholas Brealey Publishing / Hachette Book Group
Finalist
Alphabet Soup: The Essential Guide to LGBTQ2+ Inclusion at Work by Michael Bach
Page Two
Finalist
Ethically Challenged: Private Equity Storms U.S. Health Care by Laura Katz Olson
John Hopkins Press
Finalist
Humanity Reimagined: Where we go from here by Martin Fiore
Rivertowns Books
Finalist
Sweating Together: How Peloton Built a Billion Dollar Venture and Created Community in a Digital World by David J. Miller
IdeaPress Publishing
Finalist
The Space Pen Club: Close Encounters of the 5th Kind, UFO Disclosure, Consciousness and Other Mind Zoomers by Martin Keller
Calumet Editions
Nonfiction: Inspirational
Winner
Mosaic Heart: Pieces of an Unfinished Life by Donna Mazzitelli
Merry Dissonance Press
Finalist
On My Way to Greatness: Understand the Power of Affirmations, Unlock Your Potential and Manifest the Power Within You by Wildine Pierre
Independently Published
Finalist
Raising Jess: A Story of Hope by Vickie Rubin
Page Publishing
Finalist
Shifting Shorelines: Messages From A Wiser Self by Terry Helwig
Viva Editions
Finalist
The Heroic and Exceptional Minority: A Guide to Mythological Self-Awareness and Growth by Gregory V. Diehl
Identity Publications
Finalist
The Home for Friendless Children by C.L. Olsen
Independently Published
Nonfiction: Narrative
Winner
Uprooted: Family Trauma, Unknown Origins, and the Secretive History of Artificial Insemination by Peter J. Boni
Greenleaf Book Group
Finalist
Fort Unicorn and the Duchess of Knothing by Andrea Nelson
Orange Hat / TEN16Press
Finalist
I Didn't Sign Up For This Shit: A book about love and hope by Michael Lewis, MD
Willowbay Press
Finalist
The Audacity of Dope and Perseverance by Ron Naulls
The Author's Pen, LLC
Finalist
Travel North Black Girl: A 3,000-mile journey in search of love, peace, and home by Olivia Hill
Woodneath Press
Finalist
Walking Home: Common Sense and Other Misadventures on the Pacific Crest Trail by Rick Rogers
Independently Published
Novelty & Gift Books
Winner
Springtime for Your Spirit: 90 Devotionals of Hope, Joy & New Beginnings by Michelle Medlock Adams & Andy Clapp
Skyhorse Publishing
Finalist
A Year of Wildflowers: SUMMER: A Coloring Book and Journal for Identifying New England's Wildflowers, written and illustrated by Michelle DeMarco
LlamaGoose Studios
Finalist
Moments by Sonya Haramis, M.Ed.
Peace of the Dreamer
Finalist
My Dance Journal: 52 Weeks of Goals, Growth, and Gratitude by S.R. Fabrico
SRF Creations
Finalist
Rabbit at the Sliding Door: Chloe's Story by Denise Lee Branco
Strolling Hills Publishing, LLC
Finalist
Remember by Roger Raepple
Independently Published
Parenting & Family
Winner
Difficult: Mothering Challenging Adult Children through Conflict and Change by Judith R. Smith, PhD
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Finalist
Being Smart about Gifted Learning: Empowering Parents and Kids Through Challenge and Change by Dona Matthews and Joanne Foster
Gifted Unlimited, LLC
Finalist
Forget Me Not: A Caregiver's Guide to Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease by Torri L. Fisher
iTreatMyself, LLC
Finalist
Overcoming My Mother's Addictions by Deb Birdsall in collaboration with Lili Birdsall
Hasmark Publishing International
Finalist
Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your Teens: Teaching Situational Awareness to Keep Teens Safe by Gary Quesenberry, Federal Air Marshal (RET.)
YMAA Publication Center
Finalist
Why Some Animals Eat Their Young: A Survivor's Guide to Motherhood by Dallas Louis
Sandra Jonas Publishing
Performing Arts
Winner
Black Panther: Interrogating a Cultural Phenomenon by Terence McSweeney
University Press of Mississippi
Finalist
120 Seats in a Boiler Room: The Creation of a Courageous Professional Theater by Lewis Kempfer
Vecta Books
Finalist
Liberty by Dyanna Morrison
Independently Published
Finalist
Rock & Roll Nightmares: True Stories, Volume One by Staci Layne Wilson
Excessive Nuance
Photography
Winner
Hidden: Life with California's Roma Families by Cristina Salvador Klenz
Brown Paper Press
Finalist
CLOUDS: love poems from above the fray, poems and photography by Jon Meyer
Joshua Tree Interactive
Finalist
Rocky Mountains - A Self-Portrait by Kent Gunnufson
Snowstorm Publications
Poetry: Anthologies
Winner
Stronger Than Fear: Poems of Empowerment, Compassion, and Social Justice by Stephen Massimilla and Carol Alexander
Cave Moon Press
Finalist
I Wanna Be Loved by You: Poems on Marilyn Monroe edited by Susana H. Case and Margo Taft Stever
Milk & Cake Press
Finalist
No Unpaid Passengers by Pam R. Johnson Davis
Independently Published
Poetry: Chapbook
Winner
A Sky Full Of Wings by Ksenia Rychtycka
Finishing Line Press
Finalist
Clerk of the Dead by Alan Perry
Main Street Rag Publishing Co.
