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
The Hidden Gems list excludes Big Five publishers, 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 March 2024, we’ve excluded maps and atlases, study and test prep guides, titles from Hay House (now owned by Big Five publisher Penguin Random House), Bibles and Bible study guides, and comics compilations.
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 | Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is the Beginning & End of Suffering | Joseph Nguyen | Self-published | Mar. 28, 2022 |
| 2 | The Book: The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding a Civilization | Hungry Minds | Bad Idea Company Ltd | Jan. 1, 2022 |
| 3 | Barbie: The World Tour | Margot Robbie | Rizzoli | Mar. 19, 2024 |
| 4 | The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies | Claude Davis | Self-published | Jan. 1, 2019 |
| 5 | Stay Curious and Keep Exploring: Next Level | Emily Calandrelli | Chronicle Prism | Mar. 5, 2024 |
| 6 | How to Catch the Easter Bunny | Adam Wallace | Sourcebooks Wonderland | Feb. 1, 2017 |
| 7 | A Touch of Chaos (Hades x Persephone Saga 7) | Scarlett St. Clair | Bloom Books | Mar. 12, 2024 |
| 8 | It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People | Ramani Durvasula, PhD | The Open Field | Feb. 20, 2024 |
| 9 | The Good and Beautiful Bible Study: Experiencing Stories from the Bible and What It Means for Our Lives Today | Alabaster Co. | Alabaster Co | Jun. 19, 2022 |
| 10 | How to Catch a Leprechaun: A Saint Patrick’s Day Book for Kids | Adam Wallace | Sourcebooks Wonderland | Feb. 2, 2016 |
| 11 | Elevate and Dominate: 21 Ways to Win on and off the Field | Deion Sanders | Gallery/13A | Mar. 12, 2024 |
| 12 | My First Library (Box Set of 10 Board Books) | Wonder House Books | Wonder House Books | Apr. 25, 2018 |
| 13 | The Teacher | Freida McFadden | Poisoned Pen Press | Feb. 6, 2024 |
| 14 | The Inmate | Freida McFadden | Poisoned Pen Press | Mar. 5, 2024 |
| 15 | Hippity, Hoppity, Little Bunny | Cottage Door Press | Cottage Door Press | Nov. 26, 2018 |
| 16 | Construction Site: Spring Delight | Sherri Duskey Rinker | Chronicle Books | Mar. 15, 2022 |
| 17 | Demon Slayer Complete Box Set (Volumes 1–23 with premium) | Koyoharu Gotouge | VIZ Media | Nov. 9, 2021 |
| 18 | Haunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 1) | H.D. Carlton | Self-published | Aug. 13, 2021 |
| 19 | Bunny Williams: Life in the Garden | Bunny Williams | Rizzoli | Mar. 5, 2024 |
| 20 | The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness | Morgan Housel | Harriman House | Sep. 8, 2020 |
| 21 | NO GRID Survival Projects | Claude Davis | Self-published | Dec. 1, 2021 |
| 22 | The Pivot Year | Brianna Wiest | Thought Catalog Books | Apr. 25, 2023 |
| 23 | Dungeons & Dragons Core Rulebooks Gift Set | Wizards RPG Team | Wizards of the Coast | Nov. 20, 2018 |
| 24 | Interesting Facts for Curious Minds: 1572 Random but Mind-Blowing Facts about History, Science, Pop Culture and Everything In Between | Jordan Moore | Red Panda Press | Jul. 18, 2022 |
| 25 | Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 2) | H.D. Carlton | Self-published | Jan. 25, 2022 |
| 26 | The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom | Don Miguel Ruiz | Amber-Allen Publishing | Nov. 7, 1997 |
| 27 | World of Eric Carle: Around the Farm | PI Kids | PI Kids | Feb. 1, 2013 |
| 28 | How to Draw Everything: 300 Drawings of Cute Stuff, Animals, Food, Gifts, and other Amazing Things | Emma Greene | Self-published | Nov. 18, 2023 |
| 29 | If Only I Had Told Her | Laura Nowlin | Sourcebooks Fire | Feb. 6, 2024 |
