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Self-Published 'Theo of Golden' Shocks Publishing World

12/25/2025

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In December 2025, the publishing industry buzzed about the self-published novel 'Theo of Golden,' also called the white book.
Despite limited distribution and no marketing, it became a top seller.
Allen Levi lives on a large family property in Georgia, where he keeps honeybees and posts music videos online.
Levi is 69 years old and says in a video, "I’m writing a book, and it’s making me crazy."

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Story summary

In December 2025, the publishing industry buzzed about the self-published novel 'Theo of Golden,' also called the white book.
Despite limited distribution and no marketing, it became a top seller.
Allen Levi lives on a large family property in Georgia, where he keeps honeybees and posts music videos online.
Levi is 69 years old and says in a video, "I’m writing a book, and it’s making me crazy."