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Folklore & Mythology (