Full Results Listing by Category
 
Congratulations to all of the Winners & Finalists of the 2016 International Book Awards. 
All Finalists are of equal merit, listed alphabetically.
 

 



Animals/Pets: General 
 
Winner
Dogs: A Kid's Book of Dog Breeds by Eve Heidi Bine-Stock, illustrated by Jean Batzell Fitzgerald
Eve Heidi Bine-Stock
978-0-9831499-3-4
 
Finalist
A Walk in Connection by Tracy Ane Brooks
Balboa Press
978-1-4525-9832-1
 
Finalist
Absolutely Positively Gundog Training by Robert Milner
CreateSpace
978-1514221839
 
Finalist
Animalia: Portraits in Poetry & Pencil by Erin Graffy & Tom Mielko
Kieran Publishing
978-0-9635018-8-2
 
Finalist
Inspector Dewey by Kristen Heimerl
Three Norwegians Ltd. / Orange Frazer Press
978-1939710-277

Anthology: Non-Fiction
 
Winner
Emotional Map of Los Angeles by Keren Taylor and 190 other writers
WriteGirl
978-0-9837081-3-1

Art
 
Winner
Equation of Time by Peter Lik
Lik Media
978-0-9797927-4-8
 
Finalist
Art Plural: Voices of Contemporary Art by Michael Peppiatt
Gatehouse Publishing
978-981-07-8408-9

Autobiography/Memoirs
 
Winner
Dancing Light: The Spiritual Side of Being Through the Eyes of a Modern Yoga Master by Tao Porchon-Lynch, Janie Sykes Kennedy, Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy
Power Living Media
978-1942510000
 
Finalist
Aboriginal Secrets of Awakening by Robbie Holz with Christiann Howard
Bear & Company
978-1-59143-219-7
 
Finalist
Beautiful Affliction by Lene Fogelberg
She Writes Press
978-1631529856
 
Finalist
Not My Secret to Keep: A Memoir of Healing From Childhood Sexual Abuse by Digene Farrar with Cynthia Hurn
Sunsielle Press
978-0-9904597-0-5
 
Finalist
The Concrete Killing Fields: One Woman's Battle to Break the Cycle of Homelessness by Pat Morgan
Mile High Press
978-1-885331-53-3

Best Cover Design: Fiction
 
Winner
Cool Brain by Paul Black
Novel Instincts
978-0-578-17190-6

Best Cover Design: Non-Fiction
 
Winner
Dancing Light: The Spiritual Side of Being Through the Eyes of a Modern Yoga Master by Tao Porchon-Lynch, Janie Sykes Kennedy, Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy
Power Living Media
978-1942510000
 
Finalist
Broken Man \ Hombre Roto by Raul Gatica
Hummingbird Dreams Press
978-0-9948866-0-6

Best Interior Design
 
Winner
Equation of Time by Peter Lik
Lik Media
978-0-9797927-4-8
 
Finalist
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Rey's Survival Guide
Studio Fun International
978-0794435691

Best New Fiction
 
Winner
Outrageous: The Victoria Woodhull Saga, Volume One: Rise to Riches by Neal Katz
Top Reads Publishing, LLC
978-0-9964860-1-9
 
Finalist
About Anna… by Sophia Michelle Delanner
Infinity House
978-0-9909281-0-2
 
Finalist
Below Cerulean Skies by Edward Mountain
Wilmana Press
978-1523894864
 
Finalist
The Black Velvet Coat by Jill G. Hall
She Writes Press 
978-1631520099

Best New Non-Fiction
 
Winner
American Mojo Lost and Found: Restoring Our Middle Class Before The World Blows By by Peter D. Kiernan
Turner Publishing Company
978-1-63026-923-4
 
Finalist
Presentimiento: A Life in Dreams by Harrison Candelaria Fletcher
Autumn House Press
978-1938769139

Biography
 
Winner
Seeds for Change: The Lives and Work of Suri and Edda Sehgal by Marly Cornell
Sehgal Foundation
978-0-9906207-1-6
 
Finalist 
Aftermath: The Triumph of a Thrown Away Boy by Sondra Martin Hicks
CreateSpace
978-1530809448

Business: Careers
 
Winner
The 20-Minute Networking Meeting - Professional Edition: Learn to Network. Get a Job. by Nathan A. Perez and Marcia Ballinger, PhD
Career Innovations Press
978-0985910648
 
Finalist
Job U Find Your Path To A Successful Career In A Tough Job Market by Nicholas M. Wyman
Allen and Unwin
978-1-76029-006-1
 
Finalist
Strategic Career Engagement: The Definitive Guide for Getting Hired and Promoted by Donn LeVie Jr.
Kings Crown Publishing
978-1937678081
 
Finalist
The Songwriter's Survival Guide by Judy Stakee
The Judy Stakee Company and Param Media
978-0692470657

Business: Communications/Public Relations
 
Winner
Access to Asia: Your Multicultural Guide to Building Trust, Inspiring Respect, and Creating Long-Lasting Business Relationships by Sharon Schweitzer, J.D. and Liz Alexander, Ph.D.
WILEY
978-1-118-91901-9
 
Finalist
Be A Mindsetter: The Essential Guide to Inspire, Influence and Impact Others by Michael Gobran, William Greenwald & Derek Roberts
Lid Publishing
978-1910649206
 
Finalist
No Cape Needed: The Simplest, Smartest, Fastest Steps to Improve How You Communicate by Leaps and Bounds by David Grossman, ABC, APR, Fellow PRSA
Little Brown Dog Publishing
978-194327776-6

Business: Entrepreneurship & Small Business
 
Winner
The Power of Broke: How Empty Pockets, a Tight Budget, and a Hunger for Success Can Become Your Greatest Competitive Advantage by Daymond John with Daniel Paisner
Crown Business, an imprint of Penguin Random House
978-1101903599
 
