Animals/Pets: General

Winner
Sacred Wild: The Spiritual World of Animals, Including Pets, and its Interconnectedness with Ours by Miki Jacobs
Independently Published

Finalist
A Purpose for Patches by Gail L. Oxford
PuppyTalePress.com

Finalist
Can We Get a Rhinoceros? by Christian Kueng
Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc.

Finalist
Dogs Don't Cry — Novels of the Great War by John F. Andrews
46 North Publications, LLC

Finalist
Meatball's Adventurous Appetite: A Pet Cat's Thanksgiving by Fei Zheng-Ward
FZWbooks

Finalist
The Well Mannered Dog: Because owning a dog should be a joy by Lez Graham MA
Braidwood Books

Finalist
This Animal Body by Meredith Walters
SparkPress

Animals/Pets: Narrative Nonfiction

Winner
Mattie, Milo, and Me by Anne Abel
She Writes Press

Finalist
Dog at the Tinsel Tree: Susie's Story by Denise Lee Branco
Strolling Hills Publishing, LLC

Finalist
Paw Prints on the Couch by Kim Lengling
Independently Published

Finalist
The Well Mannered Dog: Because owning a dog should be a joy by Lez Graham MA
Braidwood Books

Finalist
Trigger the Wonder Horse: Memoir of A Spiritual Warrior by Angela Lenhardt
Independently Published

Anthology: Nonfiction

Winner
Centering Our Voices: The Brilliance, Persistence, and Significance of Black Women Educators by The Voices of Legacy
Sparkle Publishing

Finalist
Awakenings: Stories of Body & Consciousness, edited by Diane Gottlieb
ELJ Editions

Art

Winner
The Global Rules of Art: The Emergence and Divisions of a Cultural World Economy by Larissa Buccholz
Princeton University Press

Finalist
Antal Kelle ArtFormer by Antal Kelle ArtFormer
Marbles Ltd.

Finalist
NGV Triennial 2023
National Galley of Victoria

Finalist
Pierre Bonnard by Isabelle Cahn, Ted Gott, Miranda Wallace, Meg Slater, Georgina Downey, Mark Taylor and Véronique Serrano
National Galley of Victoria

Finalist
Rembrandt: True to Life edited by Petra Kayser
National Galley of Victoria

Autobiography/Memoir

Winner
Up the Down Escalator: Medicine, Motherhood, and Multiple Sclerosis by Lisa Doggett, MD
Health Communications Inc.

Finalist
Dancing into the Light: An Arab-American Girlhood in the Middle East by Kathryn K. Abdul-Baki
She Writes Press

Finalist
Finding Waypoints: A Warrior's Journey Towards Peace and Purpose by Terese Schlachter and Colonel Gregory Gadson (Ret.)
Schaffner Press, Inc.

Finalist
No Crying in the Operating Room: My Life as an International Relief Doctor, from Haiti, to South Sudan, to the Syrian Civil War, A Memoir by Cecily Wang, M.D.
Gatekeeper Press

Finalist
Tap Dancing on Everest: A Young Doctor's Unlikely Adventure by Mimi Zieman, MD
Falcon Guides

Finalist
The Gift of Ben: Loving through Imperfection by Lindey Rogers-Seitz
Wellness Writers Press

Finalist
Trailblazer: Lighting the Path for Transgender Equality in Corporate America by Mary Ann Horton
Red Ace Press

Best Cover Design: Fiction

Winner
Deena Undone by Debra K. Every
Woodhall Press

Finalist
Hoodwinked in Hotlanta by Elizabeth R. Jensen
Gryphon Publishing

Finalist
Raith Ascended: The Last Myon, Part II by Rudi Jennings
Olympia Publishers

Best Cover Design: Nonfiction

Winner
Tuned In: Memoirs of a Piano Man by Jim Wilson
Willow Bay Media

Finalist
God's Good Works: Stories to Treasure and Tales to Ponder by Lorilyn Roberts
Rear Guard Publishing, Inc.

Finalist
Let's Talk About Loneliness by Simone Heng
Hay House UK

Finalist
Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat. by Colin C. Campbell
Forbes Books

Finalist
The Flamingo Advantage by Katie Hornor
Independently Published

Finalist
The New Deal's War on the Bill of Rights: The Untold Story of FDR's Concentration Camps, Censorship, and Mass Surveillance by David T. Beito
Independent Institute

Best Interior Design

Winner
Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat. by Colin C. Campbell
Forbes Books

Finalist
Artists Remaking Medicine by Emily F. Peters & Collaborators
Procedure Press

Finalist
Ouvert Oeuvre: Openings poems by Adeena Karasick, visuals by Warren Lehrer
Lavender Ink

Finalist
Skin by Izabela Lapinska
Publishing Unit, The Polish National Film, Television and Theatre School in Lodz, Poland

Finalist
The Art of Psychonauts 2 by Ashley Esqueda
iam8bit

Finalist
Transforming while Performing: How Organisations can find their North Star and get everyone to act in days, not months by Kristof Braekeleire and Olivier Van Duuren
BIS Publishers

Best New Fiction

Winner
No More Empty Spaces by D. J. Green
She Writes Press

Finalist
An American Nurse in Paris — Novels of the Great War by John F. Andrews
46 North Publications, LLC

Finalist
Fine Dreams: A Novel by Linda N. Masi
University of Massachusetts Press

Finalist
The War Ends At Four by Rosanna Staffa
Regal House Publishing

Finalist
There Are No Rules For This: A Novel by JJ Elliott
She Writes Press

Best New Nonfiction

Winner
Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat. by Colin C. Campbell
Forbes Books

Finalist
Brain to Bank: How to Get Your Idea Out of Your Head and Cash In by Dorine Rivers, PhD, PMP
Alpha 81 Publishing

Finalist
ER Doctor: Tales of an emergency room doctor by Paul Weinberg, M.D.
LID Publishing

Finalist
Flawed: Why Perfectionism is a Challenge for Management by Greg Chasson
Translational Mental Health Press

Finalist
No Crying in the Operating Room: My Life as an International Relief Doctor, from Haiti, to South Sudan, to the Syrian Civil War, A Memoir by Cecily Wang, M.D.
Gatekeeper Press

Finalist
Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life by John R. Miles
Post Hill Press

Finalist
TUNE IN: How to Make Smarter Decisions in a Noisy World by Nuala Walsh
Harriman House

Biography

Winner
Age of Secrets: The Conspiracy that Toppled Richard Nixon and the Hidden Death of Howard Hughes by Gerald Bellett
Meier Publishing

Finalist
Born Missionary: The Islay Walden Story by Margo Lee Williams
Margo Lee Williams, Personal Prologue

Finalist
Bullets in the Fire: The Saga of New York Red by Edward Roy
Edward Roy Unlimited

Finalist
HIT: Once Upon a Field by James Walker
Walker & Company Publishing

Finalist
Ride On! Dame Sarah Storey’s Extraordinary Journey of Triumph – How to Unleash the Power Within, Push Boundaries, and Champion Excellence by S.A. Sterling
Amazon

Business: Careers

Winner
The Modern-Day Assistant: Build Your Influence and Boost Your Potential by Lucy Brazier
Kogan Page

Finalist
A Seat at the C-Suite Table: Insights from the Leadership Journeys of African American Executives by Chuck Wallington
Business Expert Press

Finalist
Dear Monsters: Redefining New-Age Leadership for Millennials and GenZers by Helena Zikova
Brova Publishing House e.U.

