USA Book News

• Enter Your 2009 & 2008 Titles! Open to all books with an ISBN and published in 2009 (galley copies welcome). 2008 titles are also eligible.

• Media Coverage for Every Entry! Enter before July 31, 2009 and receive a four-month full-color listing on USABookNews.com which includes your color book cover, a brief paragraph about your title and a hyperlink to your website. The National Best Books Awards are the ONLY Awards Program in the nation that offers direct coverage to the book buying public for every entry.

• Affordable Entry Fee! $69.00 per title/per category. Over 150 active categories to choose from including first time author and design categories.

• USA Book News Picks Winners! Many titles have gone on to greatness after placing in the Best Books Awards over our six year history. Over 80 publishers who placed in the 2007 Best Books Awards went on to place in one or more of the following  prestigious award programs: the 2008 Benjamin Franklin Awards, the 2008 IPPY’s and the 2007 Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Awards!

• National Best Books Hall of Fame! Self-published book The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton, Ph.D., went on to sell 150,000 copies and has since published with Hay House & Sounds True Audio after winning several categories in the 2006 National Best Books Awards! God Without Religion: Questioning Centuries of Accepted Truths by Sankara Saranam, won the 2005 Best Books Spirituality Category and has since published with a large publisher and gained national recognition. Forgiving Troy by Thom Bierdz, a multiple Best Books 2007 winner, is currently in negotiations to become a major motion picture in 2011. 

• Hundreds of titles have received national media coverage as a direct result of placing in the National Best Books Awards! Are you the next break-out success story?

WINNERS & FINALISTS IN EACH CATEGORY RECEIVE:

• USA Book News Exposure: A six-month book listing which includes your color book cover, a brief paragraph about your title and a hyperlink to your website. Fantastic coverage for the busy 2009 holiday season! Additional coverage in the USABN E-zine, sent to thousands of book buyers. USABookNews.com is currently listed on thousands of book related-websites (google "USA Book News" in quotes) and welcomes thousands of visitors per month. View a complete list of Winners and Finalists of the 2008 competition. 2004-2007 results can also be viewed from our "About Us" page.

• Unprecedented National Media & Industry Exposure: Instant coverage of results from our online network of media outlets and industry contacts for a combined, immediate exposure to over 500,000+ subscribers. In addition, the national media campaign kicks off October 2009!  Read the 2008 National Press Release

• Promote Your Title as an Award-Winning Book: As a winner or finalist you will have the right to highlight your award on your book cover, website, and marketing material. Award stickers will be available for purchase for all winners & finalists in each category. Past winners and finalists have utilized this award by creating and distributing their own press releases with great success!

Major publishers and thousands of independent houses have participated in the National "Best Books" Awards over our six year history. We would love to include your titles in this esteemed group of authors and publishers.

Feel free to call JPX Media toll-free at 1-800-733-6511 or e-mail-us with any comments or questions and we will be happy to respond!

Very best and GOOD LUCK!

Jeff Keen
President & CEO
JPX Media

USABookNews.com

“Absolutely Amazing! My book and audio book received immediate coverage in a national magazine two weeks after the results of the “Best Books” 2007 Awards were announced. The “Best Books” Awards are so much more than simple recognition, they are a publicity and sales goldmine for winners and finalists. Thank you for your continued diligence in providing coverage for quality books from the independent press.”
—Thom Bierdz, author, Forgiving Troy, “Best Books 2007” double Award-Winner.

ENTRY FEES AND DEADLINE

$69 per title/per category

• Enter your book(s) before July 31, 2009 and receive a four-month full color listing on USABookNews.com! (All entries must be postmarked on or before July 31, 2009)
• Final Entry Deadline is August 31, 2009. (All entries must be postmarked on or before August 31, 2009.)
• Winners and Finalists will be announced nationally October 2009.
• Eligible titles must have a 2009 or 2008 publication date and ISBN number.
• Galley copies are welcome.

