(Reprinted from the NYT, March 7, 2025)
A new non-fiction book, titled, WONDER OF THE WEST, by Austin, Texas author Stephen G. Yanoff, has recently been chosen as a FINALIST in the 2024 Foreword Indies Book of the Year literary contest. The designation marks the third major award that Yanoff’s book has won. In January, WONDER OF THE WEST was named as a “Distinguished Favorite” by the Independent Press Awards, and in February, the book was named as one of the “Best Indie Books of 2024” by the Shelf Unbound Literary Awards.
Readers who love American history will be fascinated by this incredible new history of John Charles Fremont, the most famous explorer of the nineteenth century. For more information about the author or WONDER OF THE WEST, readers can go to: http://www.stephengyanoff.com

Congratulations, it is indeed a wonderful book .
Best
Mike and farah cobbe
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Congratulations on the book and your recognition as a finalist.
Best wishes,
Andy
Andrew W. Gurman, MD Former President American Medical Association
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congratulations steve!! Wow you are big news! Im so happy ive brushed close to greatness!! 👏
Congrats, Steve!!!!! PatSent from my iPhone