Animals/Pets: General
Winner
The Well Mannered Dog: Because owning a dog should be a joy by Lez Graham, MA
Braidwood Books
Finalist
Animal Quest: General Jack and the Battle of the Five Kingdoms #2 by David Bush
Independently Published
Finalist
Sacred Wild: The Spiritual World of Animals, Including Pets, and its Interconnectedness with Ours by Miki Jacobs
Amazon
Finalist
The Arfabet! A Book of Dog Poems from A to Z by T.J. Farrell
Half Moon Cat Publishing
Finalist
The Mind of a Horse: Science Meets Comics by Helena Telkanranta, Maija Karala and Ville Sinkkonen
Arador Publishing
Finalist
The Old Man and the Bears by Joel Bennett
Daytime Star Books
Animals/Pets: Narrative Nonfiction
Winner
The Well Mannered Dog: Because owning a dog should be a joy by Lez Graham, MA
Braidwood Books
Finalist
10 Secrets of a Lazy Dog Trainer by Kendall Brown
Custom K-9 Service Dogs
Anthology: Nonfiction
Winner
When Thinking is a Problem: About and Beyond Thinking edited Charles Eigen, Ed.
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Finalist
Awakening Stories edited by Dr. Allison Brown
Palm and Lotus Publishing
Finalist
Learning Through Pain: Transformational strategies for healing chronic pain by Natalie Pickett, Shabnam Rakhiba Jheengoor, Sara Jones, Dr Heather Gansel, Monika Korba, Yvonne Cote, Dr Nicola Macdonald (CM), Leslie R Welch, DC, Kylie van Luyn, Efrat Wolfson
Wellness on Time in collaboration with Living the Dream Publishing
Finalist
Observations: Dress in Art & Design History with contributions from Breeze Barrington, Peter McNeil, Hilary Davidson, Waleria Dorogova, Priya Khanchandani, Nozomi Naoi, Dan Thawley, Nadia Albertini and April Calahan.
National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)
Art
Winner
Utopia | State of Abstraction by Travis Lovell, Howard Fullmer, & Melissa Barrett
Utah Valley University
Finalist
Yayoi Kusama with contributions from Akira Shibutami, Marie Laurberg, Akira Tatehata, Lynn Zelevansky, Wayne Crothers, Miranda Wallace, Meg Slater, Sunita Lewis and Coral Guan.
National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)
Autobiography/Memoir
Winner
No Woman Left Behind: A Journey of Hope to Heal Every Woman Injured in Childbirth by Kate Grant
She Writes Press
Finalist
Can't Tame A Mongoose: Memoir of a Genomics Entrepreneur by Stan Rose
Miles Pond Press
Finalist
Dreaming in Russian: A memoir by Anya Gillinson
Skyhorse
Finalist
The Full Catastrophe: All I Ever Wanted, Everything I Feared by Casey Mulligan Walsh
Motina Books
Finalist
The Privilege of Aging: Savoring the Fullness of Aging by Kamla K. Kapur
Inner Traditions
Finalist
Unlimited Heart: How to Transform Your Pain Into Purpose by Jim Kaveney
Ideapress Publishing
Best Cover Design: Fiction
Winner
The Wider World: Book Four of the Hook & Jill Saga by Andrea Jones
Reginetta Press
Finalist
Snowed: A Phee Mahoney Adventure Mystery by Twist Phelan
Bronzeville Books, LLC
Finalist
The Third Estate Secrets of the Manor by D.R. Berlin
Outskirts Press
Best Cover Design: Nonfiction
Winner
The Psychic Psychologist: Heal Your Past, Find Peace In The Present, Transform Your Future by Amanda Charles
Hay House UK, Inc.
Finalist
A Grounding Career: A Tale of Career Traps and How to Escape Them by Dr. Helmut Schuster and Dr. David Oxley
Practical Inspiration Publishing
Finalist
King of Soca: The Ultimate Insider Reveals How Machel Montano Became One Of The World's Most Popular Soca Artists (The Deluxe Edition) by Elizabeth Montano
EESM Elizabeth Montano, Port of Spain
Finalist
Small Earthly Space by Marjorie Maddox and Karen Elias
Shanti Arts
Finalist
Song of the Cardinal: A True Story of Miracles and Magic After Heartbreaking Loss by Cynthia Waine Brandt
Starfish Publishing, LLC
Best Interior Design
Winner
Exits by Stephen C. Pollock
Windtree Press
Finalist
The Cherry Pie Principle by Michael Levine
Literary Summit Press
Best New Fiction
Winner
Not Yours to Keep by Zelly Ruskin
She Writes Press
Finalist
Born in Space: Unlocking Destiny by Jeremy Clift
ElleWon Press
Finalist
Mother of Red Mountains: A Novel of a Woman's Journey Through Revolutionary China by Apple An
Voices Heard Publishing, LLC
Finalist
The Sower of Black Field: Inspired by the True Story of an American in Nazi Germany by Katherine Koch
Mindstir Media
Best New Nonfiction
Winner
Thank You for Staying with Me: Essays by Bailey Gaylin Moore
University of Nebraska Press
Finalist
No Woman Left Behind: A Journey of Hope to Heal Every Woman Injured in Childbirth by Kate Grant
She Writes Press
Finalist
One Ripple at a Time: A Mother's Story of Life after Loss by Janice Jensen
She Writes Press
Finalist
Pinch Me: Waking Up in a 300-Year-Old Italian Farmhouse by Barbara Boyle
She Writes Press
Finalist
Pivoting as a Way of Life by Joseph Hanna
Fairlead Corporation
Finalist
Still In Shock – The Aftermath of Divorce by Daniel Lamirande
Independently Published
Biography: General
Winner
King of Soca: The Ultimate Insider Reveals How Machel Montano Became One Of The World's Most Popular Soca Artists (The Deluxe Edition) by Elizabeth Montano
EESM Elizabeth Montano, Port of Spain
Finalist
Mikhail Gorbachev – how he changed our lives by Bettina Schaefer
jetztzeit verlag
Finalist
Richard Manuel by Stephen T. Lewis
Schiffer Publishing
Business: Careers
Winner
What Lights You Up?: Illuminate Your Path and Take the Next Big Step in Your Career by Mary Olson-Menzel
Wiley; 1st edition
Finalist
A Grounding Career: A Tale of Career Traps and How to Escape Them by Dr. Helmut Schuster and Dr. David Oxley
Practical Inspiration Publishing
Finalist
Corporate Escapology by Adam Forbes
Practical Inspiration Publishing
Finalist
Cultivate: The Power of Winning Relationships by Morag Barrett
River Grove Books
Finalist
The Next Act: A Complete Guide to Career Change, Professional Reinvention, and Finding Work That Matters by Michael Feeley
Summit Press Publishers
Finalist
Your Grass is Greener: Use What You Have, Get What You Want, At Work and in Life by Jason Silver
Ideapress Publishing
Business: Entrepreneurship & Small Business
Winner
Can't Tame A Mongoose: Memoir of a Genomics Entrepreneur by Stan Rose
Miles Pond Press
Finalist
Digital Threads: The Small Business and Entrepreneur Playbook for Digital First Marketing by Neal Schaffer
PDCA Social
Finalist
Infinite Impact: The Entrepreneur's Strategic Guide to Books & Business Success by Amber Vilhauer
Merack Publishing
Finalist