"Thank you USA Book News for creating the National Best Books Awards! I'm honored to have been named an award-winning finalist. The media and industry exposure has been widespread. Your awards program is highly respected in the industry and very supportive of participants. I strongly recommend participation to every author. Keep up the excellent work!" 
—Charles Jacobs, Author "The Writer Within You", Award-Winning Finalist, Best Books 2007

“Thank you USA Book News! After placing as an award-winning finalist in the National Best Books 2007 Awards, I enjoyed increased media attention and exposure. I heartily thank you for your continued important work within the publishing industry, and look forward to entering my new book into this year's competition.”
 —Wang-Ching LIU, Publisher/Author "Chinese Easy To Learn”, Award-Winning Finalist, Best Books 2007

“I can't say enough good things about what you're doing with USA Book News. Having my book recognized as a finalist has gotten me some good press. As a self-published author, I benefited greatly from this recognition. Now I'm planning a major internet marketing campaign, and I am hopeful about where it all will lead. Best of luck with your book-related endeavors, and many, many thanks.”
—Evan Drake Howard, Award-Winning Finalist, Best Books 2007

SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
(This list is on your entry form as well)

Your submission package should contain the following:

• ONE copy of your book per category entered (Galley copies are welcome)
• A completed Entry Form for each title.
• A past Press Release or Marketing Material for each title (if available)
• A check for the entry fees, payable to JPX Media (if paying by check) or
• Be sure to include your Online Payment Order number on your entry form.

"Thank you USA Book News for these wonderful awards and recognition. Because of them, I've enjoyed increased sales, been featured in local, national and international print media, and have been invited by various groups to speak, give book readings, and sign books. These awards validate my book and open doors as we shop the film version of it. None of us manifest our dreams alone...thank you for helping make mine come true!"
—Sonya Haramis, M.Ed., Publisher/Author “Peace of the Dreamer”, Best Books 2007 Winner

“USA Book News is really an incredible network. I'm proud to be a part of it.”
—Kathleen Clauson, Finalist, National Best Books 2008 Awards

“Thank you for honoring my book as finalist in your book awards program! On behalf of fellow publishers and authors, thank you for providing such a wonderful opportunity for unsung voices to be heard and appreciated.”
—Shirley Cheng, Finalist, National Best Books 2008 Awards

“Thank you for your support to the ARTS and allowing the everyday people find some success. I appreciate this honor and will live up to what the award represents.”
 —Alyssa Amori, Finalist, National Best Books 2008 Awards

ENTRY FORM

Please fill out an entry form for each title entered, print out and include the completed form with your submission. Be sure to review the "Submission Checklist" on each entry form.
 

"It is with great joy and appreciation that I write you personally to commend the work you and your team are doing. The results were like a big pat on my back, a major encouragement...I hope to make it to the Awards next year, not once but again and again because the Best Books Awards have proven to be a place where I know I can trust my works on their scale, without fear, and gladly accept the results knowing your definition of quality is not just literal but all encompassing."
—Glory Odemene, Award-Winning Finalist, Best Books 2007

“This award will boost my effort for publishing a whole collection of unique illustrated books including poetry and fiction.”
—Sunny Kapoor, Finalist, National Best Books 2008 Awards

Thank you so much for naming my novel as a finalist in the humor category.  I am thrilled! I appreciate your recognition of my work.”
 —Linda C. Wright, Finalist, National Best Books 2008 Awards

“Keep doing what you are doing, it’s making a difference for upcoming writers!”
—Rev. Kim R. Brewer, Finalist, National Best Books 2008 Awards

“Thank you for bestowing such an honor for my book!”
 —Frank J. Eberhart, Finalist, National Best Books 2008 Awards

PAYMENT OPTIONS

1. Use our secure online ordering cart by pressing the "Add to Cart" button below.

2. Include a check with your entry submission payable to JPX MEDIA.

Questions? Call JPX Media toll-free at 800-733-6511 within the United States or e-mail us.