Finalist
The 5-Day Job Search: Proven Strategies to Answering Tough Interview Questions & Getting Multiple Job Offers by Annie Margarita Yang
Annie Yang Financial

Finalist
The Doctor's Voice: Empowering Solutions to Physicians' Frustrations, Burnout and Healthcare Inefficiencies by Dr. Pietro Emanuele Garbelli
Archway Publishing

Finalist
The Winning Difference: How To Get What You Want, Need, And Deserve by Jane Hight
Stellar Publishing

Finalist
Win the Talent Game: A Guide to Lateral Hiring for Law Firms and Lawyers by Richard Brock
Houndstooth Press

Business: Entrepreneurship & Small Business

Winner
Next Level Nonprofit: Build A Dream Team + Increase Lasting Impact by Dr. Chris Lambert
SelfPublishing.com

Finalist
Conquer the Chaos: The Six Keys to Success for Entrepreneurs by Clate Mask
Wiley

Finalist
Fine Dining: The Secrets Behind the Restaurant Industry by Jack Rasmussen
New Degree Press

Finalist
Inception Mindset: The Contextual Art and Science of Leading in a Permanently Complex World by Robert Radi, Ph.D.
Live Life Happy Publishing

Finalist
Marketing Magic by Manuel Suarez
AGM® Press

Finalist
Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat. by Colin C. Campbell
Forbes Books

Finalist
Your Multimillion-Dollar Exit: The Entrepreneur's Business Success(ion) Planner: A Blueprint for Wealth Guide by Wayne M. Zell, JD, CPA
Houndstooth Press

Business: General

Winner
Jumpstart Your Workplace Culture: A Road Map for Igniting High Performance by Eric D. Stone
Amplify Publishing

Finalist
Be Human, Lead Human: How to Connect People and Performance by Jennifer Nash, PhD
Lioncrest

Finalist
Great Change: The Way to Get Big Strategy Done by Adam Bennett
Wiley

Finalist
I'm Just Saying: A Guide to Maintaining Civil Discourse in an Increasingly Divided World by Milan Kordestani
Health Communications Inc.

Finalist
The Successful Business Startup Action Guide: Lessons and Mistakes from an Entrepreneur on Building the Future, Starting Businesses, and Leading for Change by Husam S. AlSaleh
Employee Millionaire LLC

Finalist
When Business is Love by Jan Ryde
Forefront Books

Business: Management & Leadership

Winner
The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human by Karolin Helbig & Minette Norman
Page Two

Finalist
Leading Through Disruption: A Changemaker's Guide to Twenty-First Century Leadership by Andrew Liveris
HarperCollins Leadership

Finalist
Leading with Vulnerability: Unlock Your Greatest Superpower to Transform Yourself, Your Team, and Your Organization by Jacob Morgan
Wiley

Finalist
Stop the Nonprofit Board Blame Game: How to Break the Cycle of Frustrating Relationships and Benefit from Fully Engaged Boards by Hardy Smith
Greenleaf Book Group

Finalist
The Boldly Inclusive Leader: Transform Your Workplace (and the World) by Valuing the Differences Within by Minette Norman
BrainTrust Ink, an imprint of Greenleaf Book Group

Finalist
The Growth Leader: Strategies to Drive the Top and Bottom Lines by Scott K. Edinger
Fast Company Press

Finalist
The Trusted Learning Advisor: The Tools, Techniques and Skills You Need to Make L&D a Business Priority by Keith Keating
Kogan Page

Business: Marketing & Advertising

Winner
Cultural Intelligence for Marketers: Building an Inclusive Marketing Strategy by Dr. Anastasia Karklina Gabriel
Kogan Page

Finalist
Black On Madison Avenue by Mark S. Robinson
Alliance Books

Finalist
Purposeful Brands: How Purpose and Sustainability Drive Brand Value and Positive Change by Sandy Skees
Kogan Page

Finalist
The Flamingo Advantage by Katie Hornor
Independently Published

Finalist
Marketing Magic by Manuel Suarez
AGM® Press

Finalist
Restaurant & Bar Marketing IV: If I Could Give It Zero Stars, I Would by Erik Shellenberger
Amazon KDP

Finalist
When In Doubt, Make Applesauce! Core Habits of the Masterful Public Relations Professional by Marc C. Whitt
Cherrymoon Media

Business: Motivational

Winner
Dare to Be Naive: How to Find Your True Self in a Noisy World by Joshua Berry
Ideapress Publishing

Finalist
Begin With You: Invest in Your Mental Well-being and Satisfaction at Work by Petra Velzeboer
Kogan Page

Finalist
I'm Just Saying: A Guide to Maintaining Civil Discourse in an Increasingly Divided World by Milan Kordestani
Health Communications Inc.

Finalist
Marketing Magic by Manuel Suarez
AGM® Press

Finalist
Picture Yourself a Leader: Illustrated Micro-Lessons for Navigating Change by Elizabeth Swan
Lumen Press

Finalist
The Lemon Tress Mindset by Veronica Llorca-Smith
Independently Published

Finalist
TUNE IN: How to Make Smarter Decisions in a Noisy World by Nuala Walsh
Harriman House

Business: Personal Finance/Investing

Winner
Financially Capable: A Friendly Guide to Building Whole-Health Wealth by Matt Paradise
Vernon Street Publishing

Finalist
Get Up And Get On It: A Black Entrepreneur's Lessons on Creating Legacy and Wealth by Dana Frank
Wiley

Business: Real Estate

Winner
Creating a Life of Abundance: A Couple's Journey Together in Business, Real Estate and Short-term Rentals by Andrew Hanson, Meghan Douglas Hanson & Co-authors
Cash Street Advisors Press

Finalist
Take Action: Secrets to Becoming an Everyday Millionaire with Real Estate by Anthony Joseph
Authority Publishing

Business: Reference

Winner
39 Ways To Make Training Stick: What To Do After Trainees Leave The Room by Chris Fenning
Alignment Group Ltd

Finalist
Hiring Veterans: How To Leverage Military Talent For Organizational Growth by Matthew J. Louis
Career Press

Finalist
The Knowledge Management Memory Jogger by Cynthia J. Young
GOAL/QPC

Business: Sales

Winner
The Power of Value Selling: The Gold Standard To Drive Revenue and Create Customers for Life by Julie Thomas
Wiley

Finalist
Imposters on the Zoom! by John Buie
Journey Better Business Group Inc; 1st Edition

Finalist
Take Action: Secrets to Becoming an Everyday Millionaire with Real Estate by Anthony Joseph
Authority Publishing

Business: Technology

Winner
The Metaverse Economy: How Finance Professionals Can Make Sense of Web3 by Arunkumar Krishnakumar & Theodora Lau
Kogan Page

Finalist
100 Livestreaming & Digital Media Predictions, Volume 4: Top Content Creators Help You Succeed in an Era of Rapid Change by Ross Brand
Livestream Universe

Finalist
Automate Your Busywork: Do Less, Achieve More, and Save Your Brain for the Big Stuff by Aytekin Tank
Wiley

Business: Writing/Publishing

Winner
How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: A Simple Step-by-Step System for Writing a Good Book Fast by Dale L. Roberts
ONE JACKED MONKEY LLC

Finalist
Make Money Self-Publishing Puzzle Books: A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Your Low Content Journey by Keith Wheeler
Keith Wheeler Books

Children's Educational

Winner
Superflex® 2nd Edition Kit: Curriculum, Storybook, and Visuals by Pamela Crooke, Michelle Garcia Winner, Stephanie Madrigal
Think Social Publishing, Inc.

Finalist
A Purpose for Patches by Gail L. Oxford
PuppyTalePress.com

Finalist
Archer the Therapy Dog: A Read Together Book by Katie Baron
Pandamonium Publishing House

Finalist
My Dad Took Me to Dinosaur Land, written and illustrated by Regina Tranfa
Amazon

Finalist
Project First Flight: Putney Hicks Inventor Adventures - Book 3 by Marsha Klopmeier Tufft
Putney Designs LLC

Finalist
The Plastic Tree and His Friends by Nicholas Rozak
Green Stinger Beekeeping Services LLC

Finalist
You Are a Social Detective!: Curriculum Guide + Storybook (2-book teaching set) by Pamela Crooke, Michelle Garcia Winner, Kari Zweber Palmer
Think Social Publishing, Inc.