Finalist
Love Most Of You Too by Dustin Brookshire
Harbor Editions
Finalist
Un/Reconciled by Pasquale Trozzolo
Kelsay Books
Poetry: Contemporary
Winner
And If the Woods Carry You by Erin Rodoni
Southern Indiana Review Press
Finalist
indecent hours by James Fujinami Moore
Four Way Books
Finalist
Scale Model of a Country at Dawn by John Sibley Williams
Cider Press Review Books
Finalist
Scarlet Secrets: Poems by Christie Leigh Babirad
TouchPoint Press
Finalist
The Land of the Dead Is Open for Business by Jacob Strautmann
Four Way Books
Finalist
The Newest Employee of the Museum of Ruin by Charlie Clark
Four Way Books
Poetry: General
Winner
Aunt Bird by Yerra Sugarman
Four Way Books
Finalist
My Body Lives Like a Threat by Megha Sood
FlowerSong Press
Finalist
Paradise by Victoria Redel
Four Way Books
Finalist
Present Tense Complex by Suphil Lee Park
Conduit Books & Ephemera
Finalist
Reliquary by Abigail Wender
Four Way Books
Poetry: Narrative
Winner
Pine by Julia Koets
Southern Indiana Review Press
Finalist
Daybreak and Deep by Jessica D. Thompson
Kelsay Books
Finalist
Head of a Gorgon by Raegen M. Pietrucha
Vegetarian Alcoholic Press
Finalist
Healing Yesterday's Tears: An Inspiring Poetry Book about Overcoming Emotion and Discovering Love of Self by Kyli Santiago
Kyli Santiago Inc.
Finalist
Make it a Double: More poems from my 10-year bender inside heaven's dive bar by Randall McNair
Bits of Steak Press
Finalist
May, an epic poem about youth by Herman Gorter
Arimei Books
Poetry: Nature
Winner
CLOUDS: love poems from above the fray, poems and photography by Jon Meyer
Joshua Tree Interactive
Poetry: Religious
Winner
Grandfather's Mandolin by Fran Markover
Passager Press
Finalist
A Pilgrim's Prayers by Douglas Wyant
Courier Publishing
Poetry: Urban
Winner
When We Talk of Stolen Sisters by Jessica Mehta
Not a Pipe Publishing
Finalist
Healing Yesterday's Tears: An Inspiring Poetry Book about Overcoming Emotion and Discovering Love of Self by Kyli Santiago
Kyli Santiago Inc.
Finalist
No Unpaid Passengers by Pam R. Johnson Davis
Independently Published
Finalist
Through Blood and Becoming by Rae Scott Mahogany
Pen Publishing
Finalist
Voices of Diversity by Vanessa Caraveo
Independently Published
Religion: Christian Inspirational
Winner
When Mountains Crumble: Rebuilding Your Life After Losing Someone You Love by Danita Jenae
Moody Publishers
Finalist
Be a Giant Killer: Overcoming Your Everyday Goliaths by Ed Norwood
Freiling Publishing
Finalist
Beauty Beyond the Thorns: Discovering Gifts in Suffering by Darci J. Steiner
Independently Published
Finalist
Challenges Won't Stop Me: An Interactive Survival Guide for Overcoming & Thriving by Melony Brown
Fiction House Press
Finalist
Living for His Glory by Kim S. Kinney
Independently Published
Finalist
My Walks with Remi: Devotions Inspired by Nature to Strengthen Your Faith Journey by Cindy J. Anderson
WestBow Press
Religion: Christianity
Winner
Fight Like Jesus: How Jesus Waged Peace throughout Holy Week by Jason Porterfield
Herald Press
Finalist
5-Day Morning C.O.F.F.E.E. Devotional by Dawn Charleston-Green
Dawn of a New Day 365, LLC
Finalist
Jesus Speaking by Mike Lutz
Independently Published
Finalist
Lessons from the Apostles: How God Uses All Types of People to Change the World by Glen A. Blanscet
WestBow Press
Finalist
Living for His Glory by Kim S. Kinney
Independently Published
Finalist
Salt & Light: The Complete Jesus by Jonathan Geoffrey Dean
Friesen Press
Religion: Eastern
Winner
The Garden of Flowers and Weeds: A New Translation and Commentary on the Blue Cliff Record by Matthew Juksan Sullivan
Monkfish Book Publishing
Finalist
Knotting the Banner: Ritual and Relationship in Daoist Practice by David J. Mozina
University of Hawai'i Press; Chinese University of Hong Kong Press 2021
Religion: General
Winner
Springtime for Your Spirit: 90 Devotionals of Hope, Joy & New Beginnings by Michelle Medlock Adams & Andy Clapp
Skyhorse Publishing
