In partnership with Bookstat, we are proud to offer three distinctive monthly bestseller lists.1
- Top 50 Self-Published Print Books (online sales only)
- Top 50 Self-Published Ebooks
- Top 50 Hidden Gems (print, online sales only) — includes traditionally and self-published books
Top 50 Self-Published Print Books
Box sets are excluded from this list.
| Rank | Title | Author | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Navy SEAL’s Bug-In Guide: How to Turn Your House into the Safest Place on Earth | Joel Lambert | Jan. 1, 2024 |
| 2 | Kim’s Lost Words: A Journey for Justice, from the Other Side | Jamal T. Millwood | Sept. 6, 2024 |
| 3 | Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is the Beginning & End of Suffering | Joseph Nguyen | March 28, 2022 |
| 4 | The Holistic Guide to Wellness: Herbal Protocols for Common Ailments | Nicole Apelian | March 20, 2023 |
| 5 | Spooky Cutie: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens Featuring Adorable Creepy Creatures in Cozy Hygge Moments for Relaxation | Coco Wyo | July 9, 2024 |
| 6 | Mom, I Want to Hear Your Story: A Mother’s Guided Journal to Share Her Life & Her Love | Jeffrey Mason | July 19, 2019 |
| 7 | NO GRID Survival Projects | Claude Davis | Dec. 1, 2021 |
| 8 | Barbara O’Neill Natural Herbal Remedies Complete Collection | Roberta Lane | June 18, 2024 |
| 9 | The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies | Nicole Apelian & Claude Davis | Jan. 1, 2019 |
| 10 | Barbara O’Neill Natural Herbal Remedies Complete Collection | Fiona Wren | Aug. 28, 2024 |
| 11 | Little Corner: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens, Super Cute Designs of Cozy, Hygge Spaces for Relaxation | Coco Wyo | May 29, 2024 |
| 12 | Madness: A Dark Revenge Romance | Shantel Tessier | Aug. 29, 2024 |
| 13 | Navy SEALs Bug In Guide: How to Transform Your Home into the Safest Place on Earth | James Landers | Aug. 23, 2024 |
| 14 | 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 |
| 15 | Dad, I Want to Hear Your Story: A Father’s Guided Journal to Share His Life & His Love | Jeffrey Mason | May 27, 2019 |
| 16 | Haunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 1) | H.D. Carlton | Aug. 13, 2021 |
| 17 | Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 2) | H.D. Carlton | Jan. 25, 2022 |
| 18 | Livingood Daily: Your 21-Day Guide to Experience Real Health | Dr. Livingood | Dec. 24, 2017 |
| 19 | Stress Relief: Coloring Book for Adults and Kids, Bold and Easy, Simple and Big Designs for Relaxation | Coco Wyo | May 4, 2024 |
| 20 | Little Spooky: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens Featuring Cute Creepy Creatures in Cozy Hygge Moments for Relaxation | Coco Wyo | Aug. 21, 2024 |
| 21 | What Should Danny Do? | Adir Levy | May 17, 2017 |
| 22 | Quicksilver (Fae & Alchemy 1) | Callie Hart | June 4, 2024 |
| 23 | Barbara O’Neill Natural Herbal Remedies Lost Collection | Serena Dolton | July 25, 2024 |
| 24 | The Lost Ways | Claude Davis | Jan. 1, 2016 |
| 25 | The Survival Medicine Handbook: The Essential Guide for When Help Is NOT on the Way | Joseph Alton, MD | Aug. 24, 2021 |
| 26 | The Ritual: A Dark College Romance | Shantel Tessier | Dec. 1, 2021 |
