Highlights Include the Following Winning Titles: (Full Results are Available Here)
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Animals/Pets: General
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Chasing Justice by Kathleen Donnelly
Carina Press
Animals/Pets: Narrative Nonfiction
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Rabbit at the Sliding Door: Chloe's Story by Denise Lee Branco
Strolling Hills Publishing, LLC
Anthologies: Nonfiction
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Haight Words: Voices from the Street by Lori Pino
Koehler Books
Art
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Inhabiting Bliss by Kathleen Kinkopf
Independently Published
Autobiography/Memoir
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Dear William by David Magee
BenBella Books
Best Cover Design: Fiction
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Golden Dreg Boy, The Slums by D.K. Dailey
Tillable Ground Dreams
Best Cover Design: Nonfiction
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Highway Heist: America's Crumbling Infrastructure and the Road Forward by James T. Bennett
Independent Institute
Best Interior Design
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The Can-Do Mindset: How to Make Things Happen with Enthusiasm by Denise Gabel
Ignite Press
Best New Fiction
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The Bones of Amoret by Arthur Herbert
Stitched Smile Publications, LLC
Best New Nonfiction
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Touching Two Worlds: A Guide for Finding Hope in the Landscape of Loss by Sherry Walling, PhD
Sounds True
Biography: General
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Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn: Lessons from Toyota Leader Isao Yoshino on a Lifetime of Continuous Learning by Katie Anderson
Integrand Press
Business: Careers
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Take Charge of You: How Self-Coaching can Transform Your Life and Career by David Novak and Jason Goldsmith
Ideapress Publishing
Business: Communications/Public Relations
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Facilitating A More Perfect Union: A Guide For Politicians And Leaders by Dawn Menken
Dawn Menken, Democracy Matters
Business: Entrepreneurship & Small Business
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Free Time: Lose the Busywork, Love Your Business by Jenny Blake
Ideapress Publishing
Business: General
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Empathy in Action: How to Deliver Great Customer Experiences at Scale by Tony Bates and Dr. Natalie Petouhoff
Ideapress Publishing
Business: Management & Leadership
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Lift: Fostering the Leader in You Amid Revolutionary Global Change by Faisal Hoque
Fast Company Press
Business: Marketing & Advertising
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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
Business: Motivational
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The Most Unlikely Leader: An Unbelievable Journey From GED To CEO by Roger Smith
Ballast Books
Business: Personal Finance/Investing
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Make Your Kids Millionaires: Step-by-step guide to lead children to financial freedom by Loral Langemeier and Kyle Boeckman
McGraw Hill
Business: Real Estate
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Your First Home: The Proven Path to Homeownership by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
KellerINK
Business: Reference
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The Non-Obvious Guide to Working Remotely: Being Productive Without Getting Distracted, Lonely or Bored by Rohit Bhargava
Ideapress Publishing
Business: Sales
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The Human Sales Factor: The Human-to-Human Equation for Connecting, Persuading, and Closing the Deal by Lance Tyson
Morgan James Publishing
Business: Technology
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The Equality Machine: Harnessing Digital Technology for a Brighter, More Inclusive Future by Orly Lobel
PublicAffairs, Hachette Book Group
Business: Writing/Publishing
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Make Your Author emPact: Sell More Books, Increase Your Reach & Achieve Your Why by Stephanie Feger
Stargazer Publications
Children's Educational
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Oh No…Hacked Again!: A Story About Online Safety by Zinet Kemal
Independently Published
Children's Fiction
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Believe by Julie Mathison
Starr Creek Press
Children's Mind/Body/Spirit
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How Wonderfully Odd! A Backwards Bedtime Adventure of Kindness, Empathy, and Inclusion for Kids by Rory Haltmaier
Tentacular Arts & Letters
Children's Nonfiction
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Rocco Travels with the Presidents! by Rocco Smirne, illustrated by John Hutton
The White House Historical Association
Children's Novelty & Gift Book
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Goodnight Chairlift: A bedtime story for little skiers and snowboarders by Libby Ludlow, illustrated by Nathan Y. Jarvis
A-B-Skis
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
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Up Up You Go Jo! by Mariam Shapera, illustrated by i Cenizal
Independently Published
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Nonfiction
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Kids Play at the White House! by Jonathan Pliska, illustrated by John Hutton
The White House Historical Association
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
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Proud in Her Hijab: A Story of Family Strength, Empowerment and Identity by Zinet Kemal