Finalist
5-Day Morning C.O.F.F.E.E. Devotional by Dawn Charleston-Green
Dawn of a New Day 365, LLC
Finalist
A Devotional for Mothers and Sons: Walking in Wisdom Through Proverbs by Sandee Macgregor
Castle Quay Books
Finalist
Oh God, Why Can't I Stop? by Jason K. Ritchie
Stellar Communications Houston
Finalist
Reassuring Guidance: A Faith-Based Caregiving Resource by Roy Cook with Catherine Hilliard
Crosslink Publishing
Finalist
The Storm by Jen Guidry
Trilogy Christian Publishers
Science
Winner
Unsettled by Steve E. Koonin
BenBella Books
Finalist
The Evolution of Life: Big Bang to Space Colonies by Richard M. Anderson
Precocity Press
Self-Help: General
Winner
Who Do You Want to Be On The Way to What You Want? Coaching With The Empowerment Dynamic by Donna Zajonc
Polaris Publishing
Finalist
ACE Your Life: Unleash Your Best Self and Live the Life You Want by Michelle P. Maidenberg, Ph.D., MPH, LCSW-R
Morgan James Publishing
Finalist
Be Your Own Commander in Chief by Yuri Kruman
IdeaPress Publishing
Finalist
Happier Being: Your Path to Optimizing Habits, Health and Happiness by Dr. Tal Leead, PsyD
Optimum Publications
Finalist
The Art of Inner Peace by Bohdi Sanders
Kaizen Quest Publishing
Finalist
Wisdom: A Very Valuable Virtue That Cannot Be Bought by Jason A. Merchey
Values of the Wise, LLC
Self-Help: Motivational
Winner
Enough About Me: The Unexpected Power of Selflessness by Richard Lui
Zondervan
Finalist
Combat to College: Applying the Military Mentality as a Student Veteran by John H. Davis
The University of North Georgia Press
Finalist
Don’t' Just Sit There, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching by Jessie Asya Kanzer
Hampton Roads Publishing
Finalist
Inaction: Rethinking the Path to Results by Jinny Uppal
New Degree Press
Finalist
On My Way to Greatness: Understand the Power of Affirmations, Unlock Your Potential and Manifest the Power Within You by Wildine Pierre
Independently Published
Finalist
The Things I've Seen People Do With and Without Food by Debra Spector, MS, RDN, CDN
Independently Published
Self-Help: Relationships
Winner
Gaslighting: A Step-by-Step Recovery Guide to Break Free from Emotional Abuse and Build Healthy Relationships by Deborah Vinall, PsyD, LMFT
Rockridge Press
Finalist
Sexpert: Desire, Passion, Sensations, Intimacy, and Orgasm to Indulge in Your Best Sext Life by Dr. Chelsie Reed
Chipmunk Tables Publisher
Finalist
The Five Elements of Relationships: How to Get Along with Anyone, Anytime, Anyplace by Dr. Vicki Matthews
Post Hill Press
Finalist
The Go-Giver Marriage by John David Mann and Ana Gabriel Mann
BenBella Books
Finalist
The Kickass Couple: 7 Secrets to Transform Your Relationship by Gloria Lee
Ultimate World Publisher
Finalist
The Miracle Child: Traumatic Brain Injury and Me by Kelly and Michael Lang
Koehler Books
Social Change
Winner
Broke in America by Joanne Samuel Goldblum and Collen Shaddox, Forward by Bomani Jones
BenBella Books
Finalist
#ONECHOICE: How 10 Seconds can Change Your Life by Nick and Jack Savage, as told by their mom Becky Savage
O'Leary Publishing
Finalist
Beyond Diversity: 12 Non-Obvious Ways To Build A More Inclusive World by Rohit Bhargava and Jennifer Brown
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
I Never Thought of It That Way by Mónica Guzmán
BenBella Books
Finalist
Not So Black and White: An Invitation to Honest Conversations about Race and Faith by Reggie Dabbs and John Driver
Zondervan
Finalist
Wisdom: A Very Valuable Virtue That Cannot Be Bought by Jason A. Merchey
Values of the Wise, LLC
Spirituality: General
Winner
Don’t' Just Sit There, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching by Jessie Asya Kanzer
Hampton Roads Publishing
Finalist
A NEW NOW: Your Guide to Mastering Wisdom Daily, Achieving Equilibrium, and Empowering Your Nobler Self by Michael Goddart
Clear Path Press
Finalist
Destination New Earth: A Blueprint to 5D Consciousness by Alex Marcoux
