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Bottom Line February 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:
- Self-published print bestsellers: A title published in 2021 jumped out at me, since it’s the first time it has appeared on any of my lists: The Ultimate Guide to Methylene Blue by Mark Sloan [Amazon]. The description says, “Originally developed for dying fabric by the textile industry, you’re about to learn why methylene blue is one of the most potent metabolic medicines ever discovered. … [Learn] the secrets of dye therapy and how to use it to improve mitochondrial function and powerfully enhance your body’s metabolism.” The book is surfacing now because of rumors that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is ingesting methylene blue. Learn more.
- Hidden gems: Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver, the third installment in a romance trilogy, is number two on the list, published by Zando. Number 12 on the list is a self-published book: Becoming Brigitte by Xavier Poussard, which claims that Emmanuel Macron’s wife is a transgender woman. Learn more. A small Australian publisher, Rockpool, has a title at number 28 on the list: Seasons of the Witch by Lorriane Anderson, a card deck.
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 January 2025, we’ve excluded maps and atlases, Bibles and Bible studies, 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 Dr. Nicole Apelian Global Brother Oct. 8, 2024 2 Scythe & Sparrow (Ruinous Love 3) Brynne Weaver Zando Feb. 11, 2025 3 Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life Jim Murphy Self-published May 1, 2020 4 The Crash Freida McFadden Sourcebooks (Poisoned Pen Press) Jan. 28, 2025 5 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 6 NO GRID Survival Projects Claude Davis Global Brother Dec. 1, 2021 7 Girl Moments: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens Featuring Cute Cozy Daily Activities for Relaxation Coco Wyo Self-published Oct. 26, 2024 8 Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is the Beginning & End of Suffering Joseph Nguyen Self-published March 28, 2022 9 Harvey the Heart Had Too Many Farts: A Rhyming Read Aloud Story Book for Kids and Adults about Farting and Friendship Jane Bexley Self-published Nov. 24, 2020 10 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 11 Little Corner: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens, Super Cute Designs of Cozy, Hygge Spaces for Relaxation Coco Wyo Self-published May 29, 2024 12 Becoming Brigitte Xavier Poussard Self-published Feb. 5, 2025 13 The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness Morgan Housel Harriman House Nov. 2, 2023 14 Melania Melania Trump Skyhorse Publishing Oct. 8, 2024 15 The Housemaid Is Watching Freida McFadden Sourcebooks (Poisoned Pen Press) June 11, 2024 16 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 17 Architectural Digest at 100: A Century of Style Architectural Digest Abrams Oct. 8, 2019 18 The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies Claude Davis Global Brother Jan. 1, 2019 19 Lights Out (Into Darkness) Navessa Allen Zando Aug. 6, 2024 20 Don’t Believe Everything You Think, Expanded Edition: Why Your Thinking Is the Beginning & End of Suffering Joseph Nguyen Authors Equity Oct. 29, 2024 21 Livingood Daily: Your 21-Day Guide to Experience Real Health Dr. Livingood Self-published Dec. 24, 2017 22 You’re My Little Cuddle Bug Nicola Edwards Silver Dolphin Books Jan. 2, 2018 23 Man’s Search for Meaning Viktor E. Frankl Beacon Press June 1, 2006 24 The Mindf*ck Series S.T. Abby Self-published April 3, 2019 25 I Love You Like No Otter: A Funny and Sweet Animal Board Book for Babies and Toddlers This Christmas Rose Rossner Sourcebooks Wonderland Jan. 7, 2020 26 How to Catch a Leprechaun: A Saint Patrick’s Day Book for Kids Adam Wallace Sourcebooks Wonderland Feb. 2, 2016 27 The Boyfriend Freida McFadden Poisoned Pen Press Oct. 1, 2024 28 Seasons of the Witch—Ostara Oracle Lorriane Anderson Rockpool Publishing Feb. 4, 2025 29 Trigun Maximum Deluxe Edition, Volume 4 Yasuhiro Nightow Dark Horse Manga Feb. 25, 2025 30 There’s Treasure Inside Jon Collins-Black Self-published Nov. 12, 2024 31 Real Anthony Fauci: Bill Gates, Big Pharma, and the Global War on Democracy and Public Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Skyhorse Publishing Nov. 16, 2021 32 The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (Toltec Wisdom) Don Miguel Ruiz Amber-Allen Publishing Nov. 7, 1997 33 The Constitution of the United States of America: The Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights Founding Fathers East India Publishing Company Aug. 20, 2020 34 The Man behind The Maps Jason Blevins, Ben Farrow Self-published Jan. 1, 2019 35 Love, Mom: A Fast-Paced Psychological Thriller with Several Twists Iliana Xander Self-published Oct. 31, 2024 36 Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds David Goggins Self-published Dec. 10, 2018 37 Decrees That Activate the Gifts of the Holy Spirit Tommy Evans Destiny Image Dec. 23, 2024 38 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 39 Critical Role: The Chronicles of Exandria—The Mighty Nein Part Two, Deluxe Edition Critical Role Dark Horse Comics Feb. 11, 2025 40 Moving beyond the COVID-19 Lies: Restoring Health & Hope for Humanity Bryan Ardis Harvest Creek Publishing Oct. 1, 2024 41 AI Engineering: Building Applications with Foundation Models Chip Huyen O’Reilly Media Jan. 7, 2025 42 The Book of Unusual Knowledge Publications International Ltd. Publications International April 1, 2012 43 Save America Donald J Trump Winning Team Publishing Sept. 3, 2024 44 Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 2) H.D. Carlton H.D. Carlton Jan. 25, 2022 45 Off Grid Survival Projects Bible: The Complete DIY Guide to Achieving 100% Self-Sufficiency Lucas T. Fremont Self-published Nov. 27, 2024 46 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 47 Never Lie Freida McFadden Sourcebooks (Poisoned Pen Press) Dec. 5, 2023 48 The Chateau Marmont Hollywood Handbook Andre Balazs Rizzoli Feb. 4, 2025 49 Meditations Marcus Aurelius Fingerprint! Publishing Feb. 15, 2023 50 Valentines Day Gifts For Kids: Valentine’s Day Joke Book for Kids: Clean Funny Jokes Valentines Day Gifts For Kids Self-published Dec. 13, 2024
Top 50 Self-Published Ebooks
| Rank | Title | Author | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Crash | Freida McFadden | Jan. 28, 2025 |
| 2 | 10,000 Hours with A Rich Menace (Caselli Family 1) | Jahquel J. | Feb. 12, 2025 |
| 3 | The Boyfriend: A Psychological Thriller | Freida McFadden | Oct. 1, 2024 |
| 4 | Zodiac Academy: The Awakening (Zodiac Academy 1) | Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti | Aug. 2, 2019 |
| 5 | Haunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 1) | H.D. Carlton | Aug. 12, 2021 |
| 6 | A Twist of Luck (Shifter City Fated Mates 2) | Jaymin Eve | Feb. 7, 2025 |
| 7 | Wild Love (Rose Hill 1) | Elsie Silver | April 9, 2024 |
| 8 | The Charlie Method (Campus Diaries 3) | Elle Kennedy | Feb. 25, 2025 |
| 9 | The Serpent and the Wings of Night (Crowns of Nyaxia 1) | Carissa Broadbent | Aug. 30, 2022 |
| 10 | The Roommate Mistake: An Off-Limits Rugby Romcom (Copper Valley Pounders Rugby 2) | Pippa Grant | Feb. 6, 2025 |
| 11 | My Dark Prince: An Enemies-to-Lovers Romance (Dark Prince Road) | Parker S. Huntington | Feb. 9, 2025 |
| 12 | Heat of the Everflame (Kindred’s Curse 3) | Penn Cole | Sept. 12, 2023 |
| 13 | Don’t Let Her Stay: An Unputdownable Psychological Thriller with a Breathtaking Twist | Nicola Sanders | Feb. 9, 2023 |
| 14 | Spark of the Everflame (Kindred’s Curse 1) | Penn Cole | June 1, 2023 |
| 15 | The Reluctant Wife: A Bodyguard–Princess Marriage of Convenience Romance (Davenports 4) | L. Steele | Feb. 6, 2025 |
| 16 | Zodiac Academy: Shadow Princess (Zodiac Academy 4) | Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti | Jan. 13, 2020 |
| 17 | Comeback (Holland Brothers 3) | Rebecca Jenshak | Jan. 30, 2025 |
| 18 | Zodiac Academy: Cursed Fates (Zodiac Academy 5) | Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti | May 20, 2020 |
| 19 | This Wild Heart: A Fake Marriage, Sports Romance (Wilder Family) | Karla Sorensen | Feb. 7, 2025 |
| 20 | Zodiac Academy: The Reckoning (Zodiac Academy 3) | Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti | Oct. 4, 2019 |
| 21 | The Ritual: A Dark College Romance | Shantel Tessier | Nov. 19, 2021 |
| 22 | Zodiac Academy: Ruthless Fae (Zodiac Academy 2) | Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti | Aug. 30, 2019 |
| 23 | Captivating (Red Lips & White Lies 4) | Bella Matthews | Feb. 13, 2025 |
| 24 | Inked Athena (Litvinov Bratva 2) | Nicole Fox | Jan. 1, 2025 |
| 25 | Promise Me Forever: Manhattan Ruthless | Sadie Kincaid | Jan. 10, 2025 |
| 26 | Zodiac Academy: Heartless Sky (Zodiac Academy 7) | Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti | Dec. 18, 2021 |
| 27 | Under an Endless Moon (Moonlit Ridge 2) | A.L. Jackson | Feb. 10, 2025 |
| 28 | The Path to Loving Him | Meghan Quinn | Jan. 7, 2025 |
| 29 | The Carver (Fifth Republic 2) | Penelope Sky | Feb. 21, 2025 |
| 30 | God of Malice: A Dark College Romance (Legacy of Gods 1) | Rina Kent | July 14, 2022 |
| 31 | Glow of the Everflame (Kindred’s Curse 2) | Penn Cole | July 18, 2023 |
| 32 | Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 2) | H.D. Carlton | Jan. 28, 2022 |
| 33 | The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King (Crowns of Nyaxia 2) | Carissa Broadbent | April 14, 2023 |
| 34 | Zodiac Academy: Fated Throne (Zodiac Academy 6) | Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti | Dec. 25, 2020 |
| 35 | Love, Mom: A Fast-Paced Psychological Thriller with Several Twists | Iliana Xander | Nov. 4, 2024 |
| 36 | Bad Little Bride | Meagan Brandy | Jan. 7, 2025 |
| 37 | Twisted Love | Ana Huang | April 29, 2021 |
| 38 | Never Lie | Freida McFadden | Sept. 19, 2022 |
| 39 | Credence | Penelope Douglas | Jan. 13, 2020 |
| 40 | Forged in Blood: A Dark Paranormal/Fantasy Romance (Broken Bloodlines 1) | Sadie Kincaid | Oct. 22, 2024 |
| 41 | Inked Adonis (Litvinov Bratva 1) | Nicole Fox | Jan. 1, 2025 |
| 42 | When We Burn: A Small Town, Firefighter, Single Dad Romance (Blackwells of Montana 1) | Kristen Proby | Feb. 20, 2025 |
| 43 | Zodiac Academy: Sorrow and Starlight (Zodiac Academy 8) | Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti | Dec. 11, 2022 |
| 44 | Cross-Checked (Boston Rebels 3) | Julia Connors | Jan. 31, 2025 |
| 45 | Say You Swear | Meagan Brandy | Feb. 16, 2022 |
| 46 | The Hermit (Mafia Empire 1) | Michelle Heard | Feb. 3, 2025 |
| 47 | The Deal (Off-Campus 1) | Elle Kennedy | Feb. 24, 2015 |
| 48 | Smooth Sailing (Wild West MC 3) | Kristen Ashley | Feb. 4, 2025 |
| 49 | Audacity (Seraph 1) | Elodie Hart | Feb. 13, 2025 |
| 50 | Pucking Around: A Why Choose Hockey Romance (Jacksonville Rays 1) | Emily Rath | March 20, 2023 |
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 Dr. Nicole Apelian 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 NO GRID Survival Projects Claude Davis Dec. 1, 2021 4 Girl Moments: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens Featuring Cute Cozy Daily Activities for Relaxation Coco Wyo Oct. 26, 2024 5 Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is the Beginning & End of Suffering Joseph Nguyen March 28, 2022 6 Harvey the Heart Had Too Many Farts: A Rhyming Read Aloud Story Book for Kids and Adults about Farting and Friendship Jane Bexley Nov. 24, 2020 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 Little Corner: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens, Super Cute Designs of Cozy, Hygge Spaces for Relaxation Coco Wyo May 29, 2024 9 Becoming Brigitte Xavier Poussard Feb. 5, 2025 10 Stress Relief: Coloring Book for Adults and Kids, Bold and Easy, Simple and Big Designs for Relaxation Coco Wyo May 4, 2024 11 The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies Claude Davis Jan. 1, 2019 12 Livingood Daily: Your 21-Day Guide to Experience Real Health Dr. Livingood Dec. 24, 2017 13 The Mindf*ck Series S.T. Abby April 3, 2019 14 There’s Treasure Inside Jon Collins-Black Nov. 12, 2024 15 The Man behind The Maps Jason Blevins, Ben Farrow Jan. 1, 2019 16 Love, Mom: A Fast-Paced Psychological Thriller with Several Twists Iliana Xander Oct. 31, 2024 17 Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 2) H.D. Carlton Jan. 25, 2022 18 Off Grid Survival Projects Bible: The Complete DIY Guide to Achieving 100% Self-Sufficiency Lucas T. Fremont Nov. 27, 2024 19 Mom, I Want to Hear Your Story: A Mother’s Guided Journal to Share Her Life & Her Love Jeffrey Mason July 19, 2019 20 Valentines Day Gifts For Kids: Valentine’s Day Joke Book for Kids: Clean Funny Jokes Valentines Day Gifts for Kids Dec. 13, 2024 21 The Tears That Taught Me Morgan Richard Olivier March 1, 2022 22 The Holistic Guide to Wellness: Herbal Protocols for Common Ailments Nicole Apelian March 20, 2023 23 Fuzzy Hygge: Cute and Cozy Coloring Book for Adults & Teens Featuring Adorable Animals Characters for Stress Relief Vivi Tinta May 24, 2024 24 Haunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 1) H.D. Carlton Aug. 13, 2021 25 The Lost Ways Claude Davis Jan. 1, 2016 26 The Dr. Now 1200-Calorie Diet Plan: A Proven Path to Weight Loss and Better Health with Dr. Nowzaradan’s Balanced Meal Formula Ella Claire Reed Aug. 30, 2024 27 Cat Moments: Meow Life Coloring Book for Adults and Teens Hikaru Kotz Jan. 24, 2025 28 Aprender inglés para adultos principiantes: 7 libros en 1: ¡Habla inglés en 30 días! Explore To Win Oct. 30, 2024 29 No Grid Survival Projects Bible: Secure Your Home, Power, Water and Food Supply to Thrive through Any Crisis & Disaster Jonathan A. Hugg Oct. 7, 2024 30 Comfy Days: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens Featuring Super Cute Animal Characters in Cozy Hygge Moments for Relaxation Coco Wyo July 9, 2024 31 The Survival Medicine Handbook: The Essential Guide for When Help Is NOT on the Way Joseph Alton, MD Aug. 24, 2021 32 Mother of Death and Dawn (War of Lost Hearts) Carissa Broadbent Feb. 6, 2022 33 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 34 Comfy Patterns: Coloring Book for Adults and Kids, Bold and Easy, Simple and Big Designs for Relaxation Featuring Lovely Cozy Pattern and Mandala Coco Wyo May 4, 2024 35 Simple Art: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens, Bold and Easy Designs for Relaxation with Minimalist Features Coco Wyo July 31, 2024 36 Daughter of No Worlds (War of Lost Hearts 1) Carissa Broadbent Jan. 6, 2020 37 The Inner Work of Relationships: An Invitation to Heal Your Inner Child and Create a Conscious Relationship Together Mathew Micheletti March 18, 2024 38 Children of Fallen Gods (War of Lost Hearts 2) Carissa Broadbent March 29, 2021 39 100 QUEST Color by Number: Squares + Triangles + Hexagons + Circles Sunlife Drawing Jan. 1, 2023 40 Care Free Keto: How to Lose Weight and Have Fun Doing It Irick Wiggins Feb. 24, 2023 41 Spooky Cutie: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens Featuring Adorable Creepy Creatures in Cozy Hygge Moments for Relaxation Coco Wyo July 9, 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 Ultimate Guide to Methylene Blue: Remarkable Hope for Depression, COVID, AIDS & Other Viruses, Alzheimer’s, Autism, Cancer, Heart Disease … Targeting Mitochondrial Dysfunction) Mark Sloan May 14, 2021 45 Phantom H.D. Carlton Jan. 14, 2025 46 The Housemaid’s Wedding: A Short Story Freida McFadden Nov. 4, 2024 47 Anathema (Eating Woods 1) Keri Lake Sept. 12, 2024 48 The Great Gatsby F Scott Fitzgerald Sept. 1, 2022 49 The Wife Upstairs: A Twisted Psychological Thriller That Will Keep You Guessing Freida McFadden May 12, 2020 50 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
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