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 June 2024, we’ve excluded maps and atlases, technical manuals, Bibles and Bible studies, comics/manga compilations, educational workbooks and activity books for kids, and box sets. We also excluded additional cover variations for the guided journals by Jeffrey Mason while retaining the top-ranking edition.
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 | Freida McFadden | Sourcebooks | Jun. 11, 2024 |
| 2 | The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies | Claude Davis | Self-published | Jan. 1, 2019 |
| 3 | 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 |
| 4 | Leather & Lark: The Ruinous Love Trilogy (Ruinous Love 2) | Brynne Weaver | Zando | Jun. 4, 2024 |
| 5 | The Wren in the Holly Library (Deluxe Limited Edition) | K.A. Linde | Entangled | Jun. 4, 2024 |
| 6 | The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King: Book 2 of the Nightborn Duet (Crowns of Nyaxia 2) | Carissa Broadbent | Bramble/Tor | Jun. 4, 2024 |
| 7 | Democracy or Else: How to Save America in 10 Easy Steps | Jon Favreau | Zando | Jun. 25, 2024 |
| 8 | Lies I Taught in Medical School: How Conventional Medicine Is Making You Sicker and What You Can Do to Save Your Own Life | Robert Lufkin, MD | BenBella Books | Jun. 4, 2024 |
| 9 | Mom, I Want to Hear Your Story: A Mother’s Guided Journal to Share Her Life & Her Love | Jeffrey Mason | Self-published | Jul. 19, 2019 |
| 10 | The Comfort of Ghosts (Maisie Dobbs) | Jacqueline Winspear | Soho Crime | Jun. 4, 2024 |
| 11 | Entrances and Exits | Michael Richards | Permuted Press | Jun. 4, 2024 |
| 12 | Tell Me Your Life Story, Dad: A Father’s Guided Journal and Memory Keepsake Book | Questions about Me | Self-published | Apr. 18, 2021 |
| 13 | Why a Daughter Needs a Dad: Celebrate Your Father Daughter Bond | Gregory E. Lang | Sourcebooks | May 7, 2019 |
| 14 | The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness | Morgan Housel | Harriman House | Sep. 8, 2020 |
| 15 | Never Lie | Freida McFadden | Sourcebooks | Dec. 5, 2023 |
| 16 | Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is the Beginning & End of Suffering | Joseph Nguyen | Self-published | Mar. 28, 2022 |
| 17 | The Inmate | Freida McFadden | Sourcebooks | Mar. 5, 2024 |
| 18 | Dad’s Story: A Memory and Keepsake Journal for My Family | Korie Herold | Paige Tate & Co | Sep. 13, 2022 |
| 19 | The Teacher | Freida McFadden | Sourcebooks | Feb. 6, 2024 |
| 20 | Why a Son Needs a Dad: Celebrate Your Father and Son Bond | Gregory E. Lang | Sourcebooks | Apr. 1, 2021 |
| 21 | Haunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet) | H.D. Carlton | Self-published | Aug. 13, 2021 |
| 22 | Clete: A Dave Robicheaux Novel (Dave Robicheaux 24) | James Lee Burke | Atlantic Monthly Press | Jun. 11, 2024 |
| 23 | Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds | David Goggins | Lioncrest Publishing | Dec. 10, 2018 |
| 24 | Berserk Deluxe Volume 2 | Kentaro Miura | Dark Horse Manga | Jul. 9, 2019 |
| 25 | Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents | Lindsay C. Gibson | New Harbinger Publications | Jun. 1, 2015 |
| 26 | Moms on Call: Basic Baby Care 0–6 Months | Laura Hunter, LPN | Self-published | Jan. 1, 2006 |
| 27 | Compendium of the Emerald Tablets | Billy Carson | Self-published | Jan. 1, 2019 |
| 28 | The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom | Don Miguel Ruiz | Amber-Allen Publishing | Nov. 7, 1997 |
