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Thank you and welcome to the 2024 Awards Ceremony Dinner! Congratulations to the Winners and Distinguished Favorites in the New York City Big Book Award and the Independent Press Award. Since our inception eight years ago we have received thousands of submissions from journalists, well established authors, small and large presses, and first time independent authors. Awardees hail from Blackstone Publishing, Berrett-Koehler, Beyond Words, Casemate, Cinnabar Moth Publishing, Fast Company Press, Four Way Books, Fantagraphics, Greenleaf Book Group Press, Ideapress Publishing, IngramElliott Publishing, Inner Traditions, IVP Kids, Kogan Page, Loyola Press, Old Stone Press, Ooligan Press, Red Adept Publishing, Riverhead Books, Random House, Rowman and Littlefield, Rutgers University Press, SAE International, She Writes Press, Simon & Schuster, Teacher Created Materials, The Wild Rose Press and the White House Historical Association. At tonight’s awards ceremony we are honored with an international array of attendees from multiple continents. It is our privilege to recognize you all and highlight your achievements. Your work represents a unique commitment to excellence in independent publishing and beyond. It is our mission and privilege to continue to showcase your work on an international stage. It is our distinct pleasure to present such a talented group of authors and publishers with these prestigious awards. You all have had a story to tell. As we celebrate your contributions to independent publishing it is our hope that you will continue to share your unique stories with the world.
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2024 Independent Press Award Action/Adventure WINNER A NEW GAME by A.M. Adair DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Aboard Blackbeard’s Queen by Robin Reams Addiction and Recovery WINNER Choosing Life: One man’s journey through alcoholism and depression to wellness and self-discovery by Blue Andrews DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE The Plans He Has For Me by Rose Ann Forte
DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Griffin by S.M. West Audiobook: Nonfiction WINNER Negotiation Simplified by Jim Reiman DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE On Constance by Karin Konoval The Boldly Inclusive Leader: Transform the Workplace (and the World) by Valuing the Differences Within by Minette Norman Differences Within by Minette Norman Biography: General
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WINNER Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn: Lessons by Katie Anderson
Animals-Pets
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SPENCER MacCALLUM Memories-Mystique-Mata Ortiz by Charmayne Samuelson
K9 Spirit Guides: The Healing Power of Man’s Best Friend by Heather Leigh Strom
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Khuda Buksh: The Pioneer of Life Insurance in Bangladesh by Muhammad Obaidur Rahim
Fault Zone: Detachment by Kate Adams, Editor-in-Chief DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Living With Demons by Sasha Kielman; Thomas Jackson; Tucker Struyk; Tim Jeffreys; Jane Nightshade; Die Booth; Kathryn Malcolm; Lindsay Mansfield; Eve Morton; Francis Verelle 4
A River Divided by George Paxinos
Aging/Midlife
Keenagers: Telling a New Story about Aging by Corinne Auman
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DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE The Apprentice of Buchenwald by Oren Schneider Book Cover Design-Childrens WINNER
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AntonTon by Irena Stanic Rasin, Grigor Vitez DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Gona’s Halloween Hunt by Carla Crane Osborne The Girl and the Lock on Her Heart by Lauren Lee Book Cover Design-Fiction WINNER Charlie’s Encore by J. Ronald M. York DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Free Spirits: A novel of free love, faith, and frauds in 1860s New York by Mary Hutchings Reed Book Cover Design WINNER The Roots That Clutch by Beth Ann Hooper DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Design for Identity: How to Design Authentically for a Diverse World by Jessica Bantom Book Interior Design: Nonfiction WINNER A Gift from the Heart, Johnny Carrabba by Johnny Carrabba Business: Entrepreneurship & Small Business WINNER The Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor: How to Reach Financial Freedom with Fewer Rental Properties by Chad Carson DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE
Brain to Bank: How to Get Your Idea Out of Your Head and Cash In by Dorine Rivers, PhD, PMP Cybersecurity for Entrepreneurs by Gloria D’Anna, Zachary A. Collier Design & Grow : The six-step method to reach your creative business potential, grow profits and get your design time back by Artemis Doupa INCEPTION MINDSET: The Contextual Art and Science of Leading in a Permanently Complex World by Robert Radi, Ph.D. Real Estate Rookie: 90 Days to Your First Investment by Ashley Kehr Business: General WINNER Reinvent: Navigating Business Transformation in a Hyperdigital Era by Faisal Hoque DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Be a Better Team by Friday: A Playbook for High-Performance Business Leaders by Justin Follin with David Butlein Greenspan
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Negotiation Simplified by Jim Reiman Business: Motivational WINNER Going on Offense: A Leader’s Playbook for Perpetual Innovation by Behnam Tabrizi DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Life Quality Projects: Learning from the Best in Business, the Arts, and Sports to Go from Ordinary to Extraordinary by Juan Manuel Navarro Colin www.printnation.com | 844-787-7468 | info@printnation.com BookCAMP special pricing on Hardcover and Softcover books
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TONIGHTS AWARDEES Religion: Fiction: A Journey Must Be Taken: Playlist by H.L. Howard Science Fiction: Birthright of Scars: Rising by Laurisa Brandt Animals-Pets: K9 Spirit Guides: The Healing Power of Man’s Best Sports: We Were The Ramchargers: Inside Drag Racing’s Legendary Team, Second Edition by David Rockwell Friend by Heather Leigh Strom Anthology: Fault Zone: Detachment by California Writers Club San Teen: Rising Star: Book One in the Rise and Fall of Dani Truehart Series by Michele Kwasniewski Francisco Peninsula Branch Travelogue: Tent for Seven: A Camping Adventure Gone South Out Audiobook: Nonfiction: Negotiation Simplified by Jim Reiman Biography: Historical: Khuda Buksh: The Pioneer of Life Insurance West Marty Ohlhaut and Grace Ly Urban Fantasy: Among the Hunted by Caytlyn Brooke in Bangladesh by Muhammad Obaidur Rahim
2024 Independent Press Award Winners
Book Cover Design: The Roots That Clutch by Beth Ann Hooper Chick-Lit: The Palace at Dusk: A Novel by Angela Terry Childrens: Holiday: Gona’s Halloween Hunt by Carla Crane Osborne Childrens: Inspirational/Motivational: My Safe Place by Brittney Brackett Christian: The Quest for Family by Jessica Clancy Environment: The Codex of the Endangered Species Act, Volume I: The First Fifty Years by Lowell E. Baier with Christopher E. Segal and The Codex of the Endangered Species Act, Volume II: The Next Fifty Years by Edited by Lowell E. Baier, John F. Organ, and Christopher E. Segal Fantasy: A Bargain with Darkness (Book Two) by Peter Eliott and A Dream of Shadows (Book One) by Peter Eliott Fine Arts: Stolen Moments / Momentos Robados by Ernesto Atkinson History: United States: The Codex of the Endangered Species Act, Volume I: The First Fifty Years by Lowell E. Baier with Christopher E. Segal How-to: Hiring Veterans: How To Leverage Military Talent For Organizational Growth by Matthew J. Louis Humor/Satire: A Very Innocent Man by Edward Belfar Inspiration: A Fraction Stronger by Mark Berridge LGBTQ Fiction: The Strange Story of Stanley Suspect by JC Compton LGBTQ Nonfiction: The Queen of Gay Street by Esther Mollica Literary Fiction: Into the Desert by Xuemo Medical Nonfiction: Private Practice Solution: Reclaiming Physician Autonomy and Restoring the Doctor-Patient Relationship by Grace Torres-Hodges Memoir: ALWAYS MOVING FORWARD by David A. Jones Nature: The Codex of the Endangered Species Act, Volume II: The Next Fifty Years by Edited by Lowell E. Baier, John F. Organ, and Christopher E. Segal New Fiction: The House Filler by Tong Ge Paranormal Mystery/Thriller: The Cornbread Letters by T.E. Lane Parenting and Family: Raising Owen: An Extra-Ordinary Memoir on Motherhood by Suzanne Lezotte Personal Growth: Petals from Mars: A Memoir of Resilience and Triumph over Adversity by Judie Dziezak Picture Books - Ages 4-8: Let’s Tour the World: A Globe Adventure by Theresa Lynn Reference: SAE International’s Dictionary for Automotive Engineers by John Kershaw Ed D www.independentpressaward.com
