Animals/Pets: General
Winner
Zen and the Art of Dog Training: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Ourselves by Adam Halleck
Pure Ink Press
Finalist
Animal Attrition (General Jack and the Battle of the Five Kingdoms #7) by David Bush
Independently Published
Finalist
Befriending Betsy: A Memoir by Betsy Pauly and Jen Braaksma
She Writes Press
Finalist
Hector, Hamish and Morag: Life on the Farm by Christine Gillougley
Hector Books
Finalist
PABLO by Mar Andersons
kidstori
Animals/Pets: Narrative Nonfiction
Winner
Milo: The Weight of a Dog's Heart: A Labrador's Guide to Love, Loss and Mild Crime by Anna Barwinek
Independently Published
Finalist
RATS With Backpacks: Dr. Donna Kean and her Work at APOPO by J. N. Courtney
J. N. Courtney Publications, LLC
Anthologies: Nonfiction
Winner
Unleashing the Courageous Feminine: 13 Stories of Strength, Grace and Awakening Through Adversity by Laura Joan Cornell
Ananda Press
Finalist
Manna Songs: Stories of Jewish Culture & Heritage edited by Diane Gottlieb
ELJ Editions
Finalist
Observations: Dress in Art & Design History
National Gallery of Victoria
Finalist
Voices: Women Braving It All to Speak Their Truth by Chloe Rachel Gallaway, Laura Bechdol Riley, Hope McIntosh, Diane Van Buren, and Lisa Baird
Citrine Publishing
Art
Winner
French Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston by Katie Hansom, Julia Welch, Ted Gott & Miranda Wallace, with contributions from Angela Hesson, Cathy Leahy & Meg Slater National Gallery of Victoria
Finalist
Independent Cinema Art With Heart by Max Puglisi
No Pressure
Finalist
Musing, About Art, Body and Religion by Arent Weevers
Lecturis, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Finalist
Stolen Legacies: The Fight for Nazi-Looted Art by Adena J. Bernstein
Independently Published
Finalist
The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art by Myles Russell-Cook with contributors
National Gallery of Victoria
Finalist
Westwood | Kawakubo edited by Katie Somerville & Danielle Whitfield
National Gallery of Victoria
Autobiography/Memoir
Winner
Belonging to the World by Barry Hoffner
Girl Friday Books
Finalist
26 Seconds: Grief and Blame in the Aftermath of Losing My Brother in a Plane Crash by Rossana D'Antonio
She Writes Press
Finalist
High Hopes by Anne Abel
She Writes Press
Finalist
Hostage: A Memoir of Terrorism, Trauma, and Resilience by Mimi Nichter
Potomac Press, an imprint of University of Nebraska Press
Finalist
Last Nerve by Mindy Uhrlaub
River Grove Books
Finalist
Motion Dazzle: A Memoir of Motherhood, Loss, and Skating on Thin Ice by Jocelyn Jane Cox
Vine Leaves Press
Finalist
Staying Married is the Hardest Part: A Memoir of Passion, Secrets and Sacrifice by Bonnie Comfort
She Writes Press
Best Cover Design: Fiction
Winner
PABLO by Mar Andersons
kidstori
Finalist
A Child Called Faye by Jess Senff
Wattle Tree Press
Finalist
QUEST by Marcia Zina Mager
Mamaki Press
Finalist
The Mural by Sid Balman Jr.
Spark Press, imprint of Stable Books Group
Finalist
Within and Without by Harry Henry Wallace
Atmosphere Press
Finalist
Writing Down the Moon: Poems & Art by Judyth Hill and Mary M. Meade
Wild Rising Press
Best Cover Design: Nonfiction
Winner
The Good Death: A Guide for Supporting Your Loved One Through the End of Life by Suzanne B. O'Brien, RN
Little, Brown Spark
Finalist
Breaking Ground: How Successful Women Lawyers Build Thriving Practices by Deborah B. Farone
Practising Law Institute (PLI Press)
Finalist
Climbing Mountains, Reaching Goals: Essential Lessons for Life by Bernd H-J H Braeuer
Penguin Publishing
Finalist
Come Sit With Me And Let's Talk by Brian Edwards
Palmetto Publishing
Finalist
Fearless Foundations by Ryan Duffy, Jordan Holmes, Mike Sebastian, Vinci Sevilla Jr., Andrew Boer, Bill Beck
Cash Street Advisors Press
Finalist
The ReSET: An Elevated Discipline - Pausing, Pivoting and Forward Stance by Tracey Greene-Washington
Elite Publishing
Finalist
Unapologetically Whole: A Memoir About Autism, Caregiving, and Owning Your Story by Lola Dada-Olley
Wise Ink Media
Best Interior Design / Illustrations
Winner
100 Objects from the Collections of the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research by Stefanie Halpern
YIVO Institute for Jewish Research
Finalist
Christianson Educators SAT Math Made Visual by Sarah Christianson
Christianson Educators
Finalist
Come Sit With Me And Let's Talk by Brian Edwards
Palmetto Publishing
Finalist
Mandala: The World of the Formless and Eternal by Kalpana Palkhiwala
Zen Opus, Ahmedabad, India
Finalist
PABLO by Mar Andersons
kidstori
Finalist
The Journey of Aum by Kalpana Palkhiwala
Zen Opus, Ahmedabad, India
Finalist
UNCONDITIONAL: The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man by Marcia Zina Mager & Xavier Staub
Independently Published
Best New Fiction
Winner
ICEFALL by Michael Newman and Jon Land
Permuted Press
Finalist
Before We Arrived by Jodie Pine
Independently Published
Finalist
Dodecahedron: A Novel in Short Stories by T.G. Monahan
Citrine Publishing
Finalist
Escala's Wish: An action-adventure, unusual romantasy filled with banter, light humor, and real-life emotion (Tales of Valla) by David James
Trash Panda Publishing
Finalist
Later Days by Chip Jacobs
Rare Bird Books
Best New Nonfiction
Winner
What You Need to Know About AI by James Wang
Manuscripts LLC
Finalist
26 Seconds: Grief and Blame in the Aftermath of Losing My Brother in a Plane Crash by Rossana D'Antonio
She Writes Press
Finalist
Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the Price by Anthony Abraham Jack
Princeton University Press
Finalist
The Forgotten Caregiver of Mental Crisis by Amber J. Parker, PA-C
Hope*Books
Finalist
The Remembering: A Journey Back to Self by Peter Kennedy
Independently Published
Biography: General
Winner
Decoding the Unicorn: A New Look at Dag Hammarskjöld by Sara Causey
Independently Published
Business: Careers
Winner
Scary Good: Discovering Life Beyond the Sunday Scaries by Angie Callen
The Modern Coach Press
Finalist
Breaking Ground: How Successful Women Lawyers Build Thriving Practices by Deborah B. Farone
Practising Law Institute (PLI Press)
Finalist
Careers By the People: Candid Career Advice from 101 Experienced Professionals by Mike Wysocki
Wise Ink
Finalist
Control Your Career: 5 Steps to Stand Out and Get the Job You Want by Soozy G. Miller, CPRW, CDCC, CDP
Ingram Spark
Finalist
Personal Branding for Introverts by Goldie Chan
Basic Venture
Finalist
Redefined: Finding Purpose and Power After Job Loss Amid AI Disruption and Market Uncertainty by Cynthia Gutierrez-White
Amplify Publishing Group (APG)
Finalist
Tech Confidential: The Insider's Playbook for Daring by Denise Koessler Gosnell and Kathryn Erickson
Ideapress Publishing
Business: Entrepreneurship & Small Business
Winner
The Elephant in the Family Room: Managing the Complexities of Legacy Businesses by René Sonneveld
Guiding Lens Publishing, Montevideo
Finalist
Align Your Business with the Real You: Connect with Yourself, Create What Matters Most, and Define Your Success by Jennifer Musser
PenRock press
Finalist
Race to Innovation: Unleashing the Power of Entrepreneurship For Everyone by John Phillip Bamforth and Roy Stanford Zwahlen
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
S.O.A.P. for Success: A Simple Method to Manage Your Business and Revitalize Your Mission by Dr. Stephanie F. West
River Grove Books
Finalist
Small Business Big Success: Proven Strategies to Beat the Odds and Grow a Great Business by Cynthia Kay
Career Press
Finalist