Startup Different: The Myth-Busting Blueprint for Your Multi-Million Dollar Business by David and Chris Sunkinson
Page Two Books
Finalist
The Whisper Way: The Secret Formula for Female Entrepreneurs to Scale and Sell for Life-Changing Money by Carrie Kerpen
Ben Bella Books
Business: General
Winner
Talent Acquisition Excellence: Using Digital Capabilities and Analytics to Improve Recruitment by Bas van de Haterd and Kevin Wheeler
Kogan Page
Finalist
Afro-Optimism Unleashed: Scaling African Excellence to The Global Stage by Adeolu Adewumi-Zer
Rethink Press
Finalist
Committed: Startup Survival Tips and Uncommon Sense for First-Time Tech Founders by Eldon Sprickeroff
Sutherland House Experts
Finalist
Disrupt with Impact: Achieve Business Success in an Unpredictable World by Roger Spitz
Kogan Page
Finalist
The Mentally Strong Leader: Build the Habits to Productively Regulate Your Emotions, Thoughts and Behaviors by Scott Mautz
Peakpoint Press (Skyhorse Publishing)
Finalist
Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI by Faisal Hoque
Post Hill Press
Business: Management & Leadership
Winner
The Journey of Leadership: How CEOs Learn to Lead from the Inside Out by Dana Maor, Hans-Werner Kaas, Kurt Strovink, Ramesh Srinivasan
Penguin Random House
Finalist
Disrupt with Impact: Achieve Business Success in an Unpredictable World by Roger Spitz
Kogan Page
Finalist
ESG Mindset: Business Resilience and Sustainable Growth by Matthew Sekol
Kogan Page
Finalist
Leading with Purpose: Navigating Change, Cultivating Collaboration, and Prioritizing Well-Being in Today's Workplace by Jonathan H. Westover, PhD
HCI Press
Finalist
Stoic Empathy: The Road Map to a Life of Influence, Self-Leadership, and Integrity by Shermin Kruse
Hay House Inc.
Finalist
The Mentally Strong Leader: Build the Habits to Productively Regulate Your Emotions, Thoughts and Behaviors by Scott Mautz
Peakpoint Press (Skyhorse Publishing)
Business: Marketing & Advertising
Winner
Non-Obvious Thinking: How to See What Others Miss by Rohit Bhargava and Ben duPont
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
Digital Threads: The Small Business and Entrepreneur Playbook for Digital First Marketing by Neal Schaffer
PDCA Social
Finalist
Make Every Podcast Want You: How to be so Radically Interesting You'll Barely Keep from Interviewing Yourself by Kimberly Spencer
Communication Queens LLC
Finalist
Organic Social Media: How to Build Flourishing Online Communities by Jenny Li Fowler
Kogan Page
Finalist
The Brand Benefits Playbook: Why Customers Aren't Buying What You're Selling—And What to Do About It by Allen Weiss & Deborah J. MacInnis
Matt Holt
Finalist
The Consumer Insights Revolution: Transforming market research for competitive advantage by Steve Phillips, Ryan Barry, Stephan Gans, Kate Schardt
Rethink Press
Business: Motivational
Winner
The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire by Karen Eber
Harper Horizon
Finalist
Can't Tame A Mongoose: Memoir of a Genomics Entrepreneur by Stan Rose
Miles Pond Press
Finalist
Creative Velocity: Propelling Breakthrough Ideas in the Age of Generative AI by Leslie Grandy
Wiley; 1st edition
Finalist
The Mentally Strong Leader: Build the Habits to Productively Regulate Your Emotions, Thoughts and Behaviors by Scott Mautz
Peakpoint Press (Skyhorse Publishing)
Finalist
The Power of the Only: Own Your Voice, Thrive in Any Environment by Angela Chee
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
The Resilient Culture: How Collective Resilience Leads to Business Success by Liane Stephan, Silke Rupprecht, Chris Tamdjidi, Michael Mackay Richards
Kogan Page
Business: Personal Finance/Investing
Winner
Wealth in Numbers: The Ultimate Dealmaker's Guide to SPVs, Syndication, and Private Investment by Max Avery and Jake Claver
Trade Days Publishing
Finalist
Don't Have Sex Nine Months Before Christmas and other practical financial tips by RoseMarie Keogh-Smyth
Lucky Book Publishing
Finalist
Private Money Lending: Learn How to Consistently Generate a Passive Income Stream, 2nd Edition by Gustavo J. Gomez, PhD
Halo Publishing International
Business: Real Estate
Winner
Nobody Move by Robert Esposito
Red Penguin Books
Finalist
Private Money Lending: Learn How to Consistently Generate a Passive Income Stream, 2nd Edition by Gustavo J. Gomez, PhD
Halo Publishing International
Finalist
The Realtor Investor: Why Hiring the Right Realtor is Key to Success by Andrew Hanson & Co-authors
Cash Street Advisors Press
Business: Reference
Winner
The Non-Obvious Guide to Drawing Your Future: Solve Problems, Explain Ideas, Sell Anything by Patti Dobrowolski
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire by Karen Eber
Harper Horizon
Finalist
The Start of All Things Good: A Complete Guide to Building Your Business by Danielle Billetz-Reppert
Dragonfly Farms Publishing
Finalist
Measuring Inclusion: Higher profits & happier people, without guesswork or backlash by Paolo Gaudiano
Practical Inspiration Publishing
Business: Sales
Winner
The Truth About Pricing: How to Apply Behavioral Economics So Customers Buy by Melina Palmer
Turner Publishing (TMA Press)
Business: Technology
Winner
Mastering the Data Paradox: The Key to Winning in the AI Age by Nitin Seth
Penguin Random House India
Finalist
Plainify AI: Simple For A Novice, Useful For A Pro by Cupid Chan
Leaders Press
Finalist
Prompting Originality: The A.I. Handbook for Humans by Norty Cohen and Delaney Ehrhardt
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
Responsible AI: Implement an Ethical Approach in Your Organization by Olivia Gambelin
Kogan Page
Finalist
The AI Lead: Overcoming Data Drag to Accelerate Digital Dominance by Brian Lambert, PhD
Koehler Books
Finalist
What Matters Next: A Leader's Guide to Making Human-Friendly Tech Decisions in a World That's Moving Too Fast by Kate O'Neill
Wiley
Business: Writing/Publishing
Winner
Unwritten: The Thought Leader's Guide to Not Over thinking Your Business Book by Emily Crookston
Amplify Publishing Group
Finalist
The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire by Karen Eber
Harper Horizon
Children's Educational
Winner
How Can I Look It Up When I Don't Know How It's Spelled? Spelling Mnemonics and Grammar Tricks by Marjorie Maddox
Kelsay Books
Finalist
Bear, Bobbin, and The Winter Festival by Val Jones
Bear Autism
Children's Fiction
Winner
Somebody's Someone by Linda Oatman High
One Elm Books, an imprint of Red Chair Press
Finalist