Finalist
Found: Transforming Your Unlimited Ideas Into One Sustainable Business by Naveen Lakkur by Dr. Liz Alexander
Bloomsbury
978-81-920702-6-1
 
Finalist
Hidden Solutions All Around You: Why Some People Can See Them and Some Can't by Daniel R. Castro
Beartooth Press
978-0991456406

Business: General
 
Winner
Investing with Impact: Why Finance is a Force for Good by Jeremy K. Balkin
Bibliomotion
978-1629560588
 
Finalist
Leadership Dubai Style: The Habits to Achieve Remarkable Success by Dr. Tommy Weir
EMLC Press
978-0-9966375-0-3
 
Finalist
The Conscious Leader: 9 Principles and Practices to Create a Wide-Awake and Productive Workplace by Shelley Reciniello
Lid Publishing
978-0985286446

Business: Management & Leadership
 
Winner
The Power of Thanks: How Social Recognition Empowers Employees and Creates a Best Place to Work by Eric Mosley and Derek Irvine
McGraw Hill
978-0-07-183840-5
 
Finalist
Leading Teams: 10 Challenges, 10 Solutions by Mandy Flint & Elisabet Vinberg Hearn
FT Publishing
978-1-292-08308-7
 
Finalist
Optimize Your Strengths: Use Your Leadership Strengths to Get the Best Out of You and Your Team by James Brook and Dr. Paul Brewerton
Wiley
978-0-85708-693-8
 
Finalist
The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stanier
Box of Crayons Press
978-0-9784407-4-9
 
Finalist
The Time Bandit Solution: Recovering Stolen Time Your Never Knew You Had by Edward G. Brown
Cohen Brown Picture Company
978-0-9899151-0-6

Business: Marketing & Advertising
 
Winner
The Marketing Revolution in Politics: What Recent U.S. Presidential Campaigns can Teach Us About Effective Marketing by Bruce Newman
University of Toronto Press
978-1442647992
 
Finalist
Exponential Influence: Designing Habits That Engage Distracted Customers by Adrian Ott
Exponential Edge, Inc.
978-0-9860306-0-4
 
Finalist
Getting Better With Age: Improving Marketing in the Age of Aging by Peter Hubbell
Lid Publishing
978-0986079313
 
Finalist
Madison Avenue Manslaughter: An Inside View of Fee-Cutting Clients, Profit-Hungry Owners and Declining Ad Agencies by Michael Farmer
Lid Publishing
978-0986079306

Business: Personal Finance/Investing
 
Winner
Deduct Everything! Save Money with Hundreds of Legal Tax Breaks, Credits, Write-Offs, and Loopholes by Eva Rosenberg, EA
Humanix Books
978-1-63006-047-3
 
Finalist
The 30-Minute Millionaire: The Smart Way To Achieving Financial Freedom by Peter J. Tanous and Jeff Cox
Humanix Books
978-1-63006-039-8

Business: Real Estate
 
Winner
Millionaire Property Author: How to Write and Publish a Bestselling Property Book by Stephanie J. Hale
Powerhouse Publications
978-0992846015

Business: Reference
 
Winner
Access to Asia: Your Multicultural Guide to Building Trust, Inspiring Respect, and Creating Long-Lasting Business Relationships by Sharon Schweitzer, J.D. and Liz Alexander, Ph.D.
WILEY
978-1-118-91901-9
 
Finalist
Naked Words 2.0: The Effective 157-Word Email by Gisela Hausmann
Educ-Easy Books
978-0996389341

Business: Sales
 
Winner
More Than a Showroom: Strategies for Winning Back Online Shoppers by Daniel G. Bachrach, Jessica Ogilvie, Adam Rapp, and Joe Calamusa IV
Palgrave Macmillan
978-1137551870
 
Finalist
Old School with New Tools by Tim Brown with Dan Streeter
Three Creative
978-0-9969735-0-2
 
Finalist
Sell Your Business for an Outrageous Price: An Insider's Guide to Getting More Than You Ever Thought Possible by Kevin M. Short
Amacom
978-0814434710
 
Finalist
Suspension Prevention: Get Reinstated and Protect Your Amazon Seller Account by Cynthia G. Stine
MyPromote Books
978-0-9967215-0-9

Business: Writing/Publishing
 
Winner
How to Sell One Million Books: Tips from Famous Authors Who Were Once Unknown by Stephanie J. Hale
Powerhouse Publications
978-0992846022
 
Finalist
The Author's Guide to Audiobook Creation by Richard Rieman
Mile High Press
978-0997100204
 
Finalist
The CrowdFunding Guide for Authors & Writing: Get FREE Money to Finance Your Book by Judith Briles
Mile High Press
978-1-885331-57-1
 
Finalist
The Tao of Book Publicity: A Beginner's Guide to Book Promotion by Paula Margulies
One People Press
978-0991354535
 
Finalist
Writing to Wow! Book Writing Workbook by Susie Augustin
Get Branded Press
978-0-9770018-9-7

Children's Educational
 
Winner
Colors! by Lynne Dempsey, illustrated by Mandy Newham-Cobb
Lynne Dempsey
978-0-9897875-5-0
 
Finalist
Baby Talk Bilingual Board Book Set by Katherine Del Monte
Lectura Books
978-1-60448-037-5
 
Finalist
If You Were Me And Live In…Italy by Carole P. Roman
Chelshire, Inc.
978-1519241412
 
Finalist
Magdalena's Picnic / El Picnic de Magdalena by Patricia Aguilar Morrissey
Red Heart Books
978-1-938566-15-8

Children's Fiction
 
Winner
Ice Dream's Wish: A Story for Children & Inner Children by Nasrin Mottahedeh, illustrated by Mehri Dadgar
Nasrin Mottahedeh
978-0988882904
 
Finalist
Cave of Mystic Dreams by S.P. Kumar
Telemachus Press
978-1940745787
 
Finalist
Child of the Cloud: Pie Rats Book 5 by Cameron Stelzer
Daydream Press
978-0987461544
 