2024 Independent Press Award Distinguished Favorites Action/Adventure: Aboard Blackbeard’s Queen by Robin Reams Book Cover Design-Childrens: Gona’s Halloween Hunt by Carla Crane Osborne Business: General: Negotiation Simplified by Jim Reiman Childrens: Animals/Pets: Around our Swimming Pool - Book 2 Series: The Life of Riley by Deborah Tant Childrens: Fiction: Who Wants to be Friends With a Dragon? by Linda Drattell and Eve Marie Little, Illustrated by Marc Vicente Childrens: Religion Fiction: The Adventures of Sherrie and Chubbie by Dr. Sherrie Poitier-Liscombe Coffee-table Book: We Were The Ramchargers: Inside Drag Racing’s Legendary Team, Second Edition by David Rockwell Crime Fiction: Dead Shot by David Benjamin Cross Genre: The Road to Continental Heart: Befriending, and Defending, the Spirit of North America by Steven Dale Davison Cultural and Social Issues: The Adventures of Sherrie and Chubbie 2 Tolerance by Dr. Sherrie Poitier-Liscombe Cultural and Social Issues and Book Cover Design-Nonfiction: Design for Identity: How to Design Authentically for a Diverse World by Jessica Bantom Friendship: The Adventures of Sherrie and Chubbie Teen Life Series Bullying by Dr. Sherrie Poitier-Liscombe How-to: Stop Screaming!: A Beginner’s Guide to Homemade Ice Cream by Benjamin M. Weilert Inspiration: 911 from your Soul by Jeanine Thompson Inspiration: Emerging From the Dark: Stroke...The Untold Stories by Terence Ang Inspiration: The Home for Friendless Children by C.L. Olsen Leadership: The Culture of Burnout: Why Your Exhaustion is Not Your Fault by Kristen Donnelly & Erin Hinson LGBTQ Nonfiction: The Souls of Queer Folk: How Understanding LGBTQ+ Culture Can Transform Your Leadership Practice by Dr Joel A. Davis Brown Marriage: Revolutionary Marriage: How to Have a Marriage that Changes the World by Dr. Mark DeYoung Medical Nonfiction: The Male Nurse Survival Guide by Chris Lengle Memoir: Broken Water: An Extraordinary True Story by Barbara Lane Motivational: Be the Weight Behind the Spear by Dr. Josh McConkey Multicultural Fiction and Young Adult Fiction: Winkle and Aster by Derek Corsaro 6
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More Than Representation: The Cheat Codes to Own Your Seat at the Table by Raven Jemison The Boldly Inclusive Leader: Transform the Workplace (and the World) by Valuing the Differences Within by Minette Norman The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human by Karolin Helbig & Minette Norman Cancer WINNER Living: Inspiration from a Father with Cancer by Jeff Stewart Career WINNER In Fulfillment: The Designer’s Journey by Justin Dauer DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE My University of the World: Adventures of an International Film & Media Maker by Neill McKee The 5-Day Job Search: Proven Strategies To Answering Tough Interview Questions & Getting Multiple Job Offers by Annie Margarita Yang Chick-Lit WINNER The Palace at Dusk: A Novel by Angela Terry Childrens: Animals-Pets WINNER Please Love Me Like I Love You by Kip Ullrich Fechner Illustrated by Jan Ullrich Dillon DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE
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Around our Swimming Pool Book 2; The Life of Riley Series by Deborah Tant Childrens: Educational WINNER Marco the Great and the History of Numberville by SK Bennett Childrens: Educational Series WINNER Nurse Florence®, Tell Me About the Lungs. by Michael Dow, RN, MS Nurse Florence®, Tell Me About the Nose? by Michael Dow, RN, MS Nurse Florence®, Tell Me About the Stomach. by Michael Dow, RN, MS Nurse Florence®, What are Emotions? by Michael Dow, RN, MS Nurse Florence®, What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration? by Michael Dow, RN, MS Nurse Florence®, What is Clubfoot? by Michael Dow, RN, MS Nurse Florence®, What is Pneumonia? by Michael Dow, RN, MS Nurse Florence®, Why Do I Need to Eat Vitamin A? by Michael Dow, RN, MS Nurse Florence®, Why Do I Need to Eat Vitamin C? by Michael Dow, RN, MS Nurse Florence®, Why Do We Have a Belly Button? by Michael Dow, RN, MS Childrens: Fiction WINNER Searching for Polaris by Ryan Hartford 7
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Parenting & Family: Emptying the Nest: Getting Better at Goodbyes by Morgan Baker Picture Books-All Ages: Sophie Won’t Sleep by Dr Danielle Camer Poetry - Love, Life & Family: A LIFE in VERSE these thoughts are a part of me which I must now set free by Natalie V Frazao Romantic Suspense: Bistro Nights by David Benjamin Science Fiction: Ares by Jayson Adams Spirituality: Inner Trek, A Reluctant Pilgrim in the Himalayas by Mohan Ranga Rao Techno-thriller: TimeLock by Howard Berk & Peter Berk Thriller: Betrayal by Gary E Smith Women’s Issues: The 7 Secrets to Creating a Life You Love: A Practical Guide for Women in Leadership by Monique de Maio World Literature: The Roots That Clutch by Beth Ann Hooper Young Adult Fiction: Junkyard Boys by Hadley Vega Young Adult Fiction: Unlocking Blackbeard’s Skeletons by Robin Reams
Literary Fiction: The Girl in the Water by Joseph Howse Memoir: The Home for Friendless Children by C.L. Olsen Multicultural Fiction: Secrets in the Wind by Rumki Chowdhury New Fiction (First-time Published): Small Town Empire by Mary E. McDonald New Nonfiction (First-time Published): THE SCAMMER: How I eluded a scammer who wanted to turn me into a Cash-cow by Anna Pierre Picture Books - Ages 4-8: Let’s Tour the World: A Globe Adventure by Theresa Lynn Picture Books - All Ages: Sophie Won’t Sleep by Dr Danielle Camer Political Thriller: Betrayal by Gary E Smith Political Thriller: To Hunt Men by Gary E Smith Science Fiction: Birthright of Scars: Rising by Laurisa Brandt Teen: Rising Star: Book One in the Rise and Fall of Dani Truehart Series by Michele Kwasniewski Young Adult Fiction: Touch by Rebecca Miller
2023 NYC Big Book Award Winners African American Nonfiction: These Broken Roads: Scammed and Vindicated, One Woman’s Story by Donna Marie Hayes Audiobook: Nonfiction: Negotiation Simplified: A Framework and Process for Understanding and Improving Negotiating Results by Jim Reiman Coffee-table Book and Cookbook: Regional: Valter of Salt Lake City by Elaine Bapis Education: This May Be Difficult to Read by Claire N. Rubman Epic Fantasy: Warden’s Reign by Parris Sheets New Nonfiction (First-time Published) + Memoir: Home Is Within You: A Memoir of Recovery and Redemption by Nadia Davis Personal Finance: Tales of the Profitable Trader by James Harris Religion Nonfiction: Leadership with a Servant’s Heart: Leading in Your Workplace by Kevin Wayne Johnson and Daphne Parsekian Teen: Burning Bright by Michele Kwasniewski Visionary Fiction: No, You’re Crazy by Jeff Beamish
2023 NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorites Action/Adventure: Aboard Blackbeard’s Queen by Robin Reams Biography: Historical: Khuda Buksh: The Pioneer of Life Insurance in Bangladesh by Muhammad Obaidur Rahim Business - General: Design for Identity: How to Design Authentically for a Diverse World by Jessica Bantom Childrens: Animals & Pets: Things that bite in the Night by Deborah Tant Christian Fiction: Shadow Of The Mountain by Robin Reams Inspiration: Emerging From the Dark: Stroke...The Untold Stories by Terence Ang Leadership: Leadership with a Servant’s Heart: Leading in Your Workplace by Kevin Wayne Johnson and Daphne Parsekian Leadership: The Souls of Queer Folk: How Understanding LGBTQ+ Culture Can Transform Your Leadership Practice by Joel A. Davis Brown www.independentpressaward.com
2023 Independent Press Award Winners Inspirational: Broken Little Believer: Finding Purpose in All the Pretty Painful Pieces by Shane Svorec Literary Fiction: The Girl in the Water by Joseph Howse
