Black Christian News/BCBC National Independent Publishers Bestsellers List

(Based upon Amazon.com rankings, BarnesandNoble.com rankings, and BlackCBC.com rankings.) 

For the Week of October 26, 2008 through November 01, 2008. 

 

 

Independent Publishers or Small Publishers are terms often used to describe publishers with annual sales below a certain level. Commonly, in the United States, this is set at $50 million, after returns and discounts. Independent publishers or Small publishers are also defined as those that publish an average of fewer than 10 titles per year, though there are a few who manage to do more.

 

The terms “independent publisher” or “small publisher” are often used interchangeably, with “independent press” defined as publishers that are not part of large conglomerates or multinational corporations. Defined this way, these presses make up approximately half of the market share of the book publishing industry.  Many small presses rely on specialization in genre: fiction, poetry, or limited-edition books or magazines, but there are also thousands that focus on niche non-fiction markets. 

As you know, making a major bestsellers list actually increases book sales. So, Congratulations! 

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The Top 50 Black Christian Independent Publishers Bestsellers List (Non-fiction) 

1. Letters to Young Black Men, by Daniel Whyte III (Torch Legacy Publications) 
2. The Kneeling Mind by Eric A. Lambert, Jr. (CLC Publications)
3. The Best Sex of My Life, by Lindsay Marsh (Trafford Publishing)
4. From Performance to Praise, by Joe Pace (Serenity Publishing)
5. The Virtuous Girl, by Danita Evangeline Whyte (Torch Legacy Publications)
6. Healing Our Broken Village, by Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III (St. Paul Press)
7. Willing to Wait, by Demonica D. Gladney (New Horizon Publishers)
8. Diary of a Woman Pastor, by Sheritha Bowman (Xulon Press)
9. Letters to Young Black Women, by Daniel Whyte III (Torch Legacy Publications)
10. For Love and Money, by Bellandra B. Foster (Pleasant Word)
11. African-American Pastoral Care, by Edward Wimberly (Pilgrim Press)
12. 7 Levels of Promise for the Overcomer, by Arthur L. Mackey (Mackey Productions)
13. Becoming a God Magnet, by Harvey Katz (Believe Books)
14. Little Black Survival Guide for Single Saints, by Kimberley Brooks (Driven Enterprises)
15. Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Celebration of Black Prayer (Free Press) 
16. 7 Things Young Black Women Do To Mess Up Their Lives, by Daniel Whyte III (Torch Legacy Publications) 
17. Dear Rhonda, by Demitri C. Kornegay (Xulon Press)
18. From Private to General, by Jerry Curry (Believe Books)
19. False Roads to Manhood, by Frank Chase Jr. (FC Publishing)
20. Raised from the Dead, by Frank Turner (Zoe Life Publishing) 
21. The General’s Lady, by Charlene Curry (Believe Books)
22. Man Up! No Excuses – Do the Work, by Demitri C. Kornegay (Xulon Press)
23. Respect: Gaining It and Sustaining It, by Niyi Taiwo (Xlibris)
24. Seven Essential Relationships, by Howard Katz (Believe Books)
25. Mo’ Letters to Young Black Men by Daniel Whyte III (Torch Legacy Publications)
26. Shadow Living…Paintings of Grief, by Deborah Slappey Pitts (Harobed House)
27. Who Stole My Joy? by Sandra Steen (Bridge-Logos Publishers)
28. LIFE…What’s Up With Yours?, by C. NaTasha Richburg (AuthorHouse) 
29. Who’s Renting Space in Your Head, by C. NaTasha Richburg (AuthorHouse)
30. Black and Free, by Tom Skinner (Xulon Press)
31. Tara and the Place of Irish Kings, by Gail Owen (Sunshine Publishing)
32. Successfully Raising Young Black Men, by Kevin D. Barnes, Sr (Torch Legacy Publications)
33. Stress: Climbing Out of Its Pits with God, by Dr. Steven Haymon (Greater Insight Publishing)
34. When Black Preachers Preach Vol 1, by Daniel Whyte III (Torch Legacy Publications)
35. The Life of a Lily, by Lily L. Ratliff (Tate Publishing)
36. The Christian Olympics, by S.E. Gregg (Xulon Press)
37. The Priority of Praise and Worship, by Ron Kenoly (Parsons Publishing House)
38. From Ashes to Glory, by Barbara Smith (Tate Publishing & Enterprises)
39. Lifting Him Up, by Ron Kenoly, and Dick Bernal (Charisma House)
40. A Voice from the Village, by Carla Jeanee` Bradley (Apostolic Experience Publishing)
41. Publish and Market Your Christian Book, by Tamika Hall (Leading Lady Publications)
42. How to Deal With A Difficult Woman, by Tanya White (AuthorHouse)
43. Sinless Sex, by Shirelle (Xulon Press)
44. From Glory to Shame, by Samuel L. Madison (Torch Legacy Publications)
45. Letters to Young Black Men: (Leaders Guide) by Daniel Whyte III (Torch Legacy Publications)
46. Blended Families: An Anthology, Edited by Valerie Coleman (Pen of the Writer)
47. Letters to Young Black Men: (Study Guide) by Daniel Whyte III (Torch Legacy Publications) 
48. The Winning Spirit, by Lisa Lindsay Wicker (BookSurge) 
49. To God be the Glory, by Regina Mixon (Affordable Publishing)
50. Crossing Jordan, by Matthew Smith III (St. Paul Press)

 

The Top 25 Black Christian Independent Publishers Bestsellers List (Fiction)

(Based upon Amazon.com rankings, BarnesandNoble.com rankings, and BlackCBC.com rankings.)

For the Week of October 26, 2008 through November 01, 2008. 

 

1. Battle Of Jericho, by Kendra Norman-Bellamy (Urban Christian)
2. In Greene Pastures by Kendra Norman-Bellamy (Urban Christian)
3. Troubles Won’t Last Always, by Michelle Taylor (Urban Christian)
4. Divorcing the Devil, by Dwan Abrams (Urban Christian) 
5. Something on the Inside, by T.N. Williams (Urban Christian)
6. From the Extreme, by Renea Collins (Urban Christian)
7. Me, Myself and Him, by E.N. Joy (Urban Christian)
8. Happily Ever Now, by Nicole Rouse (Urban Christian)
9. Keeping Misery Company, by Michelle Larks (Urban Christian)
10. Soon and Very Soon, by Sherryle Kiser Jackson (Urban Christian)
11. He’s Fine…But Is He Saved?, by Kimberley Brooks (Driven Enterprises)
12. Dance to Destiny, by Sherri Lewis (Urban Christian)
13. Expectations, by Toni V. Lee (Pleasant Word)
14. Guilty of Love, by Pat Simmons (Urban Christian)
15. The Rose of Jericho, by Vanessa Davis Griggs (Free to Soar)
16. Secret Sisterhood, by Monique Miller (Urban Books)
17. The Midnight Clear, An Anthology, by Kendra Norman-Bellamy (KNB Publications)
18. The First Lady-Confessions of a Preacher’s Wife, by Mikasenoja (AuthorHouse)
19. The Twelfth Window, by J.M. Norwood (AuthorHouse)
20. Love Me to the Altar, by Tamika Johnson-Hall (Leading Lady Publications)
21. Only True Love Waits, by Dwan Abrams (Publish America)
22. The Divine Order, by Tina R. Newsome (iUniverse)
23. Womb Child, by Alethea Pascascio (Queen Publications)
24. Me Time, by P.M. Morris (AuthorHouse)
25. A Child’s Prayer, by Barbara Williford (G Publishing)

 
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