| 29 | The Book of Enoch: With Commentary & Concept Art on the Book of the Watchers | Timothy Alberino | Self-published | Jun. 13, 2024 |
| 30 | Familiaris | David Wroblewski | Blackstone Publishing | Jun. 11, 2024 |
| 31 | Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect | Will Guidara | Optimism Press | Oct. 25, 2022 |
| 32 | Barbara O’Neill Complete Collection: Over 400 Pages about Natural Solutions and Herbal Remedies for Everyday Ailments and Lasting Wellbeing | Janet Moore | Self-published | May 8, 2024 |
| 33 | The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage into Self-Mastery | Brianna Wiest | Thought Catalog Books | Jun. 1, 2020 |
| 34 | Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet) | H.D. Carlton | Self-published | Jan. 25, 2022 |
| 35 | The Inner Work of Relationships: An Invitation to Heal Your Inner Child and Create a Conscious Relationship Together | Mathew Micheletti | Self-published | Mar. 18, 2024 |
| 36 | Berserk Deluxe Volume 1 | Kentaro Miura | Dark Horse Manga | Mar. 26, 2019 |
| 37 | Livingood Daily: Your 21-Day Guide to Experience Real Health | Dr. Livingood | Self-published | Dec. 24, 2017 |
| 38 | The Covenant of Water | Abraham Verghese | Grove Atlantic | May 2, 2023 |
| 39 | It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People | Ramani Durvasula, PhD | The Open Field | Feb. 20, 2024 |
| 40 | The Mindf*ck Series | S.T. Abby | Self-published | Apr. 3, 2019 |
| 41 | It’s Not Like Being Black: How Sexual Activists Hijacked the Civil Rights Movement | Voddie T. Baucham Jr. | Regnery Publishing | Jun. 4, 2024 |
| 42 | World of Eric Carle: Around the Farm 30-Button Animal Sound Book | PI Kids | PI Kids | Feb. 1, 2013 |
| 43 | Daddy I Wrote a Book about You: Dad Fill in the Blank Book with Prompts | Paper Sky Press | Self-published | May 24, 2021 |
| 44 | Dungeons & Dragons Core Rulebooks Gift Set | Wizards RPG Team | Wizards of the Coast | Nov. 20, 2018 |
| 45 | I Love You to the Moon and Back | Amelia Hepworth | Tiger Tales | Mar. 3, 2015 |
| 46 | Suicide Med | Freida McFadden | Self-published | Jul. 10, 2014 |
| 47 | Architectural Digest at 100: A Century of Style | Architectural Architectural Digest | Abrams | Oct. 8, 2019 |
| 48 | Invincible Compendium Volume 3 | Robert Kirkman | Image Comics | Jul. 24, 2018 |
| 49 | Man’s Search for Meaning | Viktor E. Frankl | Beacon Press | Jun. 1, 2006 |
| 50 | Berserk Deluxe Volume 3 | Kentaro Miura | Dark Horse Manga | Nov. 5, 2019 |
Top 50 Self-Published Ebooks
| Rank | Title | Author | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forbidden King: A Small Town, Brother’s Best Friend Romance (Magnolia Falls 3) | Laura Pavlov | Jun. 6, 2024 |
| 2 | The Dixon Rule (Campus Diaries 2) | Elle Kennedy | May 14, 2024 |
| 3 | God of War: An Enemies to Lovers Marriage Romance (Legacy of Gods 6) | Rina Kent | Jun. 13, 2024 |
| 4 | The Imperfect Marriage: Quentin & Vivian’s story: Marriage of Convenience Romance (The Davenports 2) | L. Steele | Jun. 4, 2024 |
| 5 | The Teacher: A Psychological Thriller | Freida McFadden | Feb. 6, 2024 |
| 6 | Haunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet) | H.D. Carlton | Aug. 12, 2021 |
| 7 | Forgotten Desires: A Marriage of Convenience/Billionaire Small-Town Romance (Whitlock Family 4) | Corinne Michaels | Jun. 5, 2024 |
| 8 | Ivory Oath (Novikov Bratva 2) | Nicole Fox | May 15, 2024 |
| 9 | False Start: A Fake Dating Sports Romance (Red Zone Rivals) | Kandi Steiner | Jun. 7, 2024 |
| 10 | King of Wrath: An Arranged Marriage Romance (Kings of Sin 1) | Ana Huang | Oct. 20, 2022 |