2023 Independent Press Award Distinguished Favorites Business: General: Ethical Profit: A Guide to Increasing Profit Using Sustainable Business Practices by Samantha Richardson Childrens: Inspirational/Motivational: My Old Friend, Then by Katherine Davis-Gibbon Cultural & Social Issues: What Happens When the World’s Racial Cultures Clash? by Sterlin D. Williams Education: This May Be Difficult to Read by Claire N. Rubman Fantasy: Of Fog, and Fire, and Ice: Book 3 of the Kotidor Chronicles by JW Warner Poetry: ARTSCAPES by Lee Woodman Spiritual: God is Love, A Young Woman’s Encounter with God by Mariela Rodriguez Suspense: To Hunt Men by Gary E Smith Young Adult Fiction: Touch by Rebecca Miller
PAST YEAR’S RECIPIENTS RECOGNIZED TONIGHT Animals-Pets: Bean Saves the Day by Rey A. Banda Caregiving: Specialized: Loving Choices, Peaceful Passing: Why My Family Chose Hospice by Kathleen Vallee Stein Legal Thriller: The Car Thief by Vicki Reed LGBTQIA Fiction: Welcome to the Day by Keven Renken Religion-Fiction: The Attractiveness of Wisdom by Judy Kelly Romance: The Brute and I by Suzanne Smith
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DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE The Magical Adventures of Quizzle and Pinky Palm by Teresa Mae Waterland Who Wants to be Friends With a Dragon? by Linda Drattell and Eve Marie Little. Illustrated by Marc Vicente
Tara the Dolphin by Shreya Pradhan Aaron the Different -- A Story of Courage, Belonging, and Acceptance by Etty Burk
Christian Fiction DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Walter: The Homeless Man by Tekoa Manning Coffee-table Book
Childrens: Grief
Everybody Loves Grace: A True Story of Grace’s Adventure to Pennsylvania by Katy McQuaid
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Childrens: Nonfiction
Exploring Wine Regions - California Central Coast by Michael C. Higgins, PhD
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Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm by Steve Wolfson Childrens: Holiday WINNER Gona’s Halloween Hunt by Carla Crane Osborne DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE A Christmas Legend: The Polar Penguins by Aaron James Sutch
Comics and Graphic Novels
WINNER Murder at Penwood Manor by Antony Barone Kolenc
The Christmas I Almost Scared Santa Away by Craig M. Porter Rollins
The Adventures of Sherrie and Chubbie by Dr. Sherrie Poitier-Liscombe
Childrens: Humor
Childrens: Religion Nonfiction
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Childrens: Inspirational/Motivational WINNER My Safe Place by Brittney Brackett DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE A Different Kind of Boy-A story about inclusion and making friends by Michael Simones
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I Have Questions, Lots and Lots of Questions: A True Story of Christmas by David Lane
Pebble the Penguin by Ankit Kumar Pradhan
Cross Genre
We Were The Ramchargers: Inside Drag Racing’s Legendary Team, Second Edition by David Rockwell
Childrens: Religion Fiction
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Saint Patrick the Forgiver by Ned Bustard Christian WINNER
WINNER Hashman by Alex Grand & Joshua S. Berman
All Battles End at Sunset by Jared Acuña Divine Detour: The Path You’d Never Choose Can Lead to the Faith You’ve Always Wanted by Lori Ann Wood
A Gift from the Heart, Johnny Carrabba by Johnny Carrabba DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE The Road to Continental Heart: Befriending, and Defending, the Spirit of North America by Steven Dale Davison Paddling with Spirits - A Solo Kayak Journey by Irene Skyriver Cultural and Social Issues
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Story Monster’s S.T.E.A.M. chronicles. Book one, Night watchers : nocturnal creatures of North America : coyotes, snakes, owls, spiders, and more by Conrad J. Storad
E nâtamukw miyeyimuwin: Residential School Recovery Stories of the James Bay Cree, Volume 1 by Ruth DyckFehderau
Cookbooks: General WINNER Fish off the Block by Pamela Gelsomini DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Too Many Eggs by Mimi Smith-Dvorak Crime Fiction
The Quest for Family by Jessica Clancy DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE
Dead Shot by David Benjamin The Shakespeare Killer by Douglas J. Wood
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Billie the Brain by Dr. John Hutton & Dr. Ryan Moore; Illustrated by Gabriella Vagnoli
Our Environment’s Friends by Phil Riggs
Gillespie Field Groove:A Rolly Waters Mystery by Corey Lynn Fayman
WINNER The Dead Certain Doubt: An Ed Earl Burch Novel by Jim Nesbitt DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE
DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Design for Identity: How to Design Authentically for a Diverse World by Jessica Bantom The Adventures of Sherrie and Chubbie 2 Tolerance by Dr. Sherrie Poitier-Liscombe Cultural Heritage WINNER My Place Among Them by J. Stanion Current Events WINNER
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The Future Normal: How We Will Live, Work and Thrive in the Next Decade by Rohit Bhargava and Henry Coutinho-Mason Death and Dying
A Dream of Shadows by Peter Eliott DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Shadow of the Scholar by Kathryn Malcolm
WINNER Finance The Transformational Nature of Grief: A Pocket Guide Embracing WINNER the Light of Your Soul Pillars of Wealth: How to Make, by Cara Hope Clark Save, and Invest Your Money to Achieve Financial Freedom Environment by David Greene WINNER
Fine Arts
The Codex of the Endangered Species Act: The First Fifty Years - Volume I by Lowell E. Baier with Christopher E. Segal
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The Codex of the Endangered Species Act, Volume II: The Next Fifty Years by Edited by Lowell E. Baier, John F. Organ, and Christopher E. Segal DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE BATTLEGROUND GEOSTRESS: How to Recognize and Fight the Silent Killer by Robert Egby DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE
Stolen Moments / Momentos Robados by Ernesto Atkinson Friendship DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE The Adventures of Sherrie and Chubbie Teen Life Series Bullying by Dr. Sherrie Poitier-Liscombe General Fiction WINNER King of Nod by Scott Fad
Ripple Effects: How To Save DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Yellowstone and America’s Most Iconic Wildlife Ecosystem Clear-Cuts by Todd Wilkinson by Joshua S. Narins The Arrival of the Electric Car by Chris Johnston, Ed Sobey Epic Fantasy WINNER Stone & Sky by Z.S. Diamanti Fantasy WINNER A Bargain with Darkness by Peter Eliott
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Crossing Lake Pontchartrain by Arthur Byrd Leave a Mark by Gary MacKnight Gift Books WINNER Exploring Wine Regions - California Central Coast by Michael C. Higgins, PhD DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE
Dog at the Tinsel Tree: Susie’s Story by Denise Lee Branco Grief DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Witnessing Grief: Inviting Trauma and Loss to Our Coaching Conversations, An Enneagram Perspective by Holly Margl Grief: Fiction WINNER California Sister by Gloria Mattioni Grief: Nonfiction
The Gathering Room: A Tale of Nelly Butler by Michelle E. Shores The Map Colorist: A Novel by Rebecca D’Harlingue History: United States WINNER The Codex of the Endangered Species Act: The First Fifty Years - Volume I by Lowell E. Baier with Christopher E. Segal DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Delaware from Railways to Freeways by Dave Tabler
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Horror
Transformative Grief: An Ancient Ritual of Healing for Modern Times by Tracee Dunblazier
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Hispanic/Latin
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The Time Travelers by Richard C. Brusca DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Incident at San Miguel by A. J. Sidransky Historical Fiction WINNER The Lioness of Leiden by Robert Loewen DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Free Spirits: A novel of free love, faith, and frauds in 1860s New York by Mary Hutchings Reed Shanghaied by Jon Howe The Covenant by B.N. Rundell
