Full Results Listing by Category
 
Congratulations to all of the Winners & Finalists of the 2021 International Book Awards. 
All Finalists are of equal merit, listed alphabetically.



Animals/Pets: General

Winner
The Pet Gundog: A common sense approach to training your gundog by Lez Graham MA
Braidwood Books

Finalist
A Stranger in the Clearing by Vikki Lynn Smith
Mascot Books

Finalist
BHANTE: The Corgi of O'side written by Deborah Burggraaf, photography by Chuck Fasilis
Protective Hands Communications

Finalist
Ferdinand with the Extra Toes by Katie Maskey
Green Clover Books

Finalist
Sleeping between Giants: Life, If You Could Call It That, With A Terrier, Book I: Budleigh, The Early Year by Dave Jaffe
Cray-Cray Publishing

Finalist
Will You Hold My Story by Kathy Joy
Capture Books


Animals/Pets: Narrative Non-Fiction

Winner
Your Pet, Your Pill: 101 Inspirational Stories About How Pets Lead You to a Happy, Healthy and Successful Life by Dr. Margit Gabriele Muller
HSH Press

Finalist
Ruminations on a Parrot Named Cosmo by Betty Jean Craige
Sherman Asher Publishing

Finalist
Saving Sun Bears: One man's quest to save a species by Dr. Sarah Pye
Estralita Publishing

Finalist
The Cat with Three Passports by CJ Fentiman
Silver Vine Press

Finalist
The Pet Gundog: A common sense approach to training your gundog by Lez Graham MA
Braidwood Books


Anthologies: Non-Fiction

Winner
Moms Don't Have Time To: A Quarantine Anthology edited by Zibby Owens
Skyhorse Publishing

Finalist
A Message To Your Younger Self: What Would You Say? by Antoinette Pellegrini
We Inspire Now Books

Finalist
Finding Joy in the Journey: Healthy Ways to Navigate Grief, 90 Day Devotional by Vernessa Blackwell & a collaboration of authors
Publish U

Finalist
The Black Trans Prayer Book by Dane Edidi and J Mase III
The Black Trans Prayer Book

Finalist
The Oxford Handbook of Methods for Public Scholarship by Patricia Leavy
Oxford University Press

Finalist
The Truth About Success by Meggan Larson
Fly With Me Publishing

Finalist
Voices From the Pandemic edited by Dan Helin
Headline Books


Art

Winner
NGV Triennial 2020
National Gallery of Victoria

Finalist
After The Australian Ugliness by Naomi Stead, Tom Lee, Ewan McEoin & Megan Patty with contributors
National Gallery of Victoria

Finalist
Dancing, and Other Problems by Norville Parchment
Little Hardcovers

Finalist
The Centre: On Art and Urbanism in China edited by Annika Aitken, Simon Maidment, Ewan McEoin & Megan Patty
National Gallery of Victoria

Finalist
Tropical Mandala Journal by David K. Griffin
Griffin Publishing, LLC


Autobiography/Memoir

Winner
I Am Not Your Slave: A Memoir by Tupa Tjipombo
Lawrence Hill Books, An imprint of Chicago Review Press

Finalist
Gilligan's Dreams: The Other Side of the Island by Dreama Denver
Headline Books

Finalist
Hippie Chick, Coming of Age in the '60s by Ilene English
She Writes Press

Finalist
My Sister's Mother: A Memoir of War, Exile, and Stalin's Siberia by Donna Solecka Urbikas
University of Wisconsin Press

Finalist
The Ignorance of Bliss: An American Kid in Saigon by Sandy Hanna
Post Hill Press

Finalist
The Salt & Pepper Gang: A Memoir by Kenneth Arthur
Suncoast Books

Finalist
The Strongbox: Searching For My Absent Father by Terry Sue Harms
She Writes Press


Best Cover Design: Fiction

Winner
Prospects of a Woman by Wendy Voorsanger
She Writes Press

Finalist
Behind Picketwire by M. Day Hampton
HuckleberryBlue Press

Finalist
Dreaming in a Time of Dragons, written and illustrated by G. Claire
Trimble Hollow Press

Finalist
Exploration: The Stanfield Chronicles by David Tory
River Grove Books

Finalist
Folder by Raymond Bolton
Regillius Publishing, LLC

Finalist
Mr Invisible by Duncan Brockwell
Bloodhound Books

Finalist
The Night Comes for Us by T.C. Rinascita
Moon Child Publishing


Best Cover Design: Non-Fiction

Winner
New Way to Care: Social Protections that Put Families First by John C. Goodman
Independent Institute

Finalist
10 Rules of Karate: The Immutable Path to Victory by Kris Wilder and Lawrence Kane
Stickman Publications, Inc.

Finalist
A Rendezvous to Remember: A Memoir of Joy and Heartache at the Dawn of the Sixties by Terry Marshall and Ann Garretson Marshall
Sandra Jonas Publishing

Finalist
Feel More Alive! 30 Brilliant Ways to reignite Your Inner Spark by Giulietta Nardone
Citrine Publishing

Finalist
Hot Talk, Cold Science: Global Warming's Unfinished Debate (Revised and Expanded Edition) by S. Fred Singer, David R. Legates and Anthony R. Lupo
Independent Institute

Finalist
HumanKind: Changing the World One Small Act At a Time by Brad Aronson
LifeTree Media

Finalist
Moms Don't Have Time To: A Quarantine Anthology edited by Zibby Owens
Skyhorse Publishing


Best Interior Design

Winner
My Creative Space: How to Design Your Home to Stimulate Ideas and Spark Innovation, 48 Science-based Techniques by Donald M. Rattner
Skyhorse Publishing

Finalist
CO Specs: Recipes & Histories of Classic Cocktails by Cas Oh
Cazerac Ltd.

Finalist
Feel More Alive! 30 Brilliant Ways to reignite Your Inner Spark by Giulietta Nardone
Citrine Publishing

Finalist
Love Poems From New England: Reflections on States of Mind and States of Heart, poems and photographs by Jon Meyer
Brilliant Light Publishing

Finalist
Risking Wonderful: The art of living inside-out by Cal Móre
Cal Ann Móre

Finalist
The Chief Reinvention Officer Handbook: How to Thrive in Chaos by Nadya Zhexembayeva
IdeaPress Publishing

Finalist
Through A Sober Lens: A Photographer's Journey by Michael Blanchard
Genevieve Press


Best New Fiction

Winner
Prospects of a Woman by Wendy Voorsanger
She Writes Press

Finalist
Behind Picketwire by M. Day Hampton
HuckleberryBlue Press

Finalist
Dead Money by Srinath Adiga
Central Avenue

Finalist
Extreme by Joan Gelfand
Blue Light Press

Finalist
Finding Napoleon, A Novel by Margaret Rodenberg
She Writes Press

Finalist
First Among Nations by Ira Mosen
Olive Blossom Press

Finalist
Nutmeg Street: Egyptian Secrets by Sherrill Joseph
Acorn Publishing


Best New Non-Fiction

Winner
Bigger Better Braver: Conquer Your Fears, Embrace Your Courage, And Transform Your Life by Nancy Pickard
Top Reads Publishing

Finalist
Compassionate Counterterrorism: The Power of Inclusion in Fighting Fundamentalism by Leena Al Olaimy
Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Finalist
Life Beyond #MeToo: Creating a Safer World for Our Mothers, Daughters, Sisters & Friends by Christine T. Rose
Redemption Press

Finalist
Moms Don't Have Time To: A Quarantine Anthology edited by Zibby Owens
Skyhorse Publishing

Finalist
The World Looks Different Now by Margaret Thomson
She Writes Press

Finalist
Wake Up in Love by Penelope Love
Citrine Publishing


Biography: General

Winner
The Greatest Hoax on Earth: Catching Truth, While We Can by Alan C. Logan
Glass Spider Publishing

Finalist
Jack Malloch: Legend of the African Skies by Alan Brough
Ex Montibus Media

Finalist
Lilia: a true story of love, courage, and survival in the shadow of war by Linda Ganzini
Menzini Publishing

Finalist
Mostly Medieval: In Memory of Jacek Fisiak by Magdalena Bator, Andrew Breeze, Dominika Buchowska, Katarzyna Buczek, Piotr P. Chruszczewski, Radoslaw Dylewski, Katarzyna Dziubalska­Kolaczyk, Joanna M. Esquibel, Piotr Gasiorowski, Adam Jezierski, Magdalena Kizeweter, Aleksandra R. Knapik, Barbara Kowalik, Tomasz P. Krzeszowski, Barbara Lewandowska­Tomaszczyk, Janusz Malak, Rory McTurk, Rafal Molencki, Jerzy Nykiel, Dawid Pietrala, Joanna Rabeda, Hans Sauer, Liliana Sikorska, Aleksander Szwedek, Peter Trudgill, Letizia Vezzosi, Andrzej Wicher, Robert Wieczorek, Alicja Witalisz, Anna Wojtys (21 articles by 30 doctoral authors)
AE Academic Publishing

Finalist
Never Forsaken by Cindy Scott
Cyd Publishing

Finalist
Peekaboo: The Story of Veronica Lake, Revised and Expanded Edition by Jeff Lenburg
Moonwater Press

Finalist
Stuart Hall by Annie Paul
The University of the West Indies Press


Business: Careers

Winner
Staying in the Game: The Playbook for Beating Workplace Sexual Harassment by Adrienne Lawrence
Penguin Random House / Tarcher Perigee

Finalist
Inspiring Words for Sky and Space Women: Advice from Historic and Contemporary Trailblazers by Penny Rafferty Hamilton, Ph.D.
Mountaintop Legacy Press

Finalist
The Million Dollar Organizer: 365 Tips for Professional Union Organizers by Bob Oedy
Union Organizer Press

Finalist
Unlock!: 7 Steps to Transform Your Career and Realize Your Leadership Potential by Abhijeet Khadikar
Vicara Books


Business: Communications/Public Relations

Winner
Reimagining Collaboration: Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and the Post-COVID World of Work by Phil Simon
Motion Publishing

Finalist
Can You Get Our Attention? by Kraig Kann
Headline Books

Finalist
How to Communicate Effectively with Anyone, Anywhere: Your Passport to Connecting Globally by Dan Bullock and Raúl Sánchez, illustrated by Rod Sánchez
Red Wheel/Weiser, Career Press Imprint

Finalist
Magnetic Stories: Connect with Customers and Engage Employees with Brand Storytelling by Gabrielle Dolan
John Wiley & Sons

Finalist
Six Foot World by Rajesh Setty
IdeaPress Publishing

Finalist
The First Minute — How to Start Conversations that get results by Chris Fenning
Alignment Group Ltd.


Business: Entrepreneurship & Small Business

Winner
Surviving a Startup: Practical Strategies for Starting a Business, Overcoming Obstacles, and Coming Out on Top by Steven S. Hoffman
HarperCollins

Finalist
Birth of a Unicorn: Six Basic Steps to Success by Heather Wilde
Sunbury Press, Inc.

Finalist
Learn Lead Lift: How to Think, Act and Inspire Your Way to Greatness by Wendy Ryan
Simply Good Press

Finalist
The Entrepreneur's Paradox by Curtis J. Morley
Mango Publishing Group

Finalist
Understanding Startup CEO's: And the Mindset You Need to Successfully Work For One by Dan Slagen
Vicara Books

Finalist
What Your Customer Wants and Can't Tell You by Melina Palmer
Mango Publishing Group


Business: General

Winner
Edge: Turning Adversity into Advantage by Laura Huang
Portfolio

Finalist
Amazon Management System: The Ultimate Digital Business Engine That Creates Extraordinary Value for Both Customers and Shareholders by Ram Charan and Julia Yang
IdeaPress Publishing

Finalist
Fast Times: How Digital Winners Set Direction, Learn, and Adapt by Arun Arora, Peter Dahlstrom, Klemens Hjartar, and Florian Wunderlic
Amazon

Finalist
Hire Purpose: How Smart Companies Can Close the Skills Gap by Deanna Mulligan
Columbia Business School Publishing

Finalist
How to Communicate Effectively with Anyone, Anywhere: Your Passport to Connecting Globally by Dan Bullock and Raúl Sánchez, illustrated by Rod Sánchez
Red Wheel/Weiser, Career Press Imprint

Finalist
Playing for Keeps: How a 21st Century Businesswoman Beat the Boys by Therese Allison
TA Books

Finalist
Reimagining Collaboration: Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and the Post-COVID World of Work by Phil Simon
Motion Publishing


Business: Management & Leadership

Winner
The Culture Quotient: Ten Dimensions of a High-Performance Culture by Gregory Besner
IdeaPress Publishing

Finalist
Executive Presence: The P-O-I-S-E Formula for Leadership by Shital Kakkar Mehra
HarperCollins Publishers

Finalist
The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership: Ordinary, Everyday Actions that Produce Extraordinary Results by Jonathan H. Westover, Ph.D.
HCI Press

Finalist
The Culture Solution by Matthew Kelly
Blue Sparrow

Finalist
The Servant Leader's Manifesto by Omar L. Harris
Intent Books

Finalist
The Tao of Influence by Karen McGregor
Mango Publishing Group

Finalist
Working with Americans, How to Build Profitable Business Relationships by Allyson Stewart and Lanie Denslow
Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group


Business: Marketing & Advertising

Winner
Quantum Marketing: Mastering the New Marketing Mindset for Tomorrow's Consumers by Raja Rajamannar
HarperCollins

Finalist
Magnetic Stories: Connect with Customers and Engage Employees with Brand Storytelling by Gabrielle Dolan
John Wiley & Sons

Finalist
Secrets of Top Selling Agents: Habits, Mindsets, and Tactics of Real Estate's Super Producers by Joe Sesso
Independently Published by Homes.com

Finalist
What Your Customer Wants and Can't Tell You by Melina Palmer
Mango Publishing Group


Business: Personal Finance/Investing

Winner
INTRINSIC: Using LEAPS to Retire Early by Mike Yuen
Pew Pew Press

Finalist
Never Be Poor Again: A Guide to Money as a Spiritual Practice by Matthew Morales
Amazon

Finalist
Your Best Life by Helen Nan
Wealth and Life Planning


Business: Sales

Winner
The Visual Sale: How to Use Video to Explode Sales, Drive Marketing, and Grow Your Business in a Virtual World by Marcus Sheridan
IdeaPress Publishing

Finalist
Magnetic Stories: Connect with Customers and Engage Employees with Brand Storytelling by Gabrielle Dolan
John Wiley & Sons

Finalist
Succeed Without Selling: The More You Think About Selling The Less You Will Sell by Diane Helbig
Morgan James Publishing


Business: Writing/Publishing

Winner
Cover to Cover: What First-Time Authors Need to Know about Editing by Sandra Wendel
Write On Ink Publishing

Finalist
Amazon Reviews for Books: How to Get Book Reviews on Amazon by Dale L. Roberts
One Jacked Monkey, LLC

Finalist
Going Short: An Invitation to Flash Fiction by Nancy Stohlman
Ad Hoc Fiction

Finalist
Turn Words into Wealth: Blueprint for Your Business, Brand, and Book by Aurora Winter
Same Page, LLC


Children's Educational

Winner
I Move A Lot and That's Okay by Shermaine Perry-Knights
Innovation Consultants of DeKalb

Finalist
A Stranger in the Clearing by Vikki Lynn Smith
Mascot Books

Finalist
Alphabet of Black Cultures by Jeffrey Daniels
Sleeping Elephant

Finalist
Darling Hedgehog Goes Down a Foxhole by Auralee Arkinsly
Capture Books

Finalist
Erin and Roderick Discover Families by Fliss Goldsmith
Purple Diamond Press

Finalist
Growing Gents by Jonathan C. Harris
Jharris Publishing, LLC

Finalist
Ten Oni Drummers / Diez tamborileros oni by Matthew Gollub, illustrated by Kazuko G. Stone
Tortuga Press


Children's Fiction

Winner
Saltwater Secrets by Cindy Callaghan
Simon & Schuster's Children's Publishing - Aladdin

Finalist
Fossil Frenzy: The Adamson Adventures 3 by Sandra Bennett
Rosella Ridge Books

Finalist
Ida and the Unfinished City (The Lost Children Book 2) by Carolyn Cohagan
Girls With Pens

Finalist
Jonathan Davis and the Time Paradox: Destination Hora Prima, Book 1 by Gowri Nat
Nightsky Publishers

Finalist
Red Dove, Tell Truth to Darkness: Book 2 of the Red Dove Trilogy by Sonia Antaki
Guildfest

Finalist
Return of the Malpeds: The Trebor Tales, Book 2 by Caroline C. Barney
Touch Point Press