| 11 | Things We Never Got Over (Knockemout 1) | Lucy Score | Jan. 13, 2022 |
| 12 | Love Unwritten (Lakefront Billionaires 2) | Lauren Asher | Jun. 18, 2024 |
| 13 | What I Should’ve Said | Max Monroe | Apr. 19, 2024 |
| 14 | Ivory Ashes (Novikov Bratva 1) | Nicole Fox | May 15, 2024 |
| 15 | God of Malice: A Dark College Romance (Legacy of Gods 1) | Rina Kent | Jul. 14, 2022 |
| 16 | The Serpent and the Wings of Night (Crowns of Nyaxia 1) | Carissa Broadbent | Aug. 30, 2022 |
| 17 | Never Lie | Freida McFadden | Sep. 19, 2022 |
| 18 | The Ritual: A Dark College Romance | Shantel Tessier | Nov. 19, 2021 |
| 19 | A Major Puck Up : A Dad’s Best Friend, Age Gap, Single Dad Romance (Revenge Games 3) | Brittanée Nicole | May 31, 2024 |
| 20 | A Love Letter to Whiskey: Fifth Anniversary Edition | Kandi Steiner | Oct. 18, 2021 |
| 21 | Drawn To Darkness (Kings of Mafia) | Michelle Heard | Jun. 3, 2024 |
| 22 | Heat of the Everflame (Kindred’s Curse Saga 3) | Penn Cole | Sep. 12, 2023 |
| 23 | Score on You: A Grumpy x Sunshine Small Town Standalone | Harloe Rae | Jun. 7, 2024 |
| 24 | The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King (Crowns of Nyaxia 2) | Carissa Broadbent | Apr. 14, 2023 |
| 25 | Credence | Penelope Douglas | Jan. 13, 2020 |
| 26 | Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet) | H.D. Carlton | Jan. 28, 2022 |
| 27 | The Inmate: A Gripping Psychological Thriller | Freida McFadden | Jun. 13, 2022 |
| 28 | Twisted Love: A Grumpy Sunshine Romance | Ana Huang | Apr. 29, 2021 |
| 29 | Spark of the Everflame (Kindred’s Curse Saga 1) | Penn Cole | Jun. 1, 2023 |
| 30 | Heartless: A Small Town Single Dad Romance | Elsie Silver | Oct. 14, 2022 |
| 31 | Ruthless Savage: An Age Gap Bodyguard Irish Mafia Romance (Savage Kings) | Lilian Harris | May 2, 2024 |
| 32 | Nine Month Contract: A Small Town Grumpy Sunshine Romance | Amy Daws | Apr. 11, 2024 |
| 33 | The Perfect Fit | Sadie Kincaid | Dec. 10, 2023 |
| 34 | Bridesmaid for Hire | Meghan Quinn | Apr. 2, 2024 |
| 35 | Things We Hide from the Light (Knockemout 2) | Lucy Score | Feb. 21, 2023 |
| 36 | Quiet Beautiful Things: A Small Town, Single Dad Romance | Samantha Christy | May 24, 2024 |
| 37 | Twisted Games: A Forbidden Royal Bodyguard Romance | Ana Huang | Jul. 29, 2021 |
| 38 | The Knight (Last Horizon 3) | Will Wight | Jun. 11, 2024 |
| 39 | Glow of the Everflame (Kindred’s Curse Saga 2) | Penn Cole | Jul. 18, 2023 |
| 40 | The Sweet Spot (Playing to Win 4) | Bella Matthews | Jun. 20, 2024 |
| 41 | Conflict of Duty: A Legal Thriller (Sam Johnstone 6) | James Chandler | Jun. 4, 2024 |
| 42 | Flawless: A Small Town Enemies to Lovers Romance | Elsie Silver | Jun. 24, 2022 |
| 43 | The Graham Effect (Campus Diaries 1) | Elle Kennedy | Oct. 31, 2023 |
| 44 | So This Is War | Meghan Quinn | Jun. 25, 2024 |
| 45 | King of Pride: An Opposites Attract Romance (Kings of Sin 2) | Ana Huang | Apr. 27, 2023 |
| 46 | Dating the Defensive Back (Nash Brothers 1) | Lisa Suzanne | Jun. 13, 2024 |
| 47 | Things We Left Behind (Knockemout 3) | Lucy Score | Sep. 5, 2023 |
| 48 | The Accidental Dating Experiment: A Grumpy/Sunshine Small Town Romance (How to Date 4) | Lauren Blakely | Jun. 6, 2024 |
| 49 | The Alpha’s Fated Encounter (Fated to Royalty 1) | Roxie Ray | Oct. 2, 2022 |
| 50 | Baskets and Beignets (Miss Fortune Mysteries 27) | Jana DeLeon | May 19, 2024 |
Top 50 Self-Published Print Books
We excluded additional cover variations for the guided journals by Jeffrey Mason while retaining the top-ranking edition.