| 27 | Swearing Cats Catitude: Coloring Book of Funny Kitty Memes for Adult Relaxation | Gritty Witty and Wise | May 27, 2024 |
| 28 | No Grid Survival Projects Bible | Rowan Mercer | Aug. 18, 2024 |
| 29 | How to Draw Everything: 300 Drawings of Cute Stuff, Animals, Food, Gifts, and Other Amazing Things | Emma Greene | Nov. 18, 2023 |
| 30 | Our Little Adventures: Stories Featuring Foundational Language Concepts for Growing Minds | Tabitha Paige | Oct. 20, 2020 |
| 31 | Grandmother, I Want to Hear Your Story: A Grandmother’s Guided Journal to Share Her Life and Her Love | Jeffrey Mason | July 28, 2019 |
| 32 | Just between You & Me, Kid: A Back & Forth Journal between Grown-Up & Kid | Messy Nessy Designs | May 9, 2023 |
| 33 | Fuzzy Hygge: Cute and Cozy Coloring Book for Adults & Teens Featuring Adorable Animals Characters for Stress Relief | Vivi Tinta | May 24, 2024 |
| 34 | Stop Overthinking: 23 Techniques to Relieve Stress, Stop Negative Spirals, Declutter Your Mind, and Focus on the Present | Nick Trenton | March 1, 2021 |
| 35 | The Good Energy Cookbook: 100+ Recipes Inspired by Dr. Casey Means’ Expertise | Eliza Hayes | Aug. 22, 2024 |
| 36 | Real Food for Pregnancy: The Science and Wisdom of Optimal Prenatal Nutrition | Lily Nichols | Feb. 21, 2018 |
| 37 | Back Mechanic | Stuart McGill | Sept. 30, 2015 |
| 38 | Kim’s Lost Words, My Found Voice: Unearthing the Silent Voices of the Past for Justice Today | Annie Frink | Sept. 23, 2024 |
| 39 | Ward D: A Gripping Psychological Thriller | Freida McFadden | May 8, 2023 |
| 40 | The Simplest Baby Book in the World: The Illustrated, Grab-and-Do Guide for a Healthy, Happy Baby | S.M. Gross | Nov. 16, 2021 |
| 41 | The Prepper’s Survival Bible: The Complete Long-Term Life-Saving Survival Guide | Tom Briggs | June 13, 2024 |
| 42 | The Mindf*ck Series | S.T. Abby | April 3, 2019 |
| 43 | Emotional Intelligence 2.0 | Travis Bradberry | June 16, 2009 |
| 44 | Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse, Gaslighting, Codependency, and Complex PTSD (4 Books in 1) | Linda Hill | Sept. 23, 2022 |
| 45 | 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 | July 14, 2022 |
| 46 | Watercolor Workbook: 30-Minute Beginner Botanical Projects on Premium Watercolor Paper | Sarah Simon | April 27, 2021 |
| 47 | God of Malice: Special Edition Print (Legacy of Gods Special Edition) | Rina Kent | July 10, 2022 |
| 48 | What Should Danny Do? School Day | Adir Levy | Dec. 7, 2018 |
| 49 | Project 369: The Key to the Universe | David Kasneci | Sept. 21, 2020 |
| 50 | Mamá, Quiero Escuchar tu Historia: Una Madre Diario Guiado Comparte Tu Vida y Su Amor | Jeffrey Mason | April 9, 2023 |
Top 50 Self-Published Ebooks
| Rank | Title | Author | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Bonus | TL Swan | Aug. 13, 2024 |
| 2 | Bridesmaid Undercover | Meghan Quinn | Aug. 20, 2024 |
| 3 | Haunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 1) | H.D. Carlton | Aug. 12, 2021 |
| 4 | Temptation Trails: A Small-Town Romance (Haven Brothers 3) | Claire Kingsley | Sept. 12, 2024 |
| 5 | Meant for Gabriel: A Small Town, Single Dad, Surprise Baby Romance (Meant For 4) | Natasha Madison | Sept. 6, 2024 |
| 6 | The Ritual: A Dark College Romance | Shantel Tessier | Nov. 19, 2021 |
| 7 | Goldfinch (Plated Prisoner 6) | Raven Kennedy | Sept. 24, 2024 |
| 8 | Marsh Madness (Miss Fortune Mysteries 28) | Jana DeLeon | Sept. 2, 2024 |
| 9 | The Perfect Fit | Sadie Kincaid | Dec. 10, 2023 |
| 10 | God of Vengeance (Kings of Mafia) | Michelle Heard | Aug. 24, 2024 |
| 11 | The Heartbreaker (Spade Hotel 4) | Marni Mann | Sept. 12, 2024 |
| 12 | The Serpent and the Wings of Night (Crowns of Nyaxia 1) | Carissa Broadbent | Aug. 30, 2022 |
| 13 | The Unplanned Wedding: Knox & June’s Story: Boss Employee Marriage of Convenience Romance (The Davenports 3) | L. Steele | Sept. 19, 2024 |
| 14 | Credence | Penelope Douglas | Jan. 13, 2020 |
| 15 | Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 2) | H.D. Carlton | Jan. 28, 2022 |
| 16 | The Teacher: A Psychological Thriller | Freida McFadden | Feb. 6, 2024 |
| 17 | Things We Never Got Over (Knockemout 1) | Lucy Score | Jan. 13, 2022 |
| 18 | The Sinner: A Dark College Romance | Shantel Tessier | Dec. 4, 2022 |
| 19 | Twisted Love | Ana Huang | April 29, 2021 |
| 20 | The Unwanted Bride: An Arranged Marriage Romance (Lasker Brothers) | Nadia Lee | Sept. 20, 2024 |
| 21 | The Boyfriend Goal (Love and Hockey 1) | Lauren Blakely | Aug. 21, 2024 |
| 22 | A Cage of Kingdoms (Deliciously Dark Fairytales—Red Riding Hood 2) | K.F. Breene | Sept. 12, 2024 |
| 23 | Never Lie | Freida McFadden | Sept. 19, 2022 |
| 24 | Beautiful Beast: An Age Gap Forced Proximity Mafia Romance (Mafia Legacy—Perfectly Imperfect 1) | Neva Altaj | July 19, 2024 |
| 25 | God of Malice: A Dark College Romance (Legacy of Gods 1) | Rina Kent | July 14, 2022 |
| 26 | Emerald Vices (Kuznetsov Bratva 2) | Nicole Fox | Aug. 8, 2024 |
| 27 | Quicksilver (Fae & Alchemy 1) | Callie Hart | June 4, 2024 |
| 28 | Mr. Absolutely Not!: A Romantic Comedy | Alina Jacobs | Aug. 6, 2024 |
| 29 | The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King (Crowns of Nyaxia 2) | Carissa Broadbent | April 14, 2023 |
| 30 | Never Kiss the Bad Boy (Never Say Never 4) | Lauren Landish | Aug. 24, 2024 |
| 31 | Illicit (The Agents) | Brynne Asher | Sept. 3, 2024 |
| 32 | The Widow’s Husband’s Secret Lie: A Satirical Novella | Freida McFadden | Aug. 12, 2024 |
| 33 | Heartless: A Small Town Single Dad Romance | Elsie Silver | Oct. 14, 2022 |
| 34 | Emerald Malice (Kuznetsov Bratva 1) | Nicole Fox | Aug. 8, 2024 |
| 35 | All Too Well | Corinne Michaels | Sept. 18, 2024 |
| 36 | Obsession Falls: A Small-Town Romance (Haven Brothers 1) | Claire Kingsley | Oct. 12, 2023 |
| 37 | A Twisted Arrangement (Twisted Vows 2) | J Wilder | Sept. 12, 2024 |
| 38 | The Inmate: A Gripping Psychological Thriller | Freida McFadden | June 13, 2022 |
| 39 | Nocticadia | Keri Lake | April 25, 2023 |
| 40 | Praise (Salacious Players’ Club) | Sara Cate | March 17, 2022 |
| 41 | Heat of the Everflame (Kindred’s Curse Saga 3) | Penn Cole | Sept. 12, 2023 |
| 42 | Take: A Brother’s Best Friend Romance (Fury Brothers 4) | Anna Hackett | Sept. 5, 2024 |
| 43 | The Sacrifice: A Dark Revenge Romance | Shantel Tessier | April 6, 2023 |
| 44 | Bridesmaid for Hire | Meghan Quinn | April 2, 2024 |
| 45 | Emperor of Wrath: A Dark Mafia Enemies to Lovers Romance | Jagger Cole | Aug. 29, 2024 |
| 46 | Say You Swear | Meagan Brandy | Feb. 16, 2022 |
| 47 | Sexting the Silverfox: An Age Gap, Single Dad Romance (Silver Fox Daddies) | K.C. Crowne | Aug. 26, 2024 |
| 48 | Black Ties and White Lies: A Billionaire Fake Engagement Romance (Black Tie Billionaires) | Kat Singleton | Feb. 2, 2023 |
| 49 | Redeeming (Red Lips & White Lies 2) | Bella Matthews | Sept. 26, 2024 |
| 50 | Delayed Penalty (Seattle Serpents) | Teagan Hunter | Sept. 12, 2024 |
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 September 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, 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 Dragon’s Prophecy: Israel, the Dark Resurrection, and the End of Days | Jonathan Cahn | Frontline | Sept. 3, 2024 |
| 2 | Save America | Donald J. Trump | Winning Team Publishing | Sept. 3, 2024 |
| 3 | A Navy SEAL’s Bug-In Guide: How to Turn Your House into the Safest Place on Earth | Joel Lambert | Self-published | Jan. 1, 2024 |
| 4 | Kim’s Lost Words: A Journey for Justice, from the Other Side | Jamal T. Millwood | Self-published | Sept. 6, 2024 |
| 5 | Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is the Beginning & End of Suffering (Beyond Suffering) | Joseph Nguyen | Self-published | March 28, 2022 |
| 6 | The Holistic Guide to Wellness: Herbal Protocols for Common Ailments | Nicole Apelian | Self-published | March 20, 2023 |
| 7 | The Butcher Game: A Dr. Wren Muller Novel | Alaina Urquhart | Zando Publishing | Sept. 17, 2024 |
| 8 | The Games Gods Play (Deluxe Limited Edition) | Abigail Owen | Entangled | Sept. 17, 2024 |
| 9 | Spooky Cutie: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens Featuring Adorable Creepy Creatures in Cozy Hygge Moments for Relaxation | Coco Wyo | Self-published | July 9, 2024 |
| 10 | The Book: The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding a Civilization | HUNGRY MINDS | Self-published | Jan. 1, 2022 |
| 11 | What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking: A Cookbook | Caroline Chambers | Union Square & Co. | Aug. 13, 2024 |
| 12 | 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 |
| 13 | NO GRID Survival Projects | Claude Davis | Self-published | Dec. 1, 2021 |
| 14 | The Housemaid Is Watching | Freida McFadden | Sourcebooks | June 11, 2024 |
| 15 | Barbara O’Neill Natural Herbal Remedies Complete Collection | Roberta Lane | Self-published | June 18, 2024 |
| 16 | Fallen Angels, Giants, Monsters and the World before the Flood: How the Events of Noah’s Ark and the Flood Are Relevant to the End of the Age | Rick Renner | Harrison House Publishers | Sept. 3, 2024 |
| 17 | The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies | Claude Davis | Self-published | Jan. 1, 2019 |
| 18 | Wild Eyes (Deluxe Edition) (Rose Hill 2) | Elsie Silver | Sourcebooks | Sept. 3, 2024 |
| 19 | The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness | Morgan Housel | Harriman House | Sept. 8, 2020 |
| 20 | World of Eric Carle: Around the Farm Sound Book | PI Kids | PI Kids | Feb. 1, 2013 |
| 21 | Spooky Lakes: 25 Strange and Mysterious Lakes that Dot Our Planet | Geo Rutherford | Harry N. Abrams | Sept. 24, 2024 |
| 22 | Self Heal by Design: The Role of Micro-Organisms for Health by Barbara O’Neill | Fiona Wren | Self-published | Aug. 28, 2024 |
| 23 | Scott Pilgrim 20th Anniversary Color Hardcover Box Set | Bryan Lee O’Malley | Oni Press | Aug. 27, 2024 |
| 24 | The Leaf Thief: The Perfect Fall Book for Children and Toddlers | Alice Hemming | Sourcebooks | Aug. 3, 2021 |
| 25 | Want: Sexual Fantasies by Anonymous | Gillian Anderson | Harry N. Abrams | Sept. 17, 2024 |
| 26 | Never Lie | Freida McFadden | Sourcebooks | Dec. 5, 2023 |
| 27 | The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (Toltec Wisdom) | Don Miguel Ruiz | Amber-Allen Publishing | Nov. 7, 1997 |
| 28 | Save Me an Orange | Hayley Grace | Self-published | March 12, 2024 |
| 29 | Self Heal By Design: The Role Of Micro-Organisms For Health | Barbara O’Neill | Self-published | Jan. 1, 2014 |
| 30 | Berserk (Deluxe) (Volume 2) | Kentaro Miura | Dark Horse Manga | July 9, 2019 |
| 31 | Trigun (Deluxe Edition) | Yasuhiro Nightow | Dark Horse Manga | Sept. 10, 2024 |
| 32 | Little Corner: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens, Super Cute Designs of Cozy, Hygge Spaces for Relaxation | Coco Wyo | Self-published | May 29, 2024 |
| 33 | Madness: A Dark Revenge Romance | Shantel Tessier | Self-published | Aug. 29, 2024 |
| 34 | Navy SEALs Bug In Guide: How to Transform Your Home into the Safest Place on Earth | James Landers | Self-published | Aug. 23, 2024 |
| 35 | Moms on Call: Basic Baby Care 0–6 Months | Laura Hunter, LPN | Self-published | Jan. 1, 2006 |
| 36 | Forever Beautiful: All-American Style All Year Long | Mark D. Sikes | Rizzoli | Sept. 3, 2024 |
| 37 | 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 |
| 38 | I Love You to the Moon and Back | Amelia Hepworth | Tiger Tales | March 3, 2015 |
| 39 | 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 |
| 40 | Haunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 1) | H.D. Carlton | Self-published | Aug. 13, 2021 |
| 41 | Architectural Digest at 100: A Century of Style | Architectural Digest | Abrams | Oct. 8, 2019 |
| 42 | Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 2) | H.D. Carlton | Self-published | Jan. 25, 2022 |
| 43 | Raising Securely Attached Kids: Using Connection-Focused Parenting to Create Confidence, Empathy, and Resilience | Eli Harwood | Sasquatch Books | Sept. 3, 2024 |
| 44 | Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving | Judi Kingry | Robert Rose | April 15, 2024 |
| 45 | 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 |
| 46 | Livingood Daily: Your 21-Day Guide to Experience Real Health | Dr. Livingood | Self-published | Dec. 24, 2017 |
| 47 | Chainsaw Man (Volume 16) | Tatsuki Fujimoto | VIZ Media | Sept. 3, 2024 |
| 48 | Stress Relief: Coloring Book for Adults and Kids, Bold and Easy, Simple and Big Designs for Relaxation | Coco Wyo | Self-published | May 4, 2024 |
| 49 | Berserk Deluxe (Volume 1) | Kentaro Miura | Dark Horse Manga | March 26, 2019 |
| 50 | Just Ingredients: The Inflammatory Reset: Your Guide to Reducing Inflammation | Dr. Josh Redd | Self-published | Sept. 4, 2024 |
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.