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Hiring Veterans: How To Leverage Military Talent For Organizational Growth by Matthew J. Louis DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Stop Screaming!: A Beginner’s Guide to Homemade Ice Cream by Benjamin M. Weilert Humor/Satire WINNER A Very Innocent Man by Edward Belfar DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Hey Sensei!: Funny and Sometimes Insightful Things That Happened at the Dojo by Lawrence Kane & Kris Wilder Inspiration WINNER www.nycbigbookaward.com
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A Fraction Stronger by Mark Berridge DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE The Road Unpaved - Border to Border with a Brain Tumor and a Bike by Risa August 911 from your Soul by Jeanine Thompson Emerging From the Dark: Stroke...The Untold Stories by Terence Ang Stroke Mosaique: Shattered into a Thousand Fragments and Pieces Together by Love by M.K. Gonzales The Home for Friendless Children by C.L. Olsen The Zen of Dancing in the Rain: Becoming One with the Storm by Aurita Maldonado Judaism WINNER FINDING HOME (Hungary, 1945) by Dean Cycon DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE The Glassmaker’s Son: Looking for the World My Father Left Behind in Nazi Germany by Peter Kupfer Incident at San Miguel by A. J. Sidransky Leadership WINNER
INCEPTION MINDSET: The Contextual Art and Science of Leading in a Permanently Complex World by Robert Radi, Ph.D. The Culture of Burnout: Why Your Exhaustion is Not Your Fault by Kristen Donnelly & Erin Hinson UNLIMITED: The Seventeen Proven Laws for Success in a Workplace Not Designed for You by Eugina Jordan Legal Thriller WINNER Extreme Vetting: A Thriller by Roxana Arama DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE The Empty Kayak by Jodé Millman Tort Wars by Roger N. Messer, J.D. LGBTQ Fiction
The Souls of Queer Folk: How Understanding LGBTQ+ Culture Can Transform Your Leadership Practice by Dr Joel A. Davis Brown Literary Fiction WINNER Into the Desert by Xuemo DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE A River Divided by George Paxinos Holy Parrot by Angel A
The Strange Story of Stanley Suspect by JC Compton DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Castro Street Blues: A Covid Comedy of Gay San Francisco by Jack Fritscher Off the Menu by Alaina Erdell
The Promise of a Normal Life by Rebecca Kaiser Gibson Marriage WINNER The Courage to Stay: How to Heal From an Affair and Save Your Marriage by Kathy Nickerson PhD DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Revolutionary Marriage: How to Have a Marriage that Changes the World by Dr. Mark DeYoung
LGBTQ Nonfiction
Medical Nonfiction WINNER Private Practice Solution: Reclaiming Physician Autonomy and Restoring the Doctor-Patient Relationship by Grace Torres-Hodges DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE The Male Nurse Survival Guide by Chris Lengle 14
The Masters of Medicine by Andrew Lam Goodbye, Dry Eye! by Shilpi Pradhan Medical Thriller WINNER The Vaccine: A Medical Thriller by Hassan Riaz DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Barren by JJ Savaunt The Human Trial by Audrey Gale Memoir WINNER
The Joy Divisions by Scott Dimovitz
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WINNER Leadership Mindset 2.0: The Psychology and Neuroscience of The Queen of Gay Street Reaching your Full Potential by Esther Mollica by R. Michael Anderson DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Boy Wander - A Coming of Age Dare to Be Naive: How to Find Memoir Your True Self in a Noisy World by Jobert E. Abueva by Joshua Berry Dear Michael by Adam Lieber www.independentpressaward.com
More Than Representation: The Cheat Codes to Own Your Seat at the Table by Raven Jemison
ALWAYS MOVING FORWARD by David A. Jones DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Born Into Crisis by Kenneth Nixon Jr Broken Water: An Extraordinary True Story by Barbara Lane Fat Girl Sings: Discovering, Embracing, and Leveraging Racial Identity on the Football Field, in Business, and in Life by Ray Schoenke Here, Where Death Delights A Literary Memoir by Mary Jumbelic, M.D. Humble Yet Fierce: My Life Behind the Curtain of the CIA by Katy McQuaid Matilda’s Triumph by Richard Moss, MD Whispers from the Valley of the Yak: A Memoir of Coming Full Circle by Jacquelyn Lenox Tuxill Men’s Health WINNER www.nycbigbookaward.com
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How to Unite Your Inner Lanterns by Kenneth Rogers, Jr. DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE (Not) Alone - 2nd Edition by Tyler Wittkofsky Middle Grade WINNER The Last Triceracorn (Book One) by Vincent M. Miceli DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Molly Shipton, Secret Actress by Sheri Graubert Schoolhouse Dogs: Face life by Dawn Renee Darnell The Conspiracy Page, First Encounter by Robin Landry Military Fiction WINNER Sea of Red by James Bultema DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE FLEE (NomaD Thriller Series) by Joe Klingler From Vicksburg to Bennett Place by T.W. Harvey Moral Fibre: A Bomber Pilot’s Story by Helena P. Schrader Ruler Of The Seas by Don Mazzella Weeds of War: Those Who Bled at Dien Bien Phu by Paul Alenous Kluge Military Nonfiction WINNER Vietnam Combat: Firefights and Writing History by Robin Bartlett www.independentpressaward.com
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Beyond the Border by Tae-hyok Kim and Nicole Kim Rogers
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Wild Asses of the Mojave Desert by Lis Anna-Langston
Sacrifice: The Green Berets, A Fateful Ambush, And A Gold Star Widow’s Fight For the Truth by Michelle Black Saigon Stories by James De Francia The Saigon Guns by John Thomas Hoffman Mind, Body, Spirit WINNER Moon Signs, Houses & Healing: Gain Emotional Strength & Resilience through Astrology by Carmen Turner Schott DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Your Crystal Allies: The 12 Best Gems and Minerals for Giving Love, Receiving Comfort, and Connecting with the Cosmos by Tracee Dunblazier Motivational WINNER The Power of Conscious Connection: 4 Habits to Transform How You Live and Lead by Talia Fox DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE
The Guitar Decoder Ring: Featuring SIGIL - The New Language of Guitar by Asher Black Mystery WINNER Shitamachi Scam by Michael Pronko DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE
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Multicultural Fiction WINNER
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UMA: Champion of the Seven Dojo: A Modern Story of Tradition and Victory by Kris Wilder and Lawrence Kane DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Winkle and Aster by Derek Corsaro
Drops of Sunlight by Kristy Lee Sex, Drugs & Spiritual Enlightenment (but mostly the first two) by Karuna Das New Fiction WINNER
A Haunting at Linley, A Henrietta The House Filler and Inspector Howard Novel by Tong Ge by Michelle Cox DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Missed Cue by Lynn Slaughter Til All These Things Be Done by Suzanne Moyers PARROT SANCTUARY: A Witherston Murder Mystery New Nonfiction by Betty Jean Craige WINNER Rebels in Pisa by Ken Tentarelli Beyond the Border by Tae-hyok Kim and Nicole Kim Where No One Will See Rogers by Felicia Watson DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Witch Window: a Murder on Skis Mystery Backstage Pass: A Business by Phil Bayly Book That’s Far From Conventional Nature by Harvey Lee
The Codex of the Endangered Species Act, Volume II: The Next Fifty Years by Edited by Lowell E. Baier, John F. Organ, and Christopher E. Segal
Be the Weight Behind the Spear by Dr. Josh McConkey
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Untethered: Faith, Failure, and Finding Solid Ground by Laura Whitfield What to Expect When You Weren’t Expecting (Parenting Tales from the most Unqualified (Step)Mom Ever) by Jyl CJ Barlow
Novella BLURRED BOUNDARIES: PERSPECTIVES ON ROCK ART OF THE WINNER GREATER SOUTHWEST by William Frej Tranquility Bight by Bahr Burr Tracks by Ann Schaefer, Ryan Schaefer, DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE John Schaefer and Tina Howell BACK TO ONE: Take 3 Cinéma New Adult Fiction Vérité by Antonia Gavrihel 16
