In partnership with Bookstat, we are proud to offer three distinctive monthly bestseller lists.1
- Top 50 Self-Published Ebooks
- Top 50 Self-Published Print Books (online sales only)
- Top 50 Hidden Gems (print, online sales only) — includes traditionally and self-published books
Top 50 Hidden Gems (print)
The Hidden Gems list excludes Big Five publishers (including acquired properties like Rodale and Hay House), as well as other publishers of significant size, like Norton and Scholastic. We let you know every month what we’ve excluded, or how we’ve changed list compilation. For July 2024, we’ve excluded maps and atlases, technical manuals, Bibles and Bible studies, comics/manga compilations, box sets, educational workbooks and activity books for kids, college guides, and test prep guides.
In cases where the publisher name matches the author name, the book is listed as self-published. Keep in mind that even if a publisher name is listed, the publisher might be owned and run by the author(s).
| Rank | Title | Author | Publisher | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Housemaid Is Watching: An Absolutely Gripping Psychological Thriller Packed with Twists | Freida McFadden | Sourcebooks | June 11, 2024 |
| 2 | Keep It Simple Y’all: Easy Dinners from Your Barefoot Neighbor | Matthew Bounds | Self-published | July 6, 2024 |
| 3 | Unhumans: The Secret History of Communist Revolutions (and How to Crush Them) | Jack Posobiec, Joshua Lisec | War Room Books | July 9, 2024 |
| 4 | The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies | Claude Davis | Self-published | Jan. 1, 2019 |
| 5 | NO GRID Survival Projects | Claude Davis | Self-published | Dec. 1, 2021 |
| 6 | The Book: The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding a Civilization | HUNGRY MINDS | Self-published | Jan. 1, 2022 |
| 7 | Mom, I Want to Hear Your Story: A Mother’s Guided Journal to Share Her Life & Her Love | Jeffrey Mason | Self-published | July 19, 2019 |
| 8 | Never Lie | Freida McFadden | Sourcebooks | Dec. 5, 2023 |
| 9 | The Teacher: A Psychological Thriller | Freida McFadden | Sourcebooks | Feb. 6, 2024 |
| 10 | The Inmate: A Gripping Psychological Thriller | Freida McFadden | Sourcebooks | March 5, 2024 |
| 11 | I Love You to the Moon and Back | Amelia Hepworth | Tiger Tales | March 3, 2015 |
| 12 | Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is the Beginning & End of Suffering | Joseph Nguyen | Self-published | March 28, 2022 |
| 13 | Lancer TTRPG Core Rulebook | Tom Bloom | Dark Horse Comics | July 9, 2024 |
| 14 | Chasing Embers (Oarsmen 1) | Glenn Beck | Forefront Books | July 23, 2024 |
| 15 | Berserk Deluxe, Volume 2 | Kentaro Miura | Dark Horse Manga | July 9, 2019 |
| 16 | The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom | Don Miguel Ruiz | Amber-Allen Publishing | Nov. 7, 1997 |
| 17 | World of Eric Carle: Around the Farm 30-Button Animal Sound Book | PI Kids | PI Kids | Feb. 1, 2013 |
| 18 | Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents | Lindsay C. Gibson | New Harbinger Publications | June 1, 2015 |
| 19 | Haunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 1) | H.D. Carlton | Self-published | Aug. 13, 2021 |
| 20 | The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness | Morgan Housel | Harriman House | Sep. 8, 2020 |
| 21 | Berserk Deluxe, Volume 1 | Kentaro Miura | Dark Horse Manga | March 26, 2019 |
| 22 | Play Along (Windy City 4) | Liz Tomforde | Self-published | July 6, 2024 |