The Doubt Loop: Turning Founder Doubt into a Competitive Advantage by Adam Crawshaw
Moments of Impact
Finalist
Unconvention: A Small Business Strategy Guide by Sri Kaza
Ideapress Publishing
Business: General
Winner
The Octopus Organization: A Guide to Thriving in a World of Continuous Transformation by Phil Le-Brun & Jana Werner
Harvard Business Review Press
Finalist
Karma Capitalism: Why Being a Good Business is Good Business by James Reed
Penguin Random House / Ebury Edge
Finalist
Once Upon a Balance Sheet by James C Foo Leong
Visions.One Consulting Pte Ltd
Finalist
Radical Doubt: Turning Uncertainty into Surefire Success by Bidhan L. Parmar
Diversion Books
Finalist
The Black Book of Reshoring: The Essential Guide to America's New Manufacturing Book by Douglas Brown
Wiley
Finalist
Uncomplete: Rejecting Competition to Unlock Success by Ruchika T. Malhotra
Penguin Viking Books
Finalist
What You Need to Know About AI by James Wang
Manuscripts LLC
Business: Management & Leadership
Winner
The Strategy Trap: Why Companies Fail at Execution and How to Get It Right by Kevin Ertell
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
Give First: The Power Mentorship by Brad Feld
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
Hidden Value: How to Reveal The Impact of Organizational Learning by Dr. Keith Keating
Jetlaunch Publishing
Finalist
The Elephant in the Family Room: Managing the Complexities of Legacy Businesses by René Sonneveld
Guiding Lens Publishing, Montevideo
Finalist
The Engagement Effect: Cultivating Experience That Ignite Connection, Build Trust, and Inspire Action by Steve Spangler
Forefront Books
Finalist
The Four Stars of Leadership: Scientifically-Derived Principles from the Experiences of American's Highest-Ranking Leaders by Tom Collins, MD, MS
Four Star Leaders
Finalist
The Octopus Organization: A Guide to Thriving in a World of Continuous Transformation by Phil Le-Brun & Jana Werner
Harvard Business Review Press
Business: Marketing & Advertising
Winner
The Medium is the Mirror: The Reformation Over Truth Reshaping Our Relationships, Politics and Sacred Beliefs by Tim Love
Internationalist Press
Business: Motivational
Winner
Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World by Anne-Laure Le Cunff
Avery / Penguin Random House
Finalist
Driven by Desire: Path to Unstoppable Success by JW Radford
Poppy Grace Publishing LLC
Finalist
Joyosity: How to Cultivate Intense Happiness in Work & Life (Even If Things Are What They Are) by Jenn Whitmer
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
Pitch, Sketch, Launch: What Sketch Comedy Can Teach Us About Product Development by John Krewson
Wren House Press
Finalist
Radical Doubt: Turning Uncertainty into Surefire Success by Bidhan L. Parmar
Diversion Books
Finalist
S.O.A.P. for Success: A Simple Method to Manage Your Business and Revitalize Your Mission by Dr. Stephanie F. West
River Grove Books
Finalist
The Short Cut: How Flexible Goal Setting Outperforms Grit by Courtney Clark
Sound Wisdom
Business: Personal Finance/Investing
Winner
IMPUESTOS EN ESTADOS UNIDOS: Guía práctica para inmigrantes by Fabiola I. Rivera, PhD.
Independently Published
Finalist
Evidence-Based Investing: To Invest Well Over a Long-Term, Sometimes You Have to First Survive the Short-Term by C. Theodore Hicks II
Westbow Press
Finalist
Tame Your Money Monster: How to Stop Fighting and Find Financial Peace by Nancy Benet and Adrienne Freeland
Success Your Way Publishing
Finalist
The Index of America: How the S&P Works & Why You Should Invest In It by Tom Bernard
Independently Published
Business: Real Estate
Winner
Fearless Foundations by Ryan Duffy, Jordan Holmes, Mike Sebastian, Vinci Sevilla Jr., Andrew Boer, Bill Beck
Cash Street Advisors Press
Business: Reference
Winner
The Strategy Dialogues: A Primer on Business Strategy and Strategic Management by John Hillen
eConcise
Finalist
Blockchain Analytics for Practitioners: Bridging Theory and Practice edited by YU Xiong
Springer Nature
Finalist
Future-Fit Innovation: Empowering individuals, teams, and organizations for sustainable growth by Barbara Salopek
Practical Inspiration Publishing
Finalist
INNOVATOR: 10 Simple Steps to Innovate with Speed, Scale and Confidence by Tom Pullen
Practical Inspiration Publishing
Finalist
Protect Your Mission: The Finance Framework for Nonprofit Leaders by Ryan Alexander
Rethink Press
Finalist
Six Functions, One Vision: A Practical Guide for Modern Leaders by Dorothy Kudla
Lioncrest Publishing
Business: Technology
Winner
Cognitive Kin: How to Work, Win, and Make Meaning with Agentic AI by Christophe Kolb and Jan Rosen
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
Blockchain Analytics for Practitioners: Bridging Theory and Practice edited by YU Xiong
Springer Nature
Finalist
Now What? How to Ride the Tsunami of Change by Mark van Rijmenam
Dean Publishing
Finalist
Pitch, Sketch, Launch: What Sketch Comedy Can Teach Us About Product Development by John Krewson
Wren House Press
Finalist
The MACH-10 PM: AI-Powered Product Management at Hypersonic Speed by Jason M. Riggs
Hypersonic Publishing
Finalist
There Is No Box: Rewiring Your Mindset About Learning by Christine H. Janssen, PhD with Yogini Joglekar, PhD
Manuscripts LLC
Finalist
What You Need to Know About AI by James Wang
Manuscripts LLC
Business: Writing/Publishing
Winner
Engaging Employees Through Strategic Communication by Mark Dollins and Jon Stemmle
Routledge Taylor Francis
Children's Educational
Winner
Adventure Awaits by Ky Furneaux
Applesauce Press
Finalist
Eat The Rainbow Foods: Exploring Colors in your Plate, A Kid's Guide to Healthy Eating, includes Fun Kids Friendly Recipes (Healthy Me Series) by Sara Kale
Independently Published
Finalist
Misadventures of Nebbles the Sea Turtle by Stacey Brown and Alana Brown
Christian Faith Publishing
Finalist
Molly & Dane: Hair Problems by Norene Olsen
Miriam Laundry Publishing
Finalist
TB Trouble: Yohana and Petris Beat Tuberculosis Together by Dr. Susan Neuhaus
Independently Published
Finalist
The Vacation Kitten by Jessica Spawn & Vicki Lawrence
Independently Published
Finalist
Turtle Speaks, Hahnunah the Native American Turtle by Terry Graff
Global Wonders Press
Children's Fiction
Winner
Trapped by Bella Olson
BenBella
Finalist
Blair & The Forgotten Flames: A Lubadoos Adventure by Valerie Silveira
Lubadoos, LLC
Finalist
CHOMP! Charlie Carter and the Monster Pike by David Rogers
Rowanvale Books
Finalist
Melissa and Her Unicorn by Melissa Judith Poon
Gatekeeper Press
Finalist
Misadventures of Nebbles the Sea Turtle by Stacey Brown and Alana Brown
Christian Faith Publishing
Finalist
Molly & Dane: Hair Problems by Norene Olsen
Miriam Laundry Publishing
Finalist
Thomas and the Chu'tiva Snake Dance by Patrick M. Dallabetta
Ewings Publishing LLC
Children's Mind/Body/Spirit
Winner
The Book of Kindness by Egor Klopenko
IndependentArt
Finalist
Be Kind and Loving Out Loud! by Isaiah A. Tisdale
tbudget, LLC
Finalist
Max and the Imaginary Tree by Risa Williams & Erica Curtis
City Bee Books
Finalist
One Million Times I Love You by Renn James
Renn James Publishing
Finalist
Tim, Tina y Tom: En busca de los Paraísos Perdidos by José María Gajate García
Letra Minúscula
Finalist
Tiny Giants: Complete Trilogy by Maday Gomez Ravelo
Independently Published
Finalist
Where's Grandma?: A Child's View on Loss, Grief & Bereavement by Tracey Smith
Independently Published
Children's Nonfiction
Winner
Love Wars: Clash of the Parents, A True Divorce Story by Matthew A. Tower
Raja Media LLC
Finalist
Curious Kids Do Interviews by Dr. Victoria E. Waller, Ed.D.
