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Chicago (Illinois, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Chicago (Illinois, Books), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $16, median 5 reviews, average rating 4.3 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 25/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $11.99 – $18.99 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.3 |
| New releases (90 days) | 13% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its review barrier is lower than in 90% of Books categories: the median best seller has only 5 reviews, so new books can chart with few.
Top 10 Chicago best sellers
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The 50 States RV Road Atlas: Easy-to-Read Maps, Scenic Drives, Campground & Dump-Station Locations, and Low-Clearance Warnings to Plan Every Mile of Your Motorhome Adventure (Large Print)
by Remy Tharker
- List rank#1
- Price$42.87
- Rating4.5
- Reviews101
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The Route 66 RV Travel Handbook: The Complete Mile-by-Mile Road Trip Planner | 250+ RV-Friendly Routes, Campgrounds, Hidden Gems, Historic Attractions, Scenic Detours, and Budget Tips
by Roy Hastings
- List rank#2
- Price$23.97
- Rating4.7
- Reviews118
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The Complete Chicago Haunts: 200 Years of True Ghost Stories
by Ursula Bielski
- List rank#3
- Price$36.99
- Rating5.0
- Reviews2
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Route 66: A Century of History, Culture and Legacy: How One Highway Became an American Icon
by Remy Tharker
- List rank#4
- Price$24.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews64
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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#5
- Price$1.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews110
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Living Landmarks of Chicago: Tantalizing Tales and Skyscraper Stories; Bringing Chicago's Landmarks to Life
by Theresa L. Goodrich
- List rank#6
- Price$34.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews65
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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#7
- Price$16.99
- Rating4.4
- Reviews7
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Route 66 The Complete Road Trip Guide: To America's Most Legendary Highway
by Hunter Logan
- List rank#8
- Price$18.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews44
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Chicago: Coloring The Windy City: Coloring Book: Illinois' Largest City, Landmarks and Urban Life, Great for Kids, Teens and Adults! (City Line Press)
by City Line Press
- List rank#9
- Price$9.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews33
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CHICAGO TRIVIA QUIZ: Food, Architecture, Music, Sports — and Everything That Makes Chicago Great (Travel & Trivia by Nicco Schaal)
by Nicco Schaal
- List rank#10
- Price$12.99
- Reviews-
FAQ
Is Chicago a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 25/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 5 reviews and sells for $16.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Chicago?
The median best seller has 5 reviews, and 96% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Chicago best sellers cost?
The median price is $16; half of the best sellers are priced between $11.99 and $18.99.
Can new books break into Chicago?
13% 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.