Full Results Listing by Category
 
Congratulations to all of the Winners & Finalists of the 2017 International Book Awards. 
All Finalists are of equal merit, listed alphabetically.



Animals/Pets: General
 
Winner
Dog as My Doctor, Cat as My Nurse: An Animal Lover's Guide to a Healthy, Happy, and Extraordinary Life by Carlyn Montes De Oca, L.Ac., M.T.O.M.
She Writes Press
978-1631521867
 
Finalist
Roxie the Doxie Finds Her Forever Home by Jody A. Dean, Ph.D., illustrated by Susie Lee Jin
Tally Ho Publishing
978-0-9973453-0-8

Animals/Pets: Narrative Non-Fiction
 
Winner
Great Horned Owlets Rescue: Where There's a Will, There's a Way…. by Cheryl Aguiar
Cheryl Aguiar
978-0-9983605-1-5
 
Finalist
THE KITTY Who Rescued Me After I Rescued Him by Shawn P. Flynn
ABBE ROAD PUBLISHING
978-0998788005

Anthologies: Non-Fiction
 
Winner
Stories of Music, Volume 2: Inspiring Accounts of Music Changing Lives, edited by Holly E. Tripp
Timbre Press
978-0-9969327-4-5
 
Finalist
Dream Leaders: Insights on Community Service and Leadership by Thomas Smith
Alternate Publishing
978-1544773803
 
Finalist
Good Girls Marry Doctors: South Asian American Women on Obedience and Rebellion edited by Piyali Bhattacharya
Aunt Lute Books
978-1-879960-92-3
 
Finalist
These Summer Months: Stories from The Late Orphan Project by Anne Born
The Backpack Press
978-1542631297

Art
 
Winner
Miles from Los Angeles by Cheyne Walls
Cheyne Walls
978-0-692-62652-8

Autobiography/Memoir
 
Winner
Because of Eva: A Jewish Genealogical Journey by Susan J. Gordon
Syracuse University Press
978-0-8156-1066-3
 
Finalist
Caring for Red: A Daughter's Memoir by Mindy Fried
Vanderbilt University Press
978-0-8265-2116-3
 
Finalist
I Know It in My Heart: Walking Through Grief with a Child by Mary E. Plouffe, Ph.D.
She Writes Press
978-1-63152-2000
 
Finalist
Nowhere Else I Want to Be: A Memoir by Carol D. Marsh
Inkshares
978-1942645061
 
Finalist
Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters by Lizbeth Meredith
She Writes Press
978-1631528347
 
Finalist
The Parachute Paradox by Steve Sabella
Kerber Verlag
978-3-7356-0305-0
 
Finalist
The Space Between: A Memoir of Mother-Daughter Love at the End of Life by Virginia A. Simpson
She Writes Press
978-1-63152-049-5

Best Cover Design: Fiction
 
Winner
Once Upon a Zombie Book One: The Color of Fear by Billy Phillips & Jenny Missenson
Toon Studio Press
978-1935668343
 
Finalist
Archidamus by Janet K. Shawgo
North Loop Books
978-1-63505-214-5
 
Finalist
BlackOut: A Sebastian Cleary Novel by Sam Grenfall
Claret Press
978-1910461020
 
Finalist
Blackwell by Alexandrea Weis with Lucas Astor
Vesuvian Books
978-1944109240
 
Finalist
Midnight Monologues by Charissa Ong Tse Ying
Penwings Publishing
978-967-14227-00

Best Cover Design: Non-Fiction
 
Winner
Investment Atlas II: Using History as a Financial Tool by Kenneth G. Winans
KGW Publishing
978-0-9793014-0-7
 
Finalist
A Unforeseen Journey: Tales of Pioneering Spirit on Decatur Island by Mary Stewart Van Valkenburg
Classic Day Publishing
978-1-59849-188-3
 
Finalist
Stories of Music, Volume 2: Inspiring Accounts of Music Changing Lives, edited by Holly E. Tripp
Timbre Press
978-0-9969327-4-5

Best Interior Design
 
Winner
Investment Atlas II: Using History as a Financial Tool by Kenneth G. Winans
KGW Publishing
978-0-9793014-0-7
 
Finalist
A Unforeseen Journey: Tales of Pioneering Spirit on Decatur Island by Mary Stewart Van Valkenburg
Classic Day Publishing
978-1-59849-188-3
 
Finalist
Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health, Special Edition for Auckland, New Zealand Organization by L. Ron Hubbard
Bridge Publications, Inc.
978-1-4572-1246-8
 
Finalist
Miles from Los Angeles by Cheyne Walls
Cheyne Walls
978-0-692-62652-8

Best New Fiction
 
Winner
The Truthful Story by Helen Stine
Cardinal Press
978-0-9978530-0-1
 
Finalist
Colorblind by Leah Harper Bowron
SparkPress
978-1-943006-08-3
 
Finalist
First Rodeo by Judith Hennessey
SparkPress
978-1943006038
 
Finalist
Silent Source by James Marshall Smith
Braveship Books (San Diego)
978-1939398697
 
Finalist
The Tolling of Mercedes Bell by Jennifer Dwight
She Writes Press
978-1-63152-070-9
 
Finalist
Wander by Lori Tobias
Red Hen Press
978-1597099989

Best New Non-Fiction
 
Winner
The Hostage's Daughter by Sulome Anderson
Dey Street Books
978-0062385499
 
Finalist
Get Savvy: Letters to a Teenage Girl about Sex and Love by Kathleen Buckstaff
Two Dolphin Productions
978-0-9887642-9-3
 
Finalist
Good Morning Diego Garcia: A Journey of Discovery by Susan Joyce
Peel Productions
978-1943158904
 
Finalist
Infinite Awareness: The Awakening of a Scientific Mind by Majorie Hunes Woollacott
Rowman and Littlefield
978-1-4422-5033-8
 
Finalist
Presentiniento: A Life in Dreams by Harrison Candelaria Fletcher
Autumn House Press
978-1938769139
 
Finalist
The Full Catastrophe: A Memoir by Karen Elizabeth Lee
She Writes Press
978-1-63152-024-2

Biography: General
 
Winner
To the Ends of the Earth: High Plains to Patagonia by Nelda Bedford Gaydou
Progessive Rising Phoenix Press
978-1-940834-83-2
 
Finalist
I am Raymond Washington: The only authorized biography of the original founder of the Crips by Zach Fortier
Steele Shark Press
978-0692359877
 
Finalist
Paint 'n Spurs: The Men Who Founded the Cowboy Artists of America by Barbara Marriott
Fireship Press, LLC
978-1-61179-378-9

Business: Career
 
Winner
Leading YOU™ - The Power of SELF-LEADERSHIP to Build Your Executive Brand and Drive Career Success by Brenda Bence
Global Insight Communications, LLC
978-1-942718-04-8
 
Finalist
ABC's of Speaking: Your Building Blocks to Speaking Success by Adryenn Ashley, Bret Ridgway and Caterina Rando
Morgan James Publishing
978-1683500124
 