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Forever & Always by Cristian Carrington Naked Came the Detective by Glendall C. Jackson III
WINNER Petals from Mars: A Memoir of Resilience and Triumph over Adversity by Judie Dziezak
Paranormal Mystery/Thriller
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Broken, Brave and Bittersweet: Forging Fiercely Through Disability, Parenthood and Other Misadventures by Chris Prange-Morgan MA, MSW
The Cornbread Letters by T.E. Lane Paranormal Romance WINNER The Mummy’s Gift by Carolyn Radmanovich DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Outlaw’s Redemption by T.K. Conklin
Stop The Break: From Surviving to Thriving and Catching Fire in Life by Janet Barrett The Gift of Sensitivity: The Extraordinary Power of emotional engagement in life and work by Elena V. Amber
Parenting & Family
Philosophy
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Raising Owen: An Extra-Ordinary Memoir on Motherhood by Suzanne Lezotte DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Emptying the Nest: Getting Better at Goodbyes by Morgan Baker Performing Arts WINNER DON’T MISS THIS! A DECADE OF ECCENTRIC PERFORMING ARTS by Jim R Moore DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Horror on the Stage by Amnon Kabatchnik Personal Finance WINNER Financially Capable: A Friendly Guide to Building While-Health Wealth by Matt Paradise Personal Growth www.independentpressaward.com
The Essence of Philosophy by Saul Silas Fathi DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Clarity vs. Chaos: Sun Tzu’s Rules for Life and War by Kris Wilder & Lawrence Kane
Let’s Tour the World: A Globe Adventure by Theresa Lynn DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Grumpy And Green Parrot Find A New Home In Naples by Susan Marie Chapman Grumpy Lost And Found In Naples by Susan Marie Chapman Grumpy Lost And Found In Naples by Susan Marie Chapman Sneaky Snobby by Jennifer Kvam Picture Books-All Ages WINNER AntonTon by Irena Stanic Rasin, Grigor Vitez DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE My Dog Can’t Jump by David Lane Sophie Won’t Sleep by Dr Danielle Camer
Photography
Your Heart Can Hold the Whole Universe by Rebecca Atanassova
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Poetry - Love, Life & Family
Food & Drink: Modernist Cuisine Photography by Nathan Myhrvold
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Picture Books - Preschool WINNER NO! GO! by Holly Schmidt DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Edwin the Elephant’s First Night Alone by Amanda Boyd Picture Books-Ages 4-8
The Abduction by Hélène Cardona, Maram Al-Masri DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE A LIFE in VERSE these thoughts are a part of me which I must now set free by Natalie V Frazao Broken Metronome by Connie Post Pulled Pork in Paris by Athar C. Pavis
Sonnets of Love and Joy by Paul Buchheit The Ghosts of Gold: The poetry of Clem Stambaugh by Clem Stambaugh Poetry - Nature & Spirit WINNER Realms of my Soul III: A Golden Gift by Lali A. Love DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE A Woman’s Life on the Edge of the Sea - Four Decades of Poetry by Irene Skyriver Fight or Flight by Andrew McFadyen-Ketchum HOLOGLYPHS II - Afterlight by S. K. Yeatts Poetry - Political / Social WINNER Grief Touched the Sky at Night by Gloria Mindock DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE When Your Sky Runs Into Mine by Rooja Mohassessy Political Thriller WINNER Lock Up by Joe Klingler DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE A Bridge to Home: A Piece of Baltimore by L J Hippler The Middle Generation: A Novel of John Quincy Adams and the Monroe Doctrine by M. B. Zucker Pregnancy & Childbirth WINNER
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To Carry Wonder: A Memoir and Guide to Adventures in Pregnancy and Beyond by Emese C. Parker Psychology WINNER Problem Solver, Maximizing Your Strengths To Make Better Decisions by Cheryl Strauss Einhorn DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Learning to Feel: One Man’s Path of Reconnecting to the Heart of Emotions by Kris Girrell Public Relations WINNER Do You Know What a Book Publicist Does? 3.0 by Claire McKinney Race Relations WINNER Never by Joel F. Johnson Reference WINNER SAE International’s Dictionary for Automotive Engineers by John Kershaw Ed D DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Courtroom Dramas on the Stage by Amnon Kabatchnik Business Law Essentials You Always Wanted To Know by Vibrant Publishers, Komal Shah Relationships WINNER Be Human, Lead Human: How to Connect People and Performance by Jennifer Nash www.independentpressaward.com
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City of Steel A Damascus Love Story by Amber Wiser Thompson
WINNER The Plans He Has For Me by Rose Ann Forte Romance WINNER Chase Cooper by Lynn Eldridge DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Acts of Confession by NT Anderson
Love ad Lib by Evie Alexander DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE
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Ares by Jayson Adams Crew of Exiles by Neal Holtschulte Project Hemisphere (Antipodes Book 1) by T.S. Simons Self-help: General WINNER Sacred Celebrations: Designing Rituals to Navigate Life’s Milestone Transitions by Elizabeth Barbour
WINNER The Secret by Eve M. Riley
Why Hearts Keep Secrets by Mara Purl Bistro Nights by David Benjamin
DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Inner Trek, A Reluctant Pilgrim in the Himalayas by Mohan Ranga Rao Mescalito Riding His White Horse by Mike Fiorito You Are Still Alive, Now Act Like It: Empower, Elevate, and Enlighten Your Consciousness by Ray Catania Sports
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We Were The Ramchargers: Inside Drag Racing’s Legendary Team, Second Edition by David Rockwell
WINNER Your Crystal Allies: The 12 Best Gems and Minerals for Giving Love, Receiving Comfort, and Connecting to the Cosmos by Tracee Dunblazier Short Stories WINNER I DIDN’T KNOW WHAT TO SAY, SO I JUST SAID THANKS by David Joseph DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE 20
The Afterlife Experience - How Our Association With Nature’s Elements Shapes the Outcome by Bud Megargee
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Self-help: Spirituality
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Self-help: Motivational
The Cheerleader’s Guide to the Workplace by Melinda Carter Oakes
Black Wing Sky by Kaylin McFarren Romantic Suspense
Spirituality
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Losing My Breath by J Rose Black Romantic Fantasy
WINNER Birthright of Scars: Rising by Laurisa Brandt
Romantic Comedy WINNER
Science Fiction
Deadly Geminis and Other Short Stories: Fictional tales on a ride of twists, turns and the unexpected by Elle Stockton
Griffin by S.M. West
Religion: Nonfiction
Artifacts and Other Stories by Ronna Wineberg
Suspense WINNER Ripple Effect by Amy Rivers DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Murder for Liar by Verlin Darrow Techno-thriller WINNER Artificial Wisdom by Thomas R. Weaver DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE www.nycbigbookaward.com
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The Daedalus Protocol by Jeff Sheckter TimeLock by Howard Berk & Peter Berk Teen WINNER RISING STAR Book One of THE RISE AND FALL OF DANI TRUEHART Series by Michele Kwasniewski Thriller WINNER The Huntsman by Judith Sanders DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Betrayal by Gary E Smith The File by Gary Born Travel WINNER
Saint Bloodbath by Frederick Douglass Reynolds DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Gangsterland: A Tour Through the Dark Heart of Jazz-Age New York City by David Pietrusza Urban Fantasy WINNER Among the Hunted by Caytlyn Brooke DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Arcanus by Ali Eke Visionary Fiction
The Mummy’s Gift by Carolyn Radmanovich DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE
Where the Grass Grows Blue by Hope Gibbs Women’s Issues WINNER How Money Works For Women: Take Control Or Lose It by Sharon Lechter and Kim Scouller