Finalist
The Friendship Adventure by Carole G. Barton
Storm Praise Publishing, LLC


Children's Mind/Body/Spirit

Winner
Life of a Firefly: The Incredible Adventures and Mostly True Stories of Sandy Forte by Sandra Brown Lindstedt
Independently Published

Finalist
Aspire!/¡Aspirar! By Patty York Raymond, illustrated by Chiara Savarese
Mascot Books

Finalist
Hugs from the Sky by C. Reed
Love Creed

Finalist
Migrating Hoopoe by Soha Abou Chacra, illustrations by Omar Lafi, translated by Ghenwa Yehia
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press - HBKU Press

Finalist
Mystery Pose: A Yoga Guessing Game by Andrea Creel
Savasana Press

Finalist
Victoria and the Big, Brave Breath by Andrea Vaughan, illustrated by Ryan Feltman
Hickory Nut Publishing

Finalist
What's So Special About Today? by Kelsey Clark, illustrated by Ashley Belote
Headline Books


Children's Non-Fiction

Winner
What Would You Do? 46 Situations for Making Good Choices by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos, illustrated by Andy Catling
Loyola Press

Finalist
Our Heroes of COVID-19 by Phil Riggs
Boulder Books

Finalist
The New V.P. Looks Like Me by LaKiesha C. Allen
Purposed To Publish

Finalist
Wildlife Wong and the Sun Bear by Dr. Sarah Pye
Estralita Publishing


Children's Novelty & Gift Book

Winner
Jazz Fly 3: The Caribbean Sea by Matthew Gollub, illustrated by Karen Hanke
Tortuga Press

Finalist
Bubble Kisses by Vanessa Williams, illustrated by Tara Nicole Whitaker
Sterling Publishing

Finalist
Festival Of The Elves: The Magic Around You by Holly Figgyworth, illustrated by Mai S. Kemble
eWonderment, LLC

Finalist
The Night The Reindeer Came to Play by Maria Votto
Ingram Spark

Finalist
The Shepherd's Story by Jimmy Dunne, illustrated by Ivan Kravets
Loyola Press


Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction

Winner
Bubble Kisses by Vanessa Williams, illustrated by Tara Nicole Whitaker
Sterling Publishing

Finalist
Jazz Fly 3: The Caribbean Sea by Matthew Gollub, illustrated by Karen Hanke
Tortuga Press

Finalist
Mia and Nattie: One Great Team! by Marlene M. Bell
Ewephoric Publishing

Finalist
No Ghoulish Green Monsters Here written and illustrated by Dawn Secord
Willow Breeze Publishing

Finalist
Skadoodle & Snug's Magnificent Plan by Caroline Tuohey, illustrated by Karen Sagovac
Larrikin House

Finalist
Swish's Winning Smile by Matthias Krug, illustrations by Nikos Yanopulos
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press - HBKU Press

Finalist
The Boy and The Boy King by George H. Lewis and A.D. Lubow
American University in Cairo Press


Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Non-Fiction

Winner
I Wish You Happiness by Michael Wong, illustrated by Ann Baratashvili
Picco Puppy

Finalist
Coral Gardens by Patricia Gleichauf, illustrated by Karen Staszko
Page

Finalist
Just Call Me Scholar by Terry Ann Williams-Richard
Personalized Educational Services, LLC

Finalist
Seek & Find Bible by Elisenda Castells, illustrated by Gabrielle Murphy
Loyola Press

Finalist
Send a Girl: The True Story of How Women Joined the FDNY
Bloomsbury Children's Books


Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction

Winner
Ferdinand with the Extra Toes by Katie Maskey
Green Clover Books

Finalist
Gio's Friendly Garden by Joanna Bruyere Cabral
PfriendlyKids Press, LLC

Finalist
Peter the Picky Polar Bear by Kieshia Chun
Blue Falcon Publishing

Finalist
The Great Inventor of the Stars by Avery Davis, illustrated by Luo Xi
KDP/Amazon

Finalist
The Hyrax in the Mogogos by Doug Cochran, illustrated by S. Alex Percival
Archway Publishing

Finalist
The Last Dinosaur by Echo Liu, illustrated by Yujia Liu
Skyky Publishers

Finalist
Wonderfully, Perfectly Unusual! A Story about Bullying by Sharon Thayer with Conner Thayer, illustrated by Reuben McHugh and Andrew Smith
Carousel Publishing, LLC


Children's Picture Book: Softcover Non-Fiction

Winner
What Would You Do? 46 Situations for Making Good Choices by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos, illustrated by Andy Catling
Loyola Press

Finalist
BHANTE: The Corgi of O'side written by Deborah Burggraaf, photography by Chuck Fasilis
Protective Hands Communications

Finalist
The New V.P. Looks Like Me by LaKiesha C. Allen
Purposed To Publish


Children's Religious

Winner
The Shepherd's Story by Jimmy Dunne, illustrated by Ivan Kravets
Loyola Press

Finalist
Cairo's Christmas Journey by Janet L. Christensen
Little Lamb Books

Finalist
Life of a Firefly: The Incredible Adventures and Mostly True Stories of Sandy Forte by Sandra Brown Lindstedt
Independently Published

Finalist
Seek & Find Bible by Elisenda Castells, illustrated by Gabrielle Murphy
Loyola Press

Finalist
The Zealots by G.K. Johnson
Capture Books


Cookbooks: General

Winner
Which Fork Do I Use with My Bourbon? Setting the Table for Tastings, Food Pairings, Dinners, and Cocktail Parties by Peggy Noe Stevens and Susan Reigler
University Press of Kentucky

Finalist
Meatballs & Lefse: Memories and Recipes from a Scandinavian-American Farming Life by Cynthia D. Bertelsen
Turquoise Moon Press

Finalist
More Lean & Luscious Mediterranean by Millie Snyder
Headline Books

Finalist
My Collection of Original Desserts: The Art of Creative Baking by Nikos Ligidakis
Inkwell Books, LLC

Finalist
One Loaf at a Time/One Bowl at a Time: The Recipes That Brought Us Together While We Remained Apart During COVID-19 by CJ Katz
CJ Katz

Finalist
The Guide to Zero-Proof Cocktails by Sharelle Klaus & Kira Bottles, photography by Joska Borbely
Chatwin Books

Finalist
Unfunc Your Gut: Boost Your Immune System, Heal Your Gut, and Unlock Your Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health, A Functional Medicine Guide Featuring THE KOZ PLAN: 50+ Elimination Diet Recipes with Low-FODMAP Options by Peter Kozlowski, M.D.


Cookbooks: International

Winner
CO Specs: Recipes & Histories of Classic Cocktails by Cas Oh
Cazerac Ltd.

Finalist
A September to Remember: Searching for Culinary Pleasures at the Italian Table by Carole Bumpus
She Writes Press

Finalist
AMARU COOKS — A Touch of Suriname Through Food & Anecdotes by Amaru
URAMA BOOKS

Finalist
Cooking With Marika: Clean Cuisine from an Estonian Farm by Marika Blossfeldt
Delicious Nutrition

Finalist
Searching for Family and Traditions at the French Table, Book One: Savoring the Olde Ways Series by Carole Bumpus
She Writes Press

Finalist
The Guide to Zero-Proof Cocktails by Sharelle Klaus & Kira Bottles, photography by Joska Borbely
Chatwin Books


Current Events

Winner
Compassionate Counterterrorism: The Power of Inclusion in Fighting Fundamentalism by Leena Al Olaimy
Berrett-Koehler Publishers


Education/Academic

Winner
Really Good Schools: Global Lessons for High-Caliber, Low-Cost Education by James Tooley
Independent Institute

Finalist
How to Achieve Educational Equity by Dr. Howard E. Fields
Dr. Howard E. Fields III LLC

Finalist
How to Improve Study Habits by Christine Reidhead
Four Windows Press

Finalist
Intellectuals and Fascism in Interwar Romania: The Criterion Association by Cristina A. Bejan
Palgrave Macmillan

Finalist
Researching With: A Decolonizing Approach to Community-Based Action Research by Jessica Smartt Gullion and Abigail Tilton
Brill/Sense

Finalist
Teaching Students with Autism in a Catholic Setting by Dr. Lawrence R. Sutton
Loyola Press

Finalist
The Oxford Handbook of Methods for Public Scholarship by Patricia Leavy
Oxford University Press


