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African (Regional & International, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for African (Regional & International, Books), updated Nov 3, 2026: median price $17.70, median 92 reviews, average rating 4.5 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 31/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $13.49 – $23.02 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.5 |
| New releases (90 days) | 5% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 6% of the parent category Regional & International (1,564), one of the easier corners under it.
- Only 5% of its best sellers are under 90 days old, fewer than in 75% of Books categories: established titles hold the list.
Top 10 African best sellers
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GATHER: 100 Seasonal Recipes that Bring People Together
by Chris Viaud
- List rank#1
- Price$12.45
- Rating4.7
- Reviews166
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Casablanca: My Moroccan Food
by Nargisse Benkabbou
- List rank#2
- Price$1.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews573
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Chef Paul Prudhomme's Louisiana Kitchen
by Paul Prudhomme
- List rank#3
- Price$24.19
- Rating4.8
- Reviews1,523
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The Modern Tagine Cookbook: Delicious recipes for Moroccan one-pot meals
by Ghillie Basan
- List rank#4
- Price$11.90
- Rating4.6
- Reviews898
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Cook books for Black People: Black American Soul Food Cookbook: Authentic Southern Recipes for Fried Chicken, Collard Greens, Candied Yams, Gumbo, Oxtail, Mac and Cheese, Cornbread, Jerk Chicken,
by Hasem Sk
- List rank#5
- Price$9
- Rating5.0
- Reviews3
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The Food of Morocco: A Definitive Guide to Moroccan Cooking, Culture, and Tantalizing Mediterranean Recipes
by Paula Wolfert
- List rank#6
- Price$34
- Rating4.7
- Reviews532
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![Black Food: Stories, Art, and Recipes from Across the African Diaspora [A Cookbook] book cover by Bryant Terry](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71vWRz2z1xS._AC_UL300_SR300,200_.jpg)
Black Food: Stories, Art, and Recipes from Across the African Diaspora [A Cookbook]
by Bryant Terry
- List rank#7
- Price$20.95
- Rating4.7
- Reviews1,403
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High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America
by Jessica B. Harris
- List rank#8
- Price$13.60
- Rating4.7
- Reviews1,600
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Eat with Afia: A Celebration of Plant-Based Ghanaian Cooking
by Afia Amoako
- List rank#9
- Price$24.04
- Rating4.5
- Reviews19
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Sylvia's Soul Food
by Sylvia Woods
- List rank#10
- Price$22.97
- Rating4.6
- Reviews686
Same niche in Kindle eBooks: African
FAQ
Is African a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 31/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 92 reviews and sells for $17.70.
How many reviews do you need to rank in African?
The median best seller has 92 reviews, and 54% of them have fewer than 100.
What do African best sellers cost?
The median price is $17.70; half of the best sellers are priced between $13.49 and $23.02.
Can new books break into African?
5% 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.