1. Bible Study
GOLD: How to Read the Bible, by Harvey Cox (HarperOne)
SILVER: Sick, and You Cared for Me: Homilies & Reflections for Cycle B, Edited by Deacon Jim Knipper; featuring Rob Bell, James Martin SJ, Jan Richardson, Richard Rohr OFM et al. (Clear Faith Publishing)
BRONZE: Simply Good News: Why the Gospel Is News and What Makes It Good, by N.T. Wright (HarperOne)
2. Christian Living
GOLD: The Artisan Soul: Crafting Your Life into a Work of Art, by Erwin Raphael McManus (HarperOne)
SILVER: Wearing God: Clothing, Laughter, Fire, and Other Overlooked Ways of Meeting God, by Lauren F. Winner (HarperOne)
BRONZE: What’s Your Function? Working It Out with God, by Aaron M. Basko (Judson Press)
2b. Christian Living – Family / Parenting
GOLD: Christian Active Parenting: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Children of Joy, Character and a Living Faith, by Michael H. Popkin PhD, Melody F. Popkin, & Sue Allen, MA (Active Parenting Publishers)
SILVER: Persevering Parent: Finding Strength to Raise Your Child with Social, Emotional or Behavioral Challenges, by Dr. Karen Crum (Persevering Parent Ministries)
BRONZE: Wait On God, by Briana G. Whitaker (Heritage Press)
3. Devotional
GOLD: When Chocolate Isn’t Enough: An Inspirational Survival Guide for Moms, by Michelle Medlock Adams (Worthy Inspired)
SILVER: Sisters of Scripture: Mentors in Womanhood, by Billie Montgomery/Cook (Judson Press)
BRONZE: A Walk to Wisdom: 31 Days Through the Proverbs, by Trog Trogdon (Brown Christian Press)
4. Theology
GOLD (tie): Abounding in Kindness: Writings for the People of God, by Elizabeth A. Johnson (Orbis Books)
Did God Kill Jesus? Searching for Love in History’s Most Famous Execution, by Tony Jones (HarperOne)
SILVER: The Allure of Gentleness: Defending the Faith in the Manner of Jesus, by Dallas Willard (HarperOne)
BRONZE: Authenticity as Self-Transcendence: The Enduring Insights of Bernard Lonergan, by Michael H. McCarthy (University of Notre Dame Press)
5. Ministry / Mission
GOLD: Everyone Belongs to God: Discovering the Hidden Christ, by Christoph Friedrich Blumhardt; Edited by Charles E. Moore (Plough Publishing House)
SILVER: Spiritual Practices for Effective Leadership: 7 Rs of Sanctuary for Pastors, by Debora Jackson (Judson Press)
BRONZE: The Divine Conspiracy Continued: Fulfilling God’s Kingdom on Earth, by Dallas Willard and Gary Black Jr. (HarperOne)
6. Catholic
GOLD: Jesus: A Pilgrimage, by James Martin, SJ (HarperOne)
SILVER: The Way of Serenity: Finding Peace and Happiness in the Serenity Prayer, by Father Jonathan Morris (HarperOne)
BRONZE (tie): Dear Young People… Inspiration from Pope Francis for Everyone, by Michael O’Neill McGrath (World Library Publications)
Green Street Park, by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops; illustrated by Jill Arena (Loyola Press)
7. Education
GOLD: Evangelicals Around the World: A Global Handbook for the 21st Century, Edited by Brian C. Stiller, Todd M. Johnson, Karen Stiller, and Mark Hutchinson (Thomas Nelson)
SILVER: Purified and Enlightened: RCIA Sessions for Lent, by Mary Birmingham (World Library Publications)
BRONZE: You Have Put On Christ: Cultivating a Baptismal Spirituality, by Jerry Galipeau (World Library Publications)
8. Spirituality
GOLD: Learning to Walk in the Dark, by Barbara Brown Taylor (HarperOne)