Fiction: Anthologies

Winner
Dead of Winter edited by Lindy Ryan
Black Spot Books

Finalist
And Lately, The Sun edited by Calyx Press
Calyx Create Group

Finalist
Candy Floss Collection (3 Novels) by Patricia Leavy
Brill/Sense

Finalist
Ekleipsis by Tamel Wino
Self-published

Finalist
Transit, Tales of Mystery, History, and Crime by E.M. Schorb
Hill House New York

Finalist
VACATE VICTIMVILLE: An Anthology for Hurt, Hope and Healing by Vernice Cooper
KDP

Finalist
Without Expiration by William R. Hincy
Whiskey-Winged Lit


Fiction: Cross Genre

Winner
The Vines by Shelley Nolden
Freiling Publishing

Finalist
Both Sides of the Border by Terry Overton
Ambassador International

Finalist
Enemy Queen by Robert Steven Goldstein
SparkPress

Finalist
Ophelia's Room by Michael Scott Garvin
Wide Prairie Works Publishing

Finalist
Section Roads by Mike Murphey
Acorn Publishing

Finalist
The Christmas Spirit by Alexandrea Weis
Rosewind Books

Finalist
The Dark Chorus by Ashley Meggitt
Darkstroke Books


Fiction: Fantasy

Winner
The Scarlet Queen by Mitch Reinhardt
Mitch Reinhardt

Finalist
Constellations of Scars by Melissa Eskue Ousley
Midnight Tide Publishing

Finalist
General Jack and the Battle of the Five Kingdoms by David Bush
Self-Published

Finalist
Rekindled Prophecy: Greylyn the Guardian Angel Series, Book 1 by KC Freeman
KC Freeman

Finalist
The Descent of the Drowned by Ana Lal Din
White Tigress Press

Finalist
The Fate of Stars by S D Simper
Endless Night Publications

Finalist
The Godma's Daughters: A Love Story, A Time Travel, A Vision Quest by Isabella Ides
Lowell Street Press


Fiction: General

Winner
How Not to Drown by Jaimee Wriston
Alcove Press

Finalist
Daytime Drama by Sarahlyn Bruck
TouchPoint Press

Finalist
Keep Me Afloat by Jennifer Gold
Lake Union Publishing

Finalist
Legacy Drive by Paul Slavonik
DMG United

Finalist
Living Dolls and Other Women by S. Montana Katz
Guernica Editions

Finalist
Ophelia's Room by Michael Scott Garvin
Wide Prairie Works Publishing

Finalist
The Vines by Shelley Nolden
Freiling Publishing


Fiction: Historical

Winner
Beneath A Starless Sky by Tessa Harris
HQ Digital

Finalist
Prospects of a Woman by Wendy Voorsanger
She Writes Press

Finalist
Rascal On The Run by Howard T. Scott
HTS Productions, LLC

Finalist
Summer Warrior, book 1 in The Clan Donald Saga by Regan Walker
Regan Walker Publishing

Finalist
The Book of Uriel by Elyse Hoffman
Project 613 Publishing

Finalist
The Quarantine Station by Michelle Montebello
Self-Published

Finalist
The Vines by Shelley Nolden
Freiling Publishing


Fiction: Horror

Winner
Burn, Beautiful Soul by William J. Donahue
Cosmic Egg Books

Finalist
As an Old Memory by Vic Kerry
Macabre Ink

Finalist
His Father's Blood, Legends of the Family Dyer by David W. Thompson
Solstice Publishing

Finalist
Horde: Zombie Apocalypse: The Chad Halverson Series Book 6 by Bryan Cassiday
Bryan Cassiday

Finalist
Rave by Konn Lavery
Reveal Books

Finalist
Shadows on the Page by Vince Font
Glass Spider Publishing

Finalist
The Resurrectionist by A.R. Meyering
Montag Press


Fiction: Inspirational

Winner
Valiance by Vanessa Caraveo
Vanessa Caraveo

Finalist
On Mystic Mountain by Tabatha Waybright
Touch Point Press

Finalist
Shooting Stars by Patricia Leavy
Brill/Sense

Finalist
The Mulberry Leaf Whispers by Linda Thompson
Mountain Brook Ink

Finalist
Verities: A Journey by Tracks by Randy White
Belle Isle Books


Fiction: LGBTQ

Winner
Wrong Number, Right Woman by Jae
Ylva Publishing

Finalist
A Prison in the Sun by Isobel Blackthorn
Next Chapter Publishing

Finalist
Gideon's Wish by Bryan T. Clark
Cornbread Publishing Inc.

Finalist
Going on Red by Lyn Gardner
Self-published

Finalist
Gravity Is Heartless by Sarah Lehey
She Writes Press

Finalist
Heros in Love by David C. Dawson
Boroughs Publishing Group

Finalist
The Wasteland by Harper Jameson and W.A.W. Parker
Level 4 Press


Fiction: Literary

Winner
The Mountains Sing by Nguyen Phan Que Mai
Algonquin Books (a division of Workman Publishing)

Finalist
How Not to Drown by Jaimee Wriston
Alcove Press

Finalist
Knock on Wood by Leslie Tall Manning
Leslie Tall Manning

Finalist
My Famous Brain by Diane Wald
She Writes Press

Finalist
Playground Zero: A Novel by Sarah Relyea
She Writes Press

Finalist
Poisoned Jungle by James Ballard
Koehler Books

Finalist
Toward That Which Is Beautiful by Marian O'Shea Wernicke
She Writes Press


Fiction: Multicultural

Winner
The Mountains Sing by Nguyen Phan Que Mai
Algonquin Books (a division of Workman Publishing)

Finalist
Love and Other Moods by Crystal Z. Lee
Balestier Press

Finalist
Purple Lotus by Veena Rao
She Writes Press

Finalist
The Shade Under the Mango Tree by Evy Journey
Sojourner Books

Finalist
The Talking Drum by Lisa Braxton
Inanna Publications

Finalist
The Weight of Salt by Sandra Montanino
Edwards Publishing

Finalist
Valiance by Vanessa Caraveo
Vanessa Caraveo


Fiction: Mystery/Suspense

Winner
What Lies Between Us by John Marrs
Thomas & Mercer

Finalist
Crime Beat Girl by Geri L. Dreiling
Self-Published

Finalist
Margaret Truman's Murder on the Metro: A Capital Crimes Novel by Jon Land
Forge Books

Finalist
Payback by Joseph Badal
Suspense Publishing

Finalist
The Book of Extraordinary New Sherlock Holmes Stories by Maxim Jakubowski
Mango Publishing Group

Finalist
The Family Tree by Steph Mullin & Nicole Mabry
Avon Books | HarperCollins

Finalist
The Vines by Shelley Nolden
Freiling Publishing


Fiction: New Age Fiction

Winner
Serpent Rising by Victor Acquista
BHC Press

Finalist
Awaken: An Azien Realm Series by Tiffany Clark
Tiffany Clark

Finalist
Buried But Never Forgotten: A Journey Through Earth by Elisa Chastaine
Self-Published

Finalist
Cali the Destroyer by Sol Luckman
Crow Rising Transformational Media

Finalist
Visions of Time by Lori B. Hines
Written Dreams Publishing


Fiction: Novelette

Winner
Apple Pie Ultra 8 by Arthur K. Flam
APU8


Fiction: Novella

Winner
When the Heart Listens by Mara Purl
Bellekeep Books

Finalist
Letters to Young Carlos by Carlos Valenzuela
Paramount Publisher

Finalist
Plight of the Syrenni by Lorin Petrazilka
Lorin Z. Pillai

Finalist
The Cubby Hole by Sue J. Daniels
Stoneface Publishing Ltd

Finalist
The Guardian's Speaker: Volume One by Katharine E. Wibell
Phaesporia Press

Finalist
When Whales Watch by Mara Purl
Bellekeep Books

Finalist
Sisters of the Moon by Alexandrea Weis
Vesuvian Books


Fiction: Religious

Winner
Shadow in the Dark: The Harwood Mysteries, Book 1 by Antony Barone Kolenc
Loyola Press