| 30 | Compendium of the Emerald Tablets | Billy Carson | 4biddenknowledge Inc | Jan. 1, 2019 |
| 31 | Shōgun: The Complete Novel | James Clavell | Blackstone Publishing Inc | Dec. 12, 2023 |
| 32 | Berserk Deluxe (Volume 1) | Kentaro Miura | Dark Horse Manga | Mar. 26, 2019 |
| 33 | Attack from Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America | Barbara McQuade | Seven Stories Press | Feb. 27, 2024 |
| 34 | Berserk Deluxe (Volume 2) | Kentaro Miura | Dark Horse Manga | Jul. 9, 2019 |
| 35 | Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds | David Goggins | Lioncrest Publishing | Dec. 10, 2018 |
| 36 | Somebunny Loves You: A Sweet and Silly Easter Board Book for Babies and Toddlers | Rose Rossner | Sourcebooks Wonderland | Feb. 2, 2021 |
| 37 | Moms on Call: Basic Baby Care 0–6 Months (Parenting 1) | Laura Hunter, LPN | Moms on Call | Jan. 1, 2006 |
| 38 | Livingood Daily: Your 21-Day Guide to Experience Real Health | Dr. Livingood | Self-published | Dec. 24, 2017 |
| 39 | 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 |
| 40 | Hope Is a Rainbow | Hoda Kotb | Flamingo Books | Mar. 5, 2024 |
| 41 | The Survival Medicine Handbook: The Essential Guide for When Help Is NOT on the Way | Joseph Alton, MD | Doom and Bloom, LLC | Aug. 24, 2021 |
| 42 | My Hero Academia (Volume 37) | Kohei Horikoshi | VIZ Media | Mar. 5, 2024 |
| 43 | Never Lie | Freida McFadden | Poisoned Pen Press | Dec. 5, 2023 |
| 44 | The Shadow Work Journal: A Guide to Integrate and Transcend Your Shadows | Keila Shaheen | Self-published | Nov. 2, 2021 |
| 45 | The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage into Self-Mastery | Brianna Wiest | Thought Catalog Books | Jun. 1, 2020 |
| 46 | Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect | Will Guidara | Optimism Press | Oct. 25, 2022 |
| 47 | Real Life Pesach Cooking | Miriam (Pascal) Cohen | Mesorah Publications Ltd | Mar. 6, 2024 |
| 48 | The Lost Ways | Claude Davis | Self-published | Jan. 1, 2016 |
| 49 | Try Not to Laugh Challenge: Easter Joke Book for Kids | Easter Bunny Press | Self-published | Mar. 17, 2018 |
| 50 | Unstoppable Us: Why the World Isn’t Fair (Volume 2) | Yuval Noah Harari | Bright Matter Books | Mar. 5, 2024 |
Top 50 Self-Published Ebooks
| Rank | Title | Author | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Teacher | Freida McFadden | Feb. 6, 2024 |
| 2 | Never Lie | Freida McFadden | Sep. 19, 2022 |
| 3 | Haunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 1) | H.D. Carlton | Aug. 12, 2021 |
| 4 | The Reason I Married Him | Meghan Quinn | Feb. 6, 2024 |
| 5 | The Secret Fiancée (The Windsors) | Catharina Maura | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| 6 | Storms and Secrets | Claire Kingsley | Mar. 14, 2024 |
| 7 | Things We Never Got Over (Knockemout 1) | Lucy Score | Jan. 13, 2022 |
| 8 | Small Town Swoon (Cherry Tree Harbor 4) | Melanie Harlow | Mar. 4, 2024 |
| 9 | My Dark Desire (Dark Prince Road) | Parker S. Huntington | Mar. 10, 2024 |
| 10 | Heartless | Elsie Silver | Oct. 14, 2022 |
| 11 | The Fallen One (Falcon Falls Security) | Brittney Sahin | Mar. 14, 2024 |
| 12 | Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 2) | H.D. Carlton | Jan. 28, 2022 |
| 13 | The Ritual | Shantel Tessier | Nov. 19, 2021 |
| 14 | Magical Midlife Awakening (Leveling Up 10) | K.F. Breene | Mar. 8, 2024 |
| 15 | The Chocolate Shop on Amelia Island (Seven Sisters 5) | Hope Holloway | Mar. 1, 2024 |
| 16 | Blitz (Treasure State Wildcats 2) | Devney Perry | Mar. 7, 2024 |
| 17 | King of Wrath (Kings of Sin 1) | Ana Huang | Oct. 20, 2022 |
| 18 | The Serpent and the Wings of Night (Crowns of Nyaxia 1) | Carissa Broadbent | Aug. 30, 2022 |
