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Alaska (United States, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Alaska (United States, Books), updated Nov 3, 2026: median price $16.99, median 9 reviews, average rating 4.4 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 30/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $13.99 – $19.99 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.4 |
| New releases (90 days) | 27% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 2% of the parent category United States (375), one of the easier corners under it.
- 27% of its best sellers came out in the last 90 days, more than in 95% of Books categories: readers here keep buying new titles.
- Its review barrier is lower than in 84% of Books categories: the median best seller has only 9 reviews, so new books can chart with few.
Top 10 Alaska best sellers
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StreetSmart® USA Interstate Road Map by VanDam ― Eco plastic coated, planning & travel map of the USA w/all federal, state hwys, attractions & Top 40 Drives (English and Spanish Edition)
- List rank#1
- Price$9.95
- Rating4.5
- Reviews287
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MILEPOST ALASKA TRAVEL GUIDE 2027: A Complete Mile-by-Mile Road Trip Planner for the Alaska Highway, Scenic Detours, Remote Towns, Wildlife Stops, Campgrounds, and Unforgettable Adventures
by THOMAS GREENE
- List rank#2
- Price$16.99
- Rating3.5
- Reviews3
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THE MILEPOST ALASKA TRAVEL GUIDE 2027: Mile-by-Mile Highway Logs and Scenic Routes | Itineraries and Maps | Covers Alaska, Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta, Northwest Territories and more
by Scott Tingey
- List rank#3
- Price$21.33
- Rating5.0
- Reviews2
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ALASKA TRAVEL GUIDE: How to Plan Smarter Road Trips, Cruise Ports, National Parks and Realistic Itineraries Without Costly Mistakes (The Carters Guides)
by Jack Carter
- List rank#4
- Price$23.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews100
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ALASKA Travel Guide: Road Trips, Cruise Ports, National Parks & Realistic Itineraries for First-Time Visitors — Real Prices, Real Distances & No Surprises (Stevan Clark Travel Guides)
by Travel Essentials Books
- List rank#5
- Price$16.99
- Rating4.4
- Reviews54
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The Call of the Last Frontier: The True Story of a Woman's Twenty-Year Alaska Adventure
by Melissa Cook
- List rank#6
- Price$9.99
- Rating4.5
- Reviews1,417
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Lonely Planet Alaska: Plan the Trip of a Lifetime | Detailed Itineraries & Maps | Insider Tips | Covers Juneau & the Alexander Archipelago, Anchorage and more (Travel Guide)
- List rank#7
- Price$21.49
- Rating4.7
- Reviews4
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Follow Me to Alaska: A true story of one couple’s adventure adjusting from life in a cul-de-sac in El Paso, Texas, to a cabin off-grid in the wilderness of Alaska (Follow Me to Alaska Series Book 1)
by Ann Parker
- List rank#8
- Price$6.99
- Rating4.4
- Reviews2,767
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Alaska Travel Guide 2027: Step-By-Step Road Trips, Cruise Stop Recommendations, and Adventure Planning for Every Explorer
by Sophia Glacier
- List rank#10
- Price$16.98
- Rating4.8
- Reviews88
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FAQ
Is Alaska a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 30/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 9 reviews and sells for $16.99.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Alaska?
The median best seller has 9 reviews, and 90% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Alaska best sellers cost?
The median price is $16.99; half of the best sellers are priced between $13.99 and $19.99.
Can new books break into Alaska?
27% 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.