Read On! Publishing Press
Finalist
RATS With Backpacks: Dr. Donna Kean and her Work at APOPO by J. N. Courtney
J. N. Courtney Publications, LLC
Children's Novelty & Gift Book
Winner
Proud To Be Me by Ann Van Heest, MD and Deborah Bohn, MD and illustrated by Rick Korab
Gillette Children's Healthcare Press
Finalist
Hector, Hamish and Morag: Life on the Farm by Christine Gillougley
Hector Books
Finalist
The Story of Neeps and Tattie by Amy Johnson & Diane Madden
Maine Authors Publishing
Finalist
Wanting More: A Different Kind of Christmas Tale by Amarilys Gacio Rassler
EABOOKS
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
Winner
PABLO by Mar Andersons
kidstori
Finalist
Aventuras de Algodón: El gran deseo de Mila by Pali Bermudez
Bunny Tails Press
Finalist
Grandma's Sandals by Jodie Barton
Winterpaw Books
Finalist
Millhouse The Christmas Mouse by Frank Cerio
GHDC Media LLC
Finalist
Mimi's Magic Kitchen: The Great Brownie Bake-Off Disaster by Michelle Magnie
Independently Published
Finalist
On The Ranch with Cowboy Luke by Bianca Pierce
Lark and Jay Press
Finalist
The Dreams Factory by Bashir Bashir
Independently Published
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Nonfiction
Winner
Owls 貓頭⿃ by Kuo, Mei-Fen / Wang, Chih-Chung / Wei, Chiahsing
Council For Hakka Affairs of Taichung City Government
Finalist
La casa del sol naciente. Inspirado en la vida de Javier Batiz por Araceli Martinez von Rose
Ediciones ILCSA
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
Winner
The Vacation Kitten by Jessica Spawn & Vicki Lawrence
Independently Published
Finalist
Christine and the Magic Charts by Alex Kolokolov and Natalia Kiseleva
Independently Published
Finalist
Loose Lips Sink Ships by Hilary Lawrence
Overlook Publishing
Finalist
Mum & Me: The Perfect Team by Fiona Sharpe
Bonnie Hearts Books
Finalist
Mushka and the Naughty List by Tammy Pemper
Abiding Vine Publishing
Finalist
Tommy and the Baum Monster by Mick Carney
Independently Published
Finalist
Turtle Speaks, Hahnunah the Native American Turtle by Terry Graff
Global Wonders Press
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Nonfiction
Winner
One Million Times I Love You by Renn James
Renn James Publishing
Finalist
Going to Live with Auntie by Andria Williams
AW Books, LLC
Finalist
My Dad Is A Seabee by Mariah Sue Pavek
Independently Published
Finalist
The $1,300 Alphabet by Benjamin M. Weilert
Independently Published
Finalist
Xander's Linda Manita by Vanessa Pardo-Suazo
Cocoon to Wings Publishing
Children's Religious
Winner
On The Ranch with Cowboy Luke by Bianca Pierce
Lark and Jay Press
Finalist
A DAY IN THE LIFE WITH HENLEY and Her PETS by Hollie Lynn
XulonPress
Finalist
I See God by Endeah Canty
Hundredfold Return Publishing
Finalist
Lucy's Adoption Song by Sandee Macgregor
Castle Quay Books
Finalist
The Holy Lizard by David Lane
Bear's Place Publishing
Finalist
Wanting More: A Different Kind of Christmas Tale by Amarilys Gacio Rassler
EABOOKS
Finalist
Where Are You Now Dad? by Marisa Alo
Independently Published
Current Events
Winner
Polar War: Submarines, Spies, and the Struggle for Power in a Melting Arctic by Kenneth R. Rosen
Simon & Schuster
Finalist
Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the Price by Anthony Abraham Jack
Princeton University Press
Finalist
From Coercion to Courage: Rising from the Ashes of Past Pain and Outdated Paradigms by Dr. Stevie Carnegie
Independently Published
Finalist
Policing Higher Education: The Antidemocratic Attack on Scholars and Why It Matters by Eve Darian-Smith
John Hopkins University Press
Finalist
Power, Race, and Justice: The Restorative Dialogue We Will Not Have by Theo Gavrielides
Routledge
Education/Academic
Winner
Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the Price by Anthony Abraham Jack
Princeton University Press
Finalist
Christianson Educators SAT Math Made Visual by Sarah Christianson
Christianson Educators
Finalist
L.E.A.D. OUT LOUD: Be Clear, Be Heard, Be Unstoppable by Antawn Knight
Knight Leadership Group
Finalist
Learning to Relearn: Supporting Identity in a Culturally Affirming Classroom by Kwame Sarfo-Mensah
Stenhouse/Routledge
Finalist
Policing Higher Education: The Antidemocratic Attack on Scholars and Why It Matters by Eve Darian-Smith
John Hopkins University Press
Finalist
The Reader's Companion to the World of Jane Austen (Illustrated) by Joe Giampaolo
Independently Published
Finalist
There Is No Box: Rewiring Your Mindset About Learning by Christine H. Janssen, PhD with Yogini Joglekar, PhD
Manuscripts LLC
Fiction: African American
Winner
M: The Mystical Odyssey Of Harriet E. Wilson by Alison Clarke
Oprelle Publishing
Finalist
An Uncivilized State by Reginald Wade
Pine Book Writing
Finalist
Connie's White World (Jazz Noir Stories) by Sam Newsome
Some New Press
Finalist
Dancer in the Bullpen by Chana Shinegba
Jaded Ibis Press
Finalist
Hell & High Water by Anthony McGruther
Independently Published
Finalist
The Town Upstairs by Frank Jamison
Vista Publishing
Fiction: Anthologies
Winner
Honor: A Sci-Fi & Fantasy Anthology edited by Z.S. Diamanti
Golden Griffin Press
Finalist
Fractured Reveries: A Stories Imaginarium Salon edited by Carina Bissett
The Storied Imaginarium
Fiction: Cross-Genre
Winner
The Lie: A Novel by Jude Berman
She Writes Press
Finalist
108: An Eco-Thriller by Dheepa R. Maturi
GFB, an imprint of Girl Friday Productions
Finalist
Bright Midnights by LS Delorme
Limerent Publishing
Finalist
King Justice, the Legend Begins by Evelyn M. Exley
Exley Books
Finalist
Padlocked by p.m. terrell
Drake Valley Press
Finalist
The Painted Sand by Joe Esposito
Winter Lion Publishing
Finalist
The Thirty-Fifth Page by Lya Badgley
Atmosphere Press
Fiction: Fantasy
Winner
Guard in the Garden by Z.S. Diamanti
Golden Griffin Press
Finalist
Across Time and Starlight by Alessandro Candotti
River Grove Books
Finalist
Escala's Wish: An action-adventure, unusual romantasy filled with banter, light humor, and real-life emotion (Tales of Valla) by David James
Trash Panda Publishing
Finalist
Legend of the Hunt by Evelyn M. Exley
Exley Books
Finalist
The Quest For Freedom by Matthew Devitt
Independently Published
Finalist
The Ruinous Curse: The Hunt for Alesta by Mark K. McClain
Next Journey Books
Finalist
The Wanderer of the Night. For the Greater Good. by Olesia Hukriede
Independently Published
Fiction: General
Winner
Open Bar: A Novel by Dan Schorr
SparkPress
Finalist
Later Days by Chip Jacobs
Rare Bird Books
Finalist
Our Orbit by Anesa Miller
Sibylline Press
Finalist
The Furtherer by Tim Johnston
Battersea, an imprint of Short Story America
Finalist
The Mural by Sid Balman Jr.
Spark Press, imprint of Stable Books Group
Finalist
Wreck & Return: An EMT's Journey Into and Out of Darkness by Tom Kranz
Independently Published
Finalist
Your Tomorrow Was Today by Oyindamola Dosunmu
Silver Drive Press
Fiction: Historical
Winner
The Sound of a Thousand Stars by Rachel Robbins
Alcove
Finalist
Against the Machine: Luddites by Brian Van Norman
Guernica Editions
Finalist
Call of the Owl Woman: A Novel of Ancient Peru by K. M. Huber
SparkPress
Finalist
Deadly Gold Rush by Landis Wade
Lystra Books
Finalist
Deadly Secrets at Ballyford Castle by Ellen Butler
Power to the Pen
Finalist
Isabela's Way: a novel by Barbara Stark-Nemon
She Writes Press
Finalist
Saving Vincent, A Novel of Jo van Gogh by Joan Fernandez
She Writes Press
Fiction: Horror
Winner
Blood of the Damned: A Medieval Vampire Thriller by Antony J. Stanton
Independently Published
Finalist
Dark Masquerade by R. Slater
The Erudite Pen / Independently Published
Finalist
Holiday Spirit Book 2: Destroy All Monsters! by John DeGuire
Independently Published
Finalist
Holiday Spirit Book 3: Monsters Arise! by John DeGuire
Independently Published
Finalist
Holiday Spirit by John DeGuire
Independently Published
Finalist
Marked by the Ouija by Scott Wells
Independently Published
Fiction: Inspirational
Winner
Daughter of Blue City: A Novel of Coming-of-Age Through Revolutionary China by Apple An
Voices Heard Publishing, LLC
Finalist
Declan Someone (The Journey of Declan Noone) by Kate McElderry
Foreshore Books, an imprint of Foreshore Publishing
Finalist
Higher Ground by Sherye S. Green
Sunbury Press, Inc.