Finalist
A Cord of Three Strands by Christy Distler
Avodah Books

Finalist
First Among Nations by Ira Mosen
Olive Blossom Press

Finalist
I Never Knew You by Patrick Higgins
For His Glory Production Company

Finalist
Meeting Mara Sloan by Patrick M. Garry
Kenric Books

Finalist
The Mulberry Leaf Whispers by Linda Thompson
Mountain Brook Ink


Fiction: Romance

Winner
Enter the Black Oak by Monique Edenwood
Self-Published

Finalist
Death Takes a Holiday at Pemberley by Kelly Miller
Meryton Press

Finalist
Mail Order Valentine by Farrah Lee
Amazon, KDP

Finalist
Sea Cliff by Mary Deal
Next Chapter

Finalist
Shooting Stars by Patricia Leavy
Brill/Sense

Finalist
The Weight of Salt by Sandra Montanino
Edwards Publishing

Finalist
Toward That Which Is Beautiful by Marian O'Shea Wernicke
She Writes Press


Fiction: Science Fiction

Winner
Unreconciled by W. Michael Gear
Daw Books

Finalist
A Diary in the Age of Water by Nina Munteanu
Inanna Publications

Finalist
Children of the Miracle by Daniel Weisbeck
DJW Books

Finalist
Gravity Is Heartless by Sarah Lehey
She Writes Press

Finalist
No Way Home: A Time Travel Novel of Adventure and Survival by Christy Cooper-Burnett
Black Rose Writing

Finalist
Taking Time…a Tale of Physics, Lust and Greed by Mike Murphey
Acorn Publishing

Finalist
The Rage Room by Lisa de Nikolits
Inanna Publications


Fiction: Short Story

Winner
Life and Other Shortcomings: Stories by Corie Adjmi
She Writes Press

Finalist
Mistakes by the Lake by Brian Petkash
Madville Publishing

Finalist
On Traigh Lar Beach by Dianne Ebertt Beeaff
She Writes Press

Finalist
Shadows on the Page by Vince Font
Glass Spider Publishing

Finalist
The Old Men Who Row Boats and Other Stories by David Joseph
Portal 6 Press

Finalist
Underneath the Water with the Fish by Carol Malyon
Inanna Publications

Finalist
Without Expiration by William R. Hincy
Whiskey-Winged Lit


Fiction: Thriller/Adventure

Winner
Tokyo Traffic by Michael Pronko
Raked Gravel Press

Finalist
Andalon Awakens: Dreamers of Andalon Book One by T.B. Phillips
Deckplate Publishing LLC

Finalist
Beneath the Flames by Gregory Lee Renz
Three Towers Press

Finalist
Bishop's Law by Rafael Amadeus Hines
KDR Publishing LTD

Finalist
Margaret Truman's Murder on the Metro: A Capital Crimes Novel by Jon Land
Forge Books

Finalist
No Way Out by D C Brockwell
Bloodhound Books

Finalist
The Lost Symphony by Gabriel Farago
Bear & King Publishing


Fiction: Visionary

Winner
The Godma's Daughters: A Love Story, A Time Travel, A Vision Quest by Isabella Ides
Lowell Street Press

Finalist
All This Was Mission by S.J. Cunningham
Koehler Books

Finalist
Cali the Destroyer by Sol Luckman
Crow Rising Transformational Media

Finalist
Detours: A Novel by Rosemary N. Gensler, Phyllis W. Hoffman, Marion S. Phillips, Nancy S. Sims, and Ellyn Horn Zarek
Citrine Publishing

Finalist
The Codes of the Exiled Rogue by Sandeep Adnani
Amazon

Finalist
The Unsuspected Heroes: A Visionary Fiction Novel by Alex Marcoux
616 Editions, an Imprint of Jenness


Fiction: Western

Winner
Gunslingers: A Story of the Old West by John Layne
Labrador Publishing

Finalist
Cracker Justice by Janet Post
Pineapple Press

Finalist
Red River Reunion by John Layne
Labrador Publishing


Fiction: Women's Fiction

Winner
Keep Me Afloat by Jennifer Gold
Lake Union

Finalist
After Happily Ever After: A Novel by Leslie A. Rasmussen
She Writes Press

Finalist
Dignity and Grace by Alison Ragsdale
Alison Ragsdale

Finalist
Purple Lotus by Veena Rao
She Writes Press

Finalist
The Exit Strategy by Lainey Cameron
The Wild Rose Press

Finalist
What's Not Said by Valerie Taylor
She Writes Press

Finalist
When Robins Appear by Densie Webb
Red Adept Publishing


Fiction: Young Adult

Winner
Cries from the Lost Island by Kathleen O'Neal Gear
Daw Books

Finalist
Boy at the Crossroads: From Teenage Runaway to Class President by Mary Ford
Mary Ford

Finalist
Saltwater Secrets by Cindy Callaghan
Simon & Schuster's Children's Publishing - Aladdin

Finalist
Shadow in the Dark: The Harwood Mysteries, Book 1 by Antony Barone Kolenc
Loyola Press

Finalist
Talent by B. Lynn Goodwin
Koehler Books

Finalist
The Scarlet Queen by Mitch Reinhardt
Mitch Reinhardt

Finalist
Valiance by Vanessa Caraveo
Vanessa Caraveo


Health: Addiction and Recovery

Winner
Smacked: A Story of White-Collar Ambition, Addition and Tragedy by Eilene Zimmerman
Random House

Finalist
Eating Secrets: The Ultimate Guide to Overcome Binge Eating and Self Sabotage by Karyn De Mol & Megan Harris
Mind Potential Publishing

Finalist
Even If Your Heart Would Listen: Losing My Daughter to Heroin by Elise Schiller
SparkPress

Finalist
Through A Sober Lens: A Photographer's Journey by Michael Blanchard
Genevieve Press


Health: Aging/50+

Winner
Staying Healthy Living Longer: 7 Powerful Principles for a Healthier You! By Mary DiCaro
Sojourn Publishing LLC


Health: Alternative Medicine

Winner
Mountain Vortex: Energy Healing Guidance Oracle Cards Guidebook by Heidi DuPree, RN, CTN
Energy Healing Solutions, LLC

Finalist
Peak Human Clock: How to Get up Early, Fix Eating Time Schedule, and Improve Exercise Routines to be Highly Productive by Said Hasyim
Self-Published

Finalist
Spirit Guidance by Sarah McLeod
Citrine Publishing

Finalist
The Autoimmune Warrior's Healing Key by Jo Pronger Faulkner
Boondocks Publishing

Finalist
The Cosmic Carrot: A Journey to Wellness, Clear Vision & Good Nutrition by Dr. Robert Grand
Morgan James

Finalist
Unfunc Your Gut: Boost Your Immune System, Heal Your Gut, and Unlock Your Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health, A Functional Medicine Guide Featuring THE KOZ PLAN: 50+ Elimination Diet Recipes with Low-FODMAP Options by Peter Kozlowski, M.D.


Health: Cancer

Winner
The Living Room: A Lung Cancer Community of Courage by Bonnie Addario with Jon Land
Post Hill Press

Finalist
I Quit: Facing Cancer with Faith, Family and Friends by Kristina Schnack Kotlus
Morgan James

Finalist
No Match For Her by Travis Lee Hicks
Self-Published

Finalist
Voyage To Bravery by Jeremiah Shelton
Absolute Author Publishing House

Finalist
We've Got Cancer by Kushla Rolls
Modern Mind Limited


Health: Death & Dying

Winner
The World Looks Different Now by Margaret Thomson
She Writes Press

Finalist
Even If Your Heart Would Listen: Losing My Daughter to Heroin by Elise Schiller
SparkPress

Finalist
I'm An Earth Angel by Erin Hourahan, LICSW
Palmetto Publishing

Finalist
Nightlight: A Caregiver's Guide to the Physical, Psychological, Emotional, Social, and Spiritual Care of the Dying by Jer McGee
Amazon KDP

Finalist
On Wings of Hope: Leading Lily Home by Cynthia Lynch Bischoff, PhD
iUniverse

Finalist
The Wind Blows and the Flowers Dance: An Artist Shares Her Life from Loss to Renewal by Terre Reed
Sacred Life Publishers


Health: Diet & Exercise

Winner
Unfunc Your Gut: Boost Your Immune System, Heal Your Gut, and Unlock Your Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health, A Functional Medicine Guide Featuring THE KOZ PLAN: 50+ Elimination Diet Recipes with Low-FODMAP Options by Peter Kozlowski, M.D.
Citrine Publishing

Finalist
Eating Secrets: The Ultimate Guide to Overcome Binge Eating and Self Sabotage by Karyn De Mol & Megan Harris
Mind Potential Publishing

Finalist
No More Cakes and Ale? Dietary Intelligence for Gluten-Free Adults and Their Food Dudes by Sophie Newton
Turned Brain Books