| Rank | Title | Author | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies | Claude Davis | Jan. 1, 2019 |
| 2 | Dad, I Want to Hear Your Story: A Father’s Guided Journal to Share His Life & His Love | Jeffrey Mason | May 27, 2019 |
| 3 | Mom, I Want to Hear Your Story: A Mother’s Guided Journal to Share Her Life & Her Love | Jeffrey Mason | Jul. 19, 2019 |
| 4 | Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is the Beginning & End of Suffering | Joseph Nguyen | Mar. 28, 2022 |
| 5 | Dad’s Story: A Memory and Keepsake Journal for My Family | Korie Herold | Sep. 13, 2022 |
| 6 | Haunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet) | H.D. Carlton | Aug. 13, 2021 |
| 7 | The Book of Enoch: With Commentary & Concept Art on the Book of the Watchers | Timothy Alberino | Jun. 13, 2024 |
| 8 | Barbara O’Neill Complete Collection: Over 400 Pages about Natural Solutions and Herbal Remedies for Everyday Ailments and Lasting Wellbeing | Janet Moore | May 8, 2024 |
| 9 | Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet) | H.D. Carlton | Jan. 25, 2022 |
| 10 | Livingood Daily: Your 21-Day Guide to Experience Real Health | Dr. Livingood | Dec. 24, 2017 |
| 11 | The Mindf*ck Series | S.T. Abby | Apr. 3, 2019 |
| 12 | Daddy I Wrote a Book about You: Dad Fill in the Blank Book with Prompts | Paper Sky Press | May 24, 2021 |
| 13 | Suicide Med | Freida McFadden | Jul. 10, 2014 |
| 14 | Dad and Me Setting Farts Free: A Funny Read Aloud Picture Book for Fathers and Their Kids: A Rhyming Story for Families | Jane Bexley | Apr. 28, 2021 |
| 15 | The Holistic Guide to Wellness: Herbal Protocols for Common Ailments | Nicole Apelian | Mar. 20, 2023 |
| 16 | A Little SPOT of Emotion (8 Book Box Set) | Diane Alber | Apr. 29, 2020 |
| 17 | The Ritual: A Dark College Romance | Shantel Tessier | Dec. 1, 2021 |
| 18 | A Little SPOT of Emotion (8 Plush Toys with Feelings Book Box Set) | Diane Alber | Jul. 10, 2021 |
| 19 | How to Draw Everything: 300 Drawings of Cute Stuff, Animals, Food, Gifts, and Other Amazing Things | Emma Greene | Nov. 18, 2023 |
| 20 | Ward D: A Gripping Psychological Thriller | Freida McFadden | May 8, 2023 |
| 21 | Emotional Intelligence 2.0 | Travis Bradberry | Jun. 16, 2009 |
| 22 | Grandpa’s Story: A Memory and Keepsake Journal for My Family | Korie Herold | Dec. 21, 2021 |
| 23 | Our Little Adventures: Stories Featuring Foundational Language Concepts for Growing Minds | Tabitha Paige | Oct. 20, 2020 |
| 24 | The Midnight Rider Rides Again | Derek Johnson | Jan. 19, 2024 |
| 25 | Stop Overthinking: 23 Techniques to Relieve Stress, Stop Negative Spirals, Declutter Your Mind, and Focus on the Present | Nick Trenton | Mar. 1, 2021 |
| 26 | The Dr. Barbara Natural Remedies Encyclopedia: Over 500 Barbara O’Neill Inspired Herbal Healing Remedies and Natural Recipes for Holistic Health and Greater Wellbeing | Jacqueline Bridge | Mar. 3, 2024 |
| 27 | Stress Relief: Coloring Book for Adults and Kids, Bold and Easy, Simple and Big Designs for Relaxation | Coco Wyo | May 4, 2024 |
