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Bottom Line March 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:
- In the number-two spot on the Hidden Gems list: Be Smart Pay Zero Taxes by Mark J. Quann, published by Newsmax. It’s essentially a guide to how everyone can be like the wealthy and pay no taxes by borrowing against each asset to purchase additional assets.
- The top-ranking fiction on the Hidden Gems list: The print deluxe edition of Wild Side take the top spot, which is the third installment in Elsie Silver’s Rose Hill series (small-town, enemies-to-lovers romance), published with Bloom Books/Sourcebooks. The standard edition ranks at number 30. Wild Side is also the top-ranking self-published ebook in March 2025. Sourcebooks partners with self-published authors to handle print retail distribution and provides marketing and promotion support that lifts the sales of all editions.
- A Christian self-help book lands at number seven on Hidden Gems: When God Speaks: Thrive in Uncertain Times and Gain Confidence for Your Future (Revell). The author, Joshua Giles, is considered a Christian prophet known for his predictions of global events. He believes 2025 may mark the start of a new “era of war” worldwide. His book urges people to focus on positive developments instead.
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 March 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 Dr. Nicole Apelian Global Brother Oct. 8, 2024 2 Be Smart Pay Zero Taxes: Use the Buy, Borrow, Die Strategy to Get Rich and Stay Rich Mark J. Quann Newsmax March 4, 2025 3 Wild Side (Deluxe Edition) (Rose Hill 3) Elsie Silver Bloom Books/Sourcebooks March 4, 2025 4 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 5 The Art of the SNL Portrait Mary Ellen Matthews Abrams March 4, 2025 6 NO GRID Survival Projects Claude Davis Global Brother Dec. 1, 2021 7 When God Speaks: Thrive in Uncertain Times and Gain Confidence for Your Future Joshua Giles Revell March 4, 2025 8 The Holistic Guide to Wellness: Herbal Protocols for Common Ailments Nicole Apelian Claude Davis March 20, 2023 9 Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is the Beginning & End of Suffering Joseph Nguyen Global Brother March 28, 2022 10 Story of My Life (Deluxe Edition) (Story Lake 1) Lucy Score Bloom Books/Sourcebooks March 11, 2025 11 The Beijing Betrayal (Marcus Ryker) Joel C. Rosenberg Tyndale Fiction March 11, 2025 12 Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West Josh Hammer Radius Book Group March 18, 2025 13 How to Catch the Easter Bunny Adam Wallace Sourcebooks Wonderland Feb. 1, 2017 14 The Book: The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding a Civilization Hungry Minds Self-published Jan. 1, 2022 15 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 16 3 Doughs, 60 Recipes: Focaccia, Pizza, Sandwich Bread—Easy-to-Master Doughs and Delicious Ways to Enjoy Them Lacey Ostermann Hardie Grant March 4, 2025 17 Stress Relief: Coloring Book for Adults and Kids, Bold and Easy, Simple and Big Designs for Relaxation Coco Wyo Self-published May 4, 2024 18 Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible life Jim Murphy Self-published May 1, 2020 19 Little Corner: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens, Super Cute Designs of Cozy, Hygge Spaces for Relaxation Coco Wyo Self-published May 29, 2024 20 Girl Moments: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens Featuring Cute Cozy Daily Activities for Relaxation Coco Wyo Self-published Oct. 26, 2024 21 How to Catch a Leprechaun: A Saint Patrick’s Day Book for Kids Adam Wallace Sourcebooks Wonderland Feb. 2, 2016 22 Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is the Beginning & End of Suffering (Expanded Edition) Joseph Nguyen Authors Equity Oct. 29, 2024 23 World of Eric Carle, Around the Farm 30-Button Animal Sound Book PI Kids PI Kids Feb. 1, 2013 