Finalist
Mystery Under Third Base: The Shadow Boy Mystery Series Book 1 by Fran Orenstein
Saguaro Books, LLC
978-1514738191
 
Finalist
The Gallery of Wonders, Book 1 of the Magora Series by Marc Remus
Misty Moon Books/Marc Remus
978-3-00-051930-7

Children's Mind/Body/Spirit
 
Winner
My Cancer Days by Courtney Filigenzi, illustrated by Nicole Tadgell
American Cancer Society
978-1604430912
 
Finalist
A Story of Becoming by Ayn Cates Sullivan, illustrations by Belle Crow DuCray
Infinite Light Publishing
978-0-9884537-3-9
 
Finalist
A Treasure in the Peaks: Learning to Meditate by Ramiro Calle, illustrated by Nivola Uya
Cuento de Luz
978-8416078868
 
Finalist
My Forgotten Self; A Story about A Girl, A Powerful Encounter, and a Universal Message by Lynyetta G. Willis, PhD
Inner Pathways Publishing, LLC
978-0-9967167-0-3

Children's Novelty & Gift Book
 
Winner
Andy Warhol | Ai Weiwei: An Art Book for Kids by Kate Ryan
National Gallery of Victoria
978-1-925432-02-2
 
Finalist
Star Wars: Droid Factory
Studio Fun International
978-0794436629
 
Finalist
The Reading Promise by Troy Kent
Mascot Books
978-1620864043

Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
 
Winner
Lucy's Light by Margarita del Mazo, illustrated by Silvia Alvarez
Cuento de Luz
978-8416147007
 
Finalist
Blueberry Bear by Eileen Pieczonka
Blueberry Bear Tales
978-0-692-59597-8
 
Finalist
Jett goes to Sydney by D & J Wakerman
Josh and Danielle Wakerman
978-0-9945634-0-8
 
Finalist
My Mama Loves Me: I'm Her Little Boy by Shanalee Sharboneau, illustrated by Israel Dilean
Mascot Books
978-1-62086-917-8
 
Finalist
Mystery of the Giant Masks of Sanxingdui by Icy Smith, illustrated by Gayle Garner Roski
East West Discovery Press
978-0991345489
 
Finalist
Red Socks Go With Absolutely Anything by Darla Woodley
SonShine Design
978-0994020611
 
Finalist
The Coal Thief by Alane Adams, illustrated by Lauren Gallegos
SparkPress
978-1940716275

Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Non-Fiction
 
Winner
Dear Pope Francis: The Pope Answers Letters from Children Around the World by Pope Francis
Loyola Press
978-0-8294-4433-9
 
Finalist
Orangutan: A Day in the Rainforest Canopy by Rita Goldner
Dancing Dakini Press
978-0983633358
 
Finalist
Seasons of Love by Janet Parsons, illustrated by Claire Richards
Potoroo Publishing
978-0-994283900
 
Finalist
Sesame Street Let's Go Potty, Elmo!
Studio Fun International
978-0794435271

Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
 
Winner
Forest Wonder by Caroline Tuohey, illustrated by Muza Ulasowski
CEW Ink
978-0992471316
 
Finalist
Cat + Girl by Rebecca Ashe
Ebenezer Technology, LLC
978-0-692-72537-5
 
Finalist
Checklisted Beauty by Libby Lam
WE Press
978-9881423016
 
Finalist
La Familia Cool: El tesoro mas valioso / The most valuable treasure by Dania Santana, illustrated by Ramon Sandoval
PreK12plaza
978-0-9970452-0-8
 
Finalist
Skrappy Skrapperson's Great Adventures: Skrappy Skapperson and His North Woods Friends by Shannon Walch Howell, illustrated by Pamela Harden
Dog Ear Publishing
978-1-4575-4021-9

Children's Picture Book: Softcover Non-Fiction
 
Winner
In Memory of Cecil the Lion: Beloved Friends in Africa by Polly Ko and Terrence Chun
CinMedia Publishing Limited
978-988-14781-0-8
 
Finalist
Animals of My Land / Animales de mi tierra / Noyolkanyolkeh by Gerald Padilla & Rossy Lima
Floricanto Press
978-1530316113
 
Finalist
My Mummy is an Engineer by Kerrine Bryan and Jason Bryan
Butterfly Books Limited
978-0993276903
 
Finalist
@Sophie Takes a #Selfie: Rules and Etiquette for Taking Good Care Before You Share by J.J. Cannon, illustrated by Bridget Doe
Telemachus Press
978-1-940745-45-9

Children's Religious
 
Winner
Dear Pope Francis: The Pope Answers Letters from Children Around the World by Pope Francis
Loyola Press
978-0-8294-4433-9
 
Finalist 
What a Bragger! By Lee Ann Mancini, illustrated by Dan Sharp
GLM Publishing LLC
978-0-986-36042-8

College Guides
 
Winner
Innovative Leadership Workbook for College Students by Maureen Metcalf MBA and Amy Barnes, MA, EDD
Integral Publishers
978-1-4951-5917-6

Cookbooks: General
 
Winner
Perfection In Imperfection by Janice Wong
Gatehouse Publishing
978-981-09-0247-6
 
Finalist
Go Clean, Sexy You: A Seasonal Guide to Detoxing and Staying Healthy by Lisa Consiglio Ryan
SparkPress
978-1940716916
 
Finalist
This Book Cooks: Farm-Fresh Traditional Recipes for Healthy Contemporary Cooking by Kerry Dunnington
Artichoke Publishers
978-0-9904185-1-1

Cookbooks: International
 
Winner
Flavours of South Australia by Smudge Publishing
Smudge Publishing
978-0-99-2318390
 
Finalist
Recipes for Redemption: A Companion Cookbook to a Cup of Redemption by Carole Bumpus
She Writes Press
978-1-63152-824-8

