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Encyclopedias (Reference, Kindle eBooks): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Kindle eBooks Best Sellers data for Encyclopedias (Reference, Kindle eBooks), updated Nov 3, 2026: median price $9.99, median 54 reviews, average rating 4.5 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 30/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $3.71 – $12.59 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.5 |
| New releases (90 days) | 14% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Kindle eBooks |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 5% of the parent category Reference (1,036), one of the easier corners under it.
- Prices spread wide: the middle half runs from $3.71 to $12.59, so budget editions and premium or boxed sets sell side by side.
Top 10 Encyclopedias best sellers
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The Godfather: 50th Anniversary Edition
by Mario Puzo
- List rank#1
- Price$6.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews27,867
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Classical Mythology A to Z: An Encyclopedia of Gods & Goddesses, Heroes & Heroines, Nymphs, Spirits, Monsters, and Places
- List rank#2
- Price$14.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews1,576
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The Structure of Scientific Revolutions: 50th Anniversary Edition
by Thomas S. Kuhn
- List rank#3
- Price$10.27
- Rating4.5
- Reviews2,055
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Kindred
- List rank#4
- Price$9.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews26,195
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Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses (Witchcraft & Spells Book 1)
by Judika Illes
- List rank#5
- Price$23.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews3,832
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The Complete Peanuts Family Album: The Ultimate Guide to Charles M. Schulz's Classic Characters
by Andrew Farago
- List rank#6
- Price$11.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews704
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The Encyclopedia of Soups and Stews: Over 300 Hearty Recipes for Every Season (Encyclopedia Cookbooks)
- List rank#7
- Price$3.99
- Rating4.4
- Reviews30
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Knowledge Encyclopedia - Our Planet Earth
- List rank#8
- Price$1.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews536
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100,000 Whys - Encyclopedia for Curious Adults: Discover Fascinating Science Facts, History Trivia, Human Behavior, Nature Mysteries, and Surprising Answers to Everyday Questions
by Oliver G. Wise
- List rank#9
- Price$3.99
- Rating4.5
- Reviews21
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The Ultimate 100,000 Whys Book for Adults Encyclopedia: Look Beyond “Why”—Explore Clear Answers to Everyday Questions Across Mind, Life, Science, and the World Around You
by Trevor Corvellan
- List rank#10
- Price$2.99
- Rating4.2
- Reviews60
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FAQ
Is Encyclopedias a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 30/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 54 reviews and sells for $9.99.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Encyclopedias?
The median best seller has 54 reviews, and 57% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Encyclopedias best sellers cost?
The median price is $9.99; half of the best sellers are priced between $3.71 and $12.59.
Can new books break into Encyclopedias?
14% 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.