616 Editions, an imprint of Jenness
Finalist
Is It God Or Coincidence?...Coming To Grips With The Unexpected Wonders In Life by Rob Ekno
Independently Published
Finalist
Qigong Grand Circulation for Spiritual Enlightenment by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
YMAA Publication Center
Finalist
Spirituality For Badasses by J. Stewart Dixon
PIE Publishing
Spirituality: Inspirational
Winner
Where Are You? A Beginner's Guide to Advanced Spirituality by Dan Ehrenkrantz
Spinoza Press
Finalist
Does My Voice Matter? A Journey of Self-Discovery, Authenticity, and Empowerment by Cynthia James
She Writes Press
Finalist
Dying To See: Revelations About God, Jesus, Our Pathways, And The Nature Of The Soul by Janet D. Tarantino
Day Agency Publishing
Finalist
Fallen Star: A Return to Self through the Eight Limbs of Yoga by Molly Chanson
Shanti Arts
Finalist
War in the Hearts of Men by Eli Coberly
Acorn Publishing, LLC
Finalist
Wisdom Keeper: My Extraordinary Journey to Unlock the Sacred Within by Chloe Kemp
Awaken Your Divine Path
Sports
Winner
Marathon Man: My Life, My Father's Stroke and Running 35 Marathons in 35 Days by Alan Corcoran
Tivoli Publishing House
Finalist
Kentucky Passion: Wildcat Wisdom and Inspiration by Del Duduit & Dr. John Huang
Red Lightning Books / IU Press
Finalist
Martial Arts and Your Life: The Story of Us: A Survey of What We Do and Why by Lawrence Kane & Kris Wilder
Stickman Publications, Inc.
Finalist
Spies on the Sidelines: The High-Stakes World of NFL Espionage by Kevin Bryant
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Finalist
The Art and Science of Self-Defense: A Comprehensive Instructional Guide by Joe Varady
YMAA Publication Center
Finalist
The Triangle Hold Encyclopedia: Comprehensive Applications for Triangle Submission Techniques by Steve Scott
YMAA Publication Center
Travel: Guides & Essays
Winner
Walking Home: Common Sense and Other Misadventures on the Pacific Crest Trail by Rick Rogers
Independently Published
Finalist
Dancing on the Wine-Dark Sea: Memoir of a trailblazing woman's travels, adventures, and romance by Diane LeBow
Granitrose Press
Finalist
Into Trouble by Paul Gorman
Rain City Cinema LLC
Finalist
Jalan-Jalan: A Journey of Wanderlust and Motherhood by Margo Weinstein
Koehler Books
Finalist
Tracing Inca Trails by Eddy Ancinas
She Writes Press
Finalist
Untethered: A Woman's Search for Self on the Edge of India — A Travel Memoir by C.L. Stambush
Independently Published
True Crime: Nonfiction
Winner
Surviving Dirty John by Debra Newell and M. William Phelps
BenBella Books
Finalist
Chasing bin Laden: My Hunt for the World's Most Notorious Terrorist by Barbara K. Janik
Independently Published
Women's Issues / Women's Studies
Winner
Sharp Women: Embrace Your Intuition, Build Your Situational Awareness, and Live Life Unafraid by Kelly Sayre
Niche Pressworks
Finalist
CompartMENTALized: My Journey from Camptown to the National Security Agency by Tena A. Lawyer
Mystic Canyon Publishing
Finalist
Manifesting Justice: Wrongly Convicted Women Reclaim Their Rights by Valena Beety
Kensington Books
Finalist
Recognizing Autism in Women & Girls: When It Has Been Hidden Well by Wendela Whitcomb Marsh, MA. BCBA, RSD
Future Horizons
Finalist
The Adventures of Women in Tech Workbook by Alana Karen
IdeaPress Publishing
Finalist
Uncolonized Latinas: Transforming Our Mindsets And Rising Together by Valeria Aloe
New Degree Press
Young Adult: Nonfiction
Winner
Trauma Recovery Workbook for Teens by Deborah Vinall, PsyD, LMFT
Rockridge Press
Finalist
#ONECHOICE: How 10 Seconds can Change Your Life by Nick and Jack Savage, as told by their mom Becky Savage
O'Leary Publishing
Finalist
Everything Has Meaning by Scott Roux
Zamiz Press
Finalist
My Dance Journal: 52 Weeks of Goals, Growth, and Gratitude by S.R. Fabrico
SRF Creations
Finalist
Whispers: Extraordinary, Book 1 by Feather Chelle
Independently Published
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