Independently Published
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Nonfiction
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Finding My Voice with a Speech Disorder by Amber Echols
A&E Publications LLC
Children's Religious
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Children's Bible Stories for Bedtime by Julie Lavender
College Guides
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College Secrets of Highly Successful People: Keys to Launching a Great Life by Tome Schneider and Lindy Schneider
Peaks Publishing
Cookbook: General
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The White House Family Cookbook by Henry Haller with Virginia Aronson
The White House Historical Association
Cookbook: International
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Homestyle Puerto Rican Cooking by Erisbelia Garriga
Independently Published
Current Events
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Wireless Wars by Jonathan Pelson
BenBella Books
Education/Academic
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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
Fiction: African-American
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Friendship Matters by Rona D.
Pen Savvy Publishing
Fiction: Anthologies
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Private Lives: Stories edited by Kristine Somerville and Speer Morgan
TMR Books / The Missouri Review
Fiction: Cross-Genre
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The Passing Storm by Christine Nolfi
Lake Union Publishing
Fiction: Fantasy
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A Light in the Sky by Shina Reynolds
Wink Road Press
Fiction: General
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The Passing Storm by Christine Nolfi
Lake Union Publishing
Fiction: Historical
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A Hundred Sweet Promises by Sepehr Haddad
Appleyard & Sons Publishing
Fiction: Horror
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The House of Tongues by James Dashner
Riverdale Avenue Books
Fiction: Inspirational
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Christmas in Idaho by Ray Downing
Studio Macbeth
Fiction: LGBTQ+
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Red Clay Suzie by Jeffrey Dale Lofton
Post Hill Press
Fiction: Literary
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The Trail: a novel by Ethan Gallogly
Sierra Nevada Press
Fiction: Multicultural
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Orchid Blooming by Carol Van Den Hende
Azure Press
Fiction: Mystery/Suspense
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The Midcoast: A Novel by Adam White
Hogarth Books, an imprint of Random House Publishing Group
Fiction: New Age
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Reasons: Three Lives One Soul by Sherry denBoer
Independently Published
Fiction: Novelette
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The Coward of Grimsby by Eric Daniel Ryan
Independently Published
Fiction: Novella
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Blood and Silver by Vali Benson
Tellwell Publishing
Fiction: Religious
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Forging the Sword (The Footnail Series Book 2) by Akoreda Adekoya & Howard Haugom
Footnail Press
Fiction: Romance
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A Hundred Sweet Promises by Sepehr Haddad
Appleyard & Sons Publishing
Fiction: Science Fiction
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Blood Moon by Heather Graham and Jon Land
Tor Books
Fiction: Short Story
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Stumbling Through Adulthood: Linked Stories by John Sheirer
Janice Beetle Books
Fiction: Thriller/Adventure
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The Bucharest Dossier by William Maz
Oceanview Publishing
Fiction: Visionary
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Unfettered Journey by Gary F. Bengier
Chiliagon Press
Fiction: Western
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The Bones of Amoret by Arthur Herbert
Stitched Smile Publications, LLC
Fiction: Women's Fiction
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The Lending Library by Aliza Fogelson
Lake Union/Amazon Publishing
Fiction: Young Adult
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A Light in the Sky by Shina Reynolds
Wink Road Press
Health: Addiction & Recovery
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The Weight of Air by David Poses
Sandra Jonas Publishing
Health: Aging/50+
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American Dementia: Brain Health in an Unhealthy Society by Daniel R. George, PhD, MSc and Peter J. Whitehouse, MD, PhD
John Hopkins Press
Health: Alternative Medicine
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Pain Erasers by Michelle Schoffro Cook
Health: Cancer
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Off Our Chests: A Candid Tour Through the World of Cancer by John Marshall and Liza Marshall
Ideapress Publishing
Health: Death & Dying
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Never Say Invisible: A Memoir of Living and Being with ALS by Jeremy Schreiber
Sandra Jonas Publishing
Health: Diet & Exercise
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Supersized Lies: How Myths about Weight Loss Are Keeping US Fat — and the Truth about What Really Works by Robert J. Davis, PhD
Everwell Books
Health: General
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If Your Mouth Could Talk: An In-Depth Guide to Oral Health and Its Impact on Your Entire Life by Dr. Kami Hoss
BenBella Books
Health: Psychology & Mental Health
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The Stress Book: Forty-Plus Ways to Manage Stress & Enjoy Your Life by D. Terrence Foster, M.D.