24 The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness Morgan Housel Harriman House Sept. 8, 2020 25 The Crash Freida McFadden Poisoned Pen Press Jan. 28, 2025 26 How to Draw Everything: 300 Drawings of Cute Stuff, Animals, Food, Gifts, and Other Amazing Things Emma Greene Self-published Nov. 18, 2023 27 Hippity, Hoppity, Little Bunny: Finger Puppet Board Book for Easter Basket Gifts Cottage Door Press Cottage Door Press Nov. 26, 2018 28 The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies Claude Davis Global Brother Jan. 1, 2019 29 Dissolving Illusions: Disease, Vaccines, and the Forgotten History (10th Anniversary Edition) Roman Bystrianyk Roman Bystrianyk March 26, 2024 30 Wild Side (Standard Edition) (Rose Hill 3) Elsie Silver Bloom Books/Sourcebooks March 4, 2025 31 Architectural Digest at 100: A Century of Style Architectural Architectural Digest Abrams Oct. 8, 2019 32 The Housemaid Is Watching Freida McFadden Poisoned Pen Press/Sourcebooks June 11, 2024 33 Dissolving Illusions: Disease, Vaccines, and the Forgotten History Suzanne Humphries, MD Self-published July 27, 2013 34 Jujutsu Kaisen, Volume 25 Gege Akutami VIZ Media March 11, 2025 35 The Echo Machine: How Right-Wing Extremism Created a Post-Truth America David Pakman Beacon Press March 25, 2025 36 Livingood Daily: Your 21-Day Guide to Experience Real Health Dr. Livingood Self-published Dec. 24, 2017 37 Lights Out (Into Darkness) Navessa Allen Zando Aug. 6, 2024 38 Berserk, Volume 42 Studio Gaga Dark Horse Manga March 18, 2025 39 The Mindf*ck Series S.T. Abby Self-published April 3, 2019 40 Moms on Call: Basic Baby Care 0-6 Months Laura Hunter LPN Self-published Jan. 1, 2006 41 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 42 The Behavior Operations Manual: Neuro-Cognitive Intelligence Chase Hughes Evergreen Press Oct. 10, 2024 43 Somebunny Loves You: A Sweet and Silly Easter Board Book for Babies and Toddlers Rose Rossner Sourcebooks Wonderland Feb. 2, 2021 44 Interiors for a Life in Good Taste Caroline Gidiere Rizzoli March 4, 2025 45 A Million Tiny Moments: Reflections to Refresh a Mom’s Spirit Emily A. Jensen Harvest House Publishers March 4, 2025 46 Scythe & Sparrow: The Ruinous Love Trilogy (Ruinous Love 3) Brynne Weaver Zando Feb. 11, 2025 47 The Boyfriend Freida McFadden Poisoned Pen Press/Sourcebooks Oct. 1, 2024 48 Gunsmith Cats Omnibus, Volume 1 Kenichi Sonoda Dark Horse Manga March 4, 2025 49 Legend of Exorcism: Tianbao Fuyao Lu, Volume 1 (Special Edition) Fei Tian Ye Xiang Seven Seas March 18, 2025 50 I Love You Like No Otter: A Funny and Sweet Animal Board Book for Babies and Toddlers Rose Rossner Sourcebooks Wonderland Jan. 7, 2020
Top 50 Self-Published Ebooks
| Rank | Title | Author | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wild Side | Elsie Silver | March 4, 2025 |
| 2 | The Crash | Freida McFadden | Jan. 28, 2025 |
| 3 | The Charlie Method (Campus Diaries 3) | Elle Kennedy | Feb. 25, 2025 |
| 4 | Wild Love (Rose Hill 1) | Elsie Silver | April 9, 2024 |
| 5 | The Carver (Fifth Republic Series 2) | Penelope Sky | Feb. 21, 2025 |
| 6 | Beautiful Exile (Sparrow Falls 4) | Catherine Cowles | March 18, 2025 |
| 7 | Zodiac Academy: The Awakening | Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti | Aug. 2, 2019 |
| 8 | Haunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 1) | H.D. Carlton | Aug. 12, 2021 |
| 9 | 10 Days to Surrender (Ozerov Bratva 2) | Nicole Fox | Feb. 21, 2025 |
| 10 | Wild Eyes | Elsie Silver | Sept. 3, 2024 |
| 11 | The Boyfriend: A Psychological Thriller | Freida McFadden | Oct. 1, 2024 |
| 12 | Merit (Treasure State Wildcats 4) | Devney Perry | March 11, 2025 |
| 13 | Kiss The Villain: A Dark MM Enemies to Lovers Romance | Rina Kent | March 20, 2025 |
| 14 | Shadow’s Heart | Kresley Cole | March 4, 2025 |
| 15 | Cursed Fates (Zodiac Academy 5) | Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti | May 20, 2020 |
