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Chicago (Illinois, Kindle eBooks): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Kindle eBooks Best Sellers data for Chicago (Illinois, Kindle eBooks), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $7.99, median 1 reviews, average rating 3.9 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 21/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $4.99 – $9.99 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 3.9 |
| New releases (90 days) | 3% |
| Books on the list | 72 |
| Store | Kindle eBooks |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 9% of the parent category Illinois (12), one of the easier corners under it.
- Its review barrier is lower than in 98% of Kindle eBooks categories: the median best seller has only 1 reviews, so new books can chart with few.
- Only 3% of its best sellers are under 90 days old, fewer than in 88% of Kindle eBooks categories: established titles hold the list.
Top 10 Chicago best sellers
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Route 66 Travel Guide: The Complete Mother Road Companion: Large Easy-Read Maps in Driving Order, Field-Verified Diners & Motels, Hidden Gems & the Story Behind Every Mile, Chicago to Santa Monica
by Holloway Press
- List rank#1
- Price$1.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews110
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Chicago Bucket List: 150 Unforgettable Adventures Across Iconic Landmarks, Hidden Gems, Historic Neighborhoods, Riverwalk Highlights, Street Art, Underground Secrets, Urban Wonders & Local Favorites
by Parker Colven
- List rank#2
- Price$8.99
- Rating4.4
- Reviews7
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The Ultimate Chicago Bucket List: 100 Unforgettable Things to Do, See, Eat & Experience
by Avery Westbrook
- List rank#3
- Price$1.99
- Reviews-
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ROUTE 66 COOKBOOK 2026: A Couple’s Culinary Journey from Chicago to Santa Monica: Roadside Favorites, Regional Flavors, and Recipes Inspired by the Mother Road
by Charles E. Floyd
- List rank#4
- Price$5.99
- Reviews-
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Route 66 Travel Guide: Drive The Mother Road with Maps, QR Itineraries, Hidden Stops & State-by-State Routes (Chicago to Santa Monica)
by Longitude Travel Press
- List rank#5
- Price$9.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews27
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Secret North Shore–Chicago: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure
by Ellen Shubart
- List rank#6
- Price$12.99
- Rating3.0
- Reviews1
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The Little Book of Chicago Facts: Fascinating Things You Never Knew About the Windy City
by Jonah Keene
- List rank#7
- Price$2.99
- Reviews-
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ROUTE 66 TRAVEL GUIDE 2026: A Centennial Road Trip Guide for First-Time Travelers Driving America’s Mother Road
by Betty Boyle
- List rank#8
- Price$7.99
- Rating3.6
- Reviews40
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The Ghosts of Chicago: Expanded Edition: Revised and Expanded 10th Anniversary Edition
by Adam Selzer
- List rank#9
- Price$9.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews33
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Safe & Practical Route 66 Travel Guide: The End-to-End Road Trip Companion from Chicago to Santa Monica with Verified Stops, Accurate Mileage, Clear Maps, and Stress-Free Trip Planning
by Truman Stone
- List rank#10
- Price$1
- Rating4.7
- Reviews58
FAQ
Is Chicago a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 21/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 1 reviews and sells for $7.99.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Chicago?
The median best seller has 1 reviews, and 99% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Chicago best sellers cost?
The median price is $7.99; half of the best sellers are priced between $4.99 and $9.99.
Can new books break into Chicago?
3% 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.