Finalist
QUEST by Marcia Zina Mager
Mamaki Press
Finalist
RED by Evelyn M. Exley
Exley Books
Finalist
The Carpenter and The Apprentice by Grace Zacaroli
Palmetto Publishing
Finalist
Two Euro Candles: A Memoir of Faith, Trauma and Quiet Miracles by Maxsense Maximus
Euraus Publishing
Fiction: LGBTQ+
Winner
The Third Act by Kathleen Brehony
Independently Published
Finalist
An Italian Adventure: A Fictional Memoir of Gender, Family, and 1980s Italy by Gaia B. Amman
Independently Published
Finalist
Like Frail Boats on the Sea by Caren J. Werlinger
Corgyn Publishing
Finalist
Pirates of Aletharia by Britney Jackson
Noctem Publishing
Finalist
Sparks by Jae
Ylva Publishing
Finalist
Trailhead by C. Jean Downer
Bella Books
Finalist
With His Words I'm Not Alone by Lucas Ryker
Independently Published
Fiction: Literary
Winner
The Sound of a Thousand Stars by Rachel Robbins
Alcove
Finalist
Evening Begins the Day by Jessica Brilliant Keener
Koehler Books
Finalist
Isabela's Way: a novel by Barbara Stark-Nemon
She Writes Press
Finalist
Open Bar: A Novel by Dan Schorr
SparkPress
Finalist
Scarlet Birthright: What They Left Behind by Scarlet Ibis James
DKJ Enterprises LLC DBA Discovery and Key
Finalist
Song of Hummingbird Highway by K.M. Cookie
Koehler Books
Finalist
Tiny Glimmers of Light by Aqueel "Al" Athar
River Grove Books
Fiction: Multicultural
Winner
Song of Hummingbird Highway by K.M. Cookie
Koehler Books
Finalist
108: An Eco-Thriller by Dheepa R. Maturi
GFB, an imprint of Girl Friday Productions
Finalist
Dancing on the Brink of the World by Marianne T. Rafter
She Writes Press
Finalist
Daughter of Blue City: A Novel of Coming-of-Age Through Revolutionary China by Apple An
Voices Heard Publishing, LLC
Finalist
Gone To Ground by Morgan Hatch
Black Rose Writing
Finalist
Leaving Naples by Brian Hackett
Solstice Publishing
Finalist
Scarlet Birthright: What They Left Behind by Scarlet Ibis James
DKJ Enterprises LLC DBA Discovery and Key
Fiction: Mystery/Suspense
Winner
One of Us Must Die by Zelly Ruskin
She Writes Press
Finalist
Gone To Ground by Morgan Hatch
Black Rose Writing
Finalist
Love in a Dark Place by Geoffrey Douglas
Greenleaf Book Group
Finalist
The Portal: A Supernatural Mystery of Life After Death by Lou Pugliese
Independently Published
Finalist
The Taverna at the Edge of Night by H.Y. Hanna
Independently Published
Finalist
To Know Good and Evil (Book 2 of the Frank Adams Investigator Series) by Daniel V. Meier Jr.
BQB Publishing
Finalist
Unshackled: A Camille Delaney Mystery by Amanda DuBois
Flashpoint
Fiction: New Age
Winner
108: An Eco-Thriller by Dheepa R. Maturi
GFB, an imprint of Girl Friday Productions
Finalist
Cavalcade Book 1: The Nepa Republic by Evelyn M. Exley
Exley Books
Finalist
Missing Bessie by Jody Overend
Next Chapter
Finalist
The Glastonbury Triangle by Stephen Ford
Cinnamon Press
Fiction: Novella
Winner
Lights Out Lizzie by James Hanna
Sand Hill Review Press
Finalist
A is for Amy by Steven Crandell
Quinn, Rose, Elliot & Ellery
Finalist
Guardian of the City by Evelyn M. Exley
Exley Books
Finalist
QUEST by Marcia Zina Mager
Mamaki Press
Finalist
Sext and the Small City by Aimee Chan
Suitcases & Strollers Pty Ltd
Finalist
The Summer of Haight by George Petersen
George Petersen Productions
Fiction: Religious
Winner
Golden Flight by Lisajoy Sachs
Historium Press
Finalist
Entertaining Angels by Sandy Hope Stewart
Lucid Books
Finalist
Kings & Priests by Evelyn M. Exley
Exley Books
Finalist
Revolt Against God: His hand everyone and everyone's hand against him by Jim Carroll
Mindstir Media
Finalist
The First Son of Man by P. E. N. Bortolotti
Independently Published
Finalist
The Hymn of Mara by Gregory T. Glading
NYBP (New York Book Publishers)
Finalist
Two Euro Candles: A Memoir of Faith, Trauma and Quiet Miracles by Maxsense Maximus
Euraus Publishing
Fiction: Romance
Winner
Between the Lines by Tracey Magruder
Independently Published
Finalist
Just What the Doctor Hired by Amanda Nelson & Lisa-Marie Potter
The Wild Rose Press
Finalist
The Escape by Eve M. Riley
Snugrox Publishing
Finalist
The Third Act by Kathleen Brehony
Independently Published
Finalist
Wishes on the Waves: A Gull Island Romance by Catherine Michaels
Cool Breeze Books
Finalist
Sacrifices For Kingdoms by Patricia D'Arcy Laughlin
D Royalty Publishing
Fiction: Science Fiction
Winner
ICEFALL by Michael Newman and Jon Land
Permuted Press
Finalist
ACADIA by Sterling Nixon
S&J Publishing
Finalist
Homo Machina by PA Vasey
Green Hill Publishing
Finalist
Imber by Deborah Mistina
Moon Bear Books
Finalist
Juris Ex Machina by John W. Maly
Highlander Press
Finalist
L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Volume 41, edited by Jody Lynn Nye
Galaxy Press
Finalist
The Disclosure Paradox, Book 1 by Paul G. Vecchiet
Write Away Books
Fiction: Short Story
Winner
Woman of the Hour: Fifty Tales of Longing and Rebellion by Claire Polders
Vine Leaves Press
Finalist
Faithless Friends and Replacement Lovers: Short Stories About Love and Loss by Elizabeth Horst
Elizabeth's Writing Corner
Finalist
L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Volume 41, edited by Jody Lynn Nye
Galaxy Press
Finalist
Love Brain and Other Minefields by Alan Collenette
Swantorini Press
Finalist
River of Dolls and Other Stories by Suzanne Kamata
Penguin Random House SEA
Finalist
The Kindness of Terrible People and Other Stories by Stephanie Dupal
Swan Abbey Press
Fiction: Thriller/Adventure
Winner
ICEFALL by Michael Newman and Jon Land
Permuted Press
Finalist
108: An Eco-Thriller by Dheepa R. Maturi
GFB, an imprint of Girl Friday Productions
Finalist
Bad Day for Justice (Warren & Carmichael Legal Thrillers) by Charlotte Stuart and Don Stuart
Colvos Publishing
Finalist
Deadly Gold Rush by Landis Wade
Lystra Books
Finalist
Freebourne by Salman Shaheen
Roundfire Books (Collective Ink)
Finalist
Rose Dhu by Mark Murphy
GFB
Finalist
The East Wing by Danielle M. Wong
Storm Publishing
Fiction: Visionary
Winner
108: An Eco-Thriller by Dheepa R. Maturi
GFB, an imprint of Girl Friday Productions
Finalist
Curiosity and I: Let Curiosity Guide You by O'Nell Agossa
Manuscripts LLC
Finalist
Pudding Heroes: The Rising Child by Steven Ochs
Ochs Studios
Finalist
QUEST by Marcia Zina Mager
Mamaki Press
Finalist
The Lie: A Novel by Jude Berman
She Writes Press
Fiction: Western
Winner
The Far Reach of Yesterday by Christine Echeverria Bender
Caxton Press
Fiction: Women's Fiction
Winner
Learning to Whistle: A Novel by Tess Perko
She Writes Press
Finalist
Bright One by Lisajoy Sachs
Historium Press
Finalist
Forget or Forgive? NEVER! Suspense, Dark Secrets, and Revenge with a Twist by Charlotte Stuart
Quartermaster Publishing
Finalist
Last Bite by Amy S. Peele
She Writes Press
Finalist
Skirting The Edge by June Forrest Stanley
Independently Published
Finalist
Summer Rolls by Tuyền Đỗ
Trapeze, The Orion Publishing Group
Finalist
When Hearts Heal by Mara Purl
Bellekeep Books
Fiction: Young Adult
Winner
Daughter of Blue City: A Novel of Coming-of-Age Through Revolutionary China by Apple An
Voices Heard Publishing, LLC
Finalist
A Child Called Faye by Jess Senff
Wattle Tree Press
Finalist
Blood Moon by Evelyn M. Exley
Exley Books
Finalist
Dream Walker: Somewhere between realm and reality by Bruce Martin
Cranthorpe Millner
Finalist
Racing the Wild: A Journey of Freedom and Friendship by Rosanna Feeken
Tellwell Talent
Finalist
Ralph Ridley in the Hunt for Time by Hayden Perno
Hawkeye Publishing
Finalist
Titus and the Christian Coin: An Adventure in Faith and Freedom by Dennis Conrad and Derinda Babcock
Write4Christ Publishing
Health: Addiction & Recovery
Winner
Uncorked: A Memoir of Letting Go and Starting Over by Mary Alice Stephens
Sibylline Press
Finalist
How to Deal With Porn Addiction: A Guide for Addicts, Their Partners, and Carers of Adolescents by Martina Somorjai
Independently Published
Finalist
Surviving Jonathan: The 360 Degrees of Resilience by Jonathan Crawford
Amplify Publishing Group
Finalist
The Roseman: Folding Kindness From a Broken Life by William Bailey
Independently Published
Finalist
Warfighters Anonymous: A Dao to Recovery by Paul J. Ramirez
Independently Published
Health: Aging/50+
Winner
Midlife New Life: Living Consciously in Midlife and Beyond by Eileen Caroscio, Sandy Demarest, & Paul Ward
River Grove Books
Finalist
Ageless 2: Never too Old, Still not too Late! by Judith Horky
Crystal Mountain Press
Finalist
Boomerang by Krista Huebner
Independently Published
Finalist
Dr. Toad's Short Book for a Long Memory by Jeffrey Tolstad MD
Wellness Writers Press
Finalist
Hot, Foggy & Fabulous: A Midlife Reflection Journal by Susan Judd
Independently Published
Finalist
The Chronic Illness Journey: Finding Your Way by James Hallenbeck
Cold Mountain Publishing
Finalist
Unlongevity by Ramona Roemer and Andreas Heigl
Morgan James Publishing
Health: Alternative Medicine
Winner
Indoor Epidemic: 93% Inside Steals Sleep, Focus and Years — The 7% Outdoor Rx Restores Them by John La Puma, M.D.