| 23 | Our Class Is a Family | Shannon Olsen | Self-published | May 5, 2020 |
| 24 | The Mindf*ck Series | S.T. Abby | Self-published | April 3, 2019 |
| 25 | Moms on Call | Basic Baby Care 0–6 Months | Laura Hunter, LPN | Moms on Call | Jan. 1, 2006 |
| 26 | Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds | David Goggins | Self-published | Dec. 10, 2018 |
| 27 | Dad, I Want to Hear Your Story: A Father’s Guided Journal to Share His Life & His Love | Jeffrey Mason | Self-published | May 27, 2019 |
| 28 | Cherrypickers’ Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins, Volume 1 | Bill Fivaz | Whitman – CDN Publishing | July 16, 2024 |
| 29 | Save Me an Orange | Hayley Grace | Self-published | March 12, 2024 |
| 30 | Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect | Will Guidara | Optimism Press | Oct. 25, 2022 |
| 31 | Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 2) | H.D. Carlton | Self-published | Jan. 25, 2022 |
| 32 | The Holistic Guide to Wellness: Herbal Protocols for Common Ailments | Nicole Apelian, PhD | Self-published | March 20, 2023 |
| 33 | Little Corner: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens, Super Cute Designs of Cozy, Hygge Spaces for Relaxation | Coco Wyo | Self-published | May 29, 2024 |
| 34 | Quicksilver (Fae & Alchemy 1) | Callie Hart | Self-published | June 3, 2024 |
| 35 | H.P. Lovecraft’s At the Mountains of Madness, Deluxe Edition | Gou Tanabe | Dark Horse Manga | July 9, 2024 |
| 36 | A Refiner’s Fire (Commissario Guido Brunetti Mysteries 33) | Donna Leon | Atlantic Monthly Press | July 9, 2024 |
| 37 | Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong | Brian Buccellato | DC Comics | July 9, 2024 |
| 38 | The Inner Work of Relationships: An Invitation to Heal Your Inner Child and Create a Conscious Relationship Together | Mathew Micheletti | The Inner Work | March 18, 2024 |
| 39 | The Modern Herbal Dispensatory: A Medicine-Making Guide | Thomas Easley | North Atlantic Books | Nov. 29, 2016 |
| 40 | Cozy Friends: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens Featuring Super Cute Animal Characters with Easy and Simple Designs for Relaxation | Coco Wyo | Self-published | May 22, 2024 |
| 41 | The Hardest Hidden Pictures Book Ever: 1500+ Tough Hidden Objects to Find | Highlights | Highlights Press | March 9, 2021 |
| 42 | How Not to Get Sick: A Cookbook and Guide to Prevent and Reverse Insulin Resistance, Lose Weight, and Fight Chronic Disease | Benjamin Bikman, PhD | BenBella Books | July 9, 2024 |
| 43 | Stress Relief: Coloring Book for Adults and Kids, Bold and Easy, Simple and Big Designs for Relaxation Featuring Animals, Landscape, Flowers, Patterns, Cute Things | Coco Wyo | Self-published | May 4, 2024 |
| 44 | Once You’re Mine: A Dark Stalker Romance (Possessing Her) | Morgan Bridges | Self-published | Sep. 26, 2023 |
| 45 | Livingood Daily: Your 21-Day Guide to Experience Real Health | Dr. Livingood | Self-published | Dec. 24, 2017 |
| 46 | A Letter from Your Teacher: On the First Day of School | Shannon Olsen | Self-published | May 9, 2021 |
| 47 | The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage into Self-Mastery | Brianna Wiest | Thought Catalog Books | June 1, 2020 |
| 48 | Thousand Autumns: Qian Qiu (Novel), Volume 5, Special Edition | Meng Xi Shi | Seven Seas | July 9, 2024 |
| 49 | Berserk Deluxe, Volume 3 | Kentaro Miura | Dark Horse Manga | Nov. 5, 2019 |
| 50 | World of Warcraft Chronicle, Volume 4 | Matt Forbeck | Dark Horse Comics | July 16, 2024 |
Top 50 Self-Published Ebooks