Cookbooks: Regional
 
Winner
Dim Sum: A Flour-forward Approach to Traditional Favorites and Contemporary Creations by Janice Wong and Ma Jian Jun
Gatehouse Publishing
978-981-07-7854-5
 
Finalist
Southern Seasons with Memory Making Recipes by Linda J. Hawkins
Heart to Heart Publishing, Inc.
978-1-937008-37-6

Current Events
 
Winner
American Mojo Lost and Found: Restoring Our Middle Class Before The World Blows By by Peter D. Kiernan
Turner Publishing Company
978-1-63026-923-4

Education/Academic
 
Winner
We're In This Together by Mark K. Claypool & John M. McLaughlin
Rowman & Littlefield
978-1-4758-1448-4
 
Finalist
Why Tutoring? A Way to Achieve Success in School by Andrea M. Nelson-Royes
Rowman and Littlefield Education
978-1475807486

Fiction: Anthologies
 
Winner
The Library of the Dead, edited by Michael Bailey, illustrated by GAK
Written Backwards
978-0578156750
 
Finalist
Shadows and Teeth: Ten Terrifying Tales of Terror and Suspense, Vol. 1 by Antonio Simon Jr., Trevor Boelter, Mia Bravo, Mark Meier, J.S. Watts, Paige Reiring, Rich Phelan, Viktoria Faust, Brittany Gonzalez, Darren Worrow
Darkwater Syndicate, Inc.
978-0-9910745-7-0
 
Finalist
SoWest: So Deadly edited by Yvonne M. Corrigan-Carr, Susan Budavari, Meg E. Dobson, Merle McCann and Susan Cummins Miller
DS Publishing
978-0-9828774-4-9

Fiction: Chick Lit/Women's Lit
 
Winner
The Balance Project: A Novel by Susie Orman Schnall
SparkPress
978-1940716671
 
Finalist
Please Hold by Tricia Stewart Shiu
Human Being Publishing
978-0996881609

Fiction: Cross Genre
 
Winner
Blind Spots by Patrick M. Garry
Kenric Books
978-0-9833703-4-5
 
Finalist
Crossing in Time: The 1st Disaster (Between Two Evils, #1) by D.L. Orton
Rocky Mountain Press
978-1-941368-02-2
 
Finalist
Killing the Curse by Dennis Hetzel with Rick Robinson
Headline Books
978-0938467991
 
Finalist
The House on Seventh Street by Karen Vorbeck Williams
Booktrope
978-1-5137-0210-0

Fiction: Fantasy
 
Winner
Atlantis Rising by T.A. Barron
Puffin Books
978-0-147-51221-5
 
Finalist
Primeval Origins: Light of Honor by Brett Vonsik
Celestial Fury Publishing
978-0-578-17256-9
 
Finalist
Primeval Origins: Paths of Anguish by Brett Vonsik
Celestial Fury Publishing
978-0-578-13861-9
 
Finalist
Shattered Blue by Lauren Bird Horowitz
Sky Scape
978-1503949973

Fiction: Gay & Lesbian Fiction
 
Winner
Lum: A Novel by Libby Ware
She Writes Press
978-1-63152-003-7
 
Finalist
Barefoot in the City of Broken Dreams by Brent Hartinger
BK Books
978-1514382417
 
Finalist
Three Loves by Graceann K. Deters
Grand Sierra Publishing
978-0-692-49935-4

Fiction: General
 
Winner
Old Wounds to the Heart by Ken Oder
SkipJack Publishing
978-1-939889-29-4
 
Finalist
A Hero by Charlotte R. Mendel
Inanna Publications
978-1-77133-193-7
 
Finalist
Here Comes the Dreamer by Carole Giangrande
Inanna Publications
978-1-77133-250-7
 
Finalist
Huskers by Strat Wraden
SparkPress
978-1940716992
 
Finalist
Just the Facts by Ellen Sherman
She Writes Press
978-1-63152-993-1
 
Finalist
Life On Base: Quantico Cave by Tom & Nancy Wise
Koehler Books
978-163393181

Fiction: Historical
 
Winner
Lincoln's Bodyguard by TJ Turner
Oceanview Publishing
978-1608091430
 
Finalist
A Cup of Redemption by Carole Bumpus
She Writes Press
978-1-9383149-0-2
 
Finalist
Even in Darkness: a novel by Barbara Stark-Nemon
She Writes Press
978-1-63152-956-6
 
Finalist
The Wiregrass by Pam Webber
She Writes Press
978-1-63152-943-6
 
Finalist
The Year of Necessary Lies: A Novel by Kris Radish
SparkPress
978-1940716510

Fiction: Horror
 
Winner
Nightmares Unhinged: Twenty Tales of Terror, edited by Joshua Viola
Hex Publishers
978-0-9855590-9-0
 
Finalist
Monsterland by Michael Phillip Cash
Chelshire Inc.
978-1517180676
 
Finalist
Night Whispers by Matthew J. Pallamary
Mystic Ink Publishing
978-0692518175

Fiction: Literary
 
Winner
Now We Will Be Happy by Amina Lolita Gautier
University of Nebraska Press
978-0-8032-5539-5
 
Finalist
Pieces: A Novel by Maria Kostaki
She Writes Press
978-1631529665
 
Finalist
Play for Me by Celine Keating
She Writes Press
978-1631529726
 
Finalist
The End of Miracles: A Novel by Monica Starkman
She Writes Press
978-1631520549

Fiction: Multicultural
 
Winner
Motherless by Gabriel Horn, White Deer of Autumn
Lisa Hagan Books
978-0996968607
 
Finalist
Bone Hook by Toby Neal
Toby Neal
978-0-9967066-4-3
 
Finalist
The Peacock Palace Hotel by Angeli Koura Dayal
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Ltd.
978-1903490860
 