| 19 | Pretty Rings and Broken Things (Black Tie Billionaires) | Kat Singleton | Feb. 22, 2024 |
| 20 | The Inmate | Freida McFadden | Jun. 13, 2022 |
| 21 | Things We Hide from the Light (Knockemout 2) | Lucy Score | Feb. 21, 2023 |
| 22 | Credence | Penelope Douglas | Jan. 13, 2020 |
| 23 | The Pucking Wrong Date (Pucking Wrong 3) | C.R. Jane | Feb. 23, 2024 |
| 24 | Twisted Love | Ana Huang | Apr. 29, 2021 |
| 25 | The Worst Wedding Date (Three BFFs and a Wedding 1) | Pippa Grant | Apr. 13, 2023 |
| 26 | Flawless | Elsie Silver | Jun. 24, 2022 |
| 27 | Things We Left Behind (Knockemout 3) | Lucy Score | Sep. 5, 2023 |
| 28 | The Dead Letter Delivery (Glass Library 4) | C.J. Archer | Mar. 5, 2024 |
| 29 | The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King (Crowns of Nyaxia 2) | Carissa Broadbent | Apr. 14, 2023 |
| 30 | Den of Vipers | K.A. Knight | Jul. 10, 2020 |
| 31 | Twisted Games | Ana Huang | Jul. 29, 2021 |
| 32 | His Demands (Silver Fox Daddies) | K.C. Crowne | Mar. 11, 2024 |
| 33 | When the Moon Hatched (Moonfall 1) | Sarah A. Parker | Jan. 13, 2024 |
| 34 | Powerless | Elsie Silver | Feb. 10, 2023 |
| 35 | Meant for Stone (Meant For 1) | Natasha Madison | Feb. 26, 2024 |
| 36 | Where’s Molly | H.D. Carlton | Feb. 16, 2024 |
| 37 | The Coworker | Freida McFadden | Aug. 29, 2023 |
| 38 | The Rebel (Spade Hotel 2) | Marni Mann | Feb. 29, 2024 |
| 39 | Swift and Silent (Caribbean Adventure 27) | Wayne Stinnett | Mar. 1, 2024 |
| 40 | Reckless | Elsie Silver | Jun. 9, 2023 |
| 41 | Swamp Spies (Miss Fortune Mysteries 26) | Jana DeLeon | Feb. 19, 2024 |
| 42 | Taming Seraphine | Gigi Styx | Dec. 26, 2023 |
| 43 | The Perfect Fit | Sadie Kincaid | Dec. 10, 2023 |
| 44 | Once You’re Mine (Possessing Her 1) | Morgan Bridges | Oct. 1, 2023 |
| 45 | God of Malice (Legacy of Gods 1) | Rina Kent | Jul. 14, 2022 |
| 46 | A Family of His Own (Cynsters Next Generation 14) | Stephanie Laurens | Mar. 14, 2024 |
| 47 | Crimson Skies (Fallen Fae Gods 2) | Jaymin Eve | Mar. 15, 2024 |
| 48 | Dark Delights (Hellions of Hade Harbor 2) | Mila Kane | Mar. 8, 2024 |
| 49 | Twilight Tears (Kulikov Bratva 2) | Naomi West | Mar. 6, 2024 |
| 50 | Sonata of Lies (Zakrevsky Bratva 2) | Nicole Fox | Jan. 24, 2024 |
Top 50 Self-Published Print Books
| Rank | Title | Author | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is the Beginning & End of Suffering (Beyond Suffering 1) | Joseph Nguyen | Mar. 28, 2022 |
| 2 | The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies | Claude Davis | Jan. 1, 2019 |
| 3 | Haunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 1) | H.D. Carlton | Aug. 13, 2021 |
| 4 | NO GRID Survival Projects | Claude Davis | Dec. 1, 2021 |
| 5 | Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 2) | H.D. Carlton | Jan. 25, 2022 |
| 6 | How to Draw Everything: 300 Drawings of Cute Stuff, Animals, Food, Gifts, and other Amazing Things | Emma Greene | Nov. 18, 2023 |
| 7 | Livingood Daily: Your 21-Day Guide to Experience Real Health | Dr. Livingood | Dec. 24, 2017 |
| 8 | The Survival Medicine Handbook: The Essential Guide for When Help Is NOT on the Way | Joseph Alton, MD | Aug. 24, 2021 |
| 9 | The Shadow Work Journal: A Guide to Integrate and Transcend Your Shadows | Keila Shaheen | Nov. 2, 2021 |
| 10 | The Lost Ways | Claude Davis | Jan. 1, 2016 |
| 11 | Try Not to Laugh Challenge: Easter Joke Book for Kids | Easter Bunny Press | Mar. 17, 2018 |
| 12 | Where’s Molly | H.D. Carlton | Feb. 16, 2024 |
| 13 | The Holistic Guide to Wellness: Herbal Protocols for Common Ailments | Nicole Apelian | Mar. 20, 2023 |
| 14 | A Little SPOT of Emotion (8 Book Box Set) | Diane Alber | Apr. 29, 2020 |