Finalist
Peak Human Clock: How to Get up Early, Fix Eating Time Schedule, and Improve Exercise Routines to be Highly Productive by Said Hasyim
Self-Published

Finalist
The Fitness Starter Kit — A Guidebook to Help You: Upgrade Your Mindset, Build Muscle, Burn Fat, & Pick the Best Supplements Worth Buying by Theimus Roberson
TDR Fitness

Finalist
Why Smart People Make Bad Food Choices by Jack Bobo
Mango Publishing Group


Health: General

Winner
The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook: Your Guide for Everything from Hangovers to Homesickness by Jill Grimes, MD
Skyhorse Publishing

Finalist
Communication is Care: 9 Empowering Strategies to Guide Patient Healing by Jennifer George
Wellness Ink

Finalist
Innovative Leadership for Health Care by Maureen Metcalf, M.B.A., Erin S. Barry, M.S., Dukagjin M. Blakaj, M.D., Ph.D., Suzanna Fitzpatrick, DNP, Michael Morrow-Fox, M.B.A., Ed.S., Neil E. Grunberg, Ph.D.
Integral Publishers

Finalist
New Way to Care: Social Protections that Put Families First by John C. Goodman
Independent Institute

Finalist
Unfunc Your Gut: Boost Your Immune System, Heal Your Gut, and Unlock Your Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health, A Functional Medicine Guide Featuring THE KOZ PLAN: 50+ Elimination Diet Recipes with Low-FODMAP Options by Peter Kozlowski, M.D.

Finalist
Welcome To The YOPD Club by William Jonathan Braddock
Self-Published


Health: Psychology and Mental Health

Winner
The Big Bliss Blueprint: 100 Little Thoughts to Build Positive Life Changes by Shell Phelps
Positive Streak Publishing, LLC

Finalist
Clarity: A Memoir by Diana Estill
Corncob Press

Finalist
How My Brain Works: A Guide to Understanding It Better and Keeping It Healthy by Dr. Barbara Koltuska-Haskin
Golden Word Books

Finalist
Practice, Practice, Practice: This Psychiatrist's Life by Daniela V. Gitlin, MD
Corner Office Books

Finalist
Spiritual Practices for the Brain: Caring for Mind, Body, and Soul by Anne Kertz Kernion
Loyola Press

Finalist
Steady: Keeping Calm in a World Gone Viral: A Guide to Better Mental Health Through and Beyond the Coronavirus Pandemic by Dr. Sarb Johal
Equanimity

Finalist
The CLEAR Way: Five Simple Steps to Be Mentally Prepared for Anything by Shira Gura
Three Gems Publishing


Health: Women's Health

Winner
Your Pregnancy and Childbirth: Month by Month by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Finalist
Eating Secrets: The Ultimate Guide to Overcome Binge Eating and Self Sabotage by Karyn De Mol & Megan Harris
Mind Potential Publishing

Finalist
EmpowHERed Health: Reforming a Dismissive Health Care System by S. Mayumi "Umi" Grigsby
New Degree Press

Finalist
Oh Sis, You're Pregnant! by Shanicia Boswell
Mango Publishing Group

Finalist
The Self-Preservation Guide by Kristina Ruth
K R Publishing Pty Ltd


History: General

Winner
Tiny Blunders/Big Disasters: Thirty-nine Tiny Mistakes That Changed the World by Jared Knott
Jefferson Central Publishing

Finalist
El Tercer Pais - San Diego & Tijuana: Two Countries, Two Cities, One Community by Michael S. Malone
Silicon Valley Press

Finalist
Intellectuals and Fascism in Interwar Romania: The Criterion Association by Cristina A. Bejan
Palgrave Macmillan

Finalist
Plantation Coffee in Jamaica, 1790-1848 by Kathleen E.A. Monteith
The University of the West Indies Press

Finalist
The Great Exodus from China: Trauma, Memory, and Identity in Modern Taiwan by Dominic Meng-Hsuan Yang
Cambridge University Press

Finalist
The Greatest Hoax on Earth: Catching Truth, While We Can by Alan C. Logan
Glass Spider Publishing

Finalist
Why We Love Pirates by Rebecca Simon
Mango Publishing Group


History: Military

Winner
Vector to Destiny: Journey of Vietnam F-4 Fighter Pilot by George Kohn
Koehler Books

Finalist
100 Days in Vietnam: A Memoir of Love, War, and Survival by Joseph F. Tallon and Matthew A. Tallon
Koehler Books

Finalist
Battle Carried: Imperial Japanese Tiger Art Good Luck Flags of World War Two by Michael A. Bortner
Elm Grove Publishing

Finalist
The Ignorance of Bliss: An American Kid in Saigon by Sandy Hanna
Post Hill Press

Finalist
Tiny Blunders/Big Disasters: Thirty-nine Tiny Mistakes That Changed the World by Jared Knott
Jefferson Central Publishing

Finalist
Yanks behind the Lines: How the Commission for Relief in Belgium Saved Millions from Starvation During World War I by Jeffrey B. Miller
Rowman & Littlefield


History: United States

Winner
The Founders' Second Amendment: Origins of the Right to Bear Arms by Stephen P. Halbrook
Independent Institute

Finalist
America's Amazing Airports: Connecting Communities to the World by Penny Rafferty Hamilton, Ph.D.
Mountaintop Legacy Press

Finalist
Food Americana by David Page
Mango Publishing Group

Finalist
Northland Mall: Second Edition by Gerald E. Naftaly
Self-Published

Finalist
Personality Wins: Who Will Take the White House and How We Know by Merrick Rosenberg with Richard Ellis
Post Hill Press

Finalist
The Lindbergh Kidnapping-Subject No. 1: The Man Who Got Away by Lise Pearlman
Regent Press

Finalist
Yanks behind the Lines: How the Commission for Relief in Belgium Saved Millions from Starvation During World War I by Jeffrey B. Miller
Rowman & Littlefield


Home & Garden

Winner
My Creative Space: How to Design Your Home to Stimulate Ideas and Spark Innovation, 48 Science-based Techniques by Donald M. Rattner
Skyhorse Publishing

Finalist
In Defense of Plants by Matt Candeias
Mango Publishing Group


Humor

Winner
Sleeping between Giants: Life, If You Could Call It That, With A Terrier, Book I: Budleigh, The Early Year by Dave Jaffe
Cray-Cray Publishing

Finalist
Chicken Nibbles: Cartoons About Backyard Chickens by Alan Corbett
Amazon KDP

Finalist
Highly Inventive: A Highbrow History of Man's Quest for Weed by B.S. Wedeman and Ted Tronnes
HighlyInventive, LLC

Finalist
Still Amazed by Miles Beauchamp
Pacific Indigo

Finalist
That Darn Cat by Janos Toldy
Amazon

Finalist
The Arizona Water Bar: Tales from the Desert Southwest by Drew Aquilina
Green Pieces Press


LGBTQ Non-Fiction

Winner
A Gay Man's Guide to Life: Get Real, Stand Tall, and Take Your Place by Britt East
Scribe Media

Finalist
Be an Inclusion Ally: ABCs of LGBTQ+, 2nd Edition, Journal Prompts Included by Lisa Koenecke
Lisa Koenecke, LLC

Finalist
Beyond Homophobia: Centring LGBTQ Experiences in the Anglophone Caribbean edited by Moji Anderson and Erin C. MacLeod
The University of the West Indies Press

Finalist
Risking Wonderful: The art of living inside-out by Cal Móre
Cal Ann Móre


Multicultural Non-Fiction

Winner
Muslim Women Are Everything: Stereotype-Shattering Stories of Courage, Inspiration, and Adventure by Seema Yasmin, illustrated by Fahmida Azim
Harper Design, an Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers

Finalist
El Tercer Pais - San Diego & Tijuana: Two Countries, Two Cities, One Community by Michael S. Malone
Silicon Valley Press

Finalist
FEAST As a Mirror of Social and Cultural Changes by Frédéric Armao, Ilze Kacane, Bozena Gierek, Tatiana Minniyakhmetova, László Mód, Marek Moron, Ewa Nowicka, Alina Romanovska, Monika Salzbrunn, Tigran Simyan, Kiyoshi Umeya (10 articles by 12 doctoral authors)
AE Academic Publishing

Finalist
Future World Order: A Global Legitimacy Crisis in the 2020's by Dr. Maha Hosain Aziz
Amazon KDP

Finalist
Lover's Leap Legends: From Sappho of Lesbos to Wah-Wah-Tee of Waco by Leland and Crystal Payton
Lens & Pen Press

Finalist
Still Invisible? Examining America's Black Male Crisis by Elvin J. Dowling
Inspira Communications, Inc.