Buried Secrets of the Copper Locket: A Hannah Hallie Hawkins History Mystery by D.L. Bush
Independently Published
Finalist
Ellie with the Belly: A Story about Bullying, Courage, & Kindness by Lisa Von Felden
BooksByLisaV
Finalist
The Brave Little Puppy by Michael Wong
Picco Puppy
Finalist
When the Chokecherries Bloom by CK Van Dam
Pasque Publishing
Children's Mind/Body/Spirit
Winner
The Grass May Not be Greener by Hilary Lawrence
Overlook Publishing
Finalist
Bear, Bobbin, and The Winter Festival by Val Jones
Bear Autism
Finalist
Ellie with the Belly: A Story about Bullying, Courage, & Kindness by Lisa Von Felden
BooksByLisaV
Children's Nonfiction
Winner
The Wonderful World of Deep-Time Astronomy by Grant Salmond
Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History
Children's Novelty & Gift Book
Winner
Sweet Dreams by Charles Ghigna
Schiffer Publishing
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
Winner
MUMAGEDDON! And the Food Magician by Sonya Anise
Books Beautiful
Finalist
Cracklin' in the Woods by Dakota Lee Cross, illustrated by Kristine Lucco
Citrine Publishing
Finalist
The Adventures of Marie and LeeLee by Lisa Cortez
Independently Published
Finalist
What Fills Your Wings? by Lama El Naggar
Blooming Butterfly Creations
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Nonfiction
Winner
Lots of Dots by Yayoi Kusama
National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)
Finalist
Tropical Tales by Raouf Mama
Laha Editions
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
Winner
A Leopard Never Changes Its Spots by Hilary Lawrence
Overlook Publishing
Finalist
Callie the Cat and her Rainbow Lunch by Kae Kelley
KB Publishing
Finalist
Madison's First Tooth: A Mother's Nurturing Touch by Latia Smith, RDH
Luminare Press
Finalist
The Great Animal Escape by Linda Harkey
Story Monsters LLC
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Nonfiction
Winner
Why? by Elena Kayne
Independently Published
Finalist
They Do, Not You by Amy Leask
Red T Kids' Media
Children's Religious
Winner
A Kid's Book About Diwali by Chhavi Arya Bhargava
A Kids Co.
Finalist
The Holy Lizard by David Lane
Bear's Place Publishing
Finalist
What Fills Your Wings? by Lama El Naggar
Blooming Butterfly Creations
Cookbooks: General
Winner
Modernist Bread at Home by Nathan Myhrvold
The Cooking Lab, LLC
Finalist
The Coo Coo Vegan by Shayaa Muhammad
Gourmand Eats, LLC
Cookbooks: International
Winner
Adventures on Land and Sea: Searching for Culinary Pleasures in Provence and along the Cote d'Azur by Carole Bumpus
She Writes Press
Current Events
Winner
Bridging Our Political Divide: How Liberals and Conservatives Can Understand Each Other and Find Common Ground by Kenneth Barish
Routledge
Finalist
Born and Razed: Surviving the Cult was Only Half the Battle by Beth Granger
Ingenium Books
Finalist
The Call to Leadership: Unlocking the Leader Within in Times of Crisis by Anita Mendiratta
Whitefox Publishing
Education/Academic
Winner
Purposeful Educator Connections: Five Principles to Strengthen Relationships with Students by Marcela Andres
Routledge
Finalist
Beyond the Classroom: Black Male Educators Changing the Narrative by Garrett M. Carter, Ph.D.
Independently Published
Finalist
Developing Employability Capital in University Students: A Practical Guide by Associate Professor William E. Donald
Routledge
Finalist
How Schools Make Race: Teaching Latinx Racialization in America by Laura C. Chávez-Moreno
Harvard Education Press
Finalist
Strategic Opportunities for Bridging the University-Employer Divide by Associate Professor William E. Donald
IGI Global
Finalist
Vademecum of English: A Complete Reference Guide for Teachers and Learners by Ana María López Jimeno
Lexiway Editions
Fiction: African American
Winner
Do You Think I Cried Too Long by Elaine Kelliher
Slim Girl Publishing
Finalist
Harriet and her Freedom Lamp by Dr. Elizabeth Uchegbu
EUchegbu Publications
Fiction: Anthologies
Winner
Coolest American Stories 2025 edited by Mark Wish
Coolest Stories Press
Finalist
First Comes Love, Then Comes Murder by Teresa Inge
White City Press
Finalist
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 40 edited by Jody Lynn Nye
Galaxy Press
Finalist
Romancing the Rogue: Falling for the Bad Boy Villain: A Closed-Door Fantasy Romance Anthology by Sophea Chan, Harper Lynn, TM Goodkey, Tasha Creed, Jada McCrary, C.N. Noble, and Megan Mosier
Independently Published
Finalist
Switching Gears: An Anthology of Western Short Stories by W. Michael Gear & Kathleen O'Neal Gear
Wolfpack Publishing
Fiction: Cross-Genre
Winner
The Widow's Savior by Ian Griffin
Independently Published
Finalist
Boy With Wings by Mark Mustian
Koehler Books
Finalist
Caio by LS Delorme
Limerent Publishing
Finalist
Kentucky Blood: Book I of the Kentucky Blood Series by Ashley Thomas Sheikh
Prism Gate Publishing
Finalist
The Price of Freedom by Michael C. Bland
World Castle Publishing
Fiction: Fantasy
Winner
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 40 edited by Jody Lynn Nye
Galaxy Press
Finalist
Eruption I: The Scene Chronicles by B.C. Young
Biserial Studio
Finalist
Salted Caramel Sorcery (Bewitched by Chocolate: Book 7) by H.Y. Hanna
Independently Published
Finalist
Sense of Home by N. Z. Kaminsky
Beaver Grove Publishing
Finalist
The Campaign by Evette Davis
She Writes Press
Finalist
The Gift by Evette Davis
She Writes Press
Fiction: General
Winner
The Blue Iris by Rachel Stone
Koehler Books
Finalist
Boys by Roger Newman
Koehler Books
Finalist
Conversations with My Mother: a novel of dementia on the Maine Coast by Ronald-Stéphane Gilbert
Rootstock Publishing
Finalist
Kentucky Blood: Book I of the Kentucky Blood Series by Ashley Thomas Sheikh
Prism Gate Publishing
Finalist
The Pale Flesh of Wood by Elizabeth A. Tucker
She Writes Press
Finalist
Where You Once Belonged by Lorna Graham
She Writes Press
Fiction: Historical
Winner
The Grays of Truth by Sharon Virts
Flashpoint
Finalist
Mother of Red Mountains: A Novel of a Woman's Journey Through Revolutionary China by Apple An
Voices Heard Publishing, LLC
Finalist
The Harmless Necessary Cat: A World War II Family Saga in Allied-Occupied Iran by Sepehr Haddad
Appleyard & Sons Publishing
Finalist
The House Filler by Tong Ge
Ronsdale Press
Finalist
When Heroes Flew: Where the Dawn Comes Up Like Thunder by H. W. "Buzz" Bernard
Severn River Publishing
Finalist
Wild Fox Ridge by Xue Mo
Ruxue International Media, Inc.
