The Nautilus Book Awards is ready to take nominations for the 2008 roster, which will recognize 23 distinct categories of “books that promote spiritual growth, conscious living, and positive social change.” Among the new categories added this year: aging rejuvenation, energy medicine, conscious media/journalism, and indigenous/multicultural themes. “Books copyrighted or released between June 1, 2006 and December 31, 2007, in English, are eligible,” according to the press release, with a submission deadline of January 15. Winners will be recognized at a showcase presentation during next summer’s BookExpo America after being evaluated by “a unique three-tier judging process by an experienced team of book reviewers, librarians, authors, editors, book store owners, and leaders in the publishing industry,” organized by Northwest-based book marketing consultant Marilyn McGuire.
Last year’s grand prize winner? Daniel Pinchbeck‘s 2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl.