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Bottom Line April 2025 Bestseller Lists
Three distinctive monthly bestseller lists: top 50 hidden gems, top 50 self-published ebooks, and top 50 self-published print books.
In partnership with Bookstat, I compile 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
Of note this month:
- A cookbook lands in the second spot on Hidden Gems: TODAY Loves Food: Recipes from America’s Favorite Kitchen, by Emi Boscamp, is published by Abrams. TODAY show hosts curate a collection of the show’s most popular recipes.
- Yet another treasure-finding book: Earlier this year, There’s Treasure Inside, self-published by Jon Collins-Black, started hitting the Hidden Gems list. (According to the book’s website, the treasure has not yet been found.) Now there’s another one, Beyond the Map’s Edge by Justin Posey, which is ranking at number 12 on the Hidden Gems list. The author was featured in Netflix’s Gold & Greed.
- A deluxe edition of a romantasy: The Never List by Jade Presley from Entangled’s Red Tower is number 13 on Hidden Gems. Publishers Weekly calls it “BookTok catnip.”
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 April 2025, we’ve excluded maps and atlases, Bibles and Bible studies, the Quran, compilations and box sets, 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 Forgotten Home Apothecary: 250 Powerful Remedies at Your Fingertips Nicole Apelian, PhD Global Brother Oct. 8, 2024 2 Today Loves Food: Recipes from America’s Favorite Kitchen Emi Boscamp Harry N. Abrams April 29, 2025 3 A Navy SEAL’s Bug-In Guide: How to Turn Your House into the Safest Place on Earth Joel Lambert Global Brother Jan. 1, 2024 4 King of Envy (Kings of Sin 5) Ana Huang Bloom Books/Sourcebooks April 29, 2025 5 Invincible Compendium, Volume 1 Robert Kirkman Image Comics Aug. 30, 2011 6 Invincible Compendium, Volume 2 Robert Kirkman Image Comics Aug. 27, 2013 7 Invincible Compendium, Volume 3 Robert Kirkman Image Comics July 24, 2018 8 The Holistic Guide to Wellness: Herbal Protocols for Common Ailments Nicole Apelian, PhD Global Brother March 20, 2023 9 How to Draw Everything: 300 Drawings of Cute Stuff, Animals, Food, Gifts, and Other Amazing Things Emma Greene Self-published Nov. 18, 2023 10 Metaphor: ReFantazio Official Strategy Guide Future Press Future Press April 22, 2025 11 Beyond the Map’s Edge Justin M Posey Self-published March 27, 2025 12 The Never List (Deluxe Limited Edition) Jade Presley Entangled: Red Tower Books April 8, 2025 13 Don’t Believe Everything You Think (Expanded Edition): Why Your Thinking Is the Beginning & End of Suffering Joseph Nguyen Authors Equity Oct. 29, 2024 14 Would You Rather Book For Kids: 300+ Hilarious, Silly, and Challenging Questions to Make You Laugh Stephen J. Ellis Self-published Sept. 22, 2021 15 NO GRID Survival Projects Claude Davis Global Brother Dec. 1, 2021 16 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 17 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 18 Try Not to Laugh Challenge: Easter Joke Book for Kids Easter Bunny Press Self-published March 17, 2018 19 The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness Morgan Housel Harriman House Sept. 8, 2020 20 Build a Business You Love: Mastering the Five Stages of Business Dave Ramsey Ramsey Press April 15, 2025 21 The Book: The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding a Civilization HUNGRY MINDS Bad Idea Company Ltd Jan. 1, 2022 22 World of Eric Carle: Around the Farm 30-Button Animal Sound Book PI Kids PI Kids Feb. 1, 2013 23 How to Draw Patterns: Easy and Fun Step-by-Step Guide for Unique Creations Coco Wyo Self-published March 27, 2025 24 Dissolving Illusions: Disease, Vaccines, and the Forgotten History 10th Anniversary Edition Roman Bystrianyk Self-published March 26, 2024 25 Stress Relief: Coloring Book for Adults and Kids, Bold and Easy, Simple and Big Designs for Relaxation Featuring Animals, Landscape, Flowers, Patterns, Cute Things and Many More Coco Wyo Self-published May 4, 2024 26 The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have (20th Anniversary Edition) Mark Nepo Red Wheel Jan. 1, 2020 27 Girl Moments: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens Featuring Cute Cozy Daily Activities for Relaxation Coco Wyo Self-published Oct. 26, 2024 28 The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies Claude Davis Global Brother Jan. 1, 2019 29 The Milepost 2025: Alaska Travel Planner Serine Reeves Morris Communications Milepost April 1, 2025 30 Moms on Call: Basic Baby Care 0–6 Months Laura Hunter LPN Self-published Jan. 1, 2006 31 Architectural Digest at 100: A Century of Style Architectural Digest Abrams Oct. 8, 2019 32 The Mindf*ck Series S.T. Abby Self-published April 3, 2019 33 What I Love about You, Mom: 30 Things I Love About You and the Reasons Why I Love You Questions about Me Self-published July 7, 2022 34 Aprender inglés para adultos principiantes: 7 libros en 1: ¡Habla inglés en 30 días! (Spanish Edition) Explore ToWin Self-published June 5, 2024 35 Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is the Beginning & End of Suffering Joseph Nguyen Self-published March 28, 2022 36 Be Smart Pay Zero Taxes: Use the Buy, Borrow, Die Strategy to Get Rich and Stay Rich Mark J. Quann Humanix Books March 4, 2025 37 Livingood Daily: Your 21-Day Guide to Experience Real Health Dr. Livingood Self-published Dec. 24, 2017 38 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 July 18, 2022 39 See You Later, Alligator Sally Hopgood Two Windmills Sept. 20, 2016 40 The Housemaid Is Watching Freida McFadden Poisoned Pen Press/Sourcebooks June 11, 2024 41 Jesus Loves Me 5-Button Songbook Ginger Swift Cottage Door Press Jan. 13, 2019 42 Little Corner: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens, Super Cute Designs of Cozy, Hygge Spaces for Relaxation Coco Wyo Self-published May 29, 2024 43 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 44 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 45 The Echo Machine: How Right-Wing Extremism Created a Post-Truth America David Pakman Beacon Press March 25, 2025 46 Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life Jim Murphy Self-published May 1, 2020 47 Lights Out: An Into Darkness Novel (Into Darkness) Navessa Allen Zando/Slowburn Aug. 6, 2024 48 The Boyfriend Freida McFadden Poisoned Pen Press/Sourcebooks Oct. 1, 2024 49 Setting the Captives Free: Deliverance Manual Bev Tucker Self-published Feb. 11, 2019 50 I Love You Like No Otter: A Funny and Sweet Board Book for Babies and Toddlers (Punderland) Rose Rossner Sourcebooks Wonderland Jan. 7, 2020
Top 50 Self-Published Ebooks
| Rank | Title | Author | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Saint (Fifth Republic 3) | Penelope Sky | April 1, 2025 |
| 2 | Wildest Dreams: An Enemies to Lovers Romance (Forbidden Love 2) | L.J. Shen | April 8, 2025 |
| 3 | Bridesmaid by Chance | Meghan Quinn | April 15, 2025 |
| 4 | Wild Side | Elsie Silver | March 4, 2025 |
| 5 | Wild Scottish Gold (Enchanted Highlands 7) | Tricia O’Malley | April 1, 2025 |
| 6 | Whispers and Wildfire: A Small-Town Romance (Haven Brothers 4) | Claire Kingsley | April 10, 2025 |
| 7 | The Accidental Marriage: A Grumpy Billionaire Romance (Huxleys) | Nadia Lee | April 4, 2025 |
| 8 | Wild Love (Rose Hill 1) | Elsie Silver | April 9, 2024 |
| 9 | The Crash | Freida McFadden | Jan. 28, 2025 |
| 10 | Rebound: A Standalone, Second Chance Romance (Manhattan Ruthless) | Sadie Kincaid | April 25, 2025 |
| 11 | King of Envy (Kings of Sin 5) | Ana Huang | April 29, 2025 |
| 12 | Haunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 1) | H.D. Carlton | Aug. 12, 2021 |
| 13 | Zodiac Academy: The Awakening | Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti | Aug. 2, 2019 |
| 14 | Zodiac Academy 7: Heartless Sky | Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti | Dec. 18, 2021 |
| 15 | The Carver (Fifth Republic 2) | Penelope Sky | Feb. 21, 2025 |
| 16 | Bound in Blood (Broken Bloodlines 3) | Sadie Kincaid | March 31, 2025 |
| 17 | Zodiac Academy 5: Cursed Fates | Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti | May 20, 2020 |
| 18 | Heat of the Everflame (Kindred’s Curse 3) | Penn Cole | Sept. 12, 2023 |
| 19 | Forbidden Vows: An Age Gap, Bratva Romance (Silver Fox Daddies) | K.C. Crowne | April 7, 2025 |
| 20 | Zodiac Academy 4: Shadow Princess | Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti | Jan. 13, 2020 |
| 21 | Gild (Plated Prisoner 1) | Raven Kennedy | Oct. 16, 2020 |
| 22 | Teasing (Red Lips & White Lies 5) | Bella Matthews | April 10, 2025 |
| 23 | The Boyfriend: A Psychological Thriller | Freida McFadden | Oct. 1, 2024 |
| 24 | Wild Eyes | Elsie Silver | Sept. 3, 2024 |
| 25 | Heartless: A Small Town Single Dad Romance | Elsie Silver | Oct. 14, 2022 |
| 26 | Mountain Boss (Mountain Men 1) | S.J. Tilly | March 27, 2025 |
| 27 | Zodiac Academy 8: Sorrow and Starlight | Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti | Dec. 11, 2022 |
| 28 | Zodiac Academy 6: Fated Throne | Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti | Dec. 25, 2020 |
| 29 | Gleam (Plated Prisoner 3) | Raven Kennedy | May 31, 2021 |
| 30 | Protecting Maggie (SEAL of Protection: Alliance 4) | Susan Stoker | April 1, 2025 |
| 31 | Glow (Plated Prisoner 4) | Raven Kennedy | June 18, 2022 |
| 32 | Forged in Blood: A Dark Paranormal/ Fantasy Romance (Broken Bloodlines 1) | Sadie Kincaid | Oct. 22, 2024 |
| 33 | The Ritual: A Dark College Romance | Shantel Tessier | Nov. 19, 2021 |
| 34 | Direbound: A Dark Romantasy (Wolves of Ruin 1) | Sable Sorensen | Feb. 26, 2025 |
| 35 | The Serpent and the Wings of Night (Crowns of Nyaxia 1) | Carissa Broadbent | Aug. 30, 2022 |
| 36 | Playboy: Boston Bolts Hockey | Brittanee Nicole | April 18, 2025 |
| 37 | Love, Mom: A Fast-Paced Psychological Thriller with Several Twists | Iliana Xander | Nov. 4, 2024 |
| 38 | God of Malice: A Dark College Romance (Legacy of Gods 1) | Rina Kent | July 14, 2022 |
| 39 | Zodiac Academy 3: The Reckoning | Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti | Oct. 4, 2019 |
| 40 | Wicked Love: A Small Town, Single Dad, Sports Romance (Single Dad Playbook 4) | Willow Aster | April 10, 2025 |
| 41 | Zodiac Academy 2: Ruthless Fae | Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti | Aug. 30, 2019 |
| 42 | Zodiac Academy 9: Restless Stars | Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti | April 23, 2024 |
| 43 | The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King (Crowns of Nyaxia 2) | Carissa Broadbent | April 14, 2023 |
| 44 | 10 Days to Surrender (Ozerov Bratva 2) | Nicole Fox | Feb. 21, 2025 |
| 45 | Sawyer (Lucky River Ranch 3) | Jessica Peterson | April 24, 2025 |
| 46 | The Night Prince: A Fantasy Romance (Wolf King 2) | Lauren Palphreyman | March 31, 2025 |
| 47 | Glint (Plated Prisoner 2) | Raven Kennedy | Jan. 11, 2021 |
| 48 | Mirage (Rachel Hatch 13) | L.T. Ryan | April 8, 2025 |
| 49 | Lady of the Lake (Fey Spy Academy 3) | C.N. Crawford | April 18, 2025 |
| 50 | The Wrong Boss: A Secret Baby Billionaire Boss Romance (Manhattan Billionaires 6) | Lilian Monroe | April 16, 2025 |
Top 50 Self-Published Print Books
Box sets are excluded from this list.