Children's Fiction

Winner
Cameron and the Shadow Wraiths: A Battle of Anxiety vs. Trust by Mark Cheverton
Gameknight Publishing

Finalist
Ben & Blue Searching for Lucky #3002 by Ellen Melissa Cohen
Red Chair Press

Finalist
Michael and Hannah and the Magical Money Tree by Anthony C. Delauney
Mascot Kids

Finalist
Race to the Great Invention by Bronwen Butter Newcott
Foxhall Press

Finalist
Story Monster's S.T.E.A.M. chronicles. Book one, Night watchers: nocturnal creatures of North America: coyotes, snakes, owls, spiders, and more by Conrad Storad
Story Monsters Press

Finalist
The Boy and the Secret of the Stars by Victoria Gail Oltarsh
DP Kids Press

Finalist
The Noble Adventures of Beryl and Carol by Jeremy Sherr
Independently Published

Children's Mind/Body/Spirit

Winner
The Gratitude Goggles by Andrea Mendoza-Vasconez
Wholesome Children Books LLC

Finalist
Anxiety: A Survival Guide by Christina Hill, M.A.
Blue Star Education

Finalist
Bear and The Lost Tooth by Val Jones
Bear Autism

Finalist
Brave Kids: Short Stories to Inspire Our Future World-Changers, Volume 2 by K.J. Kaschula
Brave Healer Productions

Finalist
Loris Opens Up His Heart by Dagmara Sitek
edition contes de courage Dagmara Sitek

Finalist
Move That Cloud: Learning How To Deal When Life Gets Real by Dylan's Dad
Independently Published

Finalist
Superflex® 2nd Edition Kit: Curriculum, Storybook, and Visuals by Pamela Crooke, Michelle Garcia Winner, Stephanie Madrigal
Think Social Publishing, Inc.

Children's Nonfiction

Winner
Ribbons and Moths Poems for Children by Laura Rodley
Kelsay Books

Finalist
From Giovanna to Joan: Stories From My Italian Grandmother by Lorenzo DiBernardo
Page Turner Books, Inc.

Children's Novelty & Gift Book

Winner
Big Sisters by Gordon Jensen
Independently Published

Finalist
If I Look Like You by Dawn Brotherton
Blue Dragon Publishing, LLC

Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction

Winner
Grumpy Grump by Ruthie Godfrey
Independently Published

Finalist
A Tree For Me by Tasha-Nicole Terani
Independently Published

Finalist
As Maya Grows in the Natural World by Patricia Ambinder
Independently Published

Finalist
Grandma, Where Will Your Love Go? / Abuela, adonde ira tu amor? by Adriana Camacho-Church
Pinata Books Arte Publico Press

Finalist
Grandma's Hair is Ankle Length / El Cabello de Abuela le llega hasta los tobillos by Adriana Camacho-Church
Pinata Books Arte Publico Press

Finalist
Lily's Wondrous World: A Day in the Park by Marc Polett
Polett Publishing

Finalist
Luna Blanca! by David Lane
Bear's Place Publishing

Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Nonfiction

Winner
At home with Pierre Bonnard by Kate Ryan, illustrations by Cally Bennett
National Galley of Victoria

Finalist
Bowerbirds! by Donna L. Huntriss
Blurb Books (online)

Finalist
Let's Live ALOHA by Dr. Gerry Ebalaroza-Tunnell
Plowline Publishing

Finalist
My Best Friend Granny by Ricardo Yancey Jr.
Books and Things Publishing

Finalist
My Mommy's Hands by Sunny Davis
Independently Published

Finalist
Runtie & Tudie's Grand Sailing Adventure: A True Story by Sharon Stevens-Smith
Tellwell Talent

Finalist
Sundays with Gran: A Family's Journey through Loss and Grief towards Healing by Kristel Crews
Balboa Press

Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction

Winner
Go to Bed, Fred! by Carly Mottinger
Starry Mill Entertainment, LLC

Finalist
Charlotte gets Braces by Latia Smith, RDH
Luminare Press, LLC

Finalist
Clemente, una ardilla diferente: Clemente, the different squirrel by Estela Solis Torneria
Independently Published

Finalist
Gigi: The Ballet Recital by Carly Mottinger
Starry Mill Entertainment, LLC

Finalist
How to Make a Monster Disappear by Carly Mottinger
Starry Mill Entertainment, LLC

Finalist
Popina & Slumberina by Irit Tal
Amazon KDP

Finalist
The Greatest Treasure by Anne Lacourrege
Missy Publishing

Children's Picture Book: Softcover Nonfiction

Winner
Romeo and Emilia by Roni McFadden
The Biscuit Press

Finalist
We Both Speak English but… by Heather Bradley
FriesenPress

Children's Religious

Winner
My Name is Philomena: A Saint's Story by Fr. Peregrine Fletcher, O. Praem.
TAN Books

Finalist
Behind the Scenes: A Different Kind of Christmas Tale by Amarilys Gacio Rassler
EABooks Publishing

Finalist
I Made A New Friend Today by Kyle W. Elliott
Covenant Books

Finalist
Shhh…Mommy is Praying! by Daija Rivers
Independently Published

Finalist
The Little Shepherd and The Lost Sheep by Ashley Irvin
Global Book Publishing

Cookbooks: General

Winner
On Rising: Recipes and Rituals for Joyful Mornings by Deborah Johnson
Summit Street Press

Finalist
Buttercream Palette Knife Painting Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide to Textured Art Using Buttercream Icing by Valeri Valeriano and Christina Ong
Independently Published

Finalist
Stop Screaming! A Beginner's Guide to Homemade Ice Cream by Benjamin M. Weilert
Independently Published

Current Events

Winner
I'm Just Saying: A Guide to Maintaining Civil Discourse in an Increasingly Divided World by Milan Kordestani
Health Communications Inc.

Finalist
Is Social Justice Just? edited by Robert M. Whaples, Michael C. Munger, and Christopher J. Coyne
Independent Institute

Education/Academic

Winner
Innovative College Teaching: Tips & Insights from 14 Master Teachers by Perry Binder
Independently Published

Finalist
39 Ways To Make Training Stick: What To Do After Trainees Leave The Room by Chris Fenning
Alignment Group Ltd

Finalist
Backward and Blind: Inspirational Stories about Teaching Teens by Jean A. Miller Mariner
Citrine Publishing

Finalist
FORWARD DESIGN: An Upward Thinking Theory to Build Conceptual Understanding and Critical Thinking by James Eustache Philemy, Ed.D.
Dorrance Publishing

Finalist
Loving our Students on Purpose: Building a culture of Joy, Responsibility and Connection by Bernii Godwin with Danny Silk
Independently Published

Finalist
Social Situation Mapping: Making Sense of the Social World by Michelle Garcia Winner, Pamela Crooke
Think Social Publishing, Inc.

Finalist
Upward Thinking Theory (UTT) by James Eustache Philemy, Ed.D.
Dorrance Publishing

Fiction: African American

Winner
The Best of the Scribes of Heru, Volume 1 by The Scribes of Heru Writers' Collective
Independently Published

Finalist
Adaleana and the Mute by Quentin L.B. Smith
Independently Published

Finalist
Broken Pencils by J.R. Rice
Tea with Coffee Media

Finalist
Fate and Hope in My Black Skin by Allan N. Williams
ACT Press 2024

Finalist
Something About Ann by J. Everett Prewitt
Northland Publishing

Finalist
The Law of Beasts Book 1 – Act 1: Introducing Alicia Chay by Dapharoah69 writing as Ja'breel Le'Diamond
Japharoah Publishing

Fiction: Anthologies

Winner
The KEAK Anthology: A Collection of Short Stories and Much More by Dr. Katherine E.A. Korkidis
Independently Published

Finalist
Qualia Nous, Vol. 2 edited by Michael Bailey
Written Backwards

Finalist
Speaking Of by Mary Murphy
Dove Creek Studios

Finalist
The Best of the Scribes of Heru, Volume 1 by The Scribes of Heru Writers' Collective
Independently Published

Fiction: Cross-Genre

Winner
The Die: A Novel by Jude Berman
SparkPress

Finalist
A Thousand Flying Things by Kathryn Brown Ramsperger
TouchPoint Press

Finalist
Leaning on Air by Cheryl Grey Bostrom
Tyndale

Finalist
On The Brink: Chaos and Mayhem at the Office by Michael A. Sisti
Koehler Books

Finalist
Song of the Chimney Sweep by Tamatha Cain
Orange Blossom Publishing

Finalist
The Golden Manuscripts: A Novel by Evy Journey
Independently Published

Finalist
The Price of Rebellion by Michael C. Bland
World Castle Publishing

Fiction: Fantasy

Winner
The Others: Book 1 in The Council Trilogy by Evette Davis
SparkPress

Finalist
Belt of Chaos: A Teen's Quest to Free a Kingdom Held by Time by Shan Shan Nie
Artisanie Limited Liability Company

Finalist
Interview with Death: Tales from the Afterworld, Book 1 by V. K. Pasanen
Independently Published

Finalist
Phoenix Rising: Initiation, The Trybrid Chronicles by Rebecca A. Nagy
Golden Quest