Finalist
Luck is Just the Beginning by Celeste Leon
Floricanto Press
978-1517716578

Fiction: Mystery/Suspense
 
Winner
The Comfort of Black by Carter Wilson
Oceanview Publishing
978-1608091294
 
Finalist
Missing Mona: A Tommy Cuda Mystery by Joe Klingler
Cartosi Books, LLC
978-1941156056
 
Finalist
The Lost Concerto by Helaine Mario
Oceanview Publishing
978-1-60809-151-5
 
Finalist
The Schwarzschild Radius by Gustavo Florentin
Curiosity Quills Press
978-1620076118
 
Finalist
Wired In by Toby Neal
Toby Neal
978-0996706681

Fiction: New Age
 
Winner
From Ashes Into Light by Gudrun Mouw
Raincloud Press
978-1-941203-07-1
 
Finalist
Good Choice - A Soul's Story by Barbara Cook
Balboa Press
978-1-4525-3034-5
 
Finalist
The Unity Oracle: A Spiritual Adventure to Save the World by Joseph D. Drumheller
Joseph D. Drumheller
978-1511584602

Fiction: Religious
 
Winner
South of Everything by Audrey Taylor Gonzalez
She Writes Press
978-1631520532
 
Finalist
Irish Encounter by Hope Toler Dougherty
Mantle Rock Publishing
978-0-9961734-2-1
 
Finalist
The Rector by Michael Hicks Thompson
Shepherd King Publishing, LLC
978-0-9845282-6-4

Fiction: Romance
 
Winner
Old Wounds to the Heart by Ken Oder
SkipJack Publishing
978-1-939889-29-4
 
Finalist
Game of Love by Ara Grigorian
Curiosity Quills Press
978-1620078532

Fiction: Science Fiction
 
Winner
Cool Brain by Paul Black
Novel Instincts
978-0-578-17190-6
 
Finalist
The Devereaux Decision by Steve McEllistrem
Calumet Editions
978-1-939548-22-1
 
Finalist
The SHIVA Syndrome by Alan Joshua
BURST/Champagne
978-1-77155-131-1

Fiction: Short Story
 
Winner
Get A Grip by Kathy Flann
Texas Review Press
978-1680030518
 
Finalist
Loss Angeles by Mathieu Cailler
Short Story America Press
978-0-9882497-4-5
 
Finalist
The First to Disappear by Patty Somlo
Spuyten Duyvil
978-1-944682-04-0

Fiction: Thriller/Adventure
 
Winner
Strong Light of Day by Jon Land
Forge Books
978-0765335128
 
Finalist
Blown by Chuck Barrett
Switchback Press
978-0-9885061-6-9
 
Finalist
Fire Beach: A Lei Crime Novel by Toby Neal
Toby Neal
978-0-9896883-1-4
 
Finalist
The After House by Michael Phillip Cash
Chelshire Inc.
978-1500600365
 
Finalist
Veil of Deception by Michael Byars Lewis
SATCOM Publishing
978-0-9914764-2-8

Fiction: Visionary
 
Winner
From Ashes Into Light by Gudrun Mouw
Raincloud Press
978-1-941203-07-1
 
Finalist
Broken Dolls by Tyrolin Puxty
Curiosity Quills Press
978-1620079300

Fiction: Western
 
Winner
To Swallow the Earth by Karl Beckstrand and Ransom Wilcox
Premio Publishing & Gozo Books
978-0692407974

Fiction: Young Adult
 
Winner
Atlantis Rising by T.A. Barron
Puffin Books
978-0-147-51221-5
 
Finalist
Dare to Dream by Heidi M. Thomas
TwoDot/Globe Pequot Press
978-0762797004
 
Finalist
So Shall I Reap: Book One, the Unseen Series by Kathy-Lynn Cross
Clean Teen Publishing
978-1-63422-078-1
 
Finalist
The Gatekeeper's Forbidden Secret by Penelope A .Brown
Booktrope
978-1620154373
 
Finalist
The Girl Who Ignored Ghosts by K.C. Tansley
Beckett Publishing Group
978-1943024001
 
Finalist
The Improbable Wonders of Moojie Littleman by Robin Gregory
Mad Mystical Journey Press
978-1-942545-00-2
 
Finalist
The Red Sun: Book One Legends of Orkey by Alane Adams
SparkPress
978-1940716268

Health: Addiction & Recovery
 
Winner
How to Grow an Addict by J.A. Wright
She Writes Press
978-1-63152-991-7

Health: Aging & 50+
 
Winner
The Book That Gets Better With Age: Observations Through the Looking Glass of Aging by Tim Love
Lid Publishing
978-0986079399

Health: Alternative Medicine
 
Winner
Healing Without Hurting: Treating ADHD, Apraxia, and Autism Spectrum Disorders Naturally and Effectively Without Harmful Medication by Jennifer Giustra-Kozek, LPC, NCC
Changing Lives Press
978-0-9894529-8-4
 
Finalist
Radiant Skin from the Inside Out: The Holistic Dermatologist's Guide to Healing Your Skin Naturally by Dr. Alan Dattner, MD
Picture Health Press
978-1942545163

Health: Cancer
 
Winner
How to Help Your Friend with Cancer by Colleen Dolan Fullbright
American Cancer Society
978-1604432244

Health: Death & Dying
 
Winner
What Really Matters: 7 Lessons for Living from the Stories of the Dying by Karen M. Wyatt, MD
Sunroom Studios
978-0-9826855-4-9
 
Finalist
From Sun to Sun: A Hospice Nurse Reflects on the Art of Dying by Nina Angela McKissock
She Writes Press
978-1-63152-808-8
 
Finalist
Near Death in the ICU: Stories from Patients Near Death and Why We Should Listen to Them by Laurin Bellg, MD
Sloan Press
978-0-9965103-0-1
 