Finalist
Understanding the Far-Reaching Global Impact of the World Racial Order by Sterlin Williams
Stew Book Publishing


Narrative Non-Fiction

Winner
North by Shakespeare: A Rogue Scholar's Quest for the Truth by Michael Blanding
Hachette Books

Finalist
Act Life You're Having A Good Time: Essays by Michele Weldon
Northwestern University Press

Finalist
Confessions of a Middle-Ages Hippie by Beverley Golden
Citrine Publishing

Finalist
Dancing in the Narrows: A Mother-Daughter Odyssey Through Chronic Illness by Anna Penenberg
She Writes Press

Finalist
Get Thee to a Bakery by Rick Bailey
University of Nebraska Press

Finalist
Women Peacemakers: What We Can Learn From Them by Barbe Chambliss, PhD
Red Truck Enterprises, LLC

Finalist
The Art of Losing It: A Memoir of Grief and Addiction by Rosemary Keevil
She Writes Press


New Age: Non-Fiction

Winner
Perfect: A Path to Love, Forgiveness and Transformation by Judi Miller
Self-Published

Finalist
Awakening the Soul of Power: How to Live Heroically and Set Yourself Free by Christian de la Huerta
Soulful Hero Media

Finalist
Soul Afterlife: Beyond the Near-Death Experience by Bud Megargee
KDP

Finalist
Spirit Guidance by Sarah McLeod
Citrine Publishing

Finalist
The Magic of Special Children: The Remarkable Story of Dorica With a Guide for Parents and Teachers, Plus a Resource Appendix by Astrid Cheney
Citrine Publishing

Finalist
The Universal Gravity Code: A Guide to Personal and Global Enlightenment by Virginia Adams
Virginia Adams Enterprises, Inc.

Finalist
The Wind Blows and the Flowers Dance: An Artist Shares Her Life from Loss to Renewal by Terre Reed
Sacred Life Publishers


Non-Fiction

Winner
Hot Talk, Cold Science: Global Warming's Unfinished Debate (Revised and Expanded Edition) by S. Fred Singer, David R. Legates and Anthony R. Lupo
Independent Institute

Finalist
New Way to Care: Social Protections that Put Families First by John C. Goodman
Independent Institute

Finalist
Really Good Schools: Global Lessons for High-Caliber, Low-Cost Education by James Tooley
Independent Institute


Novelty & Gift Book

Winner
God's Wonderful Word: A transfer sticker and coloring book
Loyola Press


Parenting & Family

Winner
365 Ways to Love Your Child: Turning Little Moments into Lasting Memories by Julie Lavender
Revell/Baker Publishing Group

Finalist
DEAR LOVED ONES: An Honest Guide to Helping the Special Needs Family You Love by Julie Falcone
Self-Published

Finalist
Growing Your Family: Learn How to Flourish and Thrive as a Military Family by Pearl Gifty Alimo
Koehler Books

Finalist
Moms Don't Have Time To: A Quarantine Anthology edited by Zibby Owens
Skyhorse Publishing

Finalist
Raising a Metally Fit Generation by Kari Sutton
Kari Sutton Pty Ltd

Finalist
Secrets to Parenting Without Giving a F^ck: The Non-Conformist Playbook to Raising Happy Kids Without Public Meltdowns, Power Struggles & Punishments by Sue Donnellan
Ask Mom Publishing

Finalist
Spoiled Right: Delaying Screens and Giving Children What They Really Need by Meghan Owenz
Praeclarus Press


Performing Arts

Winner
The Butcher Shop Girl: A Memoir for Misfits & Mavericks by Carmen Kissel-Verrier
Friesen Press Canada

Finalist
Justice by Dyanna Morrison
Dyanna Morrison White

Finalist
Modeling Success: You Have the Question. I Have the Answer by Suzanne Von Schaack
Suzanne Von Schaack Productions

Finalist
The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition by Dr. Ashley Little
The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC

Finalist
The Longest Suicide in Hollywood: The Death of Montgomery Clift by John William Law
Aplomb Publishing


Photography

Winner
Maya Ruins Revisited: In The Footsteps of Teobert Maler by William Frej
Peyton Wright Gallery Press

Finalist
Darren Sylvester: Carve a Future, Devour Everything, Become Something by Maggie Finch and contributors
National Gallery of Victoria

Finalist
Melbourne Shop Signs by Jennifer Theis
183 Productions

Finalist
New Zealand Karst: A Voyage across Limestone Landscapes into the Subterranean Realm of Caves by Max Wisshak and Stefanie Wisshak
Speleo-Photo Editions

Finalist
One of a Kind by Donald Graham
Hatje Cantz

Finalist
Uncovering Morocco: Materials and Finishes by Michele Wake and Nina Starkey
Kingwood Print, Australia

Finalist
WANDERING AND WONDERING IN BLACK AND WHITE by Thomas J. Jordan
Thomas J. Jordan


Poetry

Winner
A Sun Inside My Chest by Terri Kirby Erickson
Press 53

Finalist
A Raga for George Harrison by Sharmagne Leland-St. John
Taj Mahal/Cyberwit Press

Finalist
Dear October by Mary Morris
Texas Review Press

Finalist
One Heart-Many Breaks by Sandeep Kumar Mishra
Indian Poetry Review Press

Finalist
Prime Meridian by Connie Post
Glass Lyre Press

Finalist
Spit by Daniel Lassell
Wheelbarrow Books, an imprint of Michigan State University Press

Finalist
Visiting Hours by Andrew McFadyen-Ketchum
Stephen F. Austin University Press


Religion: Christian Inspirational

Winner
The Inner Chapel: Embracing the Promises of God by Becky Eldredge
Loyola Press

Finalist
Char's Gift: A remarkable story of hope through the storms of life by Steve Harryman
Elm Hill / HarperCollins Christian Publishing

Finalist
Finding God in the Mess: Meditations for Mindful Living by Jim Deeds & Brendan McManus, SJ
Loyola Press

Finalist
Go Back to Your Country (Or Stay & Defy the Odds) by Issa Musharbash
Legacy International Press

Finalist
Sorty Makin' a Doctor by J. Douglas Smith, M.D.
J. Douglas Smith, M.D.

Finalist
Spiritual Practices for the Brain: Caring for Mind, Body, and Soul by Anne Kertz Kernion
Loyola Press

Finalist
The Way to Manresa: Discoveries Along the Ignatian Camino by Brendan McManus, SJ
Loyola Press


Religion: Christianity

Winner
Preparing Hearts and Minds: 9 Simple Ways for Catechists to Cultivate a Living Faith by Joe Paprocki
Loyola Press

Finalist
Broken Lenses Volume 2: Seeing Others' Value in a World of Division by Emily Bernath
Morgan James

Finalist
For the Sake of His Sorrowful Passion: Praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet with Scripture and Art by Meggie K. Daly
Misericordia Publishing

Finalist
Natures of Fire: God's Magnificent Angels by Peter Darcy
Strength of Soul Books

Finalist
Our Road to Damascus: 7 Lessons for a Life of Purpose and Meaning by Dan Assisi
Rivail Publishing Company

Finalist
Secrets of Our Faith: What the Preacher has been taught, What is preached from the pulpit and…why the difference! by Barry E. Blood, Sr.
Independently Published

Finalist
So You Have a Disease: Devotions and Stories To Restore Hope by Beth Praed
Crosslink


Religion: Eastern

Winner
Secrets of Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam by A. Helwa
Naulit Publishing House


Religion: General

Winner
Radical Loving: One God, One World, One People by Rabbi Wayne Dosick, PhD
Monkfish Book Publishing Company

Finalist
A Mother-Daughter Devotional and Shared Journal Experience for Psalm 119 by Sandee Macgregor
Castle Quay Books

Finalist
A Prayer to Our Father in the Heavens: Possibly the Greatest Jewish Prayer of All Time by Michael Dow
Self-Published

Finalist
Life is Your Imaginations' Reality by Tricia Renée
Self-Published


Self-Help: General

Winner
OVERCOMING: Lessons in Triumphing Over Adversity and the Power of Our Common Humanity by Dr. Augustus White, III with Jon Land and David Chanoff
Post Hill Press

Finalist
Confidence is a Choice: Real Science. Superhero Impact. by Alyssa Dver
Mind Full Press

Finalist
Just Ask: Why Seeking Support is Your Greatest Strength by Andy Lopata
Panoma Press

Finalist
The Forgotten Choice: Shift Your Inner Mindset, Shape Your Outer World by Brenda Bence
Global Insight Communications, LLC

Finalist
The Full Spirit Workout: A Ten-Step System to Shed Your Self-Doubt, Strengthen Your Spiritual Core, and Create a Fun and Fulfilling Life by Kate Eckman
New World Library

Finalist
The Non-Obvious Guide to Virtual Meetings and Remote Work (Non-Obvious Guides) by Rohit Bhargava
IdeaPress Publishing

Finalist
Who the Hell Told You That? by Melissa Carver
Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc.