Finalist
Always Eat Left Handed: 15 Surprising Secrets For Killing It At Work and In Real Life by Rohit Bhargava
Ideapress Publishing.com
978-1940858272
 
Finalist
Champion Your Career: Winning in the World of Work by Halimah Bellows
Bookbaby
978-1513606132
 
Finalist
The Long View: Career Strategies to Start Strong, Reach High, and Go Far by Brian Fetherstonhaugh
Diversion Publishing
978-1682302934

Business: Entrepreneurship & Small Business
 
Winner
Reinvention: Accelerating Results in the Age of Disruption by Shane Cragun and Kate Sweetman
Greenleaf Book Group Press
978-1-62634-286-6
 
Finalist
All In: 101 Real-Life Business Lessons For Emerging Entrepreneurs by Bill Green
Koehler Books
978-1633934641
 
Finalist
Prosperous Pet Business: Interviews with the Experts, Volume One by Kristin Morrison
Six-Figure Pet Business Publishing
978-0-692-75569-3
 
Finalist
The Start-Up J Curve by Howard Love
Greenleaf Book Group Press
978-1626342927
 
Finalist
Unscramble Your Numbers: Unlock the Secrets to Your Business Cashflow by Amanda Fisher
Amanda Fisher
978-0-9874867-2-1

Business: General
 
Winner
The Invisible Advantage: How to Create A Culture of Innovation by Soren Kaplan, Ph.D.
Greenleaf Book Group Press
978-1-62634-321-4
 
Finalist
Auto Empire: Highlights from M&As that Changed History by Eric Choi and Richard Choi
CreateSpace
978-1533334688
 
Finalist
Leadership Wisdom: Lessons from Poetry, Prose, and Curious Verse by Bob Vanourek
Motivational Press
978-1-62865-285-7
 
Finalist
What To Do When Machines Do Everything: How to Get Ahead in a World of AI, Algorithms, Bots, and Big Data by Malcom Frank, Paul Roehrig and Ben Pring
Wiley
978-1-119-27866-5

Business: Management & Leadership
 
Winner
What To Do When Machines Do Everything: How to Get Ahead in a World of AI, Algorithms, Bots, and Big Data by Malcom Frank, Paul Roehrig and Ben Pring
Wiley
978-1-119-27866-5
 
Finalist
Accelerate Your Impact: Action-Based Strategies to Pave Your Professional Path by JJ DiGeronimo
Smart Business Books
978-0996408066
 
Finalist
Engage with Honor: Building a Culture of Courageous Accountability by Lee Ellis
FreedomStar Media
978-0983879374
 
Finalist
Getting to "Yes and": The Art of Business Improv by Bob Kulhan with Chuck Crisafulli
Stanford Business Books
978-0804795807
 
Finalist
Our Journey To Corporate Sanity: Transformational Stories from the Frontiers of 21st Century Leadership by Ayelet Baron
Param Media Inc.
978-0995030237
 
Finalist
Successful Global Leadership: Framework for Cross-Cultural Managers and Organizations by Ramon Henson
Palgrave Macmillan
978-1137589897

Business: Marketing & Advertising
 
Winner
Madison Avenue Manslaughter: An Inside View of Fee-Cutting Clients, Profit-Hungry Owners And Declining Ad Agencies by Michael Farmer
LID Publishing
978-0996943383

Business: Personal Finance/Investing
 
Winner
Private Money Lending: Learn How to Consistently Generate a Passive Income Stream by Gustavo J. Gomez, PhD
Halo Publishing International
978-1-61244-343-0
 
Finalist
Investment Atlas II: Using History as a Financial Tool by Kenneth G. Winans
KGW Publishing
978-0-9793014-0-7

Business: Writing & Publishing
 
Winner
How to Avoid 101 Book Publishing Blunders, Bloopers & Boo-Boos by Judith Briles
Mile High Press
978-1-885331-60-1
 
Finalist
14 Steps to Self-Publishing a Book by Mike Kowis
Lecture PRO Publishing
978-0-9979946-5-0
 
Finalist
How to Self-Publish a Children's Picture Book: The Easy and Inexpensive Way to Create a Book and eBook: For Non-Designers by Eve Heidi Bine-Stock
Eve Heidi Bine-Stock
978-0-9831499-6-5
 
Finalist
Mistakes Authors Make: Essential Steps for Achieving Success as an Author by Rick Frishman, Bret Ridgway and Bryan Hane
Morgan James Publishing
978-1630474577

Children's Educational
 
Winner
Van Gogh and the Seasons: An Art Book for Kids by Kate Ryan with illustrations by Cally Bennett
National Gallery of Victoria
978-1925432374
 
Finalist
Degas: An Art Book for Kids by Kate Ryan with illustrations by Cally Bennett
National Gallery of Victoria
978-1925432138
 
Finalist
Ellie Gets a Will and Trust by Quan A. Vuong
E-Squared Publishing Co.
978-0-9970478-0-6
 
Finalist
No Limits: No Boundaries! My Journey Through the ABC's by Julian English & Natasha Moulton-Levy
Neopress
978-1-944788-56-8
 
Finalist
Social Thinking and Me: Kid's Guidebook to Social Emotional Learning by Linda K. Murphy and Michelle Garcia Winner
Think Social Publishing, Inc.
978-1-936943-22-7
 
Finalist
Social Thinking and Me: Thinksheets for Social Emotional Learning by Linda K. Murphy and Michelle Garcia Winner
Think Social Publishing, Inc.
978-1-936943-38-8

Children's Fiction
 
Winner
The Golden Anchor: Pie Rats Book 6 by Cameron Stelzer
Daydream Press
978-0987461551
 
Finalist
A Birth Day for Hannah by Linda Petrie Bunch
Book Club Productions
978-0-9777781-2-6
 
Finalist
Castle In Danger by Karen Rita Rautenberg
Wonderberry Press
978-1-5174-2908-9
 
Finalist
The Magic Hat Shop by Sonja Wimmer
Cuento de Luz
978-84-16147-19-9
 
Finalist
Thunder, An Elephant's Journey by Erik Daniel Shein
World Castle Publishing, LLC
978-1629895642
 
Finalist
Tiny Makes a Friend by Eva Schmidler
Archway Publishing 
978-1-4808-3858-5

Children's Mind/Body/Spirit
 
Winner
Jamie's Journey Cancer from the Voice of a Sibling by Sharon Wozny
Little Five Star Publications
978-1-58985-234-1
 
Finalist
Scribbles, written and illustrated by Theresa Mackiewicz
Mascot Books
978-1-68401-277-0
 
Finalist
The Gatekeeper, based on the life of a Tibetan Bon monk by Rose Gardon
Dancing Dakini Press
978-1522775096
 
Finalist
The Little Tree and the Storm by PF Farraday
Amazon Kindle
978-1-5451-8016-7
 
Finalist
The Story of the Whistler Tree by Nathan Lee Adamus, illustrated by Mary Sgarlata Adamus
The Souza Agency, Inc.
978-0-9976297-0-5