Red as Blood: A YA Romantic Suspense Mystery Novel by Sorboni Banerjee and Dominique Richardson DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Junkyard Boys by Hadley Vega The Sordid Selection: A YA Cyberpunk Fantasy Romance series by Jerri Chisholm
Winkle and Aster by Derek Corsaro
Western Fiction WINNER
World Literature
A Rambling Man by Robert Vaughan DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE
Wandering in Japan: The Spirit of Tokyo, Kyoto and Beyond by Editors: Linda Watanabe McFerrin and Laurie McAndish King
The Powell Expeditions by Tim Piper
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Love, Ruthie by Bonnie MacDougall
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Owning Your Destiny: A Woman’s Guide to Harnessing the Power Within by Duncan McLauren
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Outlaw’s Redemption by T.K. Conklin
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Every Other Weekend by Margaret Klaw
Young Adult Fiction
What It Cost Us: Stories of Pandemic & Protest in DC by The Young Writers of Shout Mouse Press
The Fairytale by Debbie Mancuso
True Crime
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The Little Book of Confusables by Sarah Townsend
The 7 Secrets to Creating a Life You Love: A Practical Guide for Women in Leadership by Monique de Maio
Fulfilled. 52 Prescriptions for Healing, Health, and Happiness by Dr. Bernadette Anderson
On Constance by Karin Konoval
What Eyes Can’t See by Paulette Stout
Get Your Book Seen And Sold: The Essential Book Marketing Guide by Claudine Wolk and Julie Murkette
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Travelogue
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Unlocking Blackbeard’s Skeletons by Robin Reams
The Healing Book by Dustin Grinnell Well-being
Tent for Seven: A Camping Adventure Gone South Out West by Marty Ohlhaut and Grace Ly
Women’s Fiction
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Exploring Wine Regions - California Central Coast by Michael C. Higgins, PhD
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Raphael Pumpelly’s Arizona: The Frontier Adventures of a Young Mining Engineer by C. Gilbert Storms
WINNER Perestroika: an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth by João Cerqueira DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE The Roots That Clutch by Beth Ann Hooper
Western Nonfiction
Writing and Publishing
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WINNER Unlocking the Novella-in-Flash: from Blank Page to Finished Manuscript by Michael Loveday 22
Wriding on MAX by Steve Clark Young Adult Nonfiction WINNER Good Morning, Hope: A True Story of Refugee Twin Sisters and Their Triumph over War, Poverty, and Heartbreak by Argita Zalli and Detina Zalli DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE The Things He Could Have Been: Stories of BABE RUTH by W. Nikola-Lisa
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2024 NYC Big Book Award Action/Adventure WINNER In the Lair of Legends David Buzan DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Aboard Blackbeard’s Queen by Robin Reams Last Star Standing by Spaulding Taylor REBELLIOUS SON: A Spy Devils Thriller by Joe Goldberg The Spy Devils by Joe Goldberg Addiction and Recovery WINNER And She Came Tumbling Down: Breaking the Bonds of Alcohol and Creating a Life of Freedom by Karla Adkins DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Choosing Life: One man’s journey through alcoholism and depression to wellness and selfdiscovery by Blue Andrews Resilience - Based on a True Story of Robert J. Moore by Robert J. Moore African American Fiction WINNER Still Waters by Jenna Caldwell These Broken Roads: Scammed and Vindicated, One Woman’s Story by Donna Marie Hayes
Aging WINNER Chronological Order: The Fine Print for a Large Life by Jill B. Yesko, Laurean Kile Anthology WINNER Million Dollar Identity: Experts, CEOs, and Entrepreneurs Share How to Build, Monetize, and Scale Your Market Authority, Profit, and Influence for 7+ Figure Success by Jamie Wolf, Myron Golden PhD, Victoria Kennedy, Dan Ashburn, Eric Beer, Ryan Stewman, et al Arts & Entertainment WINNER Love And Murder The Final Days of Vincent van Gogh by Dr. Irv Arenberg
The Boldly Inclusive Leader: Transform Your Workplace (and the World) by Valuing the Differences Within by Minette Norman Autobiography WINNER Living While Human by Arwinder Kaur Biography: Historical WINNER Einstein: The Man and His Mind by Gary S. Berger, Michael DiRuggiero, Hanoch Gutfreund (Foreword) DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Khuda Buksh: The Pioneer of Life Insurance in Bangladesh by Muhammad Rahim Book Cover Design-Childrens Picture Books
DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE LOST AND FOUND Assemblage artists of Northern California by Spencer Brewer and Esther Siegel Ramayana Through Ikebana by Simran Sadana & Meena Iyer The Beatle Who Vanished by Jim Berkenstadt
WINNER Zen & The Ten Oxherding Pictures by Demi DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Little Bear: An Inuit Folktale by Dawn Casey
Audiobook Nonfiction
Pudgy Possum the Brave - How Pudgy Got His Name by Kathy S. Elasky
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Negotiation Simplified: A Framework and Process for Understanding and Improving Negotiating Results by Jim Reiman
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DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE A Crisis Is A Terrible Thing to Waste by Kelly Sullivan Walden
Charlie’s Encore by J. Ronald M. York DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE The Time Travelers by Richard C Brusca Book Cover Design-Nonfiction
DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Climbing Together: America’s Journey for Racial Equality by Michael Smith Leavitt
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Of Dirt and Wildflowers, A Memoir: On Growing the Courage to Bloom by Kylee J. Marshall Book Interior Design Fiction WINNER The Clever Wife: A Kyrgyz Folktale by Rukhsana Khan DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Ichiro and the Great Mountain by W. Nikola-Lisa Business - General WINNER Project Management in the Hybrid Workplace by Phil Simon DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Activate Brand Purpose: How to Harness the Power of Movements to Transform Your Company by Scott Goodson and Chip Walker Design for Identity: How to Design Authentically for a Diverse World by Jessica Bantom Sustainability is for Everyone: Beginning Steps to Creating a Sustainability Program for Your Business by Lael Giebel Sweating Together: How Peloton Built A Billion Dollar Venture and Created Community in a Digital World by David J Miller The Answer is a Question: The Missing Superpower that Changes Everything and Will Transform Your Impact as a Manager and Leader by Laura Ashley-Timms & Dominic Ashley-Timms Business-Entrepreneurship DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE
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A Bridge Not Too Far, Where Creativity Meets Innovation by Deepak Ohri Business-Entrepreneurship & Small Business WINNER Irresistible: The Seven Secrets of the World’s Most Enduring, Employee-Focused Organizations by Josh Bersin DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Brain to Bank: How to Get Your Idea Out of Your Head and Cash In by Dorine Rivers, PhD, PMP Twentieth Century Boys: How One Family Business Survived and Thrived by Andrea Clark Watson Winner Takes All - Case Studies in how Online Marketplaces are creating Modern Monopolies by Shirish Nadkarni
The 5-Day Job Search: Proven Strategies To Answering Tough Interview Questions & Getting Multiple Job Offers by Annie Margarita Yang DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Finding Your Way in Science: How to Combine Character, Compassion and Productivity in Your Research Career by Lem Moyé Level Up - From Unseen to Sought After by Shirin Danesh MEN-IN-THE-MIDDLE: Conversations to Gain Momentum with Gender Equity’s Silent Majority by Kori Reed Winning in Your Own Court: 10 Laws for a Successful Career without Burning Out or Selling Out by Dena Lefkowitz Caregiving
Business-Motivational
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Raging Currents: Mental Illness and Family by Nanette J. Davis, Ph.D.
