SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.: Bestselling author and journalist Cal Orey has won the Best Health & Wellness category at the 2026 Hollywood Book Awards for The Healing Powers of Honey. The recognition is confirmed by the awards program’s official 2026 Winners & Finalists listing, which identifies Orey’s book as the category winner.
The award follows the Aug. 25, 2026, publication of The Healing Powers of Honey: Revised and Updated, released by Citadel, an imprint of Kensington Publishing Corp. The 352-page revised edition expands upon Orey’s earlier work with updated research, additional recipes and discussions about honeybee conservation, nutrition and environmental sustainability.
The recognition marks a new milestone in Orey’s publishing career and brings renewed attention to her established Healing Powers series, which examines the history, nutritional characteristics and traditional uses of familiar foods.
Readers can view the award results on the official Hollywood Book Awards 2026 Winners & Finalists page.
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The award announcement comes as consumers prepare for winter, when conversations about nutrition, food preparation and everyday wellness routines often receive renewed attention.
“You don’t have to let holiday travel and stress derail your health,” Orey said. “This book encourages readers to explore honey, nutrition and everyday habits as part of a thoughtful approach to seasonal well-being.”
The publication discusses scientific research concerning honey while distinguishing traditional practices from established medical evidence.
Rather than suggesting honey can prevent seasonal illnesses or replace medical treatment, the book presents its nutritional characteristics within the broader context of food and dietary education.
Beyond nutrition and cooking, the revised edition examines the relationship between honeybees, climate change and extreme weather affecting both humans and honeybees.
Prepare yourself with antioxidant-rich honey varietals and Mediterranean foods and new recipes to boost your immune system before the germs spread during an El Niño event when seasonal respiratory illnesses spread more easily.
Both 2026 paperback and ebook new editions are official Amazon Bestsellers in the Antioxidant category.
All through October, grab the bestselling The Healing Powers of Honey, Revised & Updated ebook on special sale. Prepare yourself with antioxidant-rich honey varietals and Mediterranean foods and new recipes to boost your immune system to stay healthy and well before the nature’s wrath and superbugs hit.
The Healing Powers of Honey: Revised and Updated is available through Amazon and participating booksellers.
https://www.hollywoodbookreviews.com/winners-finalists-2026
Official Publisher Listing:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/468068/the-healing-powers-of-honey-revised-and-updated-by-cal-orey/
Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=9780806545721
About Cal Orey
Cal Orey, M.A., is a dynamic bestselling author-journalist with over 40 captivating books to her name. With a sharp focus on health, nutrition, and science and a deep love for pets, she is a gifted, versatile storyteller. Best known for her popular Healing Powers series, she has also written numerous other nonfiction book as well as novels. Her work has resonated with readers worldwide and appears on national and international bestseller lists. A native Californian, she lives in South Lake Tahoe, California.