"Thank you for all your good work in creating the National Best Books Awards. Through your efforts you are giving a great boost to the world of publishing. Book-lovers everywhere are all in your debt. Thanks so much!"
—David Evans, Award Winner, Best Books 2007

"Keep up the awesome work and thanks again for supporting the industry in such a professional manner!"
—Dawn King, Award-Winning Finalist, Best Books 2007

“Your award has helped give my book attention it would not have gotten before. Several radio stations have asked for interviews, and I was featured in a Los Angeles newspaper! Again, thank you for giving my book this type of exposure”
—Janet Alston Jackson, A Cry for Light, Best Books 2006 Award Winner

OFFICIAL 2009 CATEGORIES

African-American Studies

Animals/Pets – General
Animals/Pets – Health
Animals/Pets – Novelty

Anthologies – Non-Fiction

Art – General
Art – Instructional/How-To

Audio Book – Business
Audio Book – Fiction, Abridged
Audio Book – Fiction, Unabridged
Audio Book – Humor
Audio Book – Mystery/Thriller
Audio Book – Non-fiction, Abridged
Audio Book – Non-fiction, Unabridged
Audio Book – Self-Help/Motivational
Audio Book – Spiritual
Audio Book – Travel

Audio Course – Business
Audio Course – Religion
Audio Course – Self-Help/Motivational
Audio Course – Spirituality

Autobiography/Memoirs

Best Cover Design
Best Interior Design
Best New Fiction (an author's first published work)
Best New Non-Fiction (an author's first published work)

Biography – General
Biography – Historical

Business – General
Business – Careers
Business – Entrepreneurship & Small Business
Business – Investing
Business – Management & Leadership
Business – Marketing & Advertising
Business – Motivational
Business – Personal Finance
Business – Real Estate
Business – Reference
Business – Sales
Business – Technology/Computers/Internet
Business – Writing/Publishing

Children’s Activity Book
Children’s Educational
Children's Fiction
Children's Mind/Body/Spirit
Children's Non-Fiction
Children's Novelty & Gift Book
Children's Religious

Children’s Picture Book – Hardcover Fiction
Children's Picture Book – Hardcover Fiction w/ Audio CD
Children’s Picture Book – Hardcover Non-Fiction
Children’s Picture Book – Softcover Fiction
Children's Picture Book – Softcover Fiction w/ Audio CD
Children’s Picture Book – Softcover Non-Fiction

Comics – Graphic Novels
Comics – Manga

Cookbooks – General
Cookbooks – Baking/Bread
Cookbooks – Canning & Preserving
Cookbooks – Desserts
Cookbooks – Grilling & BBQ
Cookbooks – International
Cookbooks – Poultry/Meat/Fish
Cookbooks – Regional
Cookbooks – Vegetables/Grains/Pasta

College Guides

Crafts/Hobbies/How-to

Current Events – Media/Entertainment
Current Events – Political/Social

Education/Academic
Education PreK-12

Environment – Political/Social
Environment – Green /Alternative Energy/Conservation

Fiction & Literature – General
Fiction & Literature – African American Fiction
Fiction & Literature – Anthologies
Fiction & Literature – Chick Lit/Women’s Lit
Fiction & Literature – Cross Genre Fiction
Fiction & Literature – Environmental/Green Fiction
Fiction & Literature – Fantasy/Science Fiction
Fiction & Literature – Gay & Lesbian Fiction
Fiction & Literature – Historical Fiction
Fiction & Literature – Horror
Fiction & Literature – Literary Fiction
Fiction & Literature – Multicultural Fiction
Fiction & Literature – Mystery/Suspense
Fiction & Literature – New Age Fiction
Fiction & Literature – Religious Fiction
Fiction & Literature – Romance
Fiction & Literature – Short Story Fiction
Fiction & Literature – Thriller/Adventure
Fiction & Literature – Visionary Fiction
Fiction & Literature – Western
Fiction & Literature – Young Adult Fiction

Gardening – General

Gay & Lesbian – Non-Fiction
Gay & Lesbian Studies

Gift & Specialty Books

Health – General
Health – Addiction & Recovery
Health – Aging/50+
Health – Alternative Medicine
Health – Cancer
Health – Death & Dying
Health – Diet & Weight Loss
Health – Exercise & Fitness
Health – Organizers & Planners
Health – Medical Reference
Health – Men’s Health
Health – Psychology/Mental Health
Health – Sexuality/Sex
Health – Women’s Health

History – General
History – Ancient
History – Media/Entertainment
History – Military
History – Political
History – United States
History – World

Home – General
Home – Decorating/Interior Design
Home – Exterior Design/Landscaping
Home – Gardening
Home – Green Living

Humor

Language Guides

Multicultural Non-Fiction

Native American Studies

Nature – Field Guides

New Age – Non-fiction

Non-Fiction – Narrative

Parenting/Family – General
Parenting/Family – Divorce
Parenting/Family – Organizers & Planners
Parenting/Family – Pregnancy & Childbirth
Parenting/Family – Reference

Photography – General
Photography – Instructional/How-To
Photography – Nature
Photography – People

Poetry – General
Poetry – Anthologies
Poetry – Chapbook
Poetry – Humor
Poetry – Inspirational
Poetry – Religious
Poetry – Urban

Popular Culture

Religion – General
Religion – Buddhism
Religion – Christianity
Religion – Christian Inspirational
Religion – Comparative Religion
Religion – Eastern Religions
Religion – Hinduism
Religion – Islam
Religion – Judaism
Religion – Prayer & Devotionals

Science – General

Self-Help – General
Self-Help – Journals & Quotes
Self-Help – Motivational 
Self-Help – Relationships

Social Change

Spirituality – General
Spirituality – Inspirational
Spirituality – Journals & Quotes
Spirituality – Novelty & Gift Book

Sports – General
Sports – Autobiography/Biography

Theater Arts – General
Theater Arts – Drama/Plays

Travel – Guides
Travel – Essay
Travel – Pictorial
Travel – Recreational

True Crime – Non-Fiction

Young Adult – Educational
Young Adult – Non-Fiction
Youth Issues

Women's Issues

Home   /   Best Books 2009 Awards   /  USABN Magazine Online   /   Autobiography

Business: General   /   Business: Careers   /   Business: Entertainment & Acting   /   Business: Entrepreneurship   /   Business: Management & Leadership   /   Business: Marketing & Advertising   /   Business: Motivational   /   Business: Personal Finance   /   Business: Real Estate   /   Business: Reference   /   Business: Sales   /   Business: Technology & Computers   /   Business: Writing & Publishing

Children's Educational   /   Children's Fiction   /   Children's Non-Fiction   /   Children's Novelty & Gift   /   Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction   /   Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Non-Fiction   /   Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction   /   Children's Picture Book: Softcover Non-Fiction

Cookbooks: General

Fiction: General   /   Fiction: African American   /   Fiction: Anthologies    /    Fiction: Chick Lit   /   Fiction: Fantasy & Science Fiction   /   Fiction: Gay & Lesbian   /   Fiction: Historical   /    Fiction: Horror   /   Fiction: Literary Fiction   /   Fiction: Multicultural   /   Fiction: Mystery & Suspense   /   Fiction: New Age   /   Fiction: Religious   /   Fiction: Romance   /   Fiction: Short Story   /   Fiction: Thriller & Adventure   /   Fiction: Visionary   /   Fiction: Western   /   Fiction: Young Adult Fiction

Health: General   /   Health: Addiction & Recovery   /   Health: Aging & 50+   /   Health: Alternative Medicine   /   Health: Cancer   /   Health: Death & Dying   /   Health: Diet & Weight Loss   /   Health: Exercise & Fitness   /   Health: Medical Reference   /   Health: Psychology & Mental Health   /   Health: Sexuality

Parenting & Family

Religion: General   /   Religion: Christian Inspiration   /   Religion: Christianity   /   Religion: Comparative Religion   /   Religion: Eastern

Self-Help: General   /   Self-Help: Motivational   /   Self-Help: Relationships   /   Spirituality   /   Travel

African American Studies   /   Animals & Pets   /   Anthologies: Non-Fiction   /   Art   /   College Guides   /   Comics   /   Crafts & Hobbies   /   Current Events   /   Education   /   Gay & Lesbian Non-Fiction   /   Gift Books   /   History   /   Home & Garden   /   Humor   /   Language Guides   /   Law   /   Media & Journalism   /   Multicultural Non-Fiction   /   Music   /   Mythology & Folklore   /   Native American Studies   /   Nature   /   New Age: Non-Fiction   /   Non-Fiction   /   Non-Fiction Narrative   /   Philosophy   /   Photography   /   Poetry   /   Science   /   Social Change   /   Sports   /   Theater Arts   /   True Crime   /   Women's Issues   /   Young Adult Non-Fiction