Global Health & Consortium
Health: Women's Health
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Love, Only Better by Paulette Stout
Media Goddess Inc.
History: General
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Tractor Wars by Neil Dahlstrom
BenBella Books
History: Military
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SEA PAY by Bob Dorgan
History: United States
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We The Presidents: How American Presidents Shaped the Last Century by Ronald Gruner
libratum.press
Humor/Comedy/Satire
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Find Happiness through Negative Thinking by Larry Gotterer
larryvision
Law
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FIRED! Protect Your Rights & FIGHT BACK If You're Terminated, Laid Off, Downsized, Restructured, Forced to Resign or Quit by Steven Mitchell Sack
Legal Strategies Publications
Legacy: Autobiography/Memoirs
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Spirit Embraced: A Guiding Memoir for a Life Authentic and Free by Kim Colella
Spirit Doula Press
Legacy: Children's Book
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Mr. Shipman's Kindergarten Chronicles: December Celebrations by Dr. Terance Shipman
Team Shipman Publishing
Legacy: Fiction
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The River by Starlight by Ellen Notbohm
She Writes Press
Legacy: Nonfiction
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Empathic Mastery: A 5-Step System to Go from Emotional Hot Mess to Thriving Success by Jennifer Elizabeth Moore
Modern Medicine Lady LLC (DBA Des' Tai Press)
Legacy: Self-Help/Spirituality
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30 Summers More: Adding Time Back to Your Aging Clock by Dwayne J. Clark
Brisance Books
LGBTQ+: Nonfiction
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Alabama Grandson: A Black, Gay Minister's Passage Out of Hiding by Cedrick D. Bridgeforth
Precocity Press
Multicultural: Nonfiction
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Uncolonized Latinas: Transforming Our Mindsets And Rising Together by Valeria Aloe
New Degree Press
New Age: Nonfiction
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A NEW NOW: Your Guide to Mastering Wisdom Daily, Achieving Equilibrium, and Empowering Your Nobler Self by Michael Goddart
Clear Path Press
Nonfiction: Creative
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Artist: Awakening the Spirit Within by Jocelyn Jones
Goodspeed Press
Nonfiction: Cross-Genre
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The Southern Awakening: A Black Man's Guide to Liberating the Rural South by Barnard Sims "Barnard The Barber"
Archway Publishing
Nonfiction: General
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Changemaker Playbook: The New Physics of Leadership in a World of Explosive Change by Henry F. De Sio, Jr.