Self-Help: Motivational

Winner
The Full Spirit Workout: A Ten-Step System to Shed Your Self-Doubt, Strengthen Your Spiritual Core, and Create a Fun and Fulfilling Life by Kate Eckman
New World Library

Finalist
Bigger Better Braver: Conquer Your Fears, Embrace Your Courage, And Transform Your Life by Nancy Pickard
Top Reads Publishing

Finalist
Flaunt! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, and Spiritual Self by Lora Cheadle
New World Library

Finalist
Perfect: A Path to Love, Forgiveness and Transformation by Judi Miller
Self-Published

Finalist
The Big Bliss Blueprint: 100 Little Thoughts to Build Positive Life Changes by Shell Phelps
Positive Streak Publishing, LLC

Finalist
You, Recharged by Polly Campbell
Mango Publishing Group

Finalist
Your Story, Well Told by Corey Rosen
Mango Publishing Group


Self-Help: Relationships

Winner
Wake Up in Love by Penelope Love
Citrine Publishing

Finalist
99% Be the One! by Valeria Tari
Spirit Service Ltd.

Finalist
Happily Ever After…Right Now: Stop Searching for Mr. Right and Start Celebrating Being You by Luann Robinson Hull
Top Reads Publishing

Finalist
Men Chase, Women Choose: The Neuroscience of Meeting, Dating, Losing Your Mind, and Finding True Love by Dawn Maslar
HCI Communications


Social Change

Winner
i am the rage by Dr. Martina McGowan
SourceBooks

Finalist
Diversity At College: Real Stories of Students Conquering Bias and Making Higher Education More Inclusive by James Stellar, Chrisel Martinez, Branden Eggan, Chloe Skye Weiser, Benny Poy, Rachel Eagar, Marc Cohen, and Agata Buras
IdeaPress Publishing

Finalist
New Way to Care: Social Protections that Put Families First by John C. Goodman
Independent Institute

Finalist
Overcoming Hate Through Dialogue by Özlen Cekic
Mango Publishing Group

Finalist
Radical Loving: One God, One World, One People by Rabbi Wayne Dosick, PhD
Monkfish Book Publishing Company

Finalist
Really Good Schools: Global Lessons for High-Caliber, Low-Cost Education by James Tooley
Independent Institute

Finalist
She Is Me: How Women Will Save The World by Lori Sokol, PhD
She Writes Press


Spirituality: General

Winner
HumanKind: Changing the World One Small Act At a Time by Brad Aronson
LifeTree Media

Finalist
Awakening the Soul of Power: How to Live Heroically and Set Yourself Free by Christian de la Huerta
Soulful Hero Media

Finalist
Fear Is A Choice: Unraveling the Illusion of Our Separation From Love by R. James Case
Front Range Press

Finalist
Ignatian Discernment of Spirits in Spiritual Direction and Pastoral Care: Going Deeper by Mark E. Thibodeaux, SJ
Loyola Press

Finalist
Our Road to Damascus: 7 Lessons for a Life of Purpose and Meaning by Dan Assisi
Rivail Publishing Company

Finalist
The Full Spirit Workout: A Ten-Step System to Shed Your Self-Doubt, Strengthen Your Spiritual Core, and Create a Fun and Fulfilling Life by Kate Eckman
New World Library

Finalist
The Universal Gravity Code: A Guide to Personal and Global Enlightenment by Virginia Adams
Virginia Adams Enterprises, Inc.


Spirituality: Inspirational

Winner
Radical Loving: One God, One World, One People by Rabbi Wayne Dosick, PhD
Monkfish Book Publishing Company

Finalist
Cleanse Your Body, Reveal Your Soul by Judith E. Pentz
Mango Publishing Group

Finalist
Experiencing God in the Ordinary by William A. Barry, SJ
Loyola Press

Finalist
HumanKind: Changing the World One Small Act At a Time by Brad Aronson
LifeTree Media

Finalist
Picking Up The Shards, Healing the Pain of Mother-Wounds, Discovering the Mother-Heart of God by Anita M. Oommen
Oxborough Publishing

Finalist
Roasting Karma: Awaken From Illusion, Take Responsibility for Your Past Actions, and Create a Life That Is Truly Free by Kirk A. Johnson
Healing Digest Publishing

Finalist
The Art of Quietude: Spring by Paula Negraes
White Maple Press, Inc.


Sports

Winner
All In: Driven by Passion, Energy, and Purpose by Porter Moser
Loyola Press

Finalist
10 Rules of Karate: The Immutable Path to Victory by Kris Wilder and Lawrence Kane
Stickman Publications, Inc.

Finalist
A Turbulent Mind: My Journey to Ironman 70.3 by Swetha Amit
The Write Place

Finalist
Being Brothers by Mike DeLucia
Kindle Direct

Finalist
One Wild Ride: The Saga of the Dake and Bates Show by Bill Long and Frank Irving
Violet Hill Publishing


Travel: Guides & Essays

Winner
The Way to Manresa: Discoveries Along the Ignatian Camino by Brendan McManus, SJ
Loyola Press

Finalist
Angels & Tahina: 18 Lessons From Hiking the Israel Trail by Tzippi Moss
Goat Path Publications

Finalist
Back on Bonaire: Rediscovering Diver's Paradise as a Father by Andrew Jalbert
Neap Tide Press

Finalist
Baggage: Confessions of a Globe-Trotting Hypochondria by Jeremy Leon Hance
Health Communications Inc EB

Finalist
Exploring Wine Regions — Bordeaux France: Discover Wine, Food, Castles, and The French Way of Life by Michael C. Higgins, PhD
International Exploration Society

Finalist
Immersed in West Africa by Terry Lister
Niyah Press

Finalist
The Art of Slow Travel: See the World and Savor the Journey On a Budget by Bhavana Gesota
Bhavana Gesota


True Crime: Non-Fiction

Winner
The Greatest Hoax on Earth: Catching Truth, While We Can by Alan C. Logan
Glass Spider Publishing

Finalist
Cold Case North: The Search for James Brady and Absolom Halkett by Michael Nest, with Deanna Reder and Eric Bell
University of Regina Press

Finalist
Shattered: 67 days to a family's self-destruction by Travis Winks
Big Sky Publishing

Finalist
The Lindbergh Kidnapping-Subject No. 1: The Man Who Got Away by Lise Pearlman
Regent Press

Finalist
The Potato Masher Murder: Death at the Hands of a Jealous Husband by Gary Sosniecki
The Kent State University Press

Finalist
The Zodiac Revisited, Volume 1: The Facts of the Case by Michael F. Cole
Twin Prime Publishing


Women's Issues

Winner
Staying in the Game: The Playbook for Beating Workplace Sexual Harassment by Adrienne Lawrence
Penguin Random House / Tarcher Perigee

Finalist
Beautiful Unique Faces by Anita East
Karen McDermott

Finalist
Creatrix Rising: Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women by Stephanie Raffelock
She Writes Press

Finalist
I Had A Secret For Seventeen Years by Tori Shaw
Resource Publications

Finalist
Lies of the Magpie, a memoir by Maleah Day Warner
Author Academy Elite

Finalist
Secrets of the Kashmir Valley (Special New Edition) by Farhana Qazi
Newport Publishing

Finalist
Single, Again, and Again, and Again…What do you do when life doesn't go to plan? by Louisa Pateman
Balboa Press


Young Adult: Non-Fiction

Winner
Lilia: a true story of love, courage, and survival in the shadow of war by Linda Ganzini
Menzini Publishing

Finalist
9 Ways to Empower Tweens #Lifeskills by Kathleen Boucher
Tellwell Talent

Finalist
The Boy Who Loved to Pass the Ball by Matthias Krug, illustrations by Inna Ogando
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press - HBKU Press




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