Fiction: Horror
Winner
A Whisper in the Dark by Elizabeth S. Devecchi
Wicked House Publishing
Finalist
Down the Well by Joseph Blackhurst
Independently Published
Finalist
Kentucky Blood: Book I of the Kentucky Blood Series by Ashley Thomas Sheikh
Prism Gate Publishing
Finalist
Never Have I Ever by Harker Jones
Independently Published
Finalist
Something in the Blood by H. H. Mika
Independently Published
Fiction: Inspirational
Winner
The Innkeeper's Journal: A Tale of Self-Discovery by Skip Johnson
Independently Published
Finalist
Right Before Their Eyes by Carrie Walker
Mountain Brook Ink
Finalist
The Man Who Owned a Plane by Theodore A. Adams III
Blue Balloon Books
Finalist
Through a Dark Valley by Sherye S. Green
Scriptoria Press, an imprint of Sunbury Press, Inc.
Fiction: LGBTQ+
Winner
Bachelorette Number Twelve by Jae
Ylva Publishing
Finalist
Demaris: Protocol by Brian David Randall
Riptide Publishing
Finalist
The Finest Line by Tegan Kane
Scarlet Vault LLC
Finalist
The Inheritance by Celena L. Parish
CP Created Designs
Finalist
The Making of BRIO McPRIDE by RA Ruegg
Aventus / LMI
Finalist
The Painter from Seville by Sonya Van de Graaff
Alaya Books
Fiction: Literary
Winner
The Vow: A Novel by Jude Berman
She Writes Press
Finalist
Afterward by Bristol Vaudrin
Tortoise Books
Finalist
Boys by Roger Newman
Koehler Books
Finalist
Northward Dreams by Craig Lancaster
Missouri Breaks Press
Finalist
The Pale Flesh of Wood by Elizabeth A. Tucker
She Writes Press
Finalist
Unpaved by Anthony Horton
Koehler Books
Fiction: Multicultural
Winner
Mother of Red Mountains: A Novel of a Woman's Journey Through Revolutionary China by Apple An
Voices Heard Publishing, LLC
Finalist
The Harmless Necessary Cat: A World War II Family Saga in Allied-Occupied Iran by Sepehr Haddad
Appleyard & Sons Publishing
Finalist
The House Filler by Tong Ge
Ronsdale Press
Finalist
The Immortal Woman by Su Chang
House of Anansi
Fiction: Mystery/Suspense
Winner
COLD BURN by A. J. Landau
Minotaur
Finalist
Bone Pendant Girls by Terry S. Friedman
CamCat
Finalist
Hazardous Lies by Stephen J. Wallace
River Grove Books
Finalist
Muddy the Water by Jessica Barrows Beebe and Matt Barrows
Koehler Books
Finalist
The Far Side of the Desert by Joanne Leedom-Ackerman
Oceanview Publishing
Finalist
The Goldilocks Genome by Elizabeth Reed Aden
Spark Press
Fiction: Novella
Winner
The Collection Agency Files by Michael Mirolla
Exile Editions
Finalist
KILLER by Joe Villanti
AOS Publishing
Finalist
Lawrence, A Memoir by Casey Farraday, as typed by Julia Newton
Who Dis? Books
Finalist
The Consent of Shadows by Naza Semoniff
Semoniff Publishing
Fiction: Religious
Winner
Magdalene's Journey: Mary Magdalene's Untold Story and Teachings by Renee Blodgett and Anthony Compagnone
Blue Soul Publishing
Finalist
Death of a Blue Jay: The Path to Bring the Darkness to the Light by Nicholas D'Souza
Manuscripts LLC
Finalist
Right Before Their Eyes by Carrie Walker
Mountain Brook Ink
Finalist
The Better Part of Worse: A Novel of Hope by Denise-Marie Martin
Misericordia Publishing
Finalist
The Sower of Black Field: Inspired by the True Story of an American in Nazi Germany by Katherine Koch
Mindstir Media
Fiction: Romance
Winner
26 Ways to Come Home for the Holidays by Jennifer Joy
Foxburg & Stern Books, LLC
Finalist
A Collision with Love by Tricia T. LaRochelle
Flaming Heart Press
Finalist
Always Think of Me by Lori Keesey
Mascot Books
Finalist
Considering Us by Jenn Bouchard
Black Rose Writing
Finalist
Lenswoman in Love: a novel of the 1960s & '70s by Kim Gottlieb-Walker
Conrad Press LTD (UK)
Finalist
Men In Books Aren't Better by Amanda Nelson & Lisa-Marie Potter
The Wild Rose Press
Fiction: Science Fiction
Winner
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 40 edited by Jody Lynn Nye
Galaxy Press
Finalist
Born in Space: Unlocking Destiny by Jeremy Clift
ElleWon Press
Finalist
Plume of Fire by Marie Fostino
Amazon
Finalist
The Infernal Age: Demon Gate by Anson Joaquin
Dubious Distinction Press, LLC
Finalist
Val Vega: Secret Ambassador of Earth by Ben Francisco
Aventura Books
Finalist
Zeus Legacy: An Epic Illustrated Science Fiction Novel from the Tales of Illuminaria by David Catuhe
Independently Published
Fiction: Short Story
Winner
Universally Adored & Other One Dollar Stories by Elizabeth Bruce
Vine Leaves Press
Finalist
Otherwise Wretched: Stories by William Burtch
Catamount Press, an imprint of Sunbury Press
Finalist
Ruins by Kathleen O'Neal Gear
Wolfpack Publishing
Finalist
The Devil and the Dairy Princess: Stories by Pedro Ponce
Indiana University Press
Finalist
What's Owed the Demon by W. Michael Gear
Wolfpack Publishing
Fiction: Thriller/Adventure
