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Black & African American (U.S. Regional, Kindle eBooks): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Kindle eBooks Best Sellers data for Black & African American (U.S. Regional, Kindle eBooks), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $3.99, median 3 reviews, average rating 4.2 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 19/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $2.99 – $7.82 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.2 |
| New releases (90 days) | 4% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Kindle eBooks |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 1% of the parent category U.S. Regional (210), one of the easier corners under it.
- Its review barrier is lower than in 92% of Kindle eBooks categories: the median best seller has only 3 reviews, so new books can chart with few.
- At $3.99 its median price is below 97% of Kindle eBooks categories, so it is a volume game.
Top 10 Black & African American best sellers
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The Complete Cookbook for Two: Healthy, Cheap and Easy Dinner Recipes for Every Night This Week
by Camila Davis
- List rank#1
- Price$0.99
- Rating4.5
- Reviews561
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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#2
- Price$9
- Rating5.0
- Reviews3
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Nigerian Flavors With Delicious Recipes: A Culinary Journey Through Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa Cuisines – Authentic Dishes, Heartwarming Traditions, and How to Bring the Taste of Home to Your Table
by Segun Thompson
- List rank#3
- Price$2.99
- Rating4.5
- Reviews69
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The Complete Pizza Cookbook: Easy, Healthy and Homemade Pizza Recipes Your Whole Family Will Love
by Camila Davis
- List rank#4
- Price$0.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews459
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Southern Soul Food Cookbook: 100 Easy, Delicious, and Traditional Soul Food Recipes to Warm the Heart and Feed the Soul
by Nora Calloway
- List rank#5
- Price$2.99
- Rating4.4
- Reviews16
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THE COMPLETE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: Over 100+ Quick & Foolproof Recipes for Your Whole Family with Beginners Guide
by Suzy Susson
- List rank#6
- Price$0.99
- Rating4.3
- Reviews197
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THE AFRICAN TABLE: EAST AFRICAN COOKING FOR BEGINNERS: Simple Recipes From Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, And The Swahili Coast (BEAU LYONS KITCHEN Book 16)
by Amara Ndlovu
- List rank#7
- Price$1.99
- Reviews-
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The Black History Month Cookbook: 30 Recipes Celebrating African American Heritage, Soul Food, and Cultural Traditions
by Maxwell Sangonuga
- List rank#8
- Price$5.99
- Rating3.9
- Reviews10
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African American Cookbook: 100 Comforting Southern & Creole Recipes with Bold Spices, Sweet Desserts, and Sunday Supper Staples
by Brad Hoskinson
- List rank#9
- Price$2.99
- Rating3.9
- Reviews5
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Easy Ethiopian Recipes for Beginners: Simple, Plant-Based African Dishes You Can Make at Home (The Plant-Based Health System)
by Robert Enochs
- List rank#10
- Price$5.99
- Rating3.8
- Reviews38
FAQ
Is Black & African American a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 19/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 3 reviews and sells for $3.99.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Black & African American?
The median best seller has 3 reviews, and 91% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Black & African American best sellers cost?
The median price is $3.99; half of the best sellers are priced between $2.99 and $7.82.
Can new books break into Black & African American?
4% 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.