Finding Your Brand True North by Lauren Clemett DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Preparing for Battle: How to Overcome Life’s Challenges, Unlock Your Full Potential, and Build a Successful Business by Chad Price The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully be Being More Human by Karolin Helbig & Minette Norman Wonderhell: Why Success Doesn’t Feel Like It Should . . . and What to Do About It by Laura Gassner Otting Career WINNER
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DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE I Didn’t See It Coming: Scenes of Love, Loss and Lewy Body Dementia by Mary Lou Falcone Chapter Books WINNER In Search of Sparkle: A Faerie Fairy Tale by Donna E. Lane Chick-Lit WINNER The Corey Effect by Casey Dembowski DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE
The Visitor by C. D’Angelo Childrens-Educational
The ForestGirls, with the World Always by Written by Sissel Waage // Illustrated by Ana-Maria Cosma
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Nurse Florence® Coloring Book: How Do Our Fingernails Grow? by Michael Dow, RN, MS Nurse Florence® Coloring Book: How Do We Grow? by Michael Dow, RN, MS Nurse Florence® Coloring Book: How Do We Keep Our Balance? by Michael Dow, RN, MS Nurse Florence® Coloring Book: How Does Our Spine Work? by Michael Dow, RN, MS
Cate and the Garden Bandits by Betsy Coffeen My Hollow Home by Leanne Murner Our Environment’s Friends by Phil Riggs Childrens-Humor WINNER Pebble the Penguin by Ankit Kumar Pradhan
Nurse Florence® Coloring Book: DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Tell Me About the Systems of the Human Body. Roosevelt Banks and the Attic by Michael Dow, RN, MS of Doom by Laurie Calkhoven Nurse Florence® Coloring Book: What Does Our Thyroid Do? Childrens-Inspirational by Michael Dow, RN, MS WINNER Nurse Florence® Coloring Book: Why and How Do We Breathe? The Brave Little Parrot by Michael Dow, RN, MS by Rafe Martin Nurse Florence® Coloring Book: Why and How Do We Sneeze? by Michael Dow, RN, MS
Childrens-Motivational WINNER
Nurse Florence® Coloring Book: Dancing Devi Why Do We Have to Drink Water? by Priya Parikh by Michael Dow, RN, MS DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Nurse Florence® Coloring Book: Why Do We Lose Our Teeth? My Safe Place by Michael Dow, RN, MS by Brittney Brackett DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE How To Make Your Sock Talk: A Beginner’s Guide To Ventriloquism by Jimmy Vee Nursery Rhymes for Kinder Times by Pam Gittleman
Zoey Wonders Why by Nadia Khan Childrens-Religion WINNER Zen & The Ten Oxherding Pictures by Demi
Childrens-Environmental
Childrens: Animals & Pets
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Please Love Me Like I Love You by Kip Ullrich Fechner DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Poppy’s Playful Party by Madelyn Simon and Michael Sherman Tara the Dolphin by Shreya Pradhan Things that bite in the Night by Deborah Tant Childrens: Nonfiction WINNER Kids Play at the White House! by Jonathan Pliska Christian Fiction WINNER Rise on Eagles’ Wings by Lois Kennis DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Shadow Of The Mountain by Robin Reams Christian Nonfiction WINNER Fight Like Jesus: How Jesus Waged Peace Throughout Holy Week by Jason Porterfield DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Because of You, I Lost Everything! by Jim H. Darnell, Jr. O My God: An Un-Becoming Journey by Celia McBride Satan Unmasked: A Spiritual and Theological Evolution of Satan by Tekoa Manning The Mental Fight Of Your Life by Freddie Floyd Jr
The Way of the Shepherd: Living A Long Time Dead, A Joe Turner a Life of Surrender Mystery by Donna E. Lane by T.L. Bequette Coffee Table Book WINNER Valter of Salt Lake City by Elaine Bapis
Dead Shot by David Benjamin The Shakespeare Killer by Douglas J. Wood Cross Genre
Comics and Graphic Novels WINNER Hashman by Alex Grand & Joshua S. Berman Contemporary Novel WINNER Joint Venture by Carol Rhees DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE The Stalwarts by Soni Shalini Cookbook: lnternational
WINNER Secrets In The Mirror by Leslie Kain DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Let It Bleed by Nicole Nesca
Rotten Fruit in an Unkempt Garden: A Memoir in Poetry and Prose by Michael Nanfito Cultural & Social Issues WINNER
Cookbook: Regional
Artists Under Fire: The BDS War against Celebrities, Jews, and Israel by Lana Melman
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Valter of Salt Lake City by Elaine Bapis Cookbooks: General WINNER The White House Family Cookbook by White House Executive Chef Henry Haller, Virginia Aronson, et al. Crime Fiction WINNER
MEN-IN-THE-MIDDLE: Conversations to Gain Momentum with Gender Equity’s Silent Majority by Kori Reed Mothers Vol. 1 by Ben Burgess Jr. Cultural Heritage WINNER My Place Among Them by J Stanion Current Events
Man on the Run by Charles Salzberg
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Dark Fantasy WINNER Black Wing Sky by Kaylin McFarren Death & Dying WINNER Nine Days by Judy Lannon Education
Life Interrupted, Dr. Dua’s WINNER Survival Guide by Dr. Manu Dua, Foreword and This May Be Difficult to Read Epilogue by Dr. Parul Dua Makkar by Claire N. Rubman
WINNER LOVE Peace & Vegetables: Recipes for Conscious Living by Marcela Benson
The Future Normal: How We Will Live, Work and Thrive in the Next Decade by Rohit Bhargava and Henry Coutinho-Mason
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Environment WINNER The Climate Pandemic: How Climate Disruption Threatens Human Survival by Dennis Meredith DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE BATTLEGROUND GEOSTRESS: How to Recognize and Fight the Silent Killer by Robert Egby COOL: Women Leaders Reversing Global Warming by Paola Gianturco and Avery Sangster Epic Fantasy WINNER Warden’s Reign by Parris Sheets Fantasy WINNER Endeavor’s Run by Tobin Marks DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE www.nycbigbookaward.com
Birth of the Fae: A Fae is Done book five by Danielle M. Orsino The Redemption of Jarek by Dylan Madeley Finance WINNER Crypto Decrypted: Debunking Myths, Understanding Breakthroughs, and Building Foundations for Digital Asset Investing by Jake Ryan, James Diorio Fine Arts WINNER America’s Collection: The Art and Architecture of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms at the U.S. Department of State by Virginia B. Hart Friendship WINNER Canvas of Healing by Suzette Welling General Fiction WINNER Trust by Hernan Diaz DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE A Seventh Sense by Steve Jam Crossing Lake Pontchartrain by Arthur Byrd Into the Attic by Ellen Sherman The Judges by Eric J. Matluck The Shady Oaks Division by L. M. Coppa This Time Tomorrow: A Novel by Emma Straub Grief www.independentpressaward.com
WINNER The Gift of Ben: Loving Through Imperfection by Lindsey Rogers-Seitz Hispanic/Latin WINNER Bring the Light by Annette Montez Kolda DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Cuba, your children cry! Cuba, tus hijos lloran! by Otto H. Iglesias Historical Fiction WINNER The Bereaved by Julia Park Tracey DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE An Enemy Like Me by Teri M Brown Day of Days: September 11, 2001 by Frank Napolitano Sincerity is a Goddess: A Dramatic and Romantic Comedy of Ancient Rome by Adam Alexander Haviaras Storykeeper by Daniel A. Smith The Lioness of Leiden by Robert Loewen History: World WINNER 1000 Shillings: Shillings and Farthings (Dreipölker) from Swedish-Occupied Riga in Livonia and Elbing and Their Counterfeits From Suceava (1000 Shillings Vol. 1) by Torben Hoomann Horror WINNER River of Ashes by Alexandrea Weis and Lucas Astor 29
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DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Digger by Arjay Lewis Requiem For A Queen by Kaylin McFarren
Leadership WINNER
Boy Wander - A Coming of Age Memoir by Jobert E. Abueva
Broken to Better: 13 Ways Not to Fail at Life and Leadership by Michael Kurland
Maeve Rising: Coming Out Trans in Corporate America by Maeve DuVally
How-To
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Grace Under Pressure: Leading Through Change and Crisis by John Baldoni
Course Creation Simplified: The 6-Phase System To Profitable Online Courses by Jimmy Naraine DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE The Non-Obvious Guide to Better Presentations: How to Present Like a Pro (Virtually or in Person) by Jacqueline Farrington
Leadership with a Servant’s Heart: Leading in Your Workplace by Wayne Johnson, Kevin and Daphne Parsekian Leading Through Inflation: And Recession and Stagflation by Ram Charan and Geri Willigan
Humor
The Souls of Queer Folk by Joel A. Davis Brown
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Legal Thriller
Pure Cosmos Club by Matthew Binder DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Just River by Sara B. Fraser Sun City, A Hilariously Addictive Story of Rebellion by Matthew Minson
WINNER Extreme Vetting: A Thriller by Roxana Arama LGBTQ Fiction WINNER Complexities of Love by M.A. Quigley
Inspiration
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CLUBBED THREE: Darkness and Light by Robert A. Karl
A Sky of Infinite Blue- A Japanese Immigrant’s Search for Home and Self by Kyomi O’Connor
Nathaniel’s Last Move by J. Ronald M. York
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Emerging From the Dark... The Untold Stories by Terence Ang
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Jewish Literature WINNER Dineh by Ida Maze, translated by Yermiyahu Ahron Taub www.independentpressaward.com
Taming the Dragon: My Memoir of Coming Out, Addiction, and Awakening by Gary Tubbs DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE
Profiles in Gay Courage: Leatherfolk, Arts, and Ideas by Jack Fritscher