Winner
COLD BURN by A. J. Landau
Minotaur
Finalist
Beyond the Flames by Gregory Lee Renz
Three Towers Press
Finalist
Hazardous Lies by Stephen J. Wallace
River Grove Books
Finalist
Left on Rancho by Francesco Paola
SparkPress
Finalist
Midnight for Justice: A Warren and Carmichael Legal Thriller by Charlotte Stuart and Don Stuart
Quartermaster Publishing
Finalist
The Far Side of the Desert by Joanne Leedom-Ackerman
Oceanview Publishing
Fiction: Visionary
Winner
Magdalene's Journey: Mary Magdalene's Untold Story and Teachings by Renee Blodgett and Anthony Compagnone
Blue Soul Publishing
Finalist
The Karma Sequence (The Karma Kantata – Book 1) by A. O. Wagner
Independently Published
Finalist
The Monarchs by Mark Sabbas
Koehler Books
Fiction: Western
Winner
Switching Gears: An Anthology of Western Short Stories by W. Michael Gear & Kathleen O'Neal Gear
Wolfpack Publishing
Finalist
Birth of a Gunman by Ronnie Ashmore
Creative Texts
Fiction: Women's Fiction
Winner
The Perfumer's Secret by Neroli Lacey
She Writes Press
Finalist
Becoming Mariella by Janet Constantino
She Writes Press
Finalist
The Unfinished Line by Jen Lyon Doss
About Publishing
Finalist
The Wisdom of the Willow by Nancy Chadwick
She Writes Press
Finalist
Whispers Across A Sea, a novel of Victorian Ireland by Christina Holloway
CAH Publishing
Finalist
Whose Hearts Align by Mara Purl
Bellekeep Books
Fiction: Young Adult
Winner
Becoming Carly Klein by Elizabeth Harlan
SparkPress
Finalist
Andersen Light: A Meta-Normal Novel by Tanya D. Dawson
Empower Press
Finalist
Val Vega: Secret Ambassador of Earth by Ben Francisco
Aventura Books
Finalist
Vibrations: Children of Atlantis by A. R. Alexander
ExGeo Publishing
Health: Addiction & Recovery
Winner
Unhooked: Free Yourself from Addiction Forever by Dr. Adi Jaffe
Hachette Go
Finalist
A Different Life: An authentic and inspiring story about trauma, mental illness and resilience by Jonathan Govender
Clark & Mackay
Finalist
Prepare to Quit: Finding the Keys to a Spirit-Filled Life by Rose Ann Forte
Choose Freedom, LLC
Health: Aging/50+
Winner
What My Grandchildren Taught Me About Alzheimer's Disease by Dana Olivia Dunn Territo
Equinox Publishing
Finalist
Confidage: Confident at Any Age by Dr. Sallie Gardner
Turtle Publishing
Health: Alternative Medicine
Winner
America's Lifeline for Better Health: Preventive Care by Bala Kumar
Amazon
Health: Cancer
Winner
Taming Cancer: 21st Century Biology and the Future of Cancer by Drew N. Kelner, Ph.D.
BioCentury Press
Finalist
In The Pink: A Breast Cancer Survivor's Guide to a Healthier Life by Laurie M. Hatch RD
Food Is Medicine RD LLC
Finalist
When Cells Rebel: Your Martial Arts and Defeating Cancer by Lawrence Kane & Kris Wilder
Stickman Publications, Inc.
Health: Death & Dying
Winner
Preparing for the Final Quest: Essential Plans, Tools and Tasks to Develop Before Life's End by Katherine A. Silver, RN
Art of Parentcare, LLC
Finalist
The Man Who Owned a Plane by Theodore A. Adams III
Blue Balloon Books
Health: Diet & Exercise
Winner
I Blew My Diet! Now What?: The Easy, Proven 21-Day Plan to Drop Pounds & Bounce Back Boldly by Connie Bennett
Greenleaf Book Group
Finalist
Callie the Cat and her Rainbow Lunch by Kae Kelley
KB Publishing
Finalist
Nurse Florence®, Why Do I Need to Eat Vitamin B6 or Pyridoxine? by Michael Dow, RN, MS
Dow Creative Enterprises
Health: General
Winner
On the Origin of Being: Understanding the Science of Evolution to Enhance Your Quality of Life by Luke Comer and Jenny Powers
River Grove Publishing
Finalist
Circumcision: How an Ancient Ritual Became a Questionable Surgery—A Complete Analysis by Kenneth S. Lipman
Akiva Press LLC
Finalist
Hair Loss: Options for Restoration & Reversal, 2nd Edition by Gustavo J. Gomez, PhD
Halo Publishing International
Finalist
Sudden Hearing Loss by Carly Sygrove, Andrea Simonson, and Caroline Norman
Johns Hopkins University Press
Health: Psychology/Mental Health
Winner
The Modern Trauma Toolkit by Christy Gibson
Hachette Go
Finalist
An Impossible Life: A True Story of Hope and Mental Illness by Rachael Siddoway and Sonja Wasden
A Possible Life, LLC
Finalist
Brave New You: Strategies, Tools, and Neurohacks to Live More Courageously Every Day by Mary Poffenroth, Ph.D.
Workman Publishing Company, an imprint of Hachette Book Group
Finalist
Braving the Workplace: Belonging at the Breaking Point by Dr. Beth Kaplan
Mango Publishing
Finalist
Love and Suffering: Break the Emotional Chains that Prevent You from Experiencing Love by Anthony Silard
Inner Leadership Press
Finalist
The Psychic Psychologist: Heal Your Past, Find Peace In The Present, Transform Your Future by Amanda Charles
Hay House UK, Inc.