Wellness Imprints
Finalist
30 Days of Transformation Holistic Healing: A Guided Self-Healing Journey to Rebalance Your Mind, Body, Energy, and Nervous System by Kateryna Armenta
Independently Published
Finalist
At the Origin of the World: Bioresonant Energy Transduction - When Quantum Physics and Medical Traditions Meet by Sanowber KHAN, MD
Amazon
Health: Cancer
Winner
Too Strong For Your Own Good: Success With Soul by Anette DeMattio
10-10-10 Publishing
Finalist
Desayunando con el alma por María A. Addarich
Independently Published
Health: Death & Dying
Winner
The Good Death: A Guide for Supporting Your Loved One Through the End of Life by Suzanne B. O'Brien, RN
Little, Brown Spark
Finalist
Too Poor to Die: The Hidden Realities of Dying in the Margins by Amy Shea
Rutgers University Press
Finalist
We Walk Alone Book 2 of the Tragic Journey of Dementia by Bob Kern
Independently Published
Health: Diet & Exercise
Winner
The Hardiness Effect: Grow from Stress, Optimise Health, Live Longer by Dr. Paul Taylor
Wiley
Finalist
The Nutrient Diet: A Cognitive Behavioral Approach to Diet, Impulse Control, Habit Formation, Eating Behaviors & Weight Management by David A. Wright, MD, MM, MBA, MHSA
iUniverse
Health: General
Winner
Adjusted Reality: Supercharge Your Whole-Being for Optimal Living and Longevity by Dr. Sherry McAlliser
Forbes Books
Finalist
Craniosynostosis by Ruth J. Barta, MD, Cheryl Tveit, RN, MSN, CNML and Heather Comstock, Parent
Gillette Children's Healthcare Press
Finalist
Epilepsy by Charbel El Kosseifi, MD, Cheryl Tveit, RN, MSN, CNML and Anna Halderson, Parent
Gillette Children's Healthcare Press
Finalist
Idiopathic Scoliosis by Tenner J. Guillaume, MD, Walter H. Truong, MD, Danielle Harding, PA-C, Michaela Hingtgen, MS and the VanGoethem Family
Gillette Children's Healthcare Press
Finalist
Scoliosis: Congenital, Neuromuscular, Syndromic, and Other Nonidiopathic Types by Tenner J. Guillaume, MD, Walter H. Truong, MD, Danielle Harding, PA-C, Lily Collison, MA, MSc, Cheryl Tveit, RN, MSN, CNML
Gillette Children's Healthcare Press
Finalist
Spastic Hemiplegia by Marcie Ward, MD, Lily Collison, MA, MSc, and Eimear Gabbett, Parent
Gillette Children's Healthcare Press
Finalist
The Hardiness Effect: Grow from Stress, Optimise Health, Live Longer by Dr. Paul Taylor
Wiley
Health: Psychology/Mental Health
Winner
Staying Married is the Hardest Part: A Memoir of Passion, Secrets and Sacrifice by Bonnie Comfort
She Writes Press
Finalist
Faceplant: FREE Yourself from Failure's Funk by Melisa Buie, Keeley Hurley, Noël Kreidler
Practical Inspiration Publishing
Finalist
It's Never Personal: Weaving Psychology, Neuroscience, and Ancient Wisdom Through a 5-Step Process to finally Let "It" Go by M. Victoria Kennedy
Gem Like Media LLC
Finalist
Stop Overthinking: 10 Simple Techniques to Calm Your Mind, Control Anxiety, Reduce Chronic Stress, and Improve Sleep Quality to Reclaim Peace in Your Daily Life by Dr. Erlinda Asa Sabili, MD, FACP
Independently Published
Finalist
The Forgotten Caregiver of Mental Crisis by Amber J. Parker, PA-C
Hope*Books
Finalist
THE MYTH OF AGING: A Prescription for Emotional and Mental Well-Being by Arnold Gilberg MD with Jon Land
Post Hill Press
Finalist
Too Strong For Your Own Good: Success With Soul by Anette DeMattio
10-10-10 Publishing
Health: Women's Health
Winner
Body Image Inside Out: A Revolutionary Approach to Body Image Healing by Deb Schachter, MSW & Whitney Otto, MA, PCC
Sheldon Press, Hachette UK
Finalist
Hot, Foggy & Fabulous: A Midlife Reflection Journal by Susan Judd
Independently Published
Finalist
I'm Your Peri Godmother by Shelly Horton
Murdoch
Finalist
Liberation from the Diet Prison: A Journey to Body-Mind Harmony by Regina Oswald
Voice & Verse Atelier
Finalist
Menopause: What Your Ob-Gyn Wants You to Know by American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
Finalist
Reshape Your Life: Don't Settle Because You Are Worth It by Ali Landry
Thomas Nelson
Finalist
When Women Get Sick: An Empowering Approach for Getting the Support You Need by Rebecca Bloom
Broadleaf Books
History: General
Winner
100 Objects from the Collections of the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research by Stefanie Halpern
YIVO Institute for Jewish Research
Finalist
Expositions and World's Fairs: In the Beginning by Bob McGlincy
Monponsett Press
Finalist
Imperial Religious Policy from Constantine to Theodosius I by Ferdinando Emilio Abbate
PM Edizioni
Finalist
Pages in the History of Romanian Medicine: Medical Higher Education in Bucharest and Its Interactions with International Medical Achievements, 1874-1945 by Sînziana Ionescu, Octavia-Luciana Madge and Maria Besciu
CeeolPress
Finalist
Tiny Blunders/Big Disasters Book 2: The Many Tiny Mistakes That Changed the World Forever - Premier Edition by Jared Knott
Jefferson Central Publishing
History: Military
Winner
Tiny Blunders/Big Disasters Book 2: The Many Tiny Mistakes That Changed the World Forever - Premier Edition by Jared Knott
Jefferson Central Publishing
Finalist
Forgotten Heroes, Italian Campaign 1943-45: Book 1, Beginning of the End by S M Rush
Amazon KDP
History: United States
Winner
With Justice for Some: Politically Charged Criminal Trials in the Early 20th Century That Helped Shape Today's America by Lise Pearlman
Regent Press 2026 2nd Edition (250th Anniversary)
Finalist
Presidential Seclusion: The Power of Camp David by Charles Ferguson
Prometheus
Finalist
Tiny Blunders/Big Disasters Book 2: The Many Tiny Mistakes That Changed the World Forever - Premier Edition by Jared Knott
Jefferson Central Publishing
Finalist
Uprooted: Stories of a Jewish-American Family Navigating Life in the Deep South by Sherry Berlin
Citrine Publishing
Home & Garden
Winner
Bridet Beari Color Rules: A Guide to Choosing and Using Color at Home by Susan M. Jamieson
BB Press
Finalist
Beautiful Life by Lisa Alward
Independently Published
Finalist
The Art of Being Organised by Jaqui Bohn
Milpa Press
Humor/Comedy/Satire
Winner
Come Sit With Me And Let's Talk by Brian Edwards
Palmetto Publishing
Finalist
Advanced Comprehension at the Doctor Awesome English Academy by Timothy Laurence Marsh
Gnashing Teeth Publishing
Finalist
Average Civil Employee: A Novel of Bureaucratic Absurdities by Stephen J. Wallace
River Grove Books
Finalist
Drug Wars: A New Dope by Matthew J. Pallamary
Mystic Ink Publishing
Finalist
Love Brain and Other Minefields by Alan Collenette
Swantorini Press
Finalist
Sext and the Small City by Aimee Chan
Suitcases & Strollers Pty Ltd
Finalist
Tales From a Rogue Ranger by Rosanne S. McHenry
Huntley Avenue Press
LGBTQ+ Nonfiction
Winner
The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide: Interviews, Itineraries, and Inspiration from Queer Insiders in 50+ Proud Places by Alicia Valenski
Lonely Planet
Finalist
Come Sit With Me And Let's Talk by Brian Edwards
Palmetto Publishing
Finalist
From The Pile: A 9/11 First Responder's Story by Neil Adams
Newman Springs Publishing
Finalist
Little Deaths All in a Row by Elizabeth Earley