| 15 | Modernist Bread at Home | Nathan Myhrvold | Mar. 5, 2024 |
| 16 | A Little SPOT of Emotion (8 Plush Toys with Feelings Book Box Set) | Diane Alber | Jul. 10, 2021 |
| 17 | Stop Overthinking: 23 Techniques to Relieve Stress, Stop Negative Spirals, Declutter Your Mind, and Focus on the Present | Nick Trenton | Mar. 1, 2021 |
| 18 | The Mindf*ck Series | S.T. Abby | Apr. 3, 2019 |
| 19 | The Ritual | Shantel Tessier | Dec. 1, 2021 |
| 20 | Would You Rather Book For Kids: 300+ Hilarious, Silly, and Challenging Questions to Make You Laugh | Stephen J. Ellis | Sep. 22, 2021 |
| 21 | Back Mechanic | Stuart McGill | Sep. 30, 2015 |
| 22 | Our Little Adventures: Stories Featuring Foundational Language Concepts for Growing Minds | Tabitha Paige | Oct. 20, 2020 |
| 23 | What Should Danny Do? (Power to Choose) | Adir Levy | May 17, 2017 |
| 24 | Scientific Healing Affirmations | Paramahansa Yogananda | Aug. 31, 2019 |
| 25 | The Forager’s Guide to Wild Foods | Nicole Apelian | Jun. 21, 2021 |
| 26 | The Microsoft Office 365 Bible: The Most Updated and Complete Guide | James Holler | Dec. 11, 2022 |
| 27 | You Are an Amazing Girl: A Collection of Inspiring Stories about Courage, Friendship, Inner Strength and Self-Confidence | Nadia Ross | Nov. 8, 2021 |
| 28 | My Dark Desire (Dark Prince Road) | Parker S. Huntington | Mar. 10, 2024 |
| 29 | The Man behind The Maps | James Niehues, Todd Bennett, Jason Blevins, Ben Farrow | Jan. 1, 2019 |
| 30 | Real Food for Pregnancy: The Science and Wisdom of Optimal Prenatal Nutrition | Lily Nichols | Feb. 21, 2018 |
| 31 | Food & Snacks Coloring Book: Bold & Easy Designs for Adults and Kids | Meg Publishing | Jan. 19, 2024 |
| 32 | The Simplest Baby Book in the World: The Illustrated, Grab-and-Do Guide for a Healthy, Happy Baby | S.M. Gross | Nov. 16, 2021 |
| 33 | How to Draw 101 Things for Kids: Simple and Easy Drawing Book with Animals, Plants, Sports, Foods, Everything | Sophia Elizabeth | Oct. 11, 2021 |
| 34 | Ask for Andrea | Noelle West Ihli | Apr. 14, 2022 |
| 35 | The Secret Life of Sunflowers | Marta Molnar | Jul. 14, 2022 |
| 36 | Wilderness Long-Term Survival Guide: Forgotten Skills to Make the Wild Your Home | Dr. Nicole Apelian | Jan. 1, 2023 |
| 37 | The Guerrilla’s Guide to the Baofeng Radio | NC Scout | Dec. 1, 2022 |
| 38 | Meditations | Marcus Aurelius | Nov. 7, 2016 |
| 39 | What Should Darla Do? (Power to Choose) | Adir Levy | Dec. 1, 2020 |
| 40 | Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse, Gaslighting, Codependency and Complex PTSD | Linda Hill | Sep. 23, 2022 |
| 41 | The Simple Path to Wealth: Your Road Map to Financial Independence and a Rich, Free Life | JL Collins | Jun. 18, 2016 |
| 42 | How to Draw 365 Cute Stuff Everyday | Louisa Laurel | Feb. 22, 2024 |
| 43 | Our Little Library: A Foundational Language Vocabulary Board Book Set for Babies | Tabitha Paige | Nov. 7, 2023 |
| 44 | 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 |
| 45 | A Little SPOT Emotional Regulation (49–56 Box Set) | Diane Alber | Jun. 6, 2023 |
| 46 | The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness | Mathew Micheletti | May 3, 2019 |
| 47 | 101 Facts about Taylor Swift: Quizzes, Quotes, Journals, and More! | Wendy Fox | Nov. 8, 2023 |
| 48 | Den of Vipers | K.A. Knight | Jul. 10, 2020 |
| 49 | Difficult Riddles for Smart Kids: 300 Difficult Riddles and Brain Teasers Families Will Love | M Prefontaine | May 17, 2017 |
| 50 | How to Draw 101 Cute Stuff for Kids: Simple and Easy Step-by-Step Guide Book to Draw Everything Like Animals, Gift, Avocado and More with Cute Style | Sophia Elizabeth | Jan. 1, 2022 |
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