Health: Women's Health
Winner
No Woman Left Behind: A Journey of Hope to Heal Every Woman Injured in Childbirth by Kate Grant
She Writes Press
History: General
Winner
Holocaust Heroines: Jewish Women Saving Jewish Children by Beverley Chalmers (DSc (Med): PhD) and Dana Solomon (PhD)
Grosvenor House Publishers, UK
Finalist
An Afro-Caribbean in the Nazi Era: From Papiamentu to German by Mary L. Romney-Schaab
Independently Published
Finalist
Berlin Divided — Berlin United: Remembering Berlin in the Cold War | Berlin Geteilt — Berlin Vereint: Erinnerungen an Berlin im Kalten Krieg by Bibi LeBlanc
Culture to Color, LLC
Finalist
Delaware from Freeways to E-ways: First State, Solid-State by Dave Tabler
Independently Published
Finalist
Freemasonry: Initiation by Light by Christopher EARNSHAW PhD
Independently Published
History: Military
Winner
Military Culture Shift: The Impact of War, Money, and Generational Perspective on Morale, Retention, and Leadership by Corie Weathers
Elva Resa Publishing
Finalist
An Artist Goes to War: Leon Granacki in the South Pacific by Victoria Ann Granacki
Archway Publishing
Finalist
Because: A CIA Coverup and a Son's Odyssey to Find the Father He Never Knew by James B. Wells
Milspeak Books
Finalist
Five Flags: The warship that reshaped the world by Stuart Buxton
Stackpole Books
Finalist
Wings of Freedom: A Tribute to the Berlin Airlift | Flügel der Freiheit: Eline Hommage an die Berlin Luftbrücke by Bibi LeBlanc
Culture to Color, LLC
History: United States
Winner
We the Men: How Forgetting Women's Struggles for Equality Perpetuates Inequality by Jill Elaine Hasday
Oxford University Press
Finalist
Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour Restaurants by Jerry Naftaly
Independently Published
Home & Garden
Winner
Food Science for Gardeners: Grow, Harvest, and Prepare Nutrient Dense Foods by Robert Pavlis
New Society Publishers
Finalist
Feng Shui, A Homeowner's Guide to Abundance by Jane Langof
Feng Shui Concepts
Humor/Comedy/Satire
Winner
Travel Fails & Epic Tails: A Collection of Ridiculous and Relatable Travel Tales by Scotty Boxa
BOXA Network
Finalist
An Eye for an Eye: The Mallet Murders by Denny Darke
Papillon
Finalist
Geri o Shimasu: Adventures of a Baka Gaijin by Alia Luria
Unsolicited Press
Finalist
Rocket in my Pocket: Defying Gravity with Levity from the Frontiers of Space...to the Frontiers of Consciousness by Cerridwen Fallingstar
Cauldron Publications
Finalist
Why Is My Bra Still On? by Kristen Wasyliszyn
Kristenwas.com
LGBTQ+ Nonfiction
Winner
Oedipal Experiences in Same-Sex Families by Yifat Eitan-Persico
Routledge
Finalist
A Song for Olaf: A Memoir of Sibling Love at the Dawn of the HIV-AIDS Pandemic by Jennifer Boulanger
Mnemosyne Books—Saint Julian Press
Finalist
Better to Cry Now: Shaping the Flow of a Gay Black Man by Geoffrey Newman
Greenleaf Book Group
Finalist
Memoir of a Mangled Mind: How Concealing My Dissociative Identity Disorder Unleashed Multiple Personalities by Steven Simmons Shelton, MA, JD
Independently Published
Finalist
Scattershot: My Journey from the from the Projects to Paris to Rodeo Drive by Larry Chrysler
Acorn Publishing
Finalist
Warrior for the Tribe by Ronald W. Lawrence MFT
Balboa Press
Multicultural: Nonfiction
Winner
The Painted Pink Dress: A Daughter's Story of Family, Betrayal, and Her Search for the Truth by Minu Cash
Sandra Jonas Publishing
Finalist
Becoming Heritage: Recognition, Exclusion, and the Politics of Black Cultural Heritage in Colombia by Maria Fernanda Escallón
Cambridge University Press
Finalist
Cascarones: Growing Up in the Rio Grande Valley by Sylvia Sánchez Garza
Crimson Cardinal Press
Finalist
Geri o Shimasu: Adventures of a Baka Gaijin by Alia Luria
Unsolicited Press
Finalist
Immersion: A Linguist's Memoir by Linda Murphy Marshall
She Writes Press
Finalist
No Woman Left Behind: A Journey of Hope to Heal Every Woman Injured in Childbirth by Kate Grant
She Writes Press
New Age: Nonfiction
Winner
Guidance from the Universe: Hopeful Messages for Everyday Challenges by Jill Amy Sager
She Writes Press
Finalist
Hope for a New Era: Turning the Tide, Love & Friendship through Turbulent Times by Cynthia Rivard
Independently Published
Finalist
Spiritual Journeys to Other Planets and Past Lives: Case Studies in Quantum Healing and Hypnosis by Paige Renee Garcia
Citrine Publishing
Finalist
The Astrology of Nations by John Michael Greer
Schiffer Publishing
Finalist
The Privilege of Aging: Savoring the Fullness of Aging by Kamla K. Kapur
Inner Traditions
Finalist
Unlocking Kabbalah: A New Synthesis of Astrology, Tarot, and the Tree of Life by Thomas Weems
Tiger Tail Press
Nonfiction: Creative
Winner
Property of the Revolution: From a Cuban Barrio to a New Hampshire Mill Town—A Memoir by Ana Hebra Flaster
She Writes Press
Finalist
Collide: Embracing Conflict to Boost Creativity by Tay Guan Hin
Penguin Random House SEA
Finalist
Conversing with Cavafy: Reflections of the Journey of Our Life by Nicos Hadjicostis
Bamboo Leaf Press
Finalist
Girl, Uncoded: A Memoir of Passion, Betrayal, and Eventual Blessings by Brandi Dredge
She Writes Press
Finalist
Thank You for Staying with Me: Essays by Bailey Gaylin Moore
University of Nebraska Press
Finalist
The Housekeeper's Secret by Sandra Schnakenburg
She Writes Press
Nonfiction: Cross-Genre
Winner
Purpose: What Evolution and Human Nature Imply about the Meaning of Our Existence by Samuel T. Wilkinson
Pegasus Books
Finalist
A Decade in Gloucester: Reflections on History and Home by Laura Plummer
Independently Published
Finalist
Empathic Evolution: An Invitation from the Council of We by Jennifer Elizabeth Moore
Des'Tai Press (a division of Modern Medicine Lady LLC)
Finalist
Hold Back The Rain by Michelle Vignault
Michelle Vignault Productions
Finalist
King of Soca: The Ultimate Insider Reveals How Machel Montano Became One Of The World's Most Popular Soca Artists (The Deluxe Edition) by Elizabeth Montano
EESM Elizabeth Montano, Port of Spain
Finalist
Widows Among Us: Stories and Insights by Karen S. Justice, MBA, Karen Smith Racicot, CLC, and Rebecca LaChance, PhD
Three Widows, LLC
Nonfiction: General
Winner
White Robes and Broken Badges by Joe Moore with Jon Land
Harper Collins
Finalist
Becoming Heritage: Recognition, Exclusion, and the Politics of Black Cultural Heritage in Colombia by Maria Fernanda Escallón
Cambridge University Press
Finalist
JUSTICE NEVER RESTS by William Kolibash with Jon Land and Shariane Taylor Kolibash
Post Hill Press
Finalist
Little Boy, I Know Your Name by Mitchell Raff
River Grove
Finalist
Purpose: What Evolution and Human Nature Imply about the Meaning of Our Existence by Samuel T. Wilkinson
Pegasus Books
Finalist
When Thinking is a Problem: About and Beyond Thinking edited Charles Eigen, Ed.