| Rank | Title | Author | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | So This Is War | Meghan Quinn | June 25, 2024 |
| 2 | Quicksilver (Fae & Alchemy 1) | Callie Hart | June 4, 2024 |
| 3 | Haunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 1) | H.D. Carlton | Jul 15, 2024 |
| 4 | The Teacher: A Psychological Thriller | Freida McFadden | Feb. 6, 2024 |
| 5 | Black Ties and White Lies: A Billionaire Fake Engagement Romance (Black Tie Billionaires) | Kat Singleton | Feb. 2, 2023 |
| 6 | Just My Luck (Kings) | Lena Hendrix | July 15, 2024 |
| 7 | The Inn on Amelia Island (Seven Sisters 7) | Hope Holloway | July 12, 2024 |
| 8 | The Pucking Wrong Man: A Hockey Romance (Pucking Wrong 4) | C.R. Jane | July 19, 2024 |
| 9 | Dawn of Flames (Dragons of Ember Hollow 3) | Tessa Hale | July 19, 2024 |
| 10 | Credence | Penelope Douglas | Jan. 13, 2020 |
| 11 | The Serpent and the Wings of Night (Crowns of Nyaxia 1) | Carissa Broadbent | Aug. 30, 2022 |
| 12 | Sinful Blaze (Chekhov Bratva 1) | Naomi West | July 3, 2024 |
| 13 | Heat of the Everflame (Kindred’s Curse Saga 3) | Penn Cole | Sep. 12, 2023 |
| 14 | Things We Never Got Over (Knockemout 1) | Lucy Score | Jan. 13, 2022 |
| 15 | Never Lie | Freida McFadden | Sep. 19, 2022 |
| 16 | Sinful Bride (Chekhov Bratva 2) | Naomi West | July 3, 2024 |
| 17 | Monstrous Urges: A Dark Mafia Enemies to Lovers Romance | Jagger Cole | July 11, 2024 |
| 18 | The Inmate: A Gripping Psychological Thriller | Freida McFadden | June 13, 2022 |
| 19 | The Favorite Girl: A Gripping Psychological Thriller | Monica Arya | May 14, 2024 |
| 20 | Spark of the Everflame (Kindred’s Curse Saga 1) | Penn Cole | June 1, 2023 |
| 21 | Wildest Dreams: A Small Town, Single Dad Romance (Wilds of Montana 3) | Kristen Proby | July 18, 2024 |
| 22 | God of Malice: A Dark College Romance (Legacy of Gods 1) | Rina Kent | July 14, 2022 |
| 23 | The Ritual: A Dark College Romance | Shantel Tessier | Nov. 19, 2021 |
| 24 | A Love Letter to Whiskey, Fifth Anniversary Edition | Kandi Steiner | Oct. 18, 2021 |
| 25 | King of Wrath: An Arranged Marriage Romance (Kings of Sin Book 1) | Ana Huang | Oct. 20, 2022 |
| 26 | The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King (Crowns of Nyaxia 2) | Carissa Broadbent | April 14, 2023 |
| 27 | Hold Me until Morning: A Single Mom, Small Town Romance (Time River 4) | A.L. Jackson | July 1, 2024 |
| 28 | Heartless: A Small Town Single Dad Romance | Elsie Silver | Oct. 14, 2022 |
| 29 | Love Unwritten (Lakefront Billionaires 2) | Lauren Asher | June 18, 2024 |
| 30 | Dating the Defensive Back (Nash Brothers 1) | Lisa Suzanne | Jun. 13, 2024 |
| 31 | The Wrecked One (Falcon Falls Security) | Brittney Sahin | July 7, 2024 |
| 32 | Glow of the Everflame (Kindred’s Curse Saga 2) | Penn Cole | July 18, 2023 |
| 33 | Twisted Love: A Grumpy Sunshine Romance | Ana Huang | April 29, 2021 |
| 34 | Bright Red Line (Backyard Starship 22) | J.N. Chaney | Aug. 4, 2024 |
| 35 | God of War: An Enemies to Lovers Marriage Romance (Legacy of Gods 6) | Rina Kent | June 13, 2024 |
| 36 | The Dixon Rule (Campus Diaries 2) | Elle Kennedy | May 14, 2024 |
| 37 | Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 2) | H.D. Carlton | Jan. 28, 2022 |
| 38 | Mad Love: A Small Town, Single Dad, Sports Romance (Single Dad Playbook 1) | Willow Aster | July 10, 2024 |
| 39 | Princes of Legacy (Royals of Forsyth University 9) | Angel Lawson | July 8, 2024 |
| 40 | Pretty Rings and Broken Things: A Billionaire Arranged Marriage Romance (Black Tie Billionaires) | Kat Singleton | Feb. 22, 2024 |