Finalist
Reptile by Jeremy Eads
Unveiling Nightmares Publishing

Finalist
The Emerald Diaries: Secrets of an Irish Clan by Mary Murphy
Dove Creek Studios

Finalist
The Sins of Kings by Daniel Thomas Valente
Barrente Publishing

Finalist
Walk the Web Lightly: A Novel by Mary Pascual
SparkPress

Fiction: General

Winner
Leaning on Air by Cheryl Grey Bostrom
Tyndale

Finalist
A Boy's Guide to Outer Space by Peter Selgin
Regal House Publishing

Finalist
Daughter of A Promise by Jeanne McWilliams Blasberg
She Writes Press

Finalist
No More Empty Spaces by D. J. Green
She Writes Press

Finalist
Pure Cosmos Club by Matthew Binder
Stalking Horse Press

Finalist
Reasons for Waking by Karen Foster
Bold Story Press

Finalist
The Road to the Salt Sea by Samuel Kọ́láwọlé
Amistad/Harper Collins

Fiction: Historical

Winner
The Long March Home: A WWII Novel of the Pacific by Marcus Brotherton and Tosca Lee
Revell

Finalist
A Letter in the Wall by Eileen Brill
SparkPress

Finalist
Houdini's Last Handcuffs by Charlie Young
Vine Leaves Press

Finalist
Kate's War: A Novel by Linda Stewart Henley
She Writes Press

Finalist
The Emerald Necklace by Linda Rosen
Black Rose Writing

Finalist
The Fall of Bellwether by Chad V. Broughman
Anamcara Press LLC

Finalist
The Forger of Marseille: A Novel by Linda Joy Myers
She Writes Press

Fiction: Horror

Winner
Caretaker (The Goodpasture Chronicles, Book One) by R.J. Halbert
Eald Talu House, an imprint of Novus Press Works

Finalist
Deena Undone by Debra K. Every
Woodhall Press

Finalist
Evergreen Dread by Victor Marrow
Independently Published

Finalist
Fraidy Hole by Staci Andrea
Black Rose Writing

Finalist
Ghost of the Gray by J. Jones
Independently Published

Finalist
The Lodge by Jeremy Eads
Wicked House Publishing

Fiction: Inspirational

Winner
The Statue's Secret: The Answers We Seek Can Often Be Found In The Most Unlikely Places by Skip Johnson
Independently Published

Finalist
Emma's Hero by Carrie Walker
Mountain Brook Ink

Finalist
Of the Noble and Great Ones by H.D. Logic
Independently Published

Finalist
Polly Parker Meets Her Shadow by Victoria Lowery
Absolute Love Publishing

Finalist
Running As Fast As I Can by John David Graham
Don Quixote Press

Finalist
This Animal Body by Meredith Walters
SparkPress

Finalist
With Love, From Planet B by Zaayin Salaam, MD
Gaia Publishing LLC

Fiction: LGBTQ+

Winner
Off the Menu by Alaina Erdell
Bold Strokes Books

Finalist
Foreign To Me: Journey of a Dark Shaman Trilogy, Book 1 by Dale Allen-Rowse
Wolf Vision Publishing

Finalist
Hawthorne Manor by Bryan T. Clark
Cornbread Publishing Inc.

Finalist
Stuck In Her Head by Kylie Wang & Liana Tang
Earnshaw Books

Finalist
Swing Bridge: Stories by Bronwyn Hughes
Port Haywood Press

Finalist
The Strange Story of Stanley Suspect by JC Compton
Spectrum Books

Finalist
The Wolf Esprit by Joseph Stone
Silver Lion Publishing

Fiction: Literary

Winner
Five Days in Bogota by Linda Moore
She Writes Press

Finalist
Daughter of A Promise by Jeanne McWilliams Blasberg
She Writes Press

Finalist
Everything Here Belongs to You by Saborna Roychowdhury
Black Rose Writing

Finalist
Leaning on Air by Cheryl Grey Bostrom
Tyndale

Finalist
Northward Dreams by Craig Lancaster
Missouri Breaks Press

Finalist
The Fragility of Light by Heather S. Lonczak
Ivy Lane Press

Finalist
The Other Side of Nothing: A Novel by Anastasia Zadeik
She Writes Press

Fiction: Multicultural

Winner
Everything Here Belongs to You by Saborna Roychowdhury
Black Rose Writing

Finalist
A Thousand Flying Things by Kathryn Brown Ramsperger
TouchPoint Press

Finalist
Once And For All by Anju Gattani
Independently Published

Finalist
The Butterfly Tree: An Extraordinary Saga of Seven Generations by Woody Woodburn
BarkingBoxer Press

Finalist
The Statue's Secret: The Answers We Seek Can Often Be Found In The Most Unlikely Places by Skip Johnson
Independently Published

Finalist
The Worth of a Ruby by Lya Badgley
Atmosphere Press

Fiction: Mystery/Suspense

Winner
Necessary Deeds by Mark Wish
Regal House Publishing

Finalist
Burning Distance by Joanne Leedom-Ackerman
Oceanview Publishing

Finalist
Five Days in Bogota by Linda Moore
She Writes Press

Finalist
Last Place Called Home by Betsy Hartmann
She Writes Press

Finalist
Lest She Forget by Lisa Malice
CamCat Publishing

Finalist
Raven's Grave by Charlotte Stuart
Vine Leaves Press

Finalist
The Ledger by John Netti
Black Rose Writing

Fiction: Novella

Winner
Naked Came the Detective by Glendall C. Jackson III
GCJ3 Enterprises

Finalist
After the Rapture by Nancy Stohlman
Mason Jar Press

Finalist
Off the Wall by Kari Wergeland
Finishing Line Press

Fiction: Religious

Winner
Sketches from a Sunlit Heaven: A Novel by Sarah Law
Wipf and Stock

Finalist
Emma's Hero by Carrie Walker
Mountain Brook Ink

Finalist
Miracle at Angel's Bend: A Contemporary Tale of Finding Joy through Jesus Christ by R. Christian Bohlen
Carpenter's Son Publishing

Finalist
Of the Noble and Great Ones by H.D. Logic
Independently Published

Finalist
The Lighthouse by Karin Ciholas
Atmosphere Press

Finalist
The Lost Healer of Carthage by Lynne Gentry
Travel Light Press

Finalist
Treasure atop the Mountain by Tonya L. Matthews
Haleya Publishing

Fiction: Romance

Winner
Leaning on Air by Cheryl Grey Bostrom
Tyndale

Finalist
A Thousand Flying Things by Kathryn Brown Ramsperger
TouchPoint Press

Finalist
Blood of The Daughter: First Novel in Wolves of The Western World by April D. Berry
Independently Published

Finalist
Haunted New Orleans: The Complete Series by Rayvn Salvador
Madness Nevermore, LLC

Finalist
Once Upon A Time in Beverly Hills by Elaine Franklin
Putnam & Smith Publishing Company

Finalist
Sand, Sea, & Second Chances: Gull Island Romance, Book 1 by Catherine Michaels
Cool Breeze Books

Finalist
Why Hearts Keep Secret by Mara Purl
Bellekeep Books

Fiction: Science Fiction

Winner
After the Eagle has Fallen by W. Michael Gear
Wolfpack Publishing

Finalist
Life on Mars: A Jim Meade, Martian P.I. Novel by R.J. Johnson
RJ Johnson Publishing

Finalist
The Man Who Saw Seconds by Alexander Boldizar
Clash Books

Finalist
The Movement-Time Corrector Series Book 2 by Avi Datta
Independently Published

Finalist
The Price of Rebellion by Michael C. Bland
World Castle Publishing

Finalist
The Reset-Time Corrector Series Book 3 by Avi Datta
Independently Published

Finalist
With Love, From Planet B by Zaayin Salaam, MD
Gaia Publishing LLC

Fiction: Short Story

Winner
Monarch: Stories by Emily Jon Tobias
Black Lawrence Press

Finalist
TED: The Lake House by Tony Poninghaus
Pen2go Limited

Finalist
The Black Hole Pastrami by Jeffrey M. Feingold
Meat for Tea Press

Finalist
The Fragile Blue Dot: Stories from Our Imperiled Biosphere by Ross West
GladEye Press

Finalist
The Hero of Fern Gully and other Jamaican Short Stories by Basil Kong and Glen Laman
Minna Press

Finalist
The Thinning Veil: 13 Twisted Tales by Matthew J. Pallamary
Mystic Ink Publishing

Finalist
There is No Death in Finding Nemo by Jeffrey M. Feingold
Impspired Press

Fiction: Thriller/Adventure

Winner
After the Eagle has Fallen by W. Michael Gear
Wolfpack Publishing

Finalist
Broker of Lies by Steven James
Tyndale House Publishers

Finalist
Burning Distance by Joanne Leedom-Ackerman
Oceanview Publishing

Finalist
Fatal Domain by Steven James
Tyndale House Publishers

Finalist
Guidance to Death by Daniel V. Meier Jr.
Boutique of Quality Books (BQB Publishing)

Finalist
Havana Hangover by Randy Richardson
Renegade Press

Finalist
The Man Who Saw Seconds by Alexander Boldizar
Clash Books

Fiction: Visionary

Winner
The Die: A Novel by Jude Berman
SparkPress

Finalist
Foreign To Me: Journey of a Dark Shaman Trilogy, Book 1 by Dale Allen-Rowse
Wolf Vision Publishing

Finalist
High Priestess and Empress, Book Two, Arcana Oracle Series by Susan Wands
SparkPress

Finalist
Of the Noble and Great Ones by H.D. Logic
Independently Published

Finalist
Phoenix Rising: Initiation, The Trybrid Chronicles by Rebecca A. Nagy
Golden Quest

Finalist
The Timepiece Legacy by Kevin D. Miller
Independently Published

Finalist
The Well by R. Chapman Wesley
High Top Publishing

Fiction: Women's Fiction

Winner
A Letter in the Wall by Eileen Brill
SparkPress

Finalist
Daughter of A Promise by Jeanne McWilliams Blasberg
She Writes Press

Finalist
Kate's War: A Novel by Linda Stewart Henley
She Writes Press

Finalist
Leaning on Air by Cheryl Grey Bostrom
Tyndale

Finalist
Of Lies and Honey by Donna Norman-Carbone
Red Adept Publishing

Finalist
The Deepfake by Joan Cohen
She Writes Press

Finalist
The Other Side of Nothing: A Novel by Anastasia Zadeik
She Writes Press

Fiction: Young Adult

Winner
Walk the Web Lightly: A Novel by Mary Pascual
SparkPress

Finalist
Dogs Don't Cry — Novels of the Great War by John F. Andrews
46 North Publications, LLC

Finalist
Nemesis Rising by Adam Golob
KDP

Finalist
Pretend by Jennifer Conklin
Independently Published

Finalist
Stuck In Her Head by Kylie Wang & Liana Tang
Earnshaw Books

Finalist
The Secret of the Magic eyePad: Putney Hicks Inventor Adventures - Book 1 by Marsha Tufft
Putney Designs LLC

Finalist
Two Sides of Truth by K.S. Jones
Wolfpack Publishing

Health: Addiction & Recovery

Winner
Curious: A Foster Mom's Discovery of an Unexpected Solution to Drugs and Addiction by Christina Dent
Throne Publishing Group

Finalist
Pedaling to Recovery: How Cycling Broke the Chains of Addiction by Brenden Lyman
Independently Published

Health: Aging/50+

Winner
A Cup of Tea on the Commode: My Multi-Tasking Adventures of Caring for Mom. And How I Survived to Tell the Tale by Mark Steven Porro
WriteLife Publishing

Finalist
Keenagers: Telling a New Story about Aging by Corinee Auman
New Degree Press

Finalist
Pain is Not a Life Sentence: A Guide to Understanding and Eliminating Chronic Muscle, Joint, and Nerve Pain by Dr. Brandon Ramakko DC MS DIANM RMSK DiplBLM
Independently Published

Health: Alternative Medicine

Winner
A Paradigm Shift In Treating EDS/POTS by Dr. Katinka van der Merwe
Amazon

Health: Cancer

Winner
Golden Scars: How the Death of My Husband Prepared Me to Battle Breast Cancer by Emily Barry Zarecki
Independently Published

Health: Death & Dying

Winner
The Grief Experience: Tools for Acceptance, Resilience and Connection by Kelly Daugherty
Brave Healer Productions

Finalist
I Am with You Everywhere: Finding Solace in the Mists of Grief by Kim Han
Capucia Publishing

Health: Diet & Exercise

Winner
Death By Comfort by Paul Taylor
Major Street Publishing Pty Ltd

Finalist
What's Eating Out Kids?: A Parent's Guide to Food Allergy, Intolerance, and Toxicity by Julie A. Wendt, MD
Julie A. Wendt, MD, PLLC

Health: General

Winner
Kickass Healthy LADA: How to Thrive with Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults by Jacqueline Haskins
Hachette

Finalist
Chronic Pain Reset: 30 Days of Activities, Practices, and Skills to Help You Thrive by Afton L. Hassett, PsyD
Countryman Press

Finalist
Death By Comfort by Paul Taylor
Major Street Publishing Pty Ltd

Finalist
Doing Diabetes Differently: Empower a Healthier You by Chad Lewis
River Grove Books

Finalist
I'm Not Stupid, I Have Hearing Loss by Tracy L. Markley
Independently Published

Finalist
Immigrant Health: Enhancing Integration & Global Wellness by Joachim O. F. Reimann, Ph.D. & Dolores I. Rodríguez-Reimann
Romo Books

Health: Psychology/Mental Health

Winner
The Radiant Life Project: Awaken Your Purpose, Heal Your Past, and Transform Your Future by Kate King
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Finalist
Breath Is Life: Taking IN and Letting GO, How to Live Well, Love Well, BE Well by Laurie Ellis-Young with George T. Ellis, PsyD
Breathe The Change Press

Finalist
Immigrant Psychology: Heart, Mind, and Soul by Joachim O. F. Reimann, Ph.D. & Dolores I. Rodriguez-Reimann, Ph.D.
Romo Books

Finalist
Let's Talk About Loneliness by Simone Heng
Hay House UK

Finalist
Mission Vigilant: A Mother's Crusade to Stem the Tide of Veteran Suicide by Susan Cleland with Sherye S. Green
Valor Publishers

Finalist
The Unexpected Gift of Trauma: The Path to Posttraumatic Growth by Dr. Edith Shiro
Harvest

Finalist
You Don't Have to Change to Change Everything: Six Ways to Shift Your Vantage Point, Stop Striving for Happy, and Find True Well-Being by Beth Kurland, Ph.D.
HCI (Health Communications Inc.)

Health: Women's Health

Winner
Up the Down Escalator: Medicine, Motherhood, and Multiple Sclerosis by Lisa Doggett, MD
Health Communications Inc.

History: General

Winner
Dam It! Electrifying America and Taming Her Waterways by Robert L. Underwood
Coloma Press

Finalist
Adoption History: An Adoptee's Research Into Child Trafficking by Rev. Janine Vance, Ph.D.
Adoption Truth & Transparency Worldwide Network

Finalist
Barzani and the Kurdish Liberation Movement: Fourth Edition, 1975-1990 - The Gulan Revolution, Part One and Part Two by Masoud Barzani, translated by Davan Yahya Khalil
Ingram Spark

Finalist
Memorable Murals: The Visual History of the Town of Stony Plain, Alberta by Alexis Marie Chute
Wild Skies Press

Finalist
Midnight in Syria: A real-world tale of courage, romance, and resilience by Jacek Waliszewski
KDP-Amazon

Finalist
Tea and Toil at The Woman's Club by Bainy Cyrus
Independently Published

History: Military

Winner
Di Di Mau: A True Story About Tigers, Rock Apes, the Jungle, and War by Darren Walton
Batt Publishing

Finalist
Finding Bomb Boogie: A Daughter's Search to Rediscover Her Father—the World War II Bomber Boy, Prisoner of War & American Veteran by Maureen Buick
West Portal Press

Finalist
Killing Shore: The True Story of Hitler's U-boats Off the New Jersey Coast by K.A. Nelson
Brookline Books (Casemate Publishing)

Finalist
Our Father's War by Charles Lawrence Schiereck
Independently Published

History: United States

Winner
Outside Voices: A Memoir of the Berkeley Revolution by Joan Gelfand
Post Hill Press

Finalist
A History of the United States for Newcomers by Charles Serocold
History in a Heartbeat