Rank Title Author Release Date 1 Forgotten Home Apothecary: 250 Powerful Remedies at Your Fingertips Nicole Apelian, PhD Oct. 8, 2024 2 A Navy SEAL’s Bug-In Guide: How to Turn Your House into the Safest Place on Earth Joel Lambert Jan. 1, 2024 3 The Holistic Guide to Wellness : Herbal Protocols for Common Ailments Nicole Apelian, PhD March 20, 2023 4 How to Draw Everything: 300 Drawings of Cute Stuff, Animals, Food, Gifts, and Other Amazing Things Emma Greene Nov. 18, 2023 5 Would You Rather Book For Kids: 300+ Hilarious, Silly, and Challenging Questions to Make You Laugh Stephen J. Ellis Sept. 22, 2021 6 NO GRID Survival Projects Claude Davis Dec. 1, 2021 7 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 8 Mom, I Want to Hear Your Story: A Mother’s Guided Journal to Share Her Life & Her Love Jeffrey Mason July 19, 2019 9 Try Not to Laugh Challenge: Easter Joke Book for Kids Easter Bunny Press March 17, 2018 10 Build a Business You Love: Mastering the Five Stages of Business Dave Ramsey April 15, 2025 11 The Book: The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding a Civilization HUNGRY MINDS Jan. 1, 2022 12 How to Draw Patterns: Easy and Fun Step-by-Step Guide for Unique Creations Coco Wyo March 27, 2025 13 Stress Relief: Coloring Book for Adults and Kids, Bold and Easy, Simple and Big Designs for Relaxation Coco Wyo May 4, 2024 14 Girl Moments: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens Featuring Cute Cozy Daily Activities for Relaxation Coco Wyo Oct. 26, 2024 15 The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies Claude Davis Jan. 1, 2019 16 Moms on Call: Basic Baby Care 0–6 Months Laura Hunter, LPN Jan. 1, 2006 17 The Mindf*ck Series S.T. Abby April 3, 2019 18 What I Love about You, Mom: 30 Things I Love about You and the Reasons Why I Love You Questions about Me July 7, 2022 19 Aprender inglés para adultos principiantes: 7 libros en 1: ¡Habla inglés en 30 días! (Spanish Edition) Explore ToWin June 5, 2024 20 Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is the Beginning & End of Suffering Joseph Nguyen March 28, 2022 21 Livingood Daily: Your 21-Day Guide to Experience Real Health Dr. Livingood Dec. 24, 2017 22 Little Corner: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens, Super Cute Designs of Cozy, Hygge Spaces for Relaxation Coco Wyo May 29, 2024 23 Dad, I Want to Hear Your Story: A Father’s Guided Journal to Share His Life & His Love Jeffrey Mason May 27, 2019 24 Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life Jim Murphy May 1, 2020 25 Setting the Captives Free: Deliverance Manual Bev Tucker Feb. 11, 2019 26 The Complete Home Apothecary Book: 401 Easy, Step-by-Step Herbal Remedies and Powerful Blends to Relieve Pain, Boost Immunity, Improve Sleep, and Restore Balance Naturally Ava Green Feb. 6, 2025 27 Difficult Riddles for Smart Kids: 300 Difficult Riddles and Brain Teasers Families Will Love (Thinking Books for Kids) M. Prefontaine May 17, 2017 28 The Amish Ways Eddie Swartzentruber Oct. 8, 2024 29 Mental Toughness for Young Athletes: Eight Proven 5-Minute Mindset Exercises for Kids and Teens Who Play Competitive Sports Troy Horne May 2, 2020 30 Mom’s Story: A Memory and Keepsake Journal for My Family Korie Herold Sept. 13, 2022 31 Dissolving Illusions: Disease, Vaccines, and the Forgotten History Suzanne Humphries, MD July 27, 2013 32 Mamá, quiero escuchar tu historia: una madre diario guiado comparte tu vida y su amor (Spanish Edition) Jeffrey Mason Oct. 1, 2024 33 Love, Mom: A fast-paced psychological thriller with several twists Iliana Xander Oct. 31, 2024 34 The Complete Self-Healing Collection of Natural Herbal Remedies Inspired by Barbara O’Neill: Everything You Need to Know to Restore Your Body’s Ability to Heal Itself Clara Whitfield Nov. 30, 2024 35 Our Little Adventures: Stories Featuring Foundational Language Concepts for Growing Minds (Our Little Adventures) Tabitha Paige Oct. 20, 2020 36 Mystery in Rocky Mountain National Park (National Park Mystery) Aaron Johnson May 22, 2022 37 What Should Danny Do? (Power to Choose) Adir Levy May 17, 2017 38 Valencia Lifestyle Dr. Daniel Valencia March 12, 2025 39 My Magical Choices: Teach Kids to Choose a Great Day with Their Choices! Becky Cummings Oct. 30, 2019 40 Haunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 1) H.D. Carlton Aug. 13, 2021 41 The Lost Ways Claude Davis Jan. 1, 2016 42 Easter Basket Stuffers Dot Marker Coloring Book Made Easy Press Feb. 18, 2024 43 The Tears That Taught Me Morgan Richard Olivier March 1, 2022 44 Self-Love: Girl Therapy Coloring Book to Inspire Yourself and Love Who You Are Hikaru Kotz Nov. 23, 2024 45 Where God Came Down Joel P. Kramer Oct. 14, 2020 46 Cute & Groovy: Coloring Book for Adults and Kids, Bold and Easy, Simple and Big Designs for Relaxation Featuring Lovely Things Coco Wyo April 1, 2024 47 Ocean Scene: Coloring Book for Adults and Kids, Bold and Easy Designs for Relaxation with Sea Life Coco Wyo July 31, 2024 48 The Easiest Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Seniors: A Complete Evidence-Based Guide to Healthy Eating, Weight Management, and Longevity Mary Ellsworth March 12, 2025 49 Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 2) H.D. Carlton Jan. 25, 2022 50 Metal Slinger (Fire & Metal) Rachel Schneider May 13, 2024
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