Children's Non-Fiction
 
Winner
If You Were Me and Lived in…the Ancient Mali Empire by Carole P. Roman, illustrated by Mateya Arkova
Chelshire, Inc.
978-1540337276
 
Finalist
The Art of Memory / El arte de recordar, ten stories written and illustrated by ten artists
Lectura Books
978-1-60448-040-5

Children's Novelty & Gift Book
 
Winner
Viktor & Rolf Fashion Artists: A Drawing Book for Kids by Kate Ryan with illustrations by Cally Bennett
National Gallery of Victoria
978-1925432268
 
Finalist
The Story of the Whistler Tree by Nathan Lee Adamus, illustrated by Mary Sgarlata Adamus
The Souza Agency, Inc.
978-0-9976297-0-5

Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
 
Winner
Piccadilly and the Waltzing Wind by Lisa Anne Novelline, illustrated by Nicola Hwang
Lisa Anne Novelline
978-0-9835311-4-2
 
Finalist
Can a Princess Be A Firefighter by Carole P. Roman, illustrated by Mateya Arkova
Chelshire, Inc.
978-1483593111
 
Finalist
I Am NOT a Princess by Bethany Burt, illustrated by Brenda McCallum
Schiffer Publishing
978-0-7643-5212-6
 
Finalist
Jilly's Terrible Temper Tantrums: And How She Outgrew Them by Martha Heineman Pieper, Ph.D., illustrated by Jo Gershman
Smart Love Press, LLC
978-0-9838664-1-1
 
Finalist
Thank you & Please by Yusuf Ali El, illustrated by Janine Carrington
Natural Resources Unlimited, LLC
978-0-912475-05-9
 
Finalist
The Freckle Fairy by Bobbie Hinman, illustrated by Mark Wayne Adams
Best Fairy Books
978-0-9786711-2-5
 
Finalist
The Lonely Mailman by Susanna Isern, illustrated by Daniel Montero Galan
Cuento de Luz
978-8-416147984

Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Non-Fiction
 
Winner
It Starts with a Raindrop/Comieza con una gota lluvia by Michael Smith, illustrated by Angela Alvarenga & Jonathon E. Goley
East West Discovery Press
978-0997394719
 
Finalist
Fifo Musical Animals ABC by Hayley Rose, illustrated by Mark Sean Wilson
Flowered Press
978-0-9982483-0-1

Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
 
Winner
Woofy Woo Woo the Artist Dog by Louise Elisabeth Robertson, illustrated by Dionesia Nadya Dewayani
Dog Ear Publishing
978-1-4575-4801-7
 
Finalist
Aya & Bobby Discover Thailand, Land of Smiles by Christina Ameln, illustrated by Seonaid McKay
Ameln & Co AB / Aya & Bobby
978-91-983700-0-3
 
Finalist
Dangar Island Birds, Barrows, A Ferry and Me by Joanne Karcz, illustrated by Jacqui Selby
Vivid Publishing
978-1925515312
 
Finalist
Fluffy's Tale by Megan Newell, illustrated by Karen Mounsey-Smith
Little Steps Publishing
978-1925117462
 
Finalist
One to Ten: Squirrel's Bad Day by Carole P. Roman, illustrated by Mateya Arkova
Chelshire, Inc.
978-1539590668
 
Finalist
The Sea Cat Dream by J.R. Poulter and Muza Ulasowski
Word Wings for Kids
978-1-925484-00-7

Children's Picture Book: Softcover Non-Fiction
 
Winner
If You Were Me and Lived in…Germany by Carole P. Roman, illustrated by Kelsea Wierenga
Chelshire, Inc. 
978-1539135944
 
Finalist
If You Were Me and Lived in…Mars by Carole P. Roman, illustrated by Mateya Arkova
Chelshire, Inc.
978-1540869722

Children's Religious
 
Winner
The Adventures of Connor the Courageous Cutter, Saving Sarah by Scott McBride & Rod Thompson, illustrated by Brian Martin
Mascot Books
978-1-63177-389-1
 
Finalist
The Littlest Little Angel by Les C. Newvine
Dorrance Publishing Co.
978-1-4809-3286-9

Cookbooks: General
 
Winner
The 40-Year-Old Vegan: 75 Recipes to Make You Leaner, Cleaner & Greener in the Second-Half of Life by Sandra & Susan Sellani
Skyhorse Publishing
978-1510718500
 
Finalist
Calli Marie Bakes by Calli Webb and Jack Twachtman
Brew Five Points
978-0-692-77581-3
 
Finalist
Cooking with the Muse: A Sumptuous Gathering of Seasonal Recipes, Culinary Poetry, and Literary Fare by Myra Kornfeld and Stephen Massimilla
Tupelo Press
978-1-936797-68-4
 
Finalist
The Adriatic Kitchen: Recipes Inspired by the Abundance of Seasonal Ingredients Flourishing on the Croatian Island of Korcula by Barbara Unkovic
Exisle
978-1925335361
 
Finalist
The Troll Cookbook by Karima Cammell and Clint Marsh
Dromedary Press
978-0978896676

Cookbooks: International
 
Winner 
Tradition! Recipes, Tales, and More from My Greek American Life by Pamela Kockos Merchant
Plymouth Street Books, LLC
978-0997130300
 
Finalist
The Age Beautifully Cookbook: Easy and Exotic Longevity Secrets from Around the World by Grace O
Skyhorse Publishing
978-1634507974

Education/Academic
 
Winner
Engaging College Students: A Fun and Edgy Guide for Professors by Mike Kowis
Lecture PRO Publishing
978-0-9979946-1-2
 
Finalist
Malaysia's Relations With Saudi Arabia 1957-2003 by Asmady Idris
Universiti Malaysia Sabah Press (UMS Press)
978-1976-0521-52-1
 
Finalist
Your Guide to Get Into Medical School: Practical Advice from Trusted Professionals by Jiayi Hu, Manveen Puri, Sameer Masood and Aly Madhavji
Jiayi Hu, Manveen Puri, Sameer Masood and Aly Madhavji
978-1536814675

Fiction: Anthologies
 
Winner
Chiral Mad 3 edited by Michael Bailey
Written Backwards
978-0996149358
 
Finalist
Everywhere Stories: Short Fiction from a Small Planet, Volume II edited by Clifford Garstang
Press 53
978-1941209462
 
Finalist
Lurking in the Mind edited by Jaidis Shaw
CHBB Publishing
978-1545138304
 
Finalist
Lurking in the Shadows edited by Jaidis Shaw
CHBB Publishing
978-1534818361
 
Finalist
Shadows and Teeth, Volume 2 edited by Antonio Simon, Jr
Darkwater Syndicate, Inc
978-1946378088

Fiction: Chick Lit/Women's Lit
 
Winner
Baby Girl by Bette Lee Crosby
Bent Pine Publishing
978-0-9969214-2-8
 
Finalist
All the Broken Places: The Healing Edge, Book One by Anise Eden
Diversion Books
978-1626819306
 