Finalist
Dam It! Electrifying America and Taming Her Waterways by Robert L. Underwood
Coloma Press

Finalist
Killing Shore: The True Story of Hitler's U-boats Off the New Jersey Coast by K.A. Nelson
Brookline Books (Casemate Publishing)

Finalist
The New Deal's War on the Bill of Rights: The Untold Story of FDR's Concentration Camps, Censorship, and Mass Surveillance by David T. Beito
Independent Institute

Finalist
War on Black: America's Dark History That Can't Be Erased by Cornelius D. Jones, PhD
CD Jones Books

Home & Garden

Winner
Foundation Repair Secrets: Learn How to Protect Yourself and Save Thousands by Robert K. Brown
Advantage Media

Humor/Comedy/Satire

Winner
The Funny Moon by Chris Lincoln
Rootstock Publishing

Finalist
A Feeding Frenzy in Washington by George Franklin
Independently Published

Finalist
A Trip From God Book 1 by David Grubb
Atmosphere Press

Finalist
Clear As Clay: Provoking Life's Moldable Moments by Patrick Lombardi
Independently Published

Finalist
I Love You All, Please Leave: Essays on COVID Lockdowns and Psych Lockups by Victoria Carlisle
Independently Published

Finalist
Men Are Pigs: Stories Which Passed The Time Of Tests by Jed Somit
Atmosphere Press

Legacy: Autobiography/Memoir

Winner
I Am The Ancestor: Before I Die, I Must Share My Story by S. Monique Smith
Independently Published

Finalist
A Newark Childhood: A Memoir by David Hugo Barrett
Independently Published

Finalist
Buy The Little Ones A Dolly by Rose E. Bingham
HenschelHAUS Publishing

Legacy: Children's Book

Winner
Down the Monster Hole Or Don't Be Afraid, I Am Only a Child by Carmela Tal Baron
Designs for Enlightenment - Turtle Island

Finalist
I Am A Pajama-Lovin' Llama by Yvonne Craig
Zoogeez

Finalist
Some Days…I Feel by Yvonne Craig
Zoogeez

Finalist
When We All Get Together by Heather Bradley
FriesenPress

Legacy: Fiction

Winner
The Clovis Dig by Teri Fink
Evolved Publishing

Finalist
Bad Love Strikes by Kevin Schewe, MD
Broken Crow Ridge Publishing

Finalist
Searching for Jimmy Page by Christy Alexander Hallberg
Livingston Press

Legacy: Self-Help/Spirituality

Winner
The Wheel of Healing with Ayurveda: An Easy Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle by Michelle S. Fondin
Independently Published

LGBTQ+ Nonfiction

Winner
Trailblazer: Lighting the Path for Transgender Equality in Corporate America by Mary Ann Horton
Red Ace Press

Finalist
EXODAI: A Shockingly Honest Memoir of Love, Obsession and Torture by Elizabeth Hendrick
Independently Published

Finalist
Franҫois: A Memoir by Kyle Thomas Smith
StreetLegal Press

Finalist
IT WAS HER NEW YORK: True Stories & Snapshots by C.O. Moed
Rootstock Publishing

Multicultural: Nonfiction

Winner
FIRST GEN: A Memoir by Alejandra Campoverdi
Hachette (Grand Central)

Finalist
Born Missionary: The Islay Walden Story by Margo Lee Williams
Margo Lee Williams, Personal Prologue

Finalist
Day of the Dead in the USA: The Migration and Transformation of a Cultural Phenomenon, 2nd Edition by Regina Marchi
Rutgers University Press

Finalist
Is Social Justice Just? edited by Robert M. Whaples, Michael C. Munger, and Christopher J. Coyne
Independent Institute

Finalist
Oklahoma Freedmen of the Five Tribes by Angela Y. Walton-Raji
History Press

Finalist
The Strength of Water, an Asian American Coming of Age Memoir by Karin K. Jensen
Balestier Press

New Age: Nonfiction

Winner
Raise Your Frequency Through Number Messages: Awaken to the Meaning of Number Sequences and Synchronicities from Animals, Nature, and the Universe by Melissa Alvarez
Adrema Press

Finalist
Dancing Souls: The Dark Night of the Soul by Kathleen M. Flanagan
Awakened Spirit Press, LLC

Finalist
Gods in the Game: Messages on the Awakening and Consciousness Shift by Alex Marcoux
616 Editions, an imprint of Jenness Press

Finalist
Journey of Awakening and Higher Consciousness by Jane Kim Yu
Absolute Author Publishing House

Finalist
The Birth of an American Medium: A Memoir by James Deary
Citrine Publishing

Finalist
The Origin Story: Rediscovering Our Galactic Ancestors by Dr. Allison Brown
Palm and Lotus Publishing

Nonfiction: Creative

Winner
Flight of the Bön Monks: War, Persecution and the Salvation of Tibet's Oldest Religion by Harvey Rice and Jackie Cole
Destiny Books

Finalist
Artists Remaking Medicine by Emily F. Peters & Collaborators
Procedure Press

Finalist
Ghostwriter: Shakespeare, Literary Landmines, and An Eccentric Patron's Royal Obsession by Lawrence Wells
University Press of Mississippi

Finalist
Inn Mates: An Innkeeper's Memoir by Teri Anderholm
Maine Authors Publishing

Finalist
Journey of Awakening and Higher Consciousness by Jane Kim Yu
Absolute Author Publishing House

Finalist
Millions of Suns: On Writing and Life by M.C. Benner Dixon & Sharon Fagan McDermott
University of Michigan Press

Finalist
Once Our Lives: Life, Death and Love in the Middle Kingdom by Qin Sun Stubis
Guernica Editions

Nonfiction: Cross-Genre

Winner
Deep Utopia: Life and Meaning in a Solved World by Nick Bostrom
Ideapress Publishing

Finalist
From Hardship to Hope: Crossing the Great Divides of Age, Race, Wealth, Equity, and Health by Judith Gwinn Adrian & Jaylin M. Stueber
HenschelHAUS Publishing

Finalist
Misplaced Childhood: A True Story of Resiliency and Child Advocacy by Joan Ulsher
Rehm Press

Finalist
Saving Aziz: How the Mission to Help One Became a Calling to Rescue Thousands from the Taliban by Chad Robichaux
Thomas Nelson

Finalist
The Expat by Jovelle Fernandez, M.D., Ph.D.
Independently Published

Finalist
What to Expect and How to Prepare for Your Surgery: A Patient's Guide to Undergoing Anesthesia and More! by Fei Zheng-Ward
FZWbooks

Nonfiction: General

Winner
Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life by John R. Miles
Post Hill Press

Finalist
Earth and Soul: Reconnecting amid Climate Chaos by Leah Rampy
Bold Story Press

Finalist
Fever of Unknown Origin: A True Tale of Medicine, Mystery, and Magic by Judith Ford
WIPF & Stock

Finalist
Law Democratized by Renee Knake Jefferson
NYU Press

Finalist
The New Deal's War on the Bill of Rights: The Untold Story of FDR's Concentration Camps, Censorship, and Mass Surveillance by David T. Beito
Independent Institute

Finalist
Time Served by T.L. Cromwell
K.P. Publishing Company

Finalist
Unwired: Gaining Control over Addictive Technologies by Gaia Bernstein
Cambridge University Press

Nonfiction: Inspirational

Winner
The Power of Conscious Connection: 4 Habits to Transform How You Live and Lead by Talia Fox
Ideapress Publishing

Finalist
Against All Odds: A Story of Faith, Courage, and Never Giving Up by Anthony Razzano
Wiley

Finalist
Blackwildgirl: A Writer's Journey to Take Back Her Superpower by Menah Adeola Eyaside Pratt
She Writes Press

Finalist
Let's Talk About Loneliness by Simone Heng
Hay House UK

Finalist
Quantum Spirituality: Science, Gnostic Mysticism, and Connecting with Source Consciousness by Peter Canova
Bear & Company

Finalist
Take Less. Do More.: Surprising Life Lessons in Generosity, Gratitude, and Curiosity from an Ultralight Backpacker by Glen Van Peski
Forefront Books

Finalist
The Success Guidebook: How to Visualize, Actualize, and Amplify You by Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino
HCI (Health Communications Inc.)