Finalist
Sunrises and Sunsets: Final Affairs Forged with Flair, Finesse, and FUNctionality by Holley Kelley, M.S., C.P.G., FT
Robert D. Reed Publishers
978-1-934759-97-4

Health: Diet & Exercise
 
Winner
Weight Training Without Injury: Over 350 Step-by-Step Pictures Including What Not to Do! by Fred Stellabotte and Rachel Straub, MS, CSCS
Regalis Publishing
978-0-9962638-1-8
 
Finalist
Transformative Nutrition: The Ultimate Guide to Healthy and Balanced Living by Michael Tamez
CreateSpace
978-1508539421

Health: General
 
Winner
The Candida Cure Cookbook: Delicious Recipes to Reset Your Health & Restore Your Vitality by Ann Boroch, C.N.C.
Quintessential Healing Publishing, Inc.
978-0-977344-6-6-6
 
Finalist
How To Be A Healthy Vegetarian (Second Edition) by Nancy Addison
Organic Healthy Lifestyle Publishing
978-0-9961085-5-3
 
Finalist
The Painful Truth: What Chronic Pain is Really Like and Why it Matters to Each of Us by Lynn R. Webster, MD
Webster Media, LLC
978-0-9861407-0-9

Health: Psychology & Mental Health
 
Winner
The Coach's Casebook: Mastering The Twelve Traits That Trap Us by Geoff Watts and Kim Morgan
Inspect & Adapt Ltd
978-0957587441
 
Finalist
A Different Kind of Same by Kelley Clink
She Writes Press
978-1631529993
 
Finalist
Communicating for Success the Secrets of Persuasion by Emiliano Forino Procacci
IFERS Institute for Education, Research and Scholarship
978-0692688748
 
Finalist
Evolve: Relationship Dynamics by Steven DeSalvo
Become An Adult LLC
978-0989346580
 
Finalist
The EMDR Revolution: Change Your Life One Memory at a Time, The Client's Guide by Tal Croitoru
Morgan James Publishing
978-1614489146

History: General
 
Winner
Birth, Sex and Abuse: Women's Voices Under Nazi Rule by Beverley Chalmers, (DSc(Med); PHD
Grosvenor House Publishers
978-1-78148-353-4
 
Finalist
Beyond the Ides: Why March is the unluckiest Month of All by Craig McGuire
Strategic Media Books
978-1938521354

History: Military
 
Winner
Mark's Special Mission in Arlington National Cemetery by Gregory P. Keeney, illustrations by Robert Gantt Steele
Mascot Books
978-1-62086-722-8

History: United States
 
Winner
Running Toward Danger: Real Life Scouting Action Stories of Heroism, Valor & Guts by Michael S. Malone
WindRush Publishers
978-098590977-2

Humor
 
Winner
MIDMEN: The Modern Man's Guide to Surviving Midlife Crisis by Steve Ochs, GED
CreateSpace
978-1499781861
 
Finalist
Mona's Law & Disorder by Maurice Le Gardeur, illustrated by Roy Robinson
Bard's Press
978-0984122233
 
Finalist
More Stories to Tell: A Lawyer Turned Comedian Puts Everyday Life on Trail by Paul D.Angelo
Self-Published
978-0-9970340-0-4
 
Finalist
Stinky Blinky by Troy Kent
Mascot Books
978-1620866603

Multicultural Non-Fiction
 
Winner
The Healing: A Memoir of Food, Family, and Yoga by Saeeda Hafiz
Saeeda Hafiz
978-0-9903829-0-4
 
Finalist
Malay Weddings Don't Cost $50 and Other Facts about Malay Culture by Hidayah Amin
Helang Books
978-981-09-1051-8
 
Finalist
Perception and Deception: A Mind Opening Journey Across Cultures by Joe Lurie
Cultural Detective
978-1512113266

Narrative Nonfiction
 
Winner
Familiar Evil by Rannah Gray
The Lisburn Press
978-0-578-17072-5
 
Finalist
Good Morning Diego Garcia: A Journey of Discovery by Susan Joyce
Peel Productions, Inc.
978-1943158904
 
Finalist
Journey of Heart, A Sojourn to K2 by Sequoia Schmidt
Di Angelo Publications
978-1-942549-12-3
 
Finalist
The Risk of Sorrow: Conversations with Holocaust Survivor, Helen Handler by Valerie Foster
Albion-Andalus Books, Inc.
978-0615978222
 
Finalist
When Songbirds Returned to Paris by E.M. Sloan
Fawkes Press
978-1-945419-04-1

New Age
 
Winner
The Ego's Code: Understand the truth behind your negativity! Learn how to decipher your code and stop sabotaging your success! by Clayton John Ainger
Panoma Press Limited
978-1-909623-95-8
 
Finalist
Calling You by Dr. Beatrix Czeizel and Aniko Gresko
Delfin-Alom Bt.
978-963-12-48487
 
Finalist
Hypno-Scripts: Life Changing Techniques Using Self-Hypnosis and Meditation From a Lifetime Practitioner by Mary Deal
Mary Deal
978-1514824306
 
Finalist
Soul Exercises for the Open Mind by John Cappello
Balboa Press
978-1504344135
 
Finalist
The Inner Connection: A Spiritual Journey of Self-Discovery and Emotional Freedom, One Day at a Time by Darlene Dawn
Balboa Press
978-1-5043-3797-7
 
Finalist
Trait Reader by Deborah Johnson
Balboa Press
978-1-5043-4792-1

Parenting & Family
 
Winner
Psychoanalytic Aspects of Assisted Reproductive Technology by Mali Mann, MD
KARNAC Books
978-1-78049-196-7
 
Finalist
A First Time Parent's Survival Guide: A How-To-Manual for the Frist Two Years by Clifford Dale James
Dog Ear Publishing
978-1-4575-4217-6
 
Finalist
Bulletproof Your Marriage, Identifying the Five Stages of a Marriage and How They Impact the Communication and Success of the Marriage by Regina Partain
Best Seller Publishing
978-1530802036
 
Finalist
The Insider's Guide to ADHD: Adults with ADHD Reveal the Secret to Parenting Kids with ADHD by Penny Williams
Grace-Everett Press
978-0-9916178-5-2

Performing Arts
 
Winner
Dance: An Illustrated History by Helene Andreu
AuthorHouse
978-1-5049-2046-9

Philosophy
 
Winner
The METUS Principle: Recognizing, Understanding, and Managing Fear by Brian A. Peters
HenschelHAUS Publishing Inc.
978-1595982872
 
Finalist
Noise Music: Cognitive Psychology, Aesthetics and Epistemology by David Cycleback
Hamerweit Books
978-0692567678

Photography
 
Winner
Equation of Time by Peter Lik
Lik Media
978-0-9797927-4-8
 
Finalist
Bridges of Paris by Michael Saint James
Citron Bay Press
978-1928595502
 
Finalist
Peak of Perfection: Nude Portraits of Dancers, Athletes and Gymnasts by Jon Ortner
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
978-0-7643-4778-8
 
Finalist
SAKE: The History, Stories and Craft of Japan's Artisanal Breweries by Hayato Hishinuma and Elliot Faber, photographed by Jason Lang
Gatehouse Publishing
978-981-07-9528-3
 
Finalist
Sturgeon Bay: The Secret Treasures of Door County by Thomas J. Jordan
Cubar / Jordan
978-1-4951-4203-1

Poetry
 
Winner
Broken Man \ Hombre Roto by Raul Gatica
Hummingbird Dreams Press
978-0-9948866-0-6
 
Finalist
Aguacamino/Waterpath by Rossy Evelin Lima
Mouthfeed Press
978-0-9912087-9-1
 
Finalist
Horns and Tusks by David Udo
Partridge Publishing, Africa (A Penguin Random House Company)
978-1-4828-4279-7
 
Finalist
The GUMBO Pot Poems: A Savory Recipe for Life, Community & GUMBO through Poetry by Alyce Smith Cooper, Jaime V. Jones & Judy Sundayo
Self-Published
978-1-5007-9362-3
 
Finalist
Under Brushstokes by Hedy Habra
Press 53
978-1-941209-23-3
 
Finalist
Vanilla Milk: a memoir told in poems by Chanel Brenner
Silver Birch Press
978-0692267479

Religion: Christian Inspirational
 
Winner
Who Are the Joneses Anyway? – Stop Living Someone Else’s Life and Start Becoming who You are Meant to Be by Bob and Susan Karcher
Morgan James Publishing
978-1630477493
 
Finalist
A Father's Love: The Generational Bridge That Changes Hearts Forever by Nikki & Mike Lejeune
Westbow Publishing
978-1512731613
 
Finalist
An Encouragement Journey by Bill Carlson
CreateSpace
978-0-9906541-5-5
 
Finalist
Invisible Dad by Candice Ragland
Hunter Heart Publishing
978-1937741556
 
Finalist
The Grace Impact: A Devotional by Nancy Kay Grace
CrossRiver Media
978-1-936501-12-0

Religion: Christianity
 
Winner
Building Your House: A Faithful Mom's Guide to Organizing Home and Family by Shannon Upton
Columbus Press
978-1633370579

Religion: Eastern
 
Winner
Spirit Matters on War, Peace, and Love by Mukunda Goswami
Torchlight Publishing
978-1-937731-18-2

Religion: General
 
Winner
The Bible in Music: A Dictionary of Songs, Works, and More by Siobhan Dowling Long and John F.A. Sawyer
Rowman and Littlefield
978-0-8108-8451-9
 
Finalist
Clouds of Heaven Beings of Light by Sharon Kay Casey
Circle-Books
978-1785351693
 
Finalist
St. Paul's College: Facing the New Millennium edited by Christine A. Butterill
St. Pauls College
978-0-9736805-1-5
 
Finalist
Wrestling with God: Stories of Doubt and Faith by Barbara Falconer Newhall
Patheos Press 
978-1-939221-25-4

Science
 
Winner
Cosmology on Trial: Cracking the Cosmic Code by Pierre St. Clair
Torchlight Publishing
978-1-937731-20-5

Self-Help: General
 
Winner
Being Home: The Art of Belonging Wherever You Are by Rebecca Ross
Turing Stone Press
978-1-61852-098-2
 
Finalist
#Loneliness: The Virus of the Modern Age by Tony Jeton Selimi
Balboa Press
978-1-5043-4399-2
 
Finalist
Power: A User's Guide by Julie Diamond
Belly Song Press
978-0996660303
 
Finalist
Quantum Bliss: The Quantum Mechanics of Happiness, Abundance, and Health by George Mentz
O-Books
978-1785352034
 
Finalist
Rock Her World: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Engagement Ring by Karl Schwantes
Karl Schwantes
978-0994218704
 
Finalist
The Queen of Distraction: How Women with ADHD Can Conquer Chaos, Find Focus, and Get More Done by Terry Matlen, MSW
New Harbinger Publications
978-1626250895

Self-Help: Motivational
 
Winner
The Wisdom of Merlin: 7 Magical Words for a Meaningful Life by T.A. Barron
Penguin Random House
978-0-399-17325-7
 
Finalist
Flying Penguin: How to Create Miracles in Your Life Using the Six Dimensions of Success by Dr. Asoka Nimal Jimadasa
Partridge Publishing, Singapore (A Penguin Random House Company)
978-1-4828-5294-3
 
Finalist
Stuck in a Rut: How to Rescue Yourself and Live Your Truth by Fiona Craig
Busybird Publishing
978-1925260274
 
Finalist
The OPA! Way: Finding Joy & Meaning in Everyday Life & Work by Alex Pattakos and Elaine Dundon
BenBella Books
978-1-940363-25-7
 
Finalist
The Pressure Paradox by Martin Grunburg
Equilibrium Enterprises, Inc.
978-0982050187
 
Finalist
Women's Wisdom: Pass It On! By Kathleen Vestal Logan
Second Blooming Books: A Wyatt-MacKenzie Imprint
978-1-942545-04-0

Self-Help: Relationships
 
Winner
The Peaceful Daughter's Guide To Separating From A Difficult Mother by Karen C.L. Anderson
Difference Press
978-1942646693
 
Finalist
Be Your Own Brand of Sexy: A New Sexual Revolution for Women by Susan L. Edelman, MD
Options Press
978-1-942343-22-6
 
Finalist
Daring to Date Again: A Memoir by Ann Anderson Evans
She Writes Press
978-1-63152-909-2
 
Finalist
Erotic Integrity: How To Be True To Yourself Sexually by Claudia Six, PhD
She Writes Press
978-1-63152-079-2
 
Finalist
I'm Not a Mind Reader: Using Three-Dimensional Communication to Make a Better Relationship by Marty Babits, LCSW, BCD
Health Publications, Inc.
978-0757318337
 
Finalist
So What Are The Guys Doing? Inspiration about making changes and taking risks for a happier life by David J. Figura
Divine Phoenix
978-1-941859-00-1

Social Change
 
Winner
Together We Empower: Rekindling Hope in Rural India by Marly Cornell
Sehgal Foundation
978-0-9906207-3-0
 
Finalist
Forced to Flee: Visual Stories by Refugee Youth from Burma by Erika Berg
Self-Published
978-0-9908910-0-0
 
Finalist
Renewable: One Woman's Search for Simplicity, Faithfulness, and Hope by Eileen Flanagan
She Writes Press
978-1631529689

Spirituality: General
 
Winner
The Kabbalah Sutras: 49 Steps to Enlightenment by Marcus J. Freed
Freedthinker Books
978-0996350600
 
Finalist
#Loneliness: The Virus of the Modern Age by Tony Jeton Selimi
Balboa Press
978-1-5043-4399-2
 
Finalist
Learning to Eat Along the Way: A Memoir by Margaret Bendet
She Writes Press
978-1-63152-997-9
 
Finalist
Spiritual Balancing: A Guidebook for Living in the Light by Diana Burney
North Atlantic Books
978-1-58394-988-7

Spirituality: Inspirational
 
Winner
Dancing Light: The Spiritual Side of Being Through the Eyes of a Modern Yoga Master by Tao Porchon-Lynch, Janie Sykes Kennedy, Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy
Power Living Media
978-1942510000
 
Finalist
The Great Mother Bible: or, I'd rather be gardening… by Mare Cromwell
Pamoon Press
978-0-971-7032-6-1
 
Finalist
You Are Woman, You Are Divine: The Modern Woman's Journey Back to The Goddess by Renee Starr
Over and Above Creative
978-0990792475

Sports
 
Winner
Weight Training Without Injury: Over 350 Step-by-Step Pictures Including What Not to Do! by Fred Stellabotte and Rachel Straub, MS, CSCS
Regalis Publishing
978-0-9962638-1-8
 
Finalist
Confessions of an Unlikely Runner (A Guide to Racing and Obstacle Courses for the Averagely Fit and Halfway Dedicated) by Dana L. Ayers
Difference Press
978-1-942646-39-6
 
Finalist
Taekwon-Do: Origins of the Art: Bok Man Kim's Historic Photospective (1955-2015) by Bok Man Kim
Moosul Publishing, LLC
978-0-9962640-0-6

Travel: Guides & Essays
 
Winner
The Specialty Coffee Book, New South Wales by Smudge Publishing
Smudge Publishing
978-0-992318352
 
Finalist
Buzzards & Bananas: Fragments from My Journals Across South America—Peru, the Amazon, Chile and Bolivia 1977-78 by George L. Ayers
Friesen Press
978-1-4602-7911-3
 
Finalist
Gap Year Girl: A Baby Boomer Adventure Across 21 Countries by Marianne C. Bohr
She Writes Press
978-1631528200
 
Finalist
Lizard Bites & Street Riots: Travel Emergencies and Your Health, Safety & Security by Michael J. Manyak, Joyce M. Johnson and Warren J. Young
WindRush Publishers
978-098590974-1
 
Finalist
Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo by Michael Pronko
Raked Gravel Press
978-1-942410-08-9
 
Finalist
The HUNT - U.S. Cities by Tolly Moseley, Brittany Fischer, Beth D'Addono, JoAnne Kang and Lauren Ladoceour
Gatehouse Publishing
978-981-09-6702-4

True Crime: Nonfiction
 
Winner
Takedown: A Small-Town Cop's Battle Against the Hells Angels and the Nation's Biggest Drug Gang by Jeff Buck with Jon Land and Lindsay Preston
Forge Books
978-0765338099
 
Finalist
Deconstructing Jack: The Secret History of the Whitechapel Murders by Simon Daryl Wood
Marywood Books
978-0692582435
 
Finalist
Familiar Evil by Rannah Gray
The Lisburn Press
978-0-578-17072-5

Women's Issues
 
Winner
Jewels of Allah: The Untold Story of Women in Iran by Nina Ansary
Revela Press
978-0986406409
 
Finalist
Dancing in Red Shows Will Kill You by Donna Decker
Inanna Publications
978-1-77133-201-9
 
Finalist
Voice to Voice: The 2015 Girls Write Now Anthology
Girls Write Now
978-0996277204

Young Adult Non-Fiction 
 
Winner
The Way Success Works: How to Decide, Believe, and Begin to Live Your Best Life by Joan Posivy
Global Youth Project
978-0-9948360-0-7
 
Finalist
The Hero's Trail: True Stories of Young People to Inspire Courage, Compassion, and Hope by T.A. Barron
Puffin Books
978-0-14-240760-8



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