Finalist
Found by Emily Brett
SparkPress
978-1940716800
 
Finalist
Icing by Debra Sue Brice
WaveCloud Corporation
978-1535603423
 
Finalist
Magic Flute by Patricia Minger
She Writes Press
978-1631520938
 
Finalist
The Absence of Evelyn: A Novel by Jackie Townsend
SparkPress
978-1943006212

Fiction: Cross Genre
 
Winner
The Illusion by Patrick Garry
Kenric Books 
978-0-9833703-5-2
 
Finalist
Big & Fabulous: The Life and Times of Brenda Cankles by Rani M. Sherman
Friesen Press
978-1-4602-9999-9
 
Finalist
Born to be Bound: Alpha's Claim Book 1 by Addison Cain
Blushing Books
978-1-68259-398-1
 
Finalist
Found by Emily Brett 
SparkPress
978-1940716800
 
Finalist
The Flapper, The Scientist, and the Saboteur by Charlene Bell Dietz
Quill Mark Press
978-1945212512
 
Finalist
PIGMENT: The Limbs of the Mukuyu Tree by Renee Topper
Story Matter
978-0997728415
 
Finalist
The Settling by Michael Putegnat
Michael Putegnat 
978-1539961048

Fiction: Fantasy
 
Winner
Renegade Red by Lauren Bird Horowitz
Papaloa Press
978-0974595672
 
Finalist
Avengarde by Zachary Barnes
PandaMonk Publishing
978-0990517603
 
Finalist
Echoes of the Forgotten by Kevin Looney
978-1546719557
CreateSpace
 
Finalist
Embellished: Chronicles of Orian Book 1 by Karen Glista
Karen Glista 
978-1520327204
 
Finalist
The Blue Witch: The Chronicles of Eledon Book 2 by Joni Parker 
Self-Published 
978-1535558433

Fiction: General
 
Winner
Ashes by Steven Manchester
The Story Plant
978-1611882421
 
Finalist
Alphonse: A Novel by Carl Sever
SparkPress
978-1943006243
 
Finalist
Edward Unspooled by Craig Lancaster
Missouri Breaks Press
978-0-9827822-8-6
 
Finalist
George Bailey Gets Saved in the End by Ken O'Neill
CreateSpace
978-153726000
 
Finalist
Lying to Children by Alex Shahla
Fitzwilde LLC
978-0997796520
 
Finalist
Once Upon a Zombie Book One: The Color of Fear by Billy Phillips & Jenny Missenson
Toon Studio Press
978-1935668343
 
Finalist
Size Matters by Cathryn Novak
She Writes Press
978-1631521034

Fiction: Historical
 
Winner
Girl in the Afternoon by Serena Burdick
St. Martin's Press
978-1250082671
 
Finalist
An Address in Amsterdam by Mary Dingee Fillmore
She Writes Press
978-1631521331
 
Finalist
Billy Gogan by Robert J. Higgins
Solas
978-1-60952-115-8
 
Finalist
Eden: A Novel by Jeanne McWillians Blasberg
She Writes Press
978-1-63152-188-1
 
Finalist
Eliza Waite by Ashley E. Sweeney 
She Writes Press
978-1-63152-058-7
 
Finalist
The California Wife by Kristen Harnisch
She Writes Press
978-1-63152-087-7
 
Finalist
Valley Of The Kings: The 18th Dynasty by Terrance Coffey
Helm House Publishing
978-0692756584

Fiction: Horror
 
Winner
Shadows and Teeth, Volume 2 edited by Ramiro Perez de Pereda
Darkwater Syndicate, Inc
978-1946378088
 
Finalist
Globes Disease by Lance Oliver Keeble
KeebleInk Publishing
978-1530227655
 
Finalist
Unholy Bargain by Travis Hallden Holt
Double Dragon Publishing
978-1771152396

Fiction: LGBTQ
 
Winner
Born Out of Wedlock by Lyn Gardner
Lyn Gardner
978-1542327183
 
Finalist
Agent Colt: Classified Pride, Colt Information Agency, Book 1 by A.L. Wright
Noble Blood Books
978-1945407062
 
Finalist
Beyond the Screen Door by Julia Diana Robertson
Regal Crest
978-1-61929-288-8
 
Finalist
Coping With Ash by Michael Scott Curnes
Inkwater Press
978-1629014609

Fiction: Literary
 
Winner
The Investment Club by Doug Cooper
Rare Bird Press
978-1945572005
 
Finalist
A Stone for Bread by Miriam Herin
Livingston Press, West Alabama University
978-1604891560
 
Finalist
Follow the River Home by Corran Harrington
Arbor Farm Press
978-0-9855200-2-1
 
Finalist
House of Large Sizes by Ian Graham Leask
Calumet Editions
978-1939548450
 
Finalist
Peregrine Island by Diane B. Saxton
She Writes Press
978-1-63152-151-5
 
Finalist
The Romantic Imperative by Evelyn Marshall
Piper Press
978-0-9890634-3-2
 
Finalist
The Tolling of Mercedes Bell by Jennifer Dwight
She Writes Press
978-1-63152-070-9

Fiction: Multicultural
 
Winner
Bitter Almonds by Lilas Taha
Hamad bin Khalifa University Press
978-9927118197
 
Finalist
Baklava, Biscotti, and an Irishman by Kathy Aspden
Blue Shoe Publishing
978-1533022004
 
Finalist 
Everywhere Stories: Short Fiction from a Small Planet, Volume II edited by Clifford Garstang
Press 53
978-1941209462
 
Finalist
Go Home by Sohrab Homi Fracis
Knut House Press
978-0692761465
 
Finalist
Monkey's Wedding by Rossandra White
Mindola Publishing
978-0-9985949-0-3
 
Finalist
My Blue Skin Lover by Monona Wali
Blue Jay Ink
978-0-9831191-7-3

Fiction: Mystery/Suspense
 
Winner
Revelation by Carter Wilson
Oceanview Publishing
978-1608092185
 
Finalist
Borderline by Joseph Badal
Suspense Publishing 
978-0692463390
 
Finalist
Cut: A Medical Murder Mystery by Amy S. Peele
She Writes Press
978-1-63152-184-3
 
Finalist
Sherlock Holmes and the Dance of the Tiger: The Great Detective in Love #2 by Suzette Hollingsworth
Icicle Ridge Graphics
978-0990995289
 
Finalist
Silent Source by James Marshall Smith
Braveship Books (San Diego)
978-1939398697
 
Finalist
Stalking Ground: A Timber Creek K-9 Mystery by Margaret Mizushima
Crooked Lane Books
978-1-62953-833-4
 
Finalist
Strong Cold Dead by Jon Land
Forge
978-0765335135

Fiction: New Age
 
Winner
Dancing at Angel Abbey by Lauren M. Bloom
Balboa Press
978-1-5043-5331-1
 
Finalist
Tyson & Joey: Two Worlds Collide by Tom Watts
Tom Watts
978-0648027706

Fiction: Religious
 
Winner
Light Radiance Splendor by Leah Chyten
She Writes Press
978-1-63152-178-2
 
Finalist
Jesus and Magdalene by Joao Cerqueira
Lion by Line Publications
978-1940938776
 