SILVER: Grounded: Finding God in the World–A Spiritual Revolution, by Diana Butler Bass (HarperOne)
BRONZE: The Way of the Wind: The Path and Practice of Evolutionary Christian Mysticism, by Bruce Sanguin (Viriditas Press)
9. Self-Help / Recovery
GOLD: The Book of Forgiving: The Fourfold Path for Healing Ourselves and Our World, by Desmond Tutu and Mpho Tutu (HarperOne)
SILVER: As Long As There Is Breath in Your Body, There Is Hope, by Rosalind Y. Tompkins (Creation House)
BRONZE: Girls Watch Too! Female Fascination with Porn: Why You Should Care and What You Can Do About It, by Dana Brown Smith (Exalted Publishing)
10. Biography/Memoir
GOLD: Joan Chittister: Her Journey from Certainty to Faith, by Tom Roberts (Orbis Books)
SILVER: A Warrior’s Faith, by Robert Vera (Nelson Books)
BRONZE: In Duet With God: The Story of a Lifelong Friendship, by Jessica Roemischer (CreateSpace)
11. Holiday
GOLD: Goodness and Light: Readings for Advent and Christmas, by Michael Leach, James Keane, Doris Goodnough, editors (Orbis Books)
SILVER (tie): The Story of Christmas, by Martina Smith, Peter Grosshauser & Ed Temple (Sparkhouse Family)
The Star, by Michele Breza (Diamanda Publishing)
BRONZE: If He Had Not Come, by David Nicholson: illustrated by Charles Jaskiewicz (West Bow Press)
12. Children’s Picture Book
GOLD (tie): Emily Lost Someone She Loved, by Kathleen Fucci; illustrated by Shirley Ng-Benitez (Kathleen Fucci Ministries)
God Whispered Your Name, by Philip Haussler; art by Brad Sneed (MarbleSpark)
SILVER: Fast Freddy, by Lee Ann Mancini; illustrated by Dan Sharp (GLM Publishing)
BRONZE: The Virgin Mary Around the World: A Pilgrimage of Faith, by Chantal Baros (Shining Light Dolls)
13. Juvenile / Young Adult Fiction
GOLD: A Time to Speak: Out of Time Book 2, by Nadine Brandes (Enclave Publishing)
SILVER (tie): Addison's Mark, by Matt Kuvakos (G.I.G.)
The Perfect Blindside, by Leslea Wahl (Pauline Books and Media)
BRONZE: Hope and Grace in Piney Woods, by Lisa Major Elders (Hearts of Grace Publishing)
14. General Fiction
GOLD: Death Comes for the Deconstructionist, by Daniel Taylor (Slant)
SILVER: Mercy’s Rain, by Cindy K. Sproles (Kregel Publications)
BRONZE: The Abbey: A Story of Discovery, by James Martin (HarperOne)
15. Inspirational/Romance Fiction
GOLD: Always October, by C.E. Edmonson (Aventine Press)
SILVER (tie): Cassia, by Susan F. Craft (Heritage Beacon Fiction)
Lake Surrender, by Carol Grace Stratton (Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas)
BRONZE: Hooked, by Allen Wolf (Morning Star Publishing)
16. Keepsake/Gift/Specialty Bible
GOLD: The Spark Story Bible, by Debra Thorpe Hetherington (Sparkhouse Family)
SILVER: Good Saint John XXIII, by Bro. Mickey McGrath (Clear Faith Publishing)
BRONZE: Birth of an Angel, by Judy Rae Smith (Smith Marcley)
17. Ebook Non-Fiction
GOLD: Beyond Betrayal: How God is Healing Women (and Couples) from Infidelity, by Lisa Taylor (Oil of Joy Press)
SILVER: An Encouragement Journey: Overcoming Adversity, Misfortune, And Barriers To The Good Life, by Bill Carlson
BRONZE: Wavemakers: How Small Acts of Courage Can Change the World, by Chris Brady (Obstaclés Press)
18. Ebook Fiction
GOLD: Unintended Target, by D.L. Wood (CreateSpace)
SILVER: The Journal of the Watcher, by Timothy R. Jennings (Lennox)
BRONZE: Picture Me, by Amy Schisler (Amy MacWilliams Schisler)