Nonfiction: Narrative

Winner
The Shaman's Wife: A Mystical Journey of Surrender and Self-Discovery by Alicia M. Rodriguez
She Writes Press

Finalist
Cracks of Destruction: A Daughter's Search For Home by Sherrie Lancaster
Merry Dissonance Press

Finalist
Ride On! Dame Sarah Storey’s Extraordinary Journey of Triumph – How to Unleash the Power Within, Push Boundaries, and Champion Excellence by S.A. Sterling
Amazon

Finalist
The AJK Anthology: A Collection of Biographical Memoirs and Short Stories by Artemios Korkidis
Dorrance Publishing Co.

Finalist
The Next Patient: The Incredible World of Emergency Medicine by Dr. J. Thomas Grant
New Encounters Press

Finalist
The Strength of Water, an Asian American Coming of Age Memoir by Karin K. Jensen
Balestier Press

Finalist
Untethered by Deborah L. Staunton
V Press LC

Novelty & Gift Book

Winner
Exploring Wine Regions: California Central Coast by Michael C. Higgins, PhD
International Exploration Society

Finalist
Dog at the Tinsel Tree: Susie's Story by Denise Lee Branco
Strolling Hills Publishing, LLC

Finalist
The Art of Psychonauts 2 by Ashley Esqueda
iam8bit

Finalist
The Male Nurse Survival Guide by Chris Lengle
Danconia Gold

Parenting & Family

Winner
To Carry Wonder: A Memoir and Guide to Adventures in Pregnancy & Beyond by Emese C. Parker
Larkwell Press

Finalist
Belonging Matters: Conversations on Adoption, Family, and Kinship by Julie Ryan McGue
Muse Literary

Finalist
Mom, I Have a Problem: An Unraveled True Story of Depression, Suicide, Resilience, and Second Chances by Sophia Manarolis
Authority Publishing

Finalist
Parents Pocket Guide to Navigating the Preschool Years, One Challenge at a Time by Danielle Lindner
Rethinking Inc LLC

Finalist
Raising Badass Kids: The Savvy Parents' Guide to Predator-Proofing Tweens & Teens by CJ Scarlet
Hybrid Global Publishing

Finalist
Rootbound: A Mother's Journey. A Daughter's Pain. by Melanie and Amanda Huggard
Independently Published

Finalist
Up the Down Escalator: Medicine, Motherhood, and Multiple Sclerosis by Lisa Doggett, MD
Health Communications Inc.

Performing Arts: Film, Theater, Dance, Music

Winner
Precarious Movements: Choreography and the Museum edited by Erin Brannigan, Pip Wallis, Hannah Mathews and Louise Lawson with Amita Kirpalani
National Galley of Victoria

Finalist
Poetic People Power: Three Spoken Word Shows for Social Change by Tara Bracco
Cornerstone Press

Finalist
REEL FACTS: Unbelievable Stuff About Famous Film Stars and Movies That Really Happened by Jeff Lenburg
Moonwater Press

Finalist
RVA Playlist: Stories from the Richmond, Virginia Music Scene by Andrew Cothern
Independently Published

Finalist
BOOKED, A Strong Start For Your Child Actor by Gloria latridis and Olivia Kate latridis
FriesenPress

Photography

Winner
Photography: Real and Imagined by Susan van Wyk
National Galley of Victoria

Finalist
Berlin Shop Signs by Jennifer Theis
183 Productions

Finalist
Exploring Wine Regions: California Central Coast by Michael C. Higgins, PhD
International Exploration Society

Finalist
Moments in Focus: A Decade of Visual Storytelling, A Decennial Retrospective of InFocus Photo Exhibit by Alexis Marie Chute
Wild Skies Press

Finalist
On the Road: Structures by John Custodio
Independently Published

Finalist
RíRá Mullingar: A Fleadh Cheoil Chronicle by Noel McIntyre
Motion Picture Media

Finalist
Voyages into the Fishbone by Leonel Sternberg
Independently Published

Poetry: Anthology

Winner
Poetic People Power: Three Spoken Word Shows for Social Change by Tara Bracco
Cornerstone Press

Finalist
Building Bridges by Roy Kindelberger
Poets Choice

Poetry: Contemporary

Winner
The Badass Brontës by Jane Satterfield
Diode Editions

Finalist
Blue Physics by Mary Lou Buschi
Lily Poetry Review Books

Finalist
Broken Metronome by Connie Post
Glass Lyre Press

Finalist
I Have Decided to Remain Vertical by Gayelene Carbis
Puncher & Wattmann

Finalist
Ode to Thought by Emil P. Asdurian
Zangak Publishing House

Finalist
The Book of Noah by Yoni Hammer-Kossoy
Grayson Books

Finalist
The Usefulness of Hippopotamus: A Humorous Chapbook for Trying Times by Vincent J. Tomeo
Atticus Publishing

Poetry: General

Winner
Or Did You Ever See the Other Side? by Hedy Habra
Press 53

Finalist
Between Twilight by Connie Post
New York Quarterly Books

Finalist
Heaven Underfoot by Diana Woodcock
Codhill Press

Finalist
I Come from Immigrants by Margaret Duda
Kelsay Books

Finalist
Night Talks: New & Selected Poems by Terri Kirby Erickson
Press 53

Finalist
Shadows Set to Burn by Linda Flaherty Haltmaier
Tentacular Arts & Letters

Finalist
Tourist by TAK Erzinger
Sea Crow Press

Poetry: Narrative

Winner
Shadows Set to Burn by Linda Flaherty Haltmaier
Tentacular Arts & Letters

Finalist
Glazed with War by Pantea Amin Tofangchi
Mason Jar Press

Finalist
Lotería: Nocturnal Sweepstakes by Elizabeth Torres
University of Arizona Press

Finalist
Still, the Sky by Tom Pearson
Ransom Poet Publishers (Ransom Poet LLC)

Finalist
Text Messages from the Universe by Richard James Allen
Flying Island Books

Finalist
Therapist's Daughter: A Memoir in Verse by Gail Cloud
Citrine Publishing

Finalist
VIVIA—The Legend of Vivia Thomas: A Novelette in Poems by Linda Neal Reising
Kelsay Books

Poetry: Religious

Winner
This Transfigured Chapel of the Threads by Sarah Law
Resource Publications

Finalist
Across the Difficult with Rabia of Basra and Others by Tamam Kahn
Albion Andalus Books

Finalist
Eternal Love: A Poetic Pathway to God's Heart and Mind by C. Peggy Atoche
WIPF & Stock

Finalist
Kinship by Maxim D. Shrayer
Finishing Line Press

Finalist
Songs of Seven Days by James R. Dennis
New Beginnings: An Imprint of Material Media LLC

Finalist
When the Trumpet Is Blown by Quraishiyah Durbarry
Wipf and Stock

Religion: Christian Inspirational

Winner
The Flamingo Advantage by Katie Hornor
Independently Published

Finalist
Dad Died, Then Mom: Sibling's Spiritual & Inspirational Memoir As Caregivers by Malia Arries
Trilogy Christian Publishers

Finalist
From Comfort Zone to Trust Zone: How Jesus Urges Us to Take Leaps of Faith for His Kingdom by Cecil Taylor
Inscript

finalist
Light Up The Sky by Leah Vidal Carrosquilla
Independently Published

Finalist
Reflecting His Glory: Shatter the Darkness as you Shine the Light of Christ through Life's Joys and Sorrows by Kim S. Kinney
Pearls of Glory Publishing

Finalist
Reflections: A 40 Day Devotional for Believers by Angela D. Zeigler
Christian Faith Publishing

Finalist
When Life Gets Messy, Make it Your Ministry by Sherreé Bowen
Trilogy Publishing - TBN

Religion: Christianity

Winner
The Wisdom Answer, Equipping Teens Living in a Culture of Deception, An Interactive Journal Based on Proverbs 1-9 by Lenora E. Trembath
Amazon

Finalist
Curious: A Foster Mom's Discovery of an Unexpected Solution to Drugs and Addiction by Christina Dent
Throne Publishing Group

Finalist
Jesus Speaking Devotional Prayers by Mike Lutz
Independently Published

Finalist
Lost the Plot: Finding Our Story in a Confusing World by David S. Wisener
Resource Publications

Finalist
Purpose Made: 12 Steps to Discovering your God-given purpose and living an abundant life by Sarah Ritchie
Independently Published

Finalist
Raking Leaves in the Wind by Catherine Miller Hahn
Irish Giants LLC

Finalist
Reflecting His Glory: Shatter the Darkness as you Shine the Light of Christ through Life's Joys and Sorrows by Kim S. Kinney
Pearls of Glory Publishing

Religion: Eastern

Winner
Across the Difficult with Rabia of Basra and Others by Tamam Kahn
Albion Andalus Books

Religion: General

Winner
Welcoming the Christ Child With Padre Pio by Susan De Bartoli
Ave Maria Press

Finalist
The Philosopher and the Theologian, Through Asceticism, Seekers of God by Vasile Ghiuta
Independently Published

Science

Winner
Decoding Human Nature by Domenico Meschino
Independently Published

Self-Help: General

Winner
TUNE IN: How to Make Smarter Decisions in a Noisy World by Nuala Walsh
Harriman House

Finalist
Chart Your Path: A 9-Step Method to Getting Unstuck by Monique Farmer
Manuscripts Press, LLC

Finalist
Empowering Women With Words: Life-Changing Conversations by Women of the Empowering Women Alliance (15 co-authors)
FriesenPress

Finalist
Free Your Joy: The 12 Keys to Sustainable Happiness by Lisa McCourt
Health Communications Inc.