| 16 | The Serpent and the Wings of Night (Crowns of Nyaxia 1) | Carissa Broadbent | Aug. 30, 2022 |
| 17 | Heat of the Everflame (Kindred’s Curse 3) | Penn Cole | Sept. 12, 2023 |
| 18 | 10 Days to Ruin (Ozerov Bratva 1) | Nicole Fox | Feb. 19, 2025 |
| 19 | Shadow Princess (Zodiac Academy 4) | Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti | Jan. 13, 2020 |
| 20 | Heartless Sky (Zodiac Academy 7) | Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti | Dec. 18, 2021 |
| 21 | Love, Mom: A Fast-Paced Psychological Thriller with Several Twists | Iliana Xander | Nov. 4, 2024 |
| 22 | God of Malice: A Dark College Romance (Legacy of Gods 1) | Rina Kent | July 14, 2022 |
| 23 | The Ritual: A Dark College Romance | Shantel Tessier | Nov. 19, 2021 |
| 24 | The Reckoning (Zodiac Academy 3) | Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti | Oct. 4, 2019 |
| 25 | Heartless: A Small Town Single Dad Romance | Elsie Silver | Oct. 14, 2022 |
| 26 | Ruthless Fae (Zodiac Academy 2) | Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti | Aug. 30, 2019 |
| 27 | Fated Throne (Zodiac Academy 6) | Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti | Dec. 25, 2020 |
| 28 | The Wrong Play: A Football Romance (Wrong Player 2) | C.R. Jane | March 23, 2025 |
| 29 | The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King (Crowns of Nyaxia 2) | Carissa Broadbent | April 14, 2023 |
| 30 | Sorrow and Starlight (Zodiac Academy 8) | Caroline Peckham | Dec. 11, 2022 |
| 31 | Gild (Plated Prisoner Book 1) | Raven Kennedy | Oct. 16, 2020 |
| 32 | Glow of the Everflame (Kindred’s Curse 2) | Penn Cole | July 18, 2023 |
| 33 | Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 2) | H.D. Carlton | Jan. 28, 2022 |
| 34 | Gleam (Plated Prisoner 3) | Raven Kennedy | May 31, 2021 |
| 35 | Protecting Josie (SEAL of Protection: Alliance 3) | Susan Stoker | March 4, 2025 |
| 36 | Mile High (Windy City 1) | Liz Tomforde | June 7, 2022 |
| 37 | Glow (Plated Prisoner 4) | Raven Kennedy | June 18, 2022 |
| 38 | My Silver Lining: A Small Town, Fake Dating Romance (Rosewood River 2) | Laura Pavlov | March 20, 2025 |
| 39 | Bride by Initiation: Secret Society Mafia Marriage Pact (Underworld 1) | Maggie Cole | Feb. 26, 2025 |
| 40 | The Journal of a Thousand Years (Glass Library 6) | C.J. Archer | March 4, 2025 |
| 41 | Spark of the Everflame (Kindred’s Curse Saga 1) | Penn Cole | June 1, 2023 |
| 42 | Restless Stars (Zodiac Academy 9) | Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti | April 23, 2024 |
| 43 | Buried Dreams: A Small Town, Single Dad, Enemies to Lovers, Second Chance Romance (Dream 3) | Natasha Madison | March 14, 2025 |
| 44 | Never Lie | Freida McFadden | Sept. 19, 2022 |
| 45 | The Rivaled Crown (Veiled Kingdom 3) | Holly Renee | March 18, 2025 |
| 46 | Pucking Around: A Why Choose Hockey Romance (Jacksonville Rays 1) | Emily Rath | March 20, 2023 |
| 47 | Play Along (Windy City 4) | Liz Tomforde | July 11, 2024 |
| 48 | King of Wrath (Kings of Sin 1) | Ana Huang | Oct. 20, 2022 |
| 49 | Credence | Penelope Douglas | Jan. 13, 2020 |
| 50 | Glint (Plated Prisoner 2) | Raven Kennedy | Jan. 11, 2021 |
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 The Holistic Guide to Wellness: Herbal Protocols for Common Ailments Nicole Apelian March 20, 2023 5 Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is The Beginning & End Of Suffering Joseph Nguyen March 28, 2022 6 The Book: The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding a Civilization Hungry Minds Jan. 1, 2022 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 Stress Relief: Coloring Book for Adults and Kids, Bold and Easy, Simple and Big Designs for Relaxation Coco Wyo May 4, 2024 9 Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life Jim Murphy May 1, 2020 10 Little Corner: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens, Super