Reach: Create the Biggest Possible Audience for Your Message, Book, or Cause by Becky Robinson Medical WINNER Goodbye, Dry Eye! by Shilpi Pradhan
Literary Fiction
Medical Mystery / Thriller
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Metropolis by Monte Schulz DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE In the Aftermath by Jane Ward In the Land of the Feathered Serpent by Richard C Brusca Lester Lies Down by James Ladd Thomas Not My Ruckus by Chad Musick
WARM AND DEAD (Dr. Zack Winston Series, a medical conspiracy thriller Book 2) by Mike Krentz Adverse Effects (The Memory Thieves series, Book 1) by Joel Shulkin An Inch from Oblivion by Sam Polakoff Catching Cold Vol 2 Redemption by Lem Moyé DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE
The Girl in the Water by Joseph Howse
Catching Cold Vol 3 - Judgment by Lem Moyé
Winter’s Reckoning, a novel by Adele Holmes, MD
Catching Cold Vol 1 Breakthrough: Hearts Must First Break to Strengthen by Lem Moyé
Marketing & Public Relations WINNER Using Behavioral Science in Marketing: Drive Customer Action and Loyalty by Prompting Instinctive Responses by Nancy Harhut Assemblage: The Art and Science of Brand Transformation by Emmanuel Probst Competing on Thought Leadership by Robert Buday
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Toxic Effects by Joel Shulkin Memoir WINNER Home Is Within You: A Memoir of Recovery and Redemption by Nadia Davis DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE I Got It From Here: A Memoir of Awakening to the Power Within by Francesca Miracola Ivy Lodge: A Memoir of Translation and Discovery by Linda Murphy Marshall www.nycbigbookaward.com
Matilda’s Triumph: A Memoir by Richard Moss
SACRIFICE: The Green Berets, A Fateful Ambush, And a Gold Start Widow’s Fight for the Truth The Home for Friendless Children by Michelle Black by C.L. Olsen So Costly a Sacrifice The Reluctant Doctor by Mark Hutson by Dr Balesh Jindal Mind, Body, Spirit Transister: Raising My Twins in a Gender Bender World WINNER by Kate Brookes The Alchemical Search for the Middle Grade Unified Field by R.E. Kretz WINNER Motivational Facing the Beast Within: the Anxiety of Cameron Poole WINNER by Mark Cheverton The Big Thing Effect: How to DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Transform Your Life Forever by Jeff Patterson Molly Shipton, Secret Actress by Sheri Graubert DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Relatively Normal Secrets by C.W. Allen Rudy Doesn’t Like Roger: A Tale of Adventure and Friendship by Monica Zane The Day the Towers Fell by Heather E. Schwartz Military Fiction WINNER Before the Snow Flies by John Wemlinger DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Answering Lincoln’s Call: War in America by T.W. Harvey Military Nonfiction WINNER Vietnam Combat: Firefights and Writing History by Robin Bartlett DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Corporal Cannon by Savannah Cannon
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School Dropout, Chimney Sweep, Investment Banker: The Art of Pursuing Goals That Seem Unattainable at First Glance by Kevin Schwarzinger Multicultural Fiction WINNER Lock Up by Joe Klingler DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE FLEE (NomaD Thriller Series) by Joe Klingler DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Holy Parrot by Angel A Secrets in the Wind by Rumki Chowdhury Multicultural Nonfiction WINNER A Sky of Infinite Blue- A Japanese Immigrant’s Search for Home and Self by Kyomi O’Connor DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE 31
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Modest in the West: An Untainted Journey of Wearing Hijab by Hadiatou Wann Music WINNER The Guitar Decoder Ring: Featuring SIGIL - the New Language of Guitar by Asher Black & Barry Gilman Mystery WINNER Death by Saxophone by Debbie Burke DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Copper Waters - A New Zealand Cottage Mystery by Marlene M. Bell Diversion, a Mark Rollins Adventure by Tom Collins Dragony Rising by Michael Stephen Daigle Gracie & Zeus Live the Dream by Elizabeth Roderick Nature WINNER A Year of Moons by Joseph Bruchac
Home Is Within You: A Memoir of The Helping Babies Sleep Recovery and Redemption Method; The Art and Science of by Nadia Davis Teaching Your Baby to Sleep by Dr. Sarah Mitchell DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door: 50 American Terrific Toddlers! Chefs Chart Today’s Food by Judy Schumacher Culture by Emmanuel Laroche and Performing Arts Elizabeth Falkner WINNER Of Dirt and Wildflowers, A Memoir: On Growing the Don’t Miss This: A Decade of Courage to Bloom Eccentric Performing Arts by Kylee J. Marshall by Jim R Moore The Buddha and the Bee: Biking through America’s Forgotten Roadways on a Journey of Discovery by Cory Mortensen THE SCAMMER: How I eluded a scammer who wanted to turn me into a Cash-cow by Anna Pierre Untethered: Faith, Failure, and Finding Solid Ground by Laura Whitfield Novellas WINNER The Islander by David W. Berner DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE
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The Clever Wife: A Kyrgyz Folktale by Rukhsana Khan DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Dancing Devi by Priya Parikh Edwin the Elephant’s First Night Alone by Amanda Boyd Let’s Tour the World: A Globe Adventure by Theresa Lynn Little Bear: An Inuit Folktale by Dawn Casey Poppy’s Favorite Friend Fiasco (Poppy the Toucan Series) Book 4 of 4 by Madelyn Simon and Michael Sherman Picture Books - All Ages WINNER Marky the Magnificent Fairy by Cynthia Kern OBrien DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Sophie Won’t Sleep by Dr Danielle Camer Picture Books - BILINGUAL WINNER The Carousel King and the Space Mission by Leticia Ordaz Picture Books - Preschool WINNER Please Love Me Like I Love You by Kip Ullrich Fechner DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE NO! GO! by Holly Schmidt Poetry WINNER
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Growing Up Is Hard To Do Part 1 by Susan Marie Chapman
Some Days The Bird by Heather Bourbeau and Anne Casey
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Swallowing the Light by John Schneider The Certain Body by Julia Guez The End of Horses by Margot Taft Stever Political Thriller WINNER The Next Witness by Kirstyn Petras DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Betrayal by Gary E Smith To Hunt Men by Gary E Smith Pre-Teen Fiction DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE The Super Five by Cyndi Marko Pre-Teen Nonfiction WINNER Making a Mummy by Dona Herweck Rice
Psychology WINNER Perspective: Contemplating the Complexities of Our Realities by Dr. Rachel Altvater DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE How to Unite Your Inner Lanterns by Kenneth Rogers, Jr. Religion Fiction WINNER Revelation - A Novel by Gary McCarragher DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Lightning Butterflies! by Jim H. Darnell, Jr. Schoolhouse Dogs Face Life by Dawn Renee Darnell & Jim H. Darnell, Jr. Religion Nonfiction WINNER Leadership with a Servant’s Heart: Leading in Your Workplace by Wayne Johnson, Kevin and Daphne Parsekian
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DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE The Plans He Has For Me by Rose Ann Forte Romance WINNER The Outcast by Eve M. Riley DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Reverb by S.M. West Romantic Comedy WINNER Mick & Moira & Brad: A Romantic Comedy by Gerald Everett Jones DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Get A Room by Casey Dembowski Romantic Suspense WINNER The Truth (Book 1) by D.F. Kennedy The Whole Truth (Book 2) by D.F. Kennedy
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Deadly Geminis and Other Short Stories: Fictional tales on a ride of twists, turns and the unexpected by Elle Stockton Sociology WINNER
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Fallout Shelter Intimate Inequalities: Millennials’ by Steven Schindler Romantic Relationships in Contemporary Times Teen by Cristen Dalessandro DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Spirituality BOTHERATION: Part One: The WINNER Missing Link by Vito DiBarone The Atheist and The Afterlife—An Autobiography : A true story of Burning Bright inspiration, transformation, and by Michele Kwasniewski the pursuit of enlightenment by Ray Catania Madame Eldridge’s Wayward Home for Unruly Boys DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE by Benjamin Ryan Get Me Out of Here! by Melody A Krafft Steampunk WINNER A Machine Divine by Derek Paul Suspense WINNER Secrets In The Mirror by Leslie Kain DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE
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Come Sit in My Kitchen by Sherrie Todd-Beshore
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Unlost: Roaming Through South America on a Spontaneous Journey by Cory Mortensen DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Hazelet’s Journal: Travel edition by George Cheever Hazelet True Crime WINNER Behold the Monster: Confronting America’s Most Prolific Serial Killer by Authored by Jillian Lauren, Foreword by Michael Connelly DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE A Blue Life: An Inside Look at Policing by James J. Foley CLICK CLICK CLICK by Anne Varner, Karen DeVanie Saint Bloodbath by Frederick Douglass Reynolds Urban Fantasy WINNER The Palladium by Thorsten Brandl Visionary Fiction WINNER No, You’re Crazy by Jeff Beamish DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE Birth of the Fae: Locked out of Heaven by Danielle M. Orsino The Time Travelers by Richard C Brusca Well-being WINNER Fulfilled. 52 Prescriptions for Healing, Health, and Happiness by Dr. Bernadette Anderson www.independentpressaward.com
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