| 28 | Real Food for Pregnancy: The Science and Wisdom of Optimal Prenatal Nutrition | Lily Nichols | Feb. 21, 2018 |
| 29 | Cozy Friends: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens Featuring Super Cute Animal Characters | Coco Wyo | May 22, 2024 |
| 30 | Meditations | Marcus Aurelius | Nov. 7, 2016 |
| 31 | NO GRID Survival Projects | Claude Davis | Dec. 1, 2021 |
| 32 | Kids Summer Academy by ArgoPrep Grades 6–7: 8 Weeks of Math, Reading, Science, Logic, Fitness and Yoga | Argo Brothers | May 25, 2019 |
| 33 | What Should Danny Do? | Adir Levy | May 17, 2017 |
| 34 | Our Little Library: A Foundational Language Vocabulary Board Book Set for Babies | Tabitha Paige | Nov. 7, 2023 |
| 35 | Back Mechanic | Stuart McGill | Sep. 30, 2015 |
| 36 | The Simplest Baby Book in the World: The Illustrated, Grab-and-Do Guide for a Healthy, Happy Baby | S.M. Gross | Nov. 16, 2021 |
| 37 | Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids about Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! | Robert T. Kiyosaki | Apr. 5, 2022 |
| 38 | The Secret Life of Sunflowers: A Gripping, Inspiring Novel Based on the True Story of Johanna Bonger, Vincent van Gogh’s Sister-in-Law | Marta Molnar | Jul. 14, 2022 |
| 39 | The Simple Path to Wealth: Your Road Map to Financial Independence and a Rich, Free Life | JL Collins | Jun. 18, 2016 |
| 40 | Summer Learning HeadStart, Grade 3 to 4: Fun Activities Plus Math, Reading, and Language Workbooks | Lumos Learning | Jul. 3, 2015 |
| 41 | The Lost Book of Natural Herbal Remedies: Challenge the Status Quo and Explore the Potent, Yet Often Unconventional, Herbal Remedies of North America’s Untamed Past | Mayra E. McQuay | May 21, 2024 |
| 42 | Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse, Gaslighting, Codependency and Complex PTSD (4 Books in 1) | Linda Hill | Sep. 23, 2022 |
| 43 | Cozy Spaces: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens Featuring Relaxing Familiar Corners with Cute Animal Characters for Stress Relief | Coco Wyo | Mar. 9, 2024 |
| 44 | The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness | Mathew Micheletti | May 3, 2019 |
| 45 | The Wife Upstairs: A Twisted Psychological Thriller That Will Keep You Guessing | Freida McFadden | May 12, 2020 |
| 46 | The Sword of Kaigen: A Theonite War Story | M.L. Wang | Feb. 13, 2019 |
| 47 | Stress Relief: Adult Coloring Book with Animals, Landscape, Flowers, Patterns, Mushroom, and Many More for Relaxation | Kytefox Publishing | Jun. 22, 2023 |
| 48 | Cursive Handwriting Workbook for Kids | Sujatha Lalgudi | Jun. 25, 2019 |
| 49 | You Are an Amazing Girl: A Collection of Inspiring Stories about Courage, Friendship, Inner Strength, and Self-Confidence | Nadia Ross | Nov. 8, 2021 |
| 50 | Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving: A Guide and Map for Recovering from Childhood Trauma | Pete Walker | Dec. 13, 2013 |
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.