Nicholas Brealey Publishing / Hachette Book Group
Nonfiction: Inspirational
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Mosaic Heart: Pieces of an Unfinished Life by Donna Mazzitelli
Merry Dissonance Press
Nonfiction: Narrative
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Uprooted: Family Trauma, Unknown Origins, and the Secretive History of Artificial Insemination by Peter J. Boni
Greenleaf Book Group
Novelty & Gift Books
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Springtime for Your Spirit: 90 Devotionals of Hope, Joy & New Beginnings by Michelle Medlock Adams & Andy Clapp
Skyhorse Publishing
Parenting & Family
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Difficult: Mothering Challenging Adult Children through Conflict and Change by Judith R. Smith, PhD
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Performing Arts
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Black Panther: Interrogating a Cultural Phenomenon by Terence McSweeney
University Press of Mississippi
Photography
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Hidden: Life with California's Roma Families by Cristina Salvador Klenz
Brown Paper Press
Poetry: Anthologies
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Stronger Than Fear: Poems of Empowerment, Compassion, and Social Justice by Stephen Massimilla and Carol Alexander
Cave Moon Press
Poetry: Chapbook
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A Sky Full Of Wings by Ksenia Rychtycka
Finishing Line Press
Poetry: Contemporary
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And If the Woods Carry You by Erin Rodoni
Southern Indiana Review Press
Poetry: General
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Aunt Bird by Yerra Sugarman
Four Way Books
Poetry: Narrative
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Pine by Julia Koets
Southern Indiana Review Press
Poetry: Nature
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CLOUDS: love poems from above the fray, poems and photography by Jon Meyer
Joshua Tree Interactive
Poetry: Religious
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Grandfather's Mandolin by Fran Markover
Passager Press
Poetry: Urban
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When We Talk of Stolen Sisters by Jessica Mehta
Not a Pipe Publishing
Religion: Christian Inspirational
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When Mountains Crumble: Rebuilding Your Life After Losing Someone You Love by Danita Jenae
Moody Publishers
Religion: Christianity
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Fight Like Jesus: How Jesus Waged Peace throughout Holy Week by Jason Porterfield
Herald Press
Religion: Eastern
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The Garden of Flowers and Weeds: A New Translation and Commentary on the Blue Cliff Record by Matthew Juksan Sullivan
Monkfish Book Publishing
Religion: General
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Springtime for Your Spirit: 90 Devotionals of Hope, Joy & New Beginnings by Michelle Medlock Adams & Andy Clapp
Skyhorse Publishing
Science
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Unsettled by Steve E. Koonin
BenBella Books
Self-Help: General
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Who Do You Want to Be On The Way to What You Want? Coaching With The Empowerment Dynamic by Donna Zajonc
Polaris Publishing
Self-Help: Motivational
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Enough About Me: The Unexpected Power of Selflessness by Richard Lui
Zondervan
Self-Help: Relationships
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Gaslighting: A Step-by-Step Recovery Guide to Break Free from Emotional Abuse and Build Healthy Relationships by Deborah Vinall, PsyD, LMFT
Rockridge Press
Social Change
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Broke in America by Joanne Samuel Goldblum and Collen Shaddox, Forward by Bomani Jones
BenBella Books
Spirituality: General
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Don’t' Just Sit There, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching by Jessie Asya Kanzer
Hampton Roads Publishing
Spirituality: Inspirational
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Where Are You? A Beginner's Guide to Advanced Spirituality by Dan Ehrenkrantz
Spinoza Press
Sports
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Marathon Man: My Life, My Father's Stroke and Running 35 Marathons in 35 Days by Alan Corcoran
Tivoli Publishing House
Travel: Guides & Essays
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Walking Home: Common Sense and Other Misadventures on the Pacific Crest Trail by Rick Rogers
Independently Published
True Crime: Nonfiction
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Surviving Dirty John by Debra Newell and M. William Phelps
BenBella Books
Women's Issues / Women's Studies
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Sharp Women: Embrace Your Intuition, Build Your Situational Awareness, and Live Life Unafraid by Kelly Sayre
Niche Pressworks
Young Adult: Nonfiction
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Trauma Recovery Workbook for Teens by Deborah Vinall, PsyD, LMFT
Rockridge Press
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