| 41 | The Sinner (Spade Hotel 3) | Marni Mann | June 27, 2024 |
| 42 | Things We Hide from the Light (Knockemout 2) | Lucy Score | Feb. 21, 2023 |
| 43 | Dead Med | Freida McFadden | June 27, 2024 |
| 44 | The Dead Guy Next Door (Riley Thorn) | Lucy Score | Aug. 27, 2020 |
| 45 | Unintended Cultivator, Volume Three | Eric Dontigney | July 2, 2024 |
| 46 | Forbidden King: A Small Town, Brother’s Best Friend Romance (Magnolia Falls 3) | Laura Pavlov | June 6, 2024 |
| 47 | A Cage of Crimson (Deliciously Dark Fairytales) | K.F. Breene | June 27, 2024 |
| 48 | Twisted Games: A Forbidden Royal Bodyguard Romance | Ana Huang | July 29, 2021 |
| 49 | Things We Left Behind (Knockemout 3) | Lucy Score | Sep. 5, 2023 |
| 50 | Praise (Salacious Players’ Club) | Sara Cate | March 17, 2022 |
Top 50 Self-Published Print Books
| Rank | Title | Author | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keep It Simple Y’all: Easy Dinners from Your Barefoot Neighbor | Matthew Bounds | July 6, 2024 |
| 2 | The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies | Claude Davis | Jan. 1, 2019 |
| 3 | NO GRID Survival Projects | Claude Davis | Dec. 1, 2021 |
| 4 | Mom, I Want to Hear Your Story: A Mother’s Guided Journal to Share Her Life & Her Love | Jeffrey Mason | July 19, 2019 |
| 5 | Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is the Beginning & End of Suffering | Joseph Nguyen | March 28, 2022 |
| 6 | Haunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 1) | H.D. Carlton | Aug. 13, 2021 |
| 7 | Play Along (Windy City 4) | Liz Tomforde | July 6, 2024 |
| 8 | Our Class Is a Family | Shannon Olsen | May 5, 2020 |
| 9 | The Mindf*ck Series | S.T. Abby | April 3, 2019 |
| 10 | Dad, I Want to Hear Your Story: A Father’s Guided Journal to Share His Life & His Love | Jeffrey Mason | May 27, 2019 |
| 11 | Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 2) | H.D. Carlton | Jan. 25, 2022 |
| 12 | The Holistic Guide to Wellness: Herbal Protocols for Common Ailments | Nicole Apelian, PhD | March 20, 2023 |
| 13 | Little Corner: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens, Super Cute Designs of Cozy, Hygge Spaces for Relaxation | Coco Wyo | May 29, 2024 |
| 14 | Quicksilver (Fae & Alchemy 1) | Callie Hart | June 3, 2024 |
| 15 | A Little SPOT of Emotion (8 Plush Toys with Feelings Book Box Set) | Diane Alber | July 10, 2021 |
| 16 | A Little SPOT of Emotion (8 Book Box Set) | Diane Alber | April 29, 2020 |
| 17 | Cozy Friends: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens Featuring Super Cute Animal Characters with Easy and Simple Designs for Relaxation | Coco Wyo | May 22, 2024 |
| 18 | Stress Relief: Coloring Book for Adults and Kids, Bold and Easy, Simple and Big Designs for Relaxation Featuring Animals, Landscape, Flowers, Patterns, Cute Things | Coco Wyo | May 4, 2024 |
| 19 | Once You’re Mine: A Dark Stalker Romance (Possessing Her) | Morgan Bridges | Sep. 26, 2023 |
| 20 | Livingood Daily: Your 21-Day Guide to Experience Real Health | Dr. Livingood | Dec. 24, 2017 |
| 21 | A Letter from Your Teacher: On the First Day of School | Shannon Olsen | Nov. 11, 2026 |
| 22 | What Should Danny Do? | Adir Levy | May 17, 2017 |
| 23 | Just between You & Me, Kid: A Back & Forth Journal Between Grown-Up & Kid | Messy Nessy Designs | May 9, 2023 |
| 24 | A Little SPOT 101 Get to Know Me Conversation Cards for Kids | Diane Alber | Oct. 18, 2023 |
| 25 | A Little SPOT Emotional Regulation Box Set | Diane Alber | June 6, 2023 |