Cute Designs of Cozy, Hygge Spaces for Relaxation Coco Wyo May 29, 2024 11 Girl Moments: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens Featuring Cute Cozy Daily Activities for Relaxation Coco Wyo Oct. 26, 2024 12 How to Draw Everything: 300 Drawings of Cute Stuff, Animals, Food, Gifts, and other Amazing Things Emma Greene Nov. 18, 2023 13 The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies Claude Davis Jan. 1, 2019 14 Dissolving Illusions: Disease, Vaccines, and the Forgotten History Suzanne Humphries, MD July 27, 2013 15 Livingood Daily: Your 21-Day Guide to Experience Real Health Dr. Livingood Dec. 24, 2017 16 The Mindf*ck Series S.T. Abby April 3, 2019 17 Moms on Call: Basic Baby Care 0-6 Months Laura Hunter, LPN Jan. 1, 2006 18 The Amish Ways Eddie Swartzentruber Oct. 8, 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 Love, Mom: A Fast-Paced Psychological Thriller with Several Twists Iliana Xander Oct. 31, 2024 21 The Complete Self Healing Collection of Natural Herbal Remedies Inspired by Barbara O’Neill Clara Whitfield Nov. 30, 2024 22 Would You Rather Book For Kids: 300+ Hilarious, Silly, and Challenging Questions to Make You Laugh Stephen J. Ellis Sept. 22, 2021 23 Haunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 1) H.D. Carlton Aug. 13, 2021 24 The Man behind the Maps Jason Blevins, Ben Farrow Jan. 1, 2019 25 The Lost Ways Claude Davis Jan. 1, 2016 26 The Surrogate Mother: An Addictive Psychological Thriller You Won’t Be Able to Put Down Freida McFadden April 20, 2020 27 Wait for Me in the Rainbow: How to Deal with the Loss of Your Pet Laura Vidal Dec. 20, 2022 28 Cat Moments: Meow Life Coloring Book for Adults and Teens Hikaru Kotz Jan. 24, 2025 29 Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 2) H.D. Carlton Jan. 25, 2022 30 There’s Treasure Inside Jon Collins-Black Nov. 12, 2024 31 Z Is for Zombie: Learning to Spell with House of 1000 Corpses Friends Rob Zombie March 10, 2025 32 Dad, I Want to Hear Your Story: A Father’s Guided Journal to Share His Life & His Love Jeffrey Mason May 27, 2019 33 Dummies Guide to Starting Your Own Business: The Simplest, Step-by-Step Guide to Launch a Successful Small Business in Record Time Finance Knights Publications Dec. 6, 2023 34 My Best Friends Are Balls Jen Jenivive Jan. 21, 2025 35 The Tears That Taught Me Morgan Richard Olivier March 1, 2022 36 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 37 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 38 Where God Came Down Joel P. Kramer Oct. 14, 2020 39 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 40 Comfy Days: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens Featuring Super Cute Animal Characters in Cozy Hygge Moments for Relaxation Coco Wyo July 9, 2024 41 Our Little Adventures: Stories Featuring Foundational Language Concepts for Growing Minds Tabitha Paige Oct. 20, 2020 42 100 Amazing Patterns: An Adult Coloring Book with Fun, Easy, and Relaxing Coloring Pages Jade Summer July 15, 2019 43 The Power of Discipline: How to Use Self Control and Mental Toughness to Achieve Your Goals Daniel Walter April 8, 2020 44 Kiss The Villain: A Dark MM Enemies to Lovers Romance Rina Kent March 18, 2025 45 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 46 Spooky Cutie: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens Featuring Adorable Creepy Creatures in Cozy Hygge Moments for Relaxation Coco Wyo July 9, 2024 47 Real Food for Pregnancy: The Science and Wisdom of Optimal Prenatal Nutrition Lily Nichols Feb. 21, 2018 48 Emotional Intelligence 2.0 Jean Greaves June 16, 2009 49 The 38 Letters from J.D. Rockefeller to His Son: Perspectives, Ideology, and Wisdom G. Ng Aug. 5, 2021 50 Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids about Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! Robert T. Kiyosaki April 5, 2022
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