Finalist
I Am with You Everywhere: Finding Solace in the Mists of Grief by Kim Han
Capucia Publishing

Finalist
Journey of Awakening and Higher Consciousness by Jane Kim Yu
Absolute Author Publishing House

Finalist
You Don't Have to Change to Change Everything: Six Ways to Shift Your Vantage Point, Stop Striving for Happy, and Find True Well-Being by Beth Kurland, Ph.D.
HCI (Health Communications Inc.)

Self-Help: Motivational

Winner
Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become The Bravest You by Henna Pryor
Ideapress Publishing

Finalist
Breath Is Life: Taking IN and Letting GO, How to Live Well, Love Well, BE Well by Laurie Ellis-Young with George T. Ellis, PsyD
Breathe The Change Press

Finalist
Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life by John R. Miles
Post Hill Press

Finalist
Ride On! Dame Sarah Storey’s Extraordinary Journey of Triumph – How to Unleash the Power Within, Push Boundaries, and Champion Excellence by S.A. Sterling
Amazon

Finalist
The MENtal Fight Of Your Life by Freddie Floyd, Jr.
Covenant Books

Finalist
TUNE IN: How to Make Smarter Decisions in a Noisy World by Nuala Walsh
Harriman House

Finalist
What Do You Really Want?: 7 Questions That Can Unlock the Answers to a Life Full of Abundance, Meaning, and Connection by Cayla Craft
Thomas Nelson

Self-Help: Relationships

Winner
The Empty Nest Blueprint by Anthony Damaschino
Infinite Space Publishing

Finalist
Becoming The Change: The Power of Cultural Intelligence by Loren Rosario-Maldonado
Manuscripts, LLC

Finalist
Let's Talk About Loneliness by Simone Heng
Hay House UK

Finalist
Ride or Die: Loving Through Tragedy, A Husband's Memoir by Jarie Bolander
SparkPress

Finalist
The Top Shelf Wife: A guide to expanding the nurturing and supportive light within through 5 practical areas and to choosing well by Dr. Angela Carswell
Family Pathways Books, LLC

Finalist
Twin Flame Union: 7 Keys to a Healthy Twin Flame Journey by Michelle S. Fondin
Independently Published

Social Change

Winner
I'm Just Saying: A Guide to Maintaining Civil Discourse in an Increasingly Divided World by Milan Kordestani
Health Communications Inc.

Finalist
Is Social Justice Just? edited by Robert M. Whaples, Michael C. Munger, and Christopher J. Coyne
Independent Institute

Finalist
It's Not (All) Your Fault: Self-Help and the Individualization of Oppression by Sharon Podobnik
Manuscripts LLC

Finalist
Misplaced Childhood: A True Story of Resiliency and Child Advocacy by Joan Ulsher
Rehm Press

Finalist
Poetic People Power: Three Spoken Word Shows for Social Change by Tara Bracco
Cornerstone Press

Spirituality: General

Winner
Quantum Spirituality: Science, Gnostic Mysticism, and Connecting with Source Consciousness by Peter Canova
Bear & Company

Finalist
Free Your Joy: The 12 Keys to Sustainable Happiness by Lisa McCourt
Health Communications Inc.

Finalist
On the Other Side: Memories of a past life by Andria Sanders
Independently Published

Finalist
The Healing Moment: 7 Paths to Turn Messes into Miracles of Love by Dr. Donna Marks
Beyond Words, an imprint of Simon & Schuster

Spirituality: Inspirational

Winner
Everyday Miracles of Lourdes: Twenty Extraordinary Experiences Along the Way to the Grotto by Marlene Watkins
EWTN Publishing, Inc.

Finalist
Die-Hard Atheist: From NDE Denier to Full-on Woo-Woo — Against my Will by Louisa Peck
Amazon

Finalist
Into the Heart of the Infinite: A Spiritual Memoir of an Extraordinary Mystical Journey by Maetreyii Ma Nolan Ph.D.
Ananda Gurukula Publishing

Finalist
Journey of Awakening and Higher Consciousness by Jane Kim Yu
Absolute Author Publishing House

Finalist
Quantum Spirituality: Science, Gnostic Mysticism, and Connecting with Source Consciousness by Peter Canova
Bear & Company

Finalist
Spiritual Sugar: The Divine Ingredients to Heal Yourself With Love by Lisa Manyon
Write On Creative Publishing

Finalist
The Birth of an American Medium: A Memoir by James Deary
Citrine Publishing

Sports

Winner
Ride On! Dame Sarah Storey’s Extraordinary Journey of Triumph – How to Unleash the Power Within, Push Boundaries, and Champion Excellence by S.A. Sterling
Amazon

Finalist
Forbidden Golf from Communist Poland to PGA Pro, Finding Your Best Game! by Jerry Chylkowski, PGA
One Path Press

Travel: Guides & Essays

Winner
The Travelling Ape: What Travelling (Nearly) Everywhere Taught Me about Humanity, Geopolitics, and Happiness by Michael Mackay Richards
Fuzzy Flamingo

Finalist
A History Lover's Guide To Bergen County by Bob Nesoff and Howard Joseph Cohn
History Press Division of Arcadia Publishers

Finalist
Essence of Tucson: The Story by Aneta Hebrova
BookBaby

Finalist
Exploring Wine Regions: California Central Coast by Michael C. Higgins, PhD
International Exploration Society

Finalist
Gone On Vacation: Haunted Zoos, Museums, and Amusement Parks by Sylvia Shults
American Hauntings Ink

True Crime

Winner
A Lovely Girl: The Tragedy of Olga Duncan and the Trial of One of California's Most Notorious Killers by Deborah Holt Larkin
Pegasus Books

Finalist
I Am Abigail: A Texas Woman's Childhood Nightmare – And Her Escape From Hell as a Sex Slave/Survivor by Jamie Collins
Bold Whisper Books, LLC

Finalist
The Sketcher by Julie Riedel
Independently Published

Women's Issues/Women's Studies

Winner
Take Back Your Brain: How a Sexist Society Gets in Your Head — and How to Get It Out by Kara Loewentheil
Penguin Life

Finalist
Broken Pieces (and fun things you can do with them) by Reedy Gibbs
Independently Published

Finalist
Centering Our Voices: The Brilliance, Persistence, and Significance of Black Women Educators by The Voices of Legacy
Sparkle Publishing

Finalist
Ride On! Dame Sarah Storey’s Extraordinary Journey of Triumph – How to Unleash the Power Within, Push Boundaries, and Champion Excellence by S.A. Sterling
Amazon

Finalist
Scarred: A Feminist Journey Through Pain by L. Ayu Saraswati
NYU Press

Finalist
Up the Down Escalator: Medicine, Motherhood, and Multiple Sclerosis by Lisa Doggett, MD
Health Communications Inc.

Young Adult: Nonfiction

Winner
The Wisdom Answer, Equipping Teens Living in a Culture of Deception, An Interactive Journal Based on Proverbs 1-9 by Lenora E. Trembath
Amazon

Finalist
I'd Rather be dead than deaf: A young woman's journey with liver cancer by E. Adrienne Wilson
Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association