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Nonfiction: Inspirational
Winner
The Stories They Hear: Expecting Greatness as the Key to Success by William A. Keyes, PhD
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
No Woman Left Behind: A Journey of Hope to Heal Every Woman Injured in Childbirth by Kate Grant
She Writes Press
Finalist
Raging Fire of Love: What I've Learned from Jesus, the Jews, and the Prophets by Kelly James Clark
Independently Published
Finalist
The Full Catastrophe: All I Ever Wanted, Everything I Feared by Casey Mulligan Walsh
Motina Books
Finalist
The Next Act: A Complete Guide to Career Change, Professional Reinvention, and Finding Work That Matters by Michael Feeley
Summit Press Publishers
Finalist
The Regeneration Handbook: Transform Yourself to Transform the World by Don Hall
New Society Publishers
Nonfiction: Narrative
Winner
White Robes and Broken Badges by Joe Moore with Jon Land
Harper Collins
Finalist
Little Boy, I Know Your Name by Mitchell Raff
River Grove
Finalist
No Woman Left Behind: A Journey of Hope to Heal Every Woman Injured in Childbirth by Kate Grant
She Writes Press
Finalist
One Ripple at a Time: A Mother's Story of Life after Loss by Janice Jensen
She Writes Press
Finalist
Property of the Revolution: From a Cuban Barrio to a New Hampshire Mill Town—A Memoir by Ana Hebra Flaster
She Writes Press
Finalist
The Privilege of Aging: Savoring the Fullness of Aging by Kamla K. Kapur
Inner Traditions
Novelty & Gift Book
Winner
King of Soca: The Ultimate Insider Reveals How Machel Montano Became One Of The World's Most Popular Soca Artists (The Deluxe Edition) by Elizabeth Montano
EESM Elizabeth Montano, Port of Spain
Finalist
Exploring Wine Regions – Mexico written and photographed by Michael C. Higgins, PhD
International Exploration Society
Finalist
The Man Who Owned a Plane by Theodore A. Adams III
Blue Balloon Books
Parenting & Family
Winner
Restoring Our Girls: How Real Conversations Shape Our Daughters' Lives, Help Them with Teen Challenges, and Remind Them That They Matter by Cathy Cassani Adams, LCSW
Mango Publishing
Finalist
Hey Dad…: Everything You Should've Learned About Life (But Didn't) by Rob Finlay
Post Hill Press
Finalist
One Ripple at a Time: A Mother's Story of Life after Loss by Janice Jensen
She Writes Press
Finalist
Protecting Mama: Surviving the Legal Guardianship Swamp by Léonie Rosenstiel
Calumet Editions; 2nd ed. Edition
Finalist
Twice the Family: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Sisterhood by Julie Ryan McGue
She Writes Press
Performing Arts: Film, Theater, Dance, Music
Winner
King of Soca: The Ultimate Insider Reveals How Machel Montano Became One Of The World's Most Popular Soca Artists (The Deluxe Edition) by Elizabeth Montano
EESM Elizabeth Montano, Port of Spain
Finalist
Hallowed by Their Name by Martin Popoff
Schiffer Publishing
Finalist
The Coen Brothers and American Roots Music by Jesse Gerlach Ulmer
McFarland
Photography
Winner
Exploring Wine Regions – Mexico written and photographed by Michael C. Higgins, PhD
International Exploration Society
Finalist
Horses of Door County by Thomas J. Jordan
Blurb
Finalist
King of Soca: The Ultimate Insider Reveals How Machel Montano Became One Of The World's Most Popular Soca Artists (The Deluxe Edition) by Elizabeth Montano
EESM Elizabeth Montano, Port of Spain
Finalist
Out East from Above by Lainey Stewart and Kaeley Michaelson
Schiffer Publishing
Finalist
The Endless Sphere of Time by Geir Jordahl
True North Editions
Poetry: Contemporary
Winner
The Valley of Your Life by Mari-Carmen Marin
Shanti Arts Publishing
Finalist
Awaken! A Collection of Poems by Sylvia Sánchez Garza
Crimson Cardinal Press
Finalist
Banana Girl by Paris Rosemont
WestWords
Finalist
Confieso que escribo / I Confess That I Write by Gustavo Gac-Artigas, translated by Andrea G. Labinger and Priscilla Gac-Artigas
Hebel & Cross-Cultural Communications
Finalist
Laughing is Forever by Jason Stocks
MindStir Media
Poetry: General
Winner
Sundays with Jenny by Jenny Bienemann
Independently Published
Finalist
Analog Synthesis by Christopher Fried
Kelsay Books
Finalist
Exits by Stephen C. Pollock
Windtree Press
Finalist
In the Museum of My Daughter's Mind by Marjorie Maddox
Shanti Arts
Finalist
Single Lens Reflex by Brian Griffin
Iris Press
Finalist
Small Earthly Space by Marjorie Maddox and Karen Elias
Shanti Arts
Poetry: Narrative
Winner
Steady. Against the Absurd. Kinship at the Core by Rae Marie Taylor
Wild Rising Press
Finalist
A Revenant: An Expository on Death and Poems for Staying Alive by L. N. Wyman
Awātum Press
Finalist
Cycles of Love (Annotated Edition) by B. D. Bob Faw
The Abstract Press
Finalist
Exits by Stephen C. Pollock
Windtree Press
Finalist
The Epic of Chakramire: Mistress of Strife by Marcus Woods
Squared By Woods Books
Poetry: Religious
Winner
A Revenant: An Expository on Death and Poems for Staying Alive by L. N. Wyman
Awātum Press
Religion: Christian Inspirational
Winner
Divine Detour: The Path You'd Never Choose Can Lead to the Faith You've Always Wanted by Lori Ann Wood
CrossRiver Media
Finalist
God Was Always Speaking, I Just Wasn't Listening by Ben Duelley
Penta Eagles LLC
Finalist
Sober Cycle: Pedaling Through Recovery One Day At A Time by Sherry Hoppen
Redemption Press
Finalist
The Lowly Prophet: A Story of Healing, Transformation and Awakening to Live as a Christ by Mark Hattas
Meridian Point Ventures
Finalist
Where Was God When I Needed Him Most? Finding Daily Connection With Christ by David R. Clark
Glad House Publishing
Religion: Christianity
Winner
She Took a Turn: A Memoir of Climbing over Guardrails into Growth by Kristi J. Smith
River Grove Books
Finalist
What the Bible says about Tithing and Giving: It's different than you think by Clifton H. Payne, Jr.
Palmetto
Finalist
Where Was God When I Needed Him Most? Mother's Promise Led Me To Christ by David R. Clark
Glad House Publishing
Religion: Eastern
Winner
Yoga and Your Hidden Soul Power: A New Path to Love, Happiness, and Abundance Using Yoga's Ancient Biyama Wisdom by Glenn Ballantyne & Bobby Hart
Eternal Circle Press
Finalist
Allah is Light by Khal Salem (Alkarkari)
Hemingway Publishers
Finalist
When Thinking is a Problem: About and Beyond Thinking edited Charles Eigen, Ed.