Finalist
Judah's Scepter and the Sacred Stone by D.A. Brittain
First Edition Design Publishing
978-1506-902-29-6
 
Finalist
Shattered By Death by Catherine Finger
Anchored Productions
978-0997991963
 
Finalist
The Thirteenth Disciple by Peter Canova
Trimountaine Publishing
978-0-9821813-7-9
 
Finalist
The Wandering Tree by Daniel Wimberley 
Design Vault, LLC
978-0692684658

Fiction: Romance
 
Winner
To Tame the Wind by Regan Walker
Regan Walker
978-0692401729
 
Finalist
Destiny's Plan by Victoria Saccenti
Magic Publishing
978-0996416900
 
Finalist
Don't Speak by Katy Regnery
Self-Published
978-1-944810-08-5
 
Finalist
Hostile Takeover: A Love Story by Phyllis Piano
SparkPress
978-1940716824
 
Finalist
Masjid Morning by Richard Morris
CreateSpace
978-1537233277
 
Finalist
The Gift: A Transitions Novel #1 by Nikki Landis
Dark Arrow Publishing
978-1541155251
 
Finalist
The Love Square by Jessica Calla
Limitless Publishing
978-1680584516

Fiction: Science Fiction
 
Winner
The Rising by Heather Graham & Jon Land
Tor
978-0765337917
 
Finalist
Free Fire Zone by Dennis Maulsby
Prolific Press
978-1-63275-082-2
 
Finalist
n0thing by Matthew J. Pallamary
Mystic Ink Publishing
978-06927778050
 
Finalist
Soledad: Dark Republic Book One by D.L. Young
Concordia Publishing
978-0990869634
 
Finalist
The Alienation of Courtney Hoffman: A Novel by Brady Stefani
SparkPress
978-1940716343
 
Finalist
The Devereaux Deity by Steve McEllistrem
Calumet Editions
978-1-939548-52-8

Fiction: Short Story
 
Winner
Friday Afternoon and Other Stories by T.D. Johnston
Short Story America / Battersea Books
978-0-9882497-76
 
Finalist
12 Random Words / 12 Palabras Al Azar by Fabiana Elisa Martinez
Talk-Active, LLC
978-0997149708
 
Finalist
A Field Guide to Murder & Fly Fishing by Tim Weed
Green Writers Press
978-0997452877
 
Finalist
By The Wayside by Anne Leigh Parrish
Unsolicited Press
978-0998087238
 
Finalist
Coffee Breaks by Carol White
Citrine Publishing
978-0-9975470-6-1
 
Finalist
Going Dark by Dennis Must
Coffeetown Press
978-1-60381-397-6

Fiction: Thriller/Adventure
 
Winner
Strong Cold Dead by Jon Land
Forge
978-0765335135
 
Finalist
Bishop's War by Rafael Amadeus Hines
Rafael Amadeus Hines
978-0997091915
 
Finalist
In Sheep's Clothing by L.D. Beyer
Old Stone Mill Publishing LLC
978-0996385701
 
Finalist
Powderhole by Blaine C. Readler
Full Arc Press
978-0-9834973-7-0
 
Finalist
Render Safe by Pascal Marco
San Tan Press
978-0692750308
 
Finalist
The Gallant: When the Angels Dare by Julian Cheah and Michael Brech
Wicked Witch
978-1536960969
 
Finalist
The Motive by Joseph Badal
Suspense Publishing
978-0692683675

Fiction: Visionary
 
Winner
Dark of the Center Line by Schuy R. Weishaar
Roundfire Books
978-1785352690
 
Finalist 
Alawahea: Book One of the Azellian Affairs by Sara L. Daigle
Merry Dissonance Press
978-1-939919-13-7
 
Finalist
Seventh Dimension, The City: Book 4 by Lorilyn Roberts
Roberts Court Reporters
978-1-5238-8791-0
 
Finalist
The Anesthesia Game by Rea Nolan Martin
Wiawaka Press
978-0-9910322-2-8
 
Finalist 
The Tinker and The Fold, Part One: The Problem with Solaris 3 by Evan & Scott Gordon
Laguna Lantern Publishing Company
978-0996357432
 
Finalist
The Tinker and The Fold, Part Two: The Rise of the Boe by Evan & Scott Gordon
Laguna Lantern Publishing Company
978-0996357456

Fiction: Young Adult
 
Winner
Time Zero by Carolyn Cohagan
She Writes Press
978-1631520723
 
Finalist
Bilge Rat: Pirate Adventurer, Book Two, Black Tarantula by Kevin Charles Smith
Journey Publications, LLC
978-0-9798171-7-5
 
Finalist
If You Wish by Cassandra Sage Briskman
Waterside Productions
978-1-945390-28-9
 
Finalist
Orville Mouse and the Puzzle of the Capricious Shadows by Tom Hoffman
Tom Hoffman
978-0-9971952-7-9
 
Finalist
Orville Mouse and the Puzzle of the Shattered Abacus by Tom Hoffman
Tom Hoffman
978-0-9971952-5-5
 
Finalist
The Rising by Heather Graham & Jon Land
Tor
978-0765337917
 
Finalist
The Secret Billionaire by Teymour Shahabi
Page Wing, Inc.
978-0-9978760-1-7

Health: Addiction & Recovery
 
Winner
Girl Walks Out of a Bar by Lisa F. Smith
Select Books, Inc. 
978-1590793213

Health: Alternative Medicine
 
Winner
The Un-Prescription for Autism by Janet Lintala with Martha W. Murphy
AMACON Books
978-08144-3663-9
 
Finalist
The Guerrilla/Gorilla Diet & Lifestyle Program: Wage War on Weight and Poor Health and Learn to Thrive in the Modern Jungle by Galit Goldfarb
Predicted Achievement
978-1517674762

Health: Cancer
 
Winner
Breast Cancer Clear & Simple, Second Edition by The Experts at the American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society
978-1604432367

Health: Death & Dying
 
Winner
A Friend Indeed: Help Those You Love When They Grieve by Amy Florian
Corgenius, Inc.
978-0-9896280-5-1
 
Finalist
Jim's Flight: One Soul's Perspective from Heaven by Christine Frank Petosa with Elizabeth Williams
Findhorn Press
978-1-84409-706-7
 
Finalist
Last Comforts: Notes From the Forefront of Late Life Care by Ellen Rand
Cypress Publishing
978-0996615341

Health: Diet & Exercise
 
Winner
The American Cancer Society New Healthy Eating Cookbook, 4th Edition by Jeanne Besser
American Cancer Society
978-1604432374
 
Finalist
Lose Weight, Get Healthy… and NEVER have to be on a diet again! by Nancy Addison
Organic Healthy Lifestyle Publishing
978-1517760717

Health: General
 
Winner 
Diabetes and Your Diet by Nancy Addison
Organic Healthy Lifestyle Publishing
978-0996108577
 