Jaded Ibis Press
Finalist
Straight to Hell: Memoir of an Ex-Evangelical Pastor by John Wesley Wilson
Lazarus House Press
Finalist
The Soulmate Strategy: My Imperfect Plan to Conquer Heartbreak and Find True Love by Corey Seemiller
She Writes Press
Finalist
You've Been Blocked: The Search for Gay Male Perfection by Joseph Contorer, MA
The Collateral Press
Multicultural Nonfiction
Winner
Sun Shining on Morning Snow: a Memoir of Identity, Loss, and Living Boldly by Ingrid Hu Dahl
Page Two
Finalist
From Manila to Wall Street: An Immigrant's Journey with America's First Black Tycoon by Butch Meily
Heliotrope Books
Finalist
I'm Tired of Racism: True Stories of Existing While Black by Sharon Hurley Hall
Lime Tree Media
Finalist
Lessons in Hope: A New Era for Maasai Women in Tanzania by Juliet Cutler
She Writes Press
Finalist
Letters from Brazil: Reflections on Migration and Friendship, An Epistolary Memoir Ruth Zelig
She Writes Press
Finalist
Made in Vietnam: My Epic American Journey by Elaine Damschen
Inspired Legacy Publishing
Finalist
Space to Exhale: A Handbook for Curating a Soft, Centered, Serene Life by Lisa Hurley
Wiley
New Age: Nonfiction
Winner
Soul Signature Numerology by Ann Perry
Ann Perry Publishing
Finalist
99 Day Spiritual Cleanse: Return to Your Light by Isaiah A. Tisdale
tbudget, LLC
Finalist
Blossom Through the Akashic Records: Heal Younger Selves, Past Lives, and Ancestral Patterns by Jiayuh Chyan
Universal Light Press
Finalist
Dancing Souls: Awakened by Kathleen M. Flanagan
Awakened Spirit Press, LLC
Finalist
Experiencer's Guide to the New World by Sue Kidd Shipe, Ph.D. "Moriah"
International Institute For Human Empowerment, Inc.
Finalist
The Game of Remembrance: The Multi-Frequency Simulation Theory by Joann Marchese
Infinite Universe Publishing
Finalist
Twin Flames Alchemy: Creating Heaven on Earth: Awakening New Earth through Divine Union by Sujata Rath
Independently Published
Nonfiction: Creative
Winner
Motion Dazzle: A Memoir of Motherhood, Loss, and Skating on Thin Ice by Jocelyn Jane Cox
Vine Leaves Press
Finalist
Behind The Mask: A Pandemic Memoir by Passang Nuru Sherpa
KDP
Finalist
Beyond the Jordan: Dry Places, Misunderstood Peoples, and Imperfect Attempts at Prayer by Heather M. Surls
Lucid Books
Finalist
Grief… A Comedy by Alison Larkin
Alison Larkin Presents
Finalist
Hostage: A Memoir of Terrorism, Trauma, and Resilience by Mimi Nichter
Potomac Press, an imprint of University of Nebraska Press
Finalist
UNCONDITIONAL: The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man by Marcia Zina Mager & Xavier Staub
Independently Published
Finalist
Welcome to the Creative Club: Make Life Your Biggest Art Project by Pia Mailhot-Leichter
Manuscripts LLC
Nonfiction: Cross-Genre
Winner
We Are As Gods: A Survival Guide for the Age of Abundance (Exponential Technology Series) by Peter H. Diamandis and Steven Kotler
Simon and Schuster
Finalist
Holding HIV: Poems of HOPE by Pauline Sameshima, Emily Turner, and Dazié Grego
FriesenPress
Finalist
Love’s Cauldron: Reclaim Your Wild Feminine – Book 1, Deliverance: The Freeing of Oneself by Jennifer J. Lehr
Filament Publishing
Finalist
Math Heals: On the Gift and Weight of Being Human by Tiffany Suson
Avaida Publishing
Finalist
My Father's Shadow: Uncovering the Stories Between the Lines by Sara Aharon
Sonderho Press
Finalist
Walking along the ancient Tokaido Road — A Pilgrim's Path: Adventures and Transformations (The Complete Trilogy Vol. 1-3) by Ichiro Asanuma
Independently Published
Finalist
What If Anger Is the Answer?: A Harvard Marine's Guide to Shaping Aggression by Michael LeBlanc
Matt Holt Books
Nonfiction: General
Winner
Polar War: Submarines, Spies, and the Struggle for Power in a Melting Arctic by Kenneth R. Rosen
Simon & Schuster
Finalist
Cambodian Journeys: Stories of Refugees Surviving the Khmer Rouge by Stephen Mamula and Eva Sutton
Berghahn (New York City/Oxford UK)
Finalist
Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the Price by Anthony Abraham Jack
Princeton University Press
Finalist
Saying It Out Loud: A Young Widow's Triumph Over Tragedy by Amy King with Jon Land
Post Hill Press
Finalist
Taken No More: Protect Your Children Against Traffickers and Cults by Robin Boyle-Laisure
Bloomsbury Publishers
Finalist
Tales From a Rogue Ranger by Rosanne S. McHenry
Huntley Avenue Press
Finalist
What You Need to Know About AI by James Wang
Manuscripts LLC
Nonfiction: Inspirational
Winner
Pure Grit: Stories of Remarkable People Living with Physical Disability by Lily Collison and Kara Buckley
Gillette Children's Healthcare Press
Finalist
9 Habits of Happy Retirees: Discover the Secrets to a Fulfilling Retirement by Sarah Barry
Storylane Books
Finalist
Dancing on My Own Two Feet: A New Life One Step at a Time by Jenn Todling
She Writes Press
Finalist
Forget the Fairy Tale and Find Your Happiness by Deb Miller
She Writes Press
Finalist
Mountains to Cross: Finding Life's Purpose in Service by Abraham M. George
Greenleaf Book Group
Finalist
The Fight for Equity in the Bronx: Changing Lives and Transforming Communities, One Scholar at a Time by Dr. Elaine Ruiz Lopez
Forbes Books/Advantage Media
Finalist
The Peace Guidebook: How to Cultivate Hope, Healing, and Harmony for the Good of Humankind by Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino and Dr. Katie Eastman
HCI / Simon & Schuster
Nonfiction: Narrative
Winner
Inheritance: Love, Loss, and the Legacy of the Holocaust by Charlie Scheidt with Kat Rohrer
Rutgers University Press
Finalist
Drop Me Around the Corner by Tracy Bouvier
Koehler Books
Finalist
Surprised By Nothing: Surviving the ER World of Worst-Case Scenarios by Kathryn Kyker
Girl Friday Books
Finalist
Tales From a Rogue Ranger by Rosanne S. McHenry Huntley Avenue Press
Finalist
The Forgotten Caregiver of Mental Crisis by Amber J. Parker, PA-C
Hope*Books
Finalist
This is How a Robin Drinks: Essays on Urban Nature by Joanna Brichetto
Trinity University Press
Finalist
Too Poor to Die: The Hidden Realities of Dying in the Margins by Amy Shea
Rutgers University Press
Novelty & Gift Book
Winner
Boomerang by Krista Huebner
Independently Published
Finalist
Aguadilla en Imágenes y Versos by Erisbelia Garriga, PhD
Independently Published
Finalist
The Stories Behind Christmas Carols by Carrie Ann Lee
The Publishing Genie
Parenting & Family
Winner
A Mindful Teen: Helping Today's Teenagers Thrive through Gratitude, Acceptance, Intention, and Nonjudgement by Greg Hammer, MD with Eric Wentworth and John P. Rettger, PhD
Bloomsbury Academic
Finalist
Adventure Awaits by Ky Furneaux
Applesauce Press
Finalist
Love Wars: Clash of the Parents, A True Divorce Story by Matthew A. Tower
Raja Media LLC
Finalist
Parents, Let's Talk Money – if you’re not talking to your teen about it, who is? by Lesley Thomas
Discover Your Bounce Publishing
Finalist
The Elephant in the Family Room: Managing the Complexities of Legacy Businesses by René Sonneveld
Guiding Lens Publishing, Montevideo
Finalist
Unspoken Signals: Essential Parenting Skills to Raise Emotionally Secure Children by Yarona Boster