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Religion: General
Winner
Raging Fire of Love: What I've Learned from Jesus, the Jews, and the Prophets by Kelly James Clark
Independently Published
Finalist
Prehistoric Precedence: How the Human Species Invented the Bible by Peter Bycroft
Clark & Mackay
Science
Winner
Purpose: What Evolution and Human Nature Imply about the Meaning of Our Existence by Samuel T. Wilkinson
Pegasus Books
Finalist
Common Wisdom: 8 Scientific Elements of a Meaningful Life by Dr. Laura Gabayan
Redwood Publishing
Self-Help: General
Winner
Law of Zero: The Journey to Awakening Your Authentic Self, Unlocking Your Infinite Power, and Taking Control of Your Life by Chad Michael Hardy
Greenleaf Book Group
Finalist
A Creator's Guide to Stopping Self-Harm by Maggie Parr
Obedon Books
Finalist
No New Things: A Radically Simple 30-Day Guide to Saving Money, the Planet, and Your Sanity by Ashlee Piper
Celadon Books, an imprint of Macmillan Publishers
Finalist
On Healing: Finding Wholeness Beyond the Limits of Medicine by Amitha Kalaichandran
Heliotrope Books
Finalist
The Modern Trauma Toolkit by Christy Gibson
Hachette Go
Finalist
You Are the Boss of You: Cultivate the Mindset and Tools to Live Life on Your Terms by Shauna Brittenham
Reiter Regalo Press
Self-Help: Motivational
Winner
The Mentally Strong Leader: Build the Habits to Productively Regulate Your Emotions, Thoughts and Behaviors by Scott Mautz
Peakpoint Press (Skyhorse Publishing)
Finalist
Becoming HER: Straight Talk for Healing, Embodying, and Radiating as Your Most Powerful Self by Monica Yates
Post Hill Press
Finalist
Cultivating Audacity: Dismantle Doubt and Let Yourself Win by Anne Marie Anderson
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
Joy Prescriptions: How I Learned to Stop Chasing Perfection and Embrace Connection by Dr. Tiffany Moon
Grand Central Publishing
Finalist
Scrambled or Sunny-Side Up?: Living Your Best Life after Losing Your Greatest Love by Loren Ridinger
Post Hill Press
Finalist
The Psychic Psychologist: Heal Your Past, Find Peace In The Present, Transform Your Future by Amanda Charles
Hay House UK, Inc.
Self-Help: Relationships
Winner
The Empty Nest Blueprint for Single Parents: Navigate Your New Normal and Thrive for the Most Underrated Stage of Your Life by Anthony Damaschino
Infinite Space Publishing
Finalist
The Good Daughter Syndrome: Help For Empathic Daughters of Narcissistic, Borderline, or Difficult Mothers Trapped in the Role of the Good Daughter by Katherine Fabrizio
Makers Mark Press
Social Change
Winner
Breaking Bias: Where Stereotypes and Prejudices Come From—And the Science-Backed Method to Unravel Them by Anu Gupta
Hay House
Finalist
9 Wonder Words: A Language for Living Well Even When All Hell Breaks Loose by Lucy Turner
WOR(L)D
Finalist
A Brother's Insight: Guidance on Defeating Racism and Advancing Freedom by Joe-Joe McManus
Greenleaf Book Group
Finalist
Bridging Our Political Divide: How Liberals and Conservatives Can Understand Each Other and Find Common Ground by Kenneth Barish
Routledge
Finalist
To Stop a Tyrant: The Power of Political Followers to Make or Brake a Toxic Leader by Ira Chaleff
Greenleaf Book Group
Spirituality: General
Winner
Purpose: What Evolution and Human Nature Imply about the Meaning of Our Existence by Samuel T. Wilkinson
Pegasus Books
Finalist
Hope for a New Era: Turning the Tide, Love & Friendship through Turbulent Times by Cynthia Rivard
Independently Published
Finalist
Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj: The Complete Works by Pradeep Apte
Notion Press
Spirituality: Inspirational
Winner
Magdalene's Journey: Mary Magdalene's Untold Story and Teachings by Renee Blodgett and Anthony Compagnone
Blue Soul Publishing
Finalist
Dynamic Balance: The Tao of Forging Individual and Social Transformation by Arthur Lockhart and Brad Hutchinson
Independently Published
Finalist
Myopia: A Father's Journey into Love, Loss, and Sight Beyond Vision by Mohan Ranga Rao
Wellness Writers Press
Finalist
Politics of Being: Wisdom and Science for a New Development Paradigm by Thomas Legrand
Ocean of Wisdom Press
Finalist
The Psychic Psychologist: Heal Your Past, Find Peace In The Present, Transform Your Future by Amanda Charles
Hay House UK, Inc.
Finalist
Yoga and Your Hidden Soul Power: A New Path to Love, Happiness, and Abundance Using Yoga's Ancient Biyama Wisdom by Glenn Ballantyne & Bobby Hart
Eternal Circle Press
Sports
Winner
Another Step Up the Mountain by Dianette Wells with Brit Elders
Mango Publishing Group
Finalist
The Real Madrid Revolution by Steven G. Mandis
BenBella Books
Finalist
Unrivaled: Sewanee 1899 by Norman Jetmundsen, Jr. and Karin Dupree Fecteau
Shakerag Hollow Press
Finalist
When Cells Rebel: Your Martial Arts and Defeating Cancer by Lawrence Kane & Kris Wilder
Stickman Publications, Inc.
Travel Guides & Essays
Winner
Exploring Wine Regions – Mexico written and photographed by Michael C. Higgins, PhD
International Exploration Society
Finalist
9 Wonder Words: A Language for Living Well Even When All Hell Breaks Loose by Lucy Turner
WOR(L)D
Finalist
Immersion: A Linguist's Memoir by Linda Murphy Marshall
She Writes Press
Finalist
Just One Little Hitch: Curious Companions, Debatable Choices, and Life-Changing Revelations on the Hitchhiker's Road through Europe and Morocco by Mark Orwoll
Pleasant Villain Press
Finalist
Travel Fails & Epic Tails: A Collection of Ridiculous and Relatable Travel Tales by Scotty Boxa
BOXA Network
True Crime: Nonfiction
Winner
JUSTICE NEVER RESTS by William Kolibash with Jon Land and Shariane Taylor Kolibash
Post Hill Press
Finalist
Beyond the Green Widow: Consequences of the Piney Woods Creek Murders of 1921 by Juanita Green Hollinghead with Sherye S. Green
Sunbury Press, Inc
Finalist
Girl, Uncoded: A Memoir of Passion, Betrayal, and Eventual Blessings by Brandi Dredge
She Writes Press
Finalist
Odyssey Moscow: One American's Journey From Russia Optimist to Prisoner of the State by Michael Calvey
The History Press
Women's Issues / Women's Studies
Winner
No Woman Left Behind: A Journey of Hope to Heal Every Woman Injured in Childbirth by Kate Grant
She Writes Press
Finalist
Beyond Fear: A Woman's Path to Enlightenment by Karen Chrappa
Terra Nova Books, an imprint of Mango Moon Media
Finalist
Mommy, Can Boys Also Be Doctors?: A Message to Young Scientists and Other Humans by Marlene Belfort
Lioncrest Publishing
Finalist
She Took a Turn: A Memoir of Climbing over Guardrails into Growth by Kristi J. Smith
River Grove Books
Finalist
We the Men: How Forgetting Women's Struggles for Equality Perpetuates Inequality by Jill Elaine Hasday
Oxford University Press
Young Adult: Nonfiction
Winner
The Mind of a Horse: Science Meets Comics by Helena Telkanranta, Maija Karala and Ville Sinkkonen
Arador Publishing
Finalist
Cascarones: Growing Up in the Rio Grande Valley by Sylvia Sánchez Garza
Crimson Cardinal Press
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