| 26 | Cute & Groovy: Coloring Book for Adults and Kids, Bold and Easy, Simple and Big Designs for Relaxation | Coco Wyo | April 1, 2024 |
| 27 | Quicksilver (Fae & Alchemy 1) | Callie Hart | June 4, 2024 |
| 28 | How to Draw Everything: 300 Drawings of Cute Stuff, Animals, Food, Gifts, and Other Amazing Things | Emma Greene | Nov. 18, 2023 |
| 29 | The Survival Medicine Handbook: The Essential Guide for When Help Is NOT on the Way | Joseph Alton, MD | Aug. 24, 2021 |
| 30 | Wilderness Long-Term Survival Guide : Forgotten Skills to Make the Wild Your Home | Nicole Apelian, PhD | Jan. 1, 2023 |
| 31 | Our Little Adventures: Stories Featuring Foundational Language Concepts for Growing Minds | Tabitha Paige | Oct. 20, 2020 |
| 32 | Now You’re Mine: A Dark Stalker Romance (Possessing Her) | Morgan Bridges | Oct. 27, 2023 |
| 33 | Back Mechanic | Stuart McGill | Sep. 30, 2015 |
| 34 | The Miraculous Cure for and Prevention of All Diseases: What Doctors Never Learned | Jeff T. Bowles | Oct. 21, 2019 |
| 35 | The Lost Ways | Claude Davis | Jan. 1, 2016 |
| 36 | Would You Rather Book for Kids: 300+ Hilarious, Silly, and Challenging Questions to Make You Laugh | Stephen J. Ellis | Sep. 22, 2021 |
| 37 | Setting the Captives Free: Deliverance Manual | Bev Tucker | Feb. 11, 2019 |
| 38 | Ward D: A Gripping Psychological Thriller | Freida McFadden | May 8, 2023 |
| 39 | Real Food for Pregnancy: The Science and Wisdom of Optimal Prenatal Nutrition | Lily Nichols | Feb. 21, 2018 |
| 40 | Stop Overthinking: 23 Techniques to Relieve Stress, Stop Negative Spirals, Declutter Your Mind, and Focus on the Present | Nick Trenton | March 1, 2021 |
| 41 | Project 2025: Remaking American Governance: The Battle for Democracy and the Future of U.S. Politics | Andy S. Rhoden | June 30, 2024 |
| 42 | The Ritual: A Dark College Romance | Shantel Tessier | Dec. 1, 2021 |
| 43 | Emotional Intelligence 2.0 | Travis Bradberry | June 16, 2009 |
| 44 | The Midnight Rider Rides Again | Derek Johnson | Jan. 19, 2024 |
| 45 | The Forager’s Guide to Wild Foods | Nicole Apelian, PhD | June 21, 2021 |
| 46 | The Book of Enoch: With Commentary & Concept Art on the Book of the Watchers | Timothy Alberino | June 13, 2024 |
| 47 | Barbara O’Neill Natural Herbal Remedies Complete Collection | Roberta Lane | June 18, 2024 |
| 48 | Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse, Gaslighting, Codependency and Complex PTSD (4 Books in 1) | Linda Hill | Sep. 23, 2022 |
| 49 | The Ex: An Unputdownable Psychological Thriller with a Heartstopping Twist | Freida McFadden | April 16, 2020 |
| 50 | Meditations | Marcus Aurelius | Nov. 7, 2016 |
Jane Friedman has spent her entire career working in the publishing industry, with a focus on business reporting and author education. Established in 2015, her newsletter The Bottom Line provides nuanced market intelligence to thousands of authors and industry professionals; in 2023, she was named Publishing Commentator of the Year by Digital Book World.
Jane’s expertise regularly features in major media outlets such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, NPR, The Today Show, Wired, The Guardian, Fox News, and BBC. Her book, The Business of Being a Writer, Second Edition (The University of Chicago Press), is used as a classroom text by many writing and publishing degree programs. She reaches thousands through speaking engagements and workshops at diverse venues worldwide, including NYU’s Advanced Publishing Institute, Frankfurt Book Fair, and numerous MFA programs.