Amazon KDP
Performing Arts: Film, Theater, Dance, Music
Winner
Come Sit With Me And Let's Talk by Brian Edwards
Palmetto Publishing
Finalist
Big Music by Gillian Wills
Hawkeye Publishing
Finalist
Bloody Broadway: Plays of Menace, Murder, and Mystery VOLUME 1, 1900-1930 by Amnon Kabatchnik
BearManor Media
Finalist
Pitch, Sketch, Launch: What Sketch Comedy Can Teach Us About Product Development by John Krewson
Wren House Press
Finalist
The Stories Behind Christmas Carols by Carrie Ann Lee
The Publishing Genie
gggg
Photography
Winner
Door County. Winter. Spring. Summer. Fall. by Thomas J. Jordan
Jordan
Finalist
Forty Children of Bhopal by Savraj Kaur
Story Shikari Press
Finalist
Women Photographers 1900-1975: A Legacy of Light
National Gallery of Victoria
Poetry: Anthologies
Winner
100 Poems & Possibilities for Healing Volume 3 by Laura Di Franco
Brave Healer Productions
Finalist
Love Brain and Other Minefields by Alan Collenette
Swantorini Press
Poetry: Contemporary
Winner
Conjuring the Hurricane: The Best Way to Save Your Life is Any Way You Can by Sarah Hanson
Inked Elephant Publishing
Finalist
All Brown Boys Get Trumpets by Matthew 'Cuban' Hernandez
El Martillo Press
Finalist
Essentia: The Winding Path of the Soul, Selected Poems by Joe Giampaolo
Independently Published
Finalist
From the Cat's Mouth: An Oklahoma Curio of Poems by Kasey Jones
Kelsay Books
Finalist
It Is Still Beautiful to Hear the Heart Beat by Margo Berdeshevsky
Salmon Poetry
Finalist
Las cadenas de Sor Juana / Sor Juana’s fetters / Les chaînes de Sor Juana by Gustavo Gac-Artigas
Hebel Ediciones, Colección Andes, 2025
Finalist
Resting Place of Survival by Gianella Ghiglino
Jaded Ibis Press
Poetry: General
Winner
When the Light is Mine: Poetry for the People by Chaz Holesworth
Independently Published
Finalist
COLORSCAPES by Lee Woodman
Shanti Arts Publishing
Finalist
Dread and Splendor: Paintings and Poems for a New Earth by Eileen P. Kennedy and Irene Christensen
Shanti Arts Press
Finalist
Love Brain and Other Minefields by Alan Collenette
Swantorini Press
Finalist
Si lo hubiera sabido… by Gustavo Gac-Artigas
Valparaíso Ediciones, 2024
Finalist
SOULSCAPES by Lee Woodman
Shanti Arts Publishing
Finalist
Unreasonable Weather by Elizabeth Morse
Kelsay Books
Poetry: Narrative
Winner
Variations on Tzara: The Son-of-a-Narcissist-Mother's Guide Book by Jan Škrdlík
Musical Forge
Finalist
Broken Thread, Woven Love by Sharon Stevens-Smith
Amazon
Finalist
From the Cat's Mouth: An Oklahoma Curio of Poems by Kasey Jones
Kelsay Books
Finalist
Revelry by J. Claire
Red Poet Publishing
Finalist
The Art of Undoing by Hudson Plumb
Finishing Line Press
Finalist
The Seventh Dimension Is Love by Michael Esquer
seven7dimension
Poetry: Nature
Winner
Reverent Flora: The Arabian Desert's Botanical Bounty by Diana Woodcock
Shanti Arts
Finalist
Grasshoppers in the Field by Michael Shoemaker
New Harbor Press
Finalist
Writing Down the Moon: Poems & Art by Judyth Hill and Mary M. Meade
Wild Rising Press
Poetry: Religious
Winner
Love Letters to the Soul by Alana Grainger
IngramSpark
Finalist
Sacred Strains of Praise by Michael Parker and Michael Shoemaker
ShelteringTree.Earth Publishing
Religion: Christian Inspirational
Winner
Redeeming the Post-Affair Divorce: Heal Your Life, Restore Your Faith After Infidelity Breaks Up Your Marriage by Linda J. MacDonald, M.S.
Healing Counsel Press
Finalist
A Journey Into God's Identity And Yours by Cathy Colver Garland
EnRoute Books & Media
Finalist
Beyond The Surface: Discovering Deeper Purpose, A Devotional Journey Through Ecclesiastes for Teens and Young Adults by Lenora E. Trembath
Amazon / Ingram Spark
Finalist
God, You're Fired: Reconstructing Your Life After Suicide Loss While Finding Healing, Hope And A New Perspective by Victoria Myers
Infinity Writer Publishing
Finalist
Rejoicing in His Glory: Unleash Joy and Freedom to Transform Your Soul by Kim S. Kinney
Pearls of Glory Publishing
Finalist
The Audacity To Endure: Finding The Emancipation In Hope Through Faith by Veronica Parker
Newman Springs Publishing
Finalist
The Rock, Pop, and Country Gospel: Backstories and Biblical Wisdom from Fifty (Mostly) Iconic Songs by Jeff Fehn
Westbow Press
Religion: Christianity
Winner
Rejoicing in His Glory: Unleash Joy and Freedom to Transform Your Soul by Kim S. Kinney
Pearls of Glory Publishing
Finalist
Do You Still Believe in Miracles? An Apologetic Exposé by a Liberal, Bible Believing, Evangelical Pastor by John Ruiz
Wipf & Stock Publishing
Finalist
In the Shadow of the Most High: Uncovering My Jewish Ancestors' Perilous Journey Through History by Doug Einfeld
Independently Published
Finalist
It's Not About Being Fireproof! It is about Having a Relationship with Your Savior by Kelly Jo Osina
Christian Faith Publishing
Finalist
Seek and You Shall Find: Exploring Scripture Through Crossword Puzzles by Jeffrey G. Hamman
Westbow Press
Finalist
What Does Jesus See in You?: A Guide to Self-Discovery by Coleen Aquino and Conrad Aquino
Independently Published
Finalist
Worship to End Abortion: Your Prayer Guide by Cheryl Krichbaum
MybodyMyworship
Religion: Eastern
Winner
The Journey of Aum by Kalpana Palkhiwala
Zen Opus, Ahmedabad, India
Finalist
Mandala: The World of the Formless and Eternal by Kalpana Palkhiwala
Zen Opus, Ahmedabad, India
Religion: General
Winner
Manna Songs: Stories of Jewish Culture & Heritage edited by Diane Gottlieb
ELJ Editions
Finalist
Embracing the World by L. Ali Sheikh
AuthorHouse
Finalist
Seek and You Shall Find: Exploring Scripture Through Crossword Puzzles by Jeffrey G. Hamman
Westbow Press
Finalist
Why Marriage is Not Fair: The Biblical View by Dr. David Brown
KDP
Science
Winner
What You Need to Know About AI by James Wang
Manuscripts LLC
Finalist
Entangled Realities: The Conflict and Collaboration Between Physics and Mathematics by Govind Pathak
Notion Press
Finalist
From Ancient Diets to Modern Minds: The Role of Micronutrients in Brain Development and Function by Hans Konrad Biesalski
Springer Cham
Self-Help: General
Winner
Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World by Anne-Laure Le Cunff
Avery / Penguin Random House
Finalist
Body Image Inside Out: A Revolutionary Approach to Body Image Healing by Deb Schachter, MSW & Whitney Otto, MA, PCC
Sheldon Press, Hachette UK
Finalist
Dementia Home Care: How to Prepare Before, During, and After by Tracy Cram Perkins
Behler Publications
Finalist
Driven by Desire: Path to Unstoppable Success by JW Radford
Poppy Grace Publishing LLC
Finalist
Soulgery: A Lifelong Guide to Unlocking Your Potential by Ahmet Bozer
Growth Colony
Finalist
Space to Exhale: A Handbook for Curating a Soft, Centered, Serene Life by Lisa Hurley
Wiley
Finalist
The Satisfied Introvert by Benjamin Plumb
River Grove Books
Self-Help: Motivational
Winner
The Peace Guidebook: How to Cultivate Hope, Healing, and Harmony for the Good of Humankind by Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino and Dr. Katie Eastman
HCI / Simon & Schuster
Finalist
9 Habits of Happy Retirees: Discover the Secrets to a Fulfilling Retirement by Sarah Barry
Storylane Books
Finalist
Blossom Through the Akashic Records: Heal Younger Selves, Past Lives, and Ancestral Patterns by Jiayuh Chyan
Universal Light Press
Finalist
Driven by Desire: Path to Unstoppable Success by JW Radford
Poppy Grace Publishing LLC
Finalist
Springboard: Transform Stress to Work for You by Dr. Rebecca Heiss
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
The Permission Mission: Reclaiming the Power to Trust Your Own Voice by Dr. Cindy McGovern
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
The ReSET: An Elevated Discipline - Pausing, Pivoting and Forward Stance by Tracey Greene-Washington
Elite Publishing
Self-Help: Relationships
Winner
Mend or Move On: A Guide to Healing and Leaving Toxic Relationships by Kate King
Johns Hopkins University Press
Finalist
Boomerang by Krista Huebner
Independently Published
Finalist
It's Never Personal: Weaving Psychology, Neuroscience, and Ancient Wisdom Through a 5-Step Process to finally Let "It" Go by M. Victoria Kennedy
Gem Like Media LLC
Finalist
Staying Married is the Hardest Part: A Memoir of Passion, Secrets and Sacrifice by Bonnie Comfort
She Writes Press
Finalist
The Forgotten Caregiver of Mental Crisis by Amber J. Parker, PA-C
Hope*Books
Finalist
Wait, Where Am I in This? by Lee Long, EdD, LPC-S
Trewe Talu House, a division of Novus Press Works
Finalist
Your Happiness Equation: The Guide to Optimizing Happiness by Leighton O. Campbell
Good Paper Press
Social Change
Winner
Power, Race, and Justice: The Restorative Dialogue We Will Not Have by Theo Gavrielides
Routledge
Finalist
Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the Price by Anthony Abraham Jack
Princeton University Press
Finalist
Humanism from the Heart: Building Bridges Beyond Belief by Steve Ghikadis
Clifton Summit
Finalist
I'm Tired of Racism: True Stories of Existing While Black by Sharon Hurley Hall
Lime Tree Media
Finalist
The Peace Guidebook: How to Cultivate Hope, Healing, and Harmony for the Good of Humankind by Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino and Dr. Katie Eastman
HCI / Simon & Schuster
Finalist
Together We Empower: Rekindling Hope in Rural India, Third Edition by Marly Cornell
Sehgal Foundation
Finalist
With Justice for Some: Politically Charged Criminal Trials in the Early 20th Century That Helped Shape Today's America by Lise Pearlman
Regent Press 2026 2nd Edition (250th Anniversary)
Spirituality: General
Winner
Taillights on the Road to Healing by Kenneth Allen Burr
Koehler Books
Finalist
Accept Who You Are: And Witness Your Reality Transform by Natasha Sumner
New Earth Books
Finalist
Awakening from a Paradigm by Geovane Rodrigues Jaime
Bookmundo
Finalist
Mandala: The World of the Formless and Eternal by Kalpana Palkhiwala
Zen Opus, Ahmedabad, India
Finalist
The Divine Flow Of Satyuga by Rajat Chohda
Independently Published
Finalist
The Journey of Aum by Kalpana Palkhiwala
Zen Opus, Ahmedabad, India
Spirituality: Inspirational
Winner
Sacred Crossroads: The Path Appears When You Take The First Step by Mitch Russo
Mindful Guidance, LLC
Finalist
Awakening the Divine Feminine: 18 Stories of Healing, Inspiration, and Empowerment by Laura Joan Cornell
Divine Feminine Yoga
Finalist
Clear Vision – Seeing What Matters Before It Costs You Everything by Freddie Floyd Jr.
Floyd Legacy Publishing
Finalist
Finding God at 50: A Mid-life Awakening to Grace, Purpose and Presence by Eli Brackenbury
Spines
Finalist
Love’s Cauldron: Reclaim Your Wild Feminine – Book 1, Deliverance: The Freeing of Oneself by Jennifer J. Lehr
Filament Publishing
Finalist
Realising The All (God?): Journeying into Feelings and Beyond by Dr. Winfried Sedhoff
Senraan Publishing
Finalist
UNCONDITIONAL: The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man by Marcia Zina Mager & Xavier Staub
Independently Published
Sports
Winner
Lootie's World Run: The Extraordinary True Story of the Fastest Woman to Have Run Around the World by Marie Leautey
Mascot Books
Finalist
Massillon Against The World by Becca Moore and Scott Ryan
Tucker DC Press
Finalist
The Edge of Land by Jonathan Ezer
Writers of the West
Finalist
The Fighter's Soul by Paul J. Ramirez
Independently Published
Travel: Guides & Essays
Winner
A Taste of Madagascar: Culinary Riches of the Red Island by Emmanuel Laroche
Post Hill Press
Finalist
Belonging to the World by Barry Hoffner
Girl Friday Books
Finalist
Prone to Wander by Suzanne LaVenture
Sibylline Press
Finalist
The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide: Interviews, Itineraries, and Inspiration from Queer Insiders in 50+ Proud Places by Alicia Valenski
Lonely Planet
Finalist
Turkish Odyssey, A Cultural Guide to Türkiye by Serif Yenen
Yenen Travel Publishing
Finalist
Walking along the ancient Tokaido Road — A Pilgrim's Path: Adventures and Transformations (The Complete Trilogy Vol. 1-3) by Ichiro Asanuma
Independently Published
True Crime: Nonfiction
Winner
Through the Lens of a Monster: A Serial Killer on Death Row, an Unsolved Murder List, and an Inmate's Deadly Play for Redemption by William A. Noguera
Sandra Jonas Publishing
Finalist
A Cop's Son: One G-Man's Fight Against Jihad, Global Fraud and the Cartels by Kenneth Strange Jr.
Post Hill Press
Finalist
Alcatraz: The Last Escape by Ken Widner & Mike Lynch
Lyons Press
Finalist
Felony Review: Tales of True Crime and Corruption in Chicago by Randy E. Barnett
Encounter Books
Finalist
How Rampage Killers Interpret Their World by S. Lee Funk, Ed.D.
Academica Press
Finalist
I Love You More: A Reluctant Memoir by Joan Burleson
Atmosphere Press
Finalist
State of Georgia versus Clevon Jamel Jenkins by Robert Michael Kelly, Esq.
RMK Legal Publishing
Women's Issues / Women's Studies
Winner
Forget the Fairy Tale and Find Your Happiness by Deb Miller
She Writes Press
Finalist
"Nasty Women" - Reclaiming the Power of Female Aggression by Janet Rivkin Zuckerman, Ph.D., J.D.
Routledge
Finalist
No Man's Land: Unpacking One Woman's Worth on the Colorado Trail by Becky Jensen
Cabin Media LLC
Finalist
Normalize It: Upending the Silence, Stigma, and Shame That Shape Women's Lives by Dr. Jessica Zucker
PESI Publishing
Finalist
Saying It Out Loud: A Young Widow's Triumph Over Tragedy by Amy King with Jon Land
Post Hill Press
Finalist
Staying Married is the Hardest Part: A Memoir of Passion, Secrets and Sacrifice by Bonnie Comfort
She Writes Press
Finalist
Tales From a Rogue Ranger by Rosanne S. McHenry
Huntley Avenue Press
Young Adult: Nonfiction
Winner
Beyond The Surface: Discovering Deeper Purpose, A Devotional Journey Through Ecclesiastes for Teens and Young Adults by Lenora E. Trembath
Amazon / Ingram Spark
Finalist
Consent, Respect & You by Aquilas K. Dapaah
FSG Publishing
Finalist
Love Wars: Clash of the Parents, A True Divorce Story by Matthew A. Tower
Raja Media LLC
Finalist
Survive, Then Thrive: My Family's Holocaust Story by Clare Bursky
Book Baby
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