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2000s: Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for 2000s, updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $11.53, median 71 reviews, average rating 4.7 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 23/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $8.99 – $14.99 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.7 |
| New releases (90 days) | 6% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 8% of the parent category United States (911), one of the easier corners under it.
- At $11.53 its median price is below 84% of Books categories, so it is a volume game.
Top 10 2000s best sellers
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What Were the Twin Towers? (What Was?)
by Jim O'Connor
- List rank#1
- Price$4.65
- Rating4.8
- Reviews1,597
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We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know
by Traci Sorell
- List rank#2
- Price$9.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews345
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Heroes of 9/11: True Stories of Inspiring Bravery (Commemorating 25 Years) (Ten True Tales)
by Allan Zullo
- List rank#3
- Price$7.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews9
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My Little House Crafts Book: 18 Projects from Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House Stories
by Carolyn Strom Collins
- List rank#4
- Price$14.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews299
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Five Epic Disasters (I Survived True Stories #1)
- List rank#5
- Price$7.36
- Rating4.7
- Reviews1,495
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Sergeant Reckless: The True Story of the Little Horse Who Became a Hero – A Picture Book About the Brave Korean War Mare for Kids (Ages 6-10)
- List rank#6
- Price$11.17
- Rating4.8
- Reviews229
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Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey (Picture Puffin Books)
by Maira Kalman
- List rank#7
- Price$9.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews1,033
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Black Heroes of Today: Black History for Kids 8-12 Being Made Right Now
by Nalani Brooks
- List rank#8
- Price$13.99
- Rating4.9
- Reviews101
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All the Way to the Top: How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything (Inspiring Activism and Diversity Book About Children with Special Needs)
by Annette Bay Pimentel
- List rank#9
- Price$10.53
- Rating4.8
- Reviews420
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Pioneer Girl: The Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder
by William Anderson
- List rank#10
- Price$7.99
- Rating4.4
- Reviews231
FAQ
Is 2000s a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 23/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 71 reviews and sells for $11.53.
How many reviews do you need to rank in 2000s?
The median best seller has 71 reviews, and 54% of them have fewer than 100.
What do 2000s best sellers cost?
The median price is $11.53; half of the best sellers are priced between $8.99 and $14.99.
Can new books break into 2000s?
6% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.