Finalist
7 Keys to Serenity: Creating Harmony Within by Serge Mazerand
LMR Publishing
978-0995197701
 
Finalist
Lose Weight, Get Healthy… and NEVER have to be on a diet again! by Nancy Addison
Organic Healthy Lifestyle Publishing
978-1517760717

Health: Psychology/Mental Health
 
Winner
The Un-Prescription for Autism by Janet Lintala with Martha W. Murphy
AMACON Books
978-08144-3663-9
 
Finalist
I Just Want to See Trees: A Journey Through PTSD by Marc Raciti
Jones Media Publishing
978-0-9973408-2-2
 
Finalist 
Own Best Friend: Eight Steps to a Life of Purpose, Passion, and Ease by Kristina Hallett, Ph.D., ABPP
Difference Press
978-1-68309-185-1
 
Finalist
Tell Me Your Story: How Therapy Works to Awaken, Heal, and Set You Free by Tuya Pearl
She Writes Press
978-1631520662

Health: Women's Health
 
Winner
Breast Cancer Clear & Simple, Second Edition by The Experts at the American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society
978-1604432367
 
Finalist
I Choose Me: The Art of Being a Phenomenally Successful Woman at Home and at Work by Cynthia James
Motivational Press
978-1-62865-282-6
 
Finalist
Imaginal Figures in Everyday Life: Stories from the World between Matter and Mind by Mary Harrell
Chiron Publications
978-1-63051-354-2
 
Finalist
Give Birth A Chance: How to Prepare for an Empowered VBAC by Ilia Blandina CNM
Difference Press
978-1-68309-141-7

History: General
 
Winner
Sun Dogs and Yellowcake: Gunnar Mines—A Canadian Story by Patricia Sandberg
Crackingstone Press
978-0-9952023-0-6
 
Finalist
Ancient Selfies: History Revealed Through the World's First Social Media: Ancient Coins by Clinton Richardson
Read Janus, LLC
978-0-9912475-4-7
 
Finalist
Freedom Fight by Frank Iszak
Morgan James Publishing
978-163047861
 
Finalist
Investment Atlas II: Using History as a Financial Tool by Kenneth G. Winans
KGW Publishing
978-0-9793014-0-7
 
Finalist
Malaysia's Relations With Saudi Arabia 1957-2003 by Asmady Idris
Universiti Malaysia Sabah Press (UMS Press)
978-1976-0521-52-1
 
Finalist
The Phoenix Sound: A History of Twang and Rockabilly Music in Arizona by Jim West
Arcadia Publishing, The History Press
978-1-46711-898-9

History: Military
 
Winner
Route 9 Problem: The Battle for Lang Vei by Dave Stockwell
Book Publishers Network
978-1-945271-24-3
 
Finalist
I Just Want to See Trees: A Journey Through PTSD by Marc Raciti
Jones Media Publishing
978-0-9973408-2-2
 
Finalist
LETTERS lost then found by Amy L. Johnson
Splattered Ink Press
978-1-939297-41-8
 
Finalist
The Fires of Babylon: Eagle Troop and the Battle of 73 Easting by Mike Guardia
Casemate Publishers
978-1612002927

History: United States
 
Winner
Investment Atlas II: Using History as a Financial Tool by Kenneth G. Winans
KGW Publishing
978-0-9793014-0-7
 
Finalist
A Unforeseen Journey: Tales of Pioneering Spirit on Decatur Island by Mary Stewart Van Valkenburg
Classic Day Publishing
978-1-59849-188-3
 
Finalist
American Justice on Trial: People v. Newton by Lise Pearlman
Regent Press
978-1-58790-369-4
 
Finalist
Americana: A Civics Handbook, Second Edition by Mary B. Mackley
Craven Gap Publishing
978-1514221563
 
Finalist 
Turbulent Times: The Remarkable Life of William H. Seward
AuthorHouse
978-1-5246-8556-0

Humor 
 
Winner
Fat Chick Goes AWOL: 2,600 Miles in an Armchair on Wheels (with a 600-Mile Detour on Foot) by Anna Mitchell
TCBF Press
978-0994649300
 
Finalist
A Doorman's Memoir: Tales of Friendships by Brent Lymer
Dick Candy Productions
978-0-9976202-2-1
 
Finalist
Camp 80 by Lee DuCote
Grave Distractions Publications
978-944066123
 
Finalist
Launching Sheep & Other Stories from the Intersection of History and Nonsense by Sarah Angleton Bright
Button Press, LLC
978-0-9987853-1-8
 
Finalist
The Whole Spiel: Funny essays about digital nudniks, seder selfies and chicken soup memories by Joyce Eisenberg & Ellen Scolnic
Incompra Press
978-0-692-72625-9

LGBTQ: Non-Fiction
 
Winner
PRIDE: You Can't Heal if You're Hiding From Yourself by Dr. Ronald Holt
Difference Press
978-1-68309-148-6
 
Finalist
Journey to Same-Sex Parenthood: Firsthand Advice, Tips and Stories from Lesbian and Gay Couples by Eric Rosswood
New Horizon Press
978-0882825144
 
Finalist
Life Lessons from a Total Failure by M.J. Dougherty
The Hodge Podge House Publishers
978-0-9972864-3-4

Multicultural Non-Fiction
 
Winner
Revolution's End: The Patty Hearst Kidnapping, Mind Control, and the Secret History of Donald DeFreeze and the SLA by Brad Schreiber
Skyhorse Publishing
978-1-5107-1425-0
 
Finalist
If You Were Me and Lived in…Israel by Carole P. Roman, illustrated by Kelsea Wierenga
Chelshire, Inc.
978-1537261997
 
Finalist
THE NAGAS: Memories of Headhunters by Isabel Azevedo Drouyer, photography by Rene Drouyer
White Lotus
978-2-9545112-2-1

New Age: Non-Fiction
 
Winner
Powerful Beyond Measure: 3 Steps to Claim Your Power Within for a Happy & Healthy Life by Cynthia E. Mazzaferro
Morgan James Publishing
978-81683501503
 
Finalist
Feng Shui on a Dime by Stephanie Liang
Transformind Books
978-0-9971155-0-5
 
Finalist
Open the Mind Heal the Heart by John Cappello
Balboa Press
978-1-5043-6266-5
 
Finalist 
Rise of the Good Wolf: Releasing Our Self into Our Truth by Kelly Pellatt
Good Wolf Publishing
978-0994875808
 
Finalist
Self-Love through the Sacred Feminine by Jo Jayson
Expressions of the Goddess
978-1540721006
 
Finalist
The Tao of Sudoku: Yoga for the Brain by Cristina Smith with Rick Smith
Sudoku Wisdom
978-1536916355
 
Finalist
Your Key to the Akashic Records: Access Your Personal Spiritual Advisor 24-7 to Fulfill Your Soul's Highest Potential by Jiayuh Chyan
Difference Press
978-1-68309-171-4

Non-Fiction: Narrative
 
Winner
The Hostage's Daughter by Sulome Anderson
Dey Street Books 
978-0062385499
 
Finalist
Army Wife: A Story of Love and Family in the Heart of the Army by Vicki Cody
She Writes Press
978-1631521270
 
Finalist
Because of You We Live! The Untold Story of George & Simone Stalnaker by Len Sander
Pocol Press
978-1-929763-71-9
 
Finalist
Harbors by Donald Quist
AWST Press
978-0997193817
 
Finalist
No Couches in Korea by Kevin M. Maher
Kevin M. Maher: Wintermoon Books 
978-0692674000
 
Finalist 
Red Dust Dreams: Living in the Outback by Lannah Sawers-Diggins
Aurora House International
978-0-9944353-8-5

Parenting & Family
 
Winner
Raising Healthy Children by Nancy Addison
Organic Healthy Lifestyle Publishing
978-0-9961085-0-8
 
Finalist
Dear Daycare Parent by Jackie Rioux & JoAnn Parylak
Rioux Advisory Group, LLC
978-0692572498
 
Finalist
Enlightened Parenting: A Mom Reflects on Living Spiritually With Kids by Meryl Davids Landau
Alignment Publishing Co.
978-1-936586-22-6
 
Finalist
Positive Parenting in the Muslim Home by Noha Alshugairi & Munira Lekovic Ezzeldine
Izza Publishing
978-0-974950-5-3
 
Finalist
Shame-Proof Parenting: Find your unique parenting voice, feel empowered, and raise whole, healthy children by Mercedes Samudio
Mercedes Samudio, LCSW 
978-0998740607
 
Finalist
Stepparenting the Grieving Child: Cultivating Past and Present Connections with Children Who Have Lost a Parent by Diane Ingram Fromme
Merry Dissonance Press
978-1-939919-47-2

Photography
 
Winner
Miles from Los Angeles by Cheyne Walls
Cheyne Walls
978-0-692-62652-8
 
Finalist
The Photographing Tourist: A Storyteller's Guide to Travel and Photography by David Noyes
D.F. Noyes Studios 
978-0996523905
 
Finalist
The Secret Treasures of Door County by Thomas Jordan
Cubar/Jordan
978-0-692-70198-0

Poetry
 
Winner
Life in Suspension by Helene Cardona
Salmon Poetry
978-1-910669-29-7
 
Finalist
Becoming the Blue Heron by Terri Kirby Erickson
Press 53
978-1-941209-53-0
 
Finalist 
Death & Passion by Reese Taylor
Be Bold Books
978-0-9889952-2-2
 
Finalist
Disinheritance by John Sibley Williams
Apprentice House Press
978-1627201315
 
Finalist
Donde la luz es violeta / Where the Light is Violet by Xanath Caraza, translated by Sandra Kingery 
Mammoth Publications
978-1-939301-69-7
 
Finalist
Midnight Monologues by Charissa Ong Tse Ying
Penwings Publishing 
978-967-14227-00
 
Finalist 
Near Death/Near Life by Dennis Maulsby
Prolific Press
978-1-63275-036-5

Religion: Christian Inspirational
 
Winner
No Surrender by Patrick Bisher with Jon Land
Post Hill Press
978-1682613009
 
Finalist
Bending Angels: Living Messengers of God's Love by Jack H. Emmott III
Carpenter's Son Publishing, 2016
978-1-942587-75-0
 
Finalist
Faith of a Father: A Father's Open Letter to His Daughter by Frank Barbehenn
Clovercroft Publsihing
978-1-940262-90-7
 
Finalist
NIV, Beautiful Word Coloring Bible
Zondervan
978-0310445579
 
Finalist
NIV, The Jesus Bible by Passion Publishing
Zondervan
978-0310444671
 
Finalist
Prodigal Daughter, a memoir by Vicki Harley Holland
Credo House Publishers
978-1-625860-24-8
 
Finalist
Whispers in the Windstorm: A Journal of God's Blessed Assurance During My Year with Breast Cancer by Kathryn Danylko
Peregrine Productions
978-0997398397

Religion: Christianity
 
Winner
NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible edited by John H. Walton and Craig S. Keener
Zondervan
978-0310431589
 
Finalist
Fill in the Blank by Mark Anthony Linton
Laurel Publishing House
978-0998528007
 
Finalist 
Killing Wonder Woman: Setting Weary Women Free to Win at Work and Soar in Faith by Tenaya TJ Tison
Wise Ink Creative Publishing
978-1-63489-049-6
 
Finalist
Made For Glory by Joshua A. McClure
DeepRiver Books
978-1-63269-426-3
 
Finalist
NIV, Faithlife Study Bible edited by John Barry
Zondervan
978-0310080572

Religion: Eastern 
 
Winner
Color Your Chakras: An Interactive Way to Understand the Energy Centers of the Body by Susan Shumsky
New Page Books
978-1632650412
 
Finalist
Haiku: Natures Meditation by Nora D'Ecclesis
Renaissance Presentations, LLC
978-06922485798

Religion: General
 
Winner
Sin Bravely: A Memoir of Spiritual Disobedience by Maggie Rowe
Softskull Press
978-1-59376-659-7
 
Finalist
Of Poets, Prophets, and Preachers by Joseph J. Juknialis
World Library Publications
978-1584598039
 
Finalist
The Nobody Bible: Uncovering the Simple Wisdom in Ordinary Life by J.A. Plosker
Nobody Press
978-0-9987283-0-8

Self-Help: General
 
Winner
Getting unSTUCK: Five Simple Steps Steps to Emotional Well-Being by Shira Taylor Gura
Three Gems Publishing
978-0692692332
 
Finalist
Becoming What You Want to See in the World: New Expanded Green Edition by Mary Claire O'Neal
River Birch Publishing, LLC
978-0-9772566-4-8
 
Finalist
Drop In: Lead with Deeper Presence and Courage by Sara Harvey Yao
She Writes Press
978-1631521614
 
Finalist
Mindfully Mobile by Anne Altizer and Chris Altizer
Altizer Performance Partners
978-1539462637
 
Finalist
Rethinking Fear by Carol Rifon
CR Press
978-1542545198
 
Finalist
The Calling: Unleash Your Trueself by Priya Kumar
Books That Inspire
978-93-5258-970-8
 
Finalist
Three Lessons On How To Lower Stress Naturally by Angelina & Shane Saunders
Lower Stress Naturally
978-0995433700

Self-Help: Motivational
 
Winner
Note to Self: A Seven-Step Path to Gratitude and Growth by Laurie Buchanan, PhD
She Writes Press
978-1631521133
 
Finalist
7 Keys to Serenity: Creating Harmony Within by Serge Mazerand
LMR Publishing
978-0995197701
 
Finalist
A Drop of Water: A Spiritual Journey by Yvonne Williams Casaus
Laughing At Myself, LLC
978-1-62747-228-9
 
Finalist
Epic Sexy You: No Limits. No Rules. by Morgan Field
Epic Sexy You Publishing
978-10997222425
 
Finalist 
The Art of Self-Transformation: A Guide to Awakening by Laura Pontcello 
Divine Phoenix Books
978-0985391560
 
Finalist
The Leader's Journey: A Guide to Discovering the Leader Within by Dr. Artika R. Tyner
American Bar Association
978-1634251655

Self-Help: Relationships
 
Winner
Tell Me Your Story: How Therapy Works to Awaken, Heal, and Set You Free by Tuya Pearl
She Writes Press
978-1631520662
 
Finalist
Dating on Purpose: An Illustrated Guide to Intentional Dating for Commitment-Conscious Millennials by Tia Truthteller
Archangel Ink
978-1540839565
 
Finalist
Putting Yourself Before Your Successor: How to Prepare Yourself for a Successful Family Business Transition by Danielle Fracchia
D&G Publishing
978-0648012405
 
Finalist 
Smiling on the Outside: Secrets, Sex, Shame and the Search for Self-Love by Ann Peck
Curvy World Media
978-0-9984455-3-3
 
Finalist
Where Are Your Standards? by Debra Clifton Mitchell
Lee's Press and Publishing Company
978-0692690673

Social Change
 
Winner
The Cool Block: An On-Ramp to the Future of Our Cities and Planet by David Gershon
High Point
978-0-9855736-3-8
 
Finalist
Colorblind by Leah Harper Bowron
SparkPress
978-1-943006-08-3
 
Finalist 
Confident Giving: Sage Advice for Funders from One of Philanthropy's Top Advisors by Kris Putnam-Walkerly
Tradewinds Press
978-0692618912
 
Finalist 
Project Animal Farm: An Accidental Journey into the Secret World of Farming and the Truth About Our Food by Sonia Faruqi
Pegasus Books
978-1605987989
 
Finalist 
The Color of God: America, The Church and the Politics of Reace by Rick Donkor 
Difference Press 
978-1-68309-077-09
 
Finalist
You Are What You Tweet: Harness the Power of Twitter to Create a Happier, Healthier Life by Germany Kent
Star Stone Press
978-0996146890

Spirituality: General
 
Winner
Why Is the Dalai Lama Always Smiling? by Lama Tsomo
Namchak Publishing
978-0-9905711-0-0
 
Finalist
Be Still and Know I Am God: The Direct path to Knowing God Within by Nick Gancitano
The One Press
978-0-9895018 -6-6
 
Finalist
Fatima's Touch: Poems and Stories of The Prophet's Daughter by Tamam Kahn
Ruhaniat Press
978-0-9973999-0-5
 
Finalist
G-vites: Everyday Invitations From God by Patty Kogutek, Ed.D.
Spiritually Speaking
978-0-9968681-3-6
 
Finalist
Infinite Awareness: The Awakening of a Scientific Mind by Majorie Hunes Woollacott
Rowman and Littlefield
978-1-4422-5033-8

Spirituality: Inspirational
 
Winner
37 Seconds - Dying Revealed Heaven's Help - A Mother's Journey by Stephanie Arnold with Sari Padorr
HarperCollins
978-0062402189
 
Finalist
It's Okay to Laugh Seriously! by Gitty Stolik
Mosaica Press, Inc.
978-1-937887-99-5
 
Finalist 
Mystical Interludes: An Ordinary Person's Extraordinary Experiences by Emily Rodavich
Citrine Publishing
978-0-9975470-0-9
 
Finalist
Sin Bravely: A Memoir of Spiritual Disobedience by Maggie Rowe
Softskull Press
978-1-59376-659-7
 
Finalist 
The Boy With a Bamboo Heart by Dr. Amporn Wathanavongs and Chantal Jauvin
Maverick House
978-1908518-22-4
 
Finalist
Venerable Women: Transform Ourselves, Transform the World by Dawn Morningstar
Venerable Women LLC
978-0998211138
 
Sports 
 
Winner
The Real Madrid Way: How Values Created the Most Successful Sports Team on the Planet by Steven G. Mandis
BenBella Books, Inc.
978-1-942952-54-1

Travel: Guides & Essays
 
Winner
Destination Earth: A New Philosophy of Travel by a World-Traveler by Nicos Hadjicostis
Bamboo Leaf Press
978-0997414806
 
Finalist
Florence: A Traveler's Guide to its Gems & Giants by Patty Civalleri
Patty Civalleri/1. Take Multimedia
978-0-9981926-0-4
 
Finalist
Four Seasons in a Day: Travel, Transitions and Letting Go of the Place We Call Home by Deborah L. Jacobs
DJWorking Unlimited Inc.
978-0983697046
 
Finalist
Greetings From by Campbell Jefferys
Ripple Books
978-3981624946
 
Finalist
Shanghai In 12 Dishes: How to Eat like You Live There by Antony Suvalko & Leanne Kitchen
RedPorkPress
978-0473379087
 
Finalist
The Photographing Tourist: A Storyteller's Guide to Travel and Photography by David Noyes
D.F. Noyes Studios
978-0996523905

True Crime: Non-Fiction
 
Winner
Incest, Murder and a Miracle: The True Story Behind the Cheryl Pierson Murder-For-Hire Headlines by Cheryl Cuccio, Robert Cuccio and Morgan St. James
CRM Publishing via CreateSpace 
978-1539660439
 
Finalist
Bosses and Blackjacks: A Tale of the "Bloody Fifth" in Philadelphia by L.C. Bennett Stern
CreateSpace
978-1523349098
 
Finalist
Notorious Kansas Bank Heists: Gunslingers to Gangsters by Rod Beemer
Arcadia Publishing, The History Press
978-1-62619-835-7
 
Finalist
Terror in Ypsilanti: John Norman Collins Unmasked by Gregory A. Fournier
Wheatmark, Inc.
978-1627874038

Women's Issues
 
Winner
Shift Into Thrive: Six Strategies for Women to Unlock the Power of Resiliency by Lynn Schmidt, Ph.D. and Kevin Nourse, Ph.D.
Bobo Publishing
978-0-9975641-0-5
 
Finalist
I Choose Me: The Art of Being a Phenomenally Successful Woman at Home and at Work by Cynthia James
Motivational Press
978-1-62865-282-6
 
Finalist
I Still Want to Be a Mom: Leaving the Infertility Struggle Behind by Julie A. Pierce
Difference Press
978-1-68309-179-0
 
Finalist
In the Land of the Two-Legged Women by Huey Helene Alcaro
Inanna Publications
978-1-77133-241-5
 
Finalist
Not Exactly Love: A Memoir by Betty Hafner
She Writes Press
978-1-63152-149-2
 
Finalist
Success Without Stress: Simple Steps to Finding Calm for Women Business Owners by Teri Scheinzeit
Savvy Biz Owner
978-0692698945

Young Adult: Non-Fiction
 
Winner
The Nature Timeline Wallbook: Unfold the Story of Nature from the Dawn of Life to the Present Day by Christopher Lloyd
What On Earth Publishing
978-0993284731
 
Finalist
The Shakespeare Timeline Wallbook: Unfold the Complete Plays of Shakeseare—One Theater, Thirty-eight Dramas! By Christopher Lloyd
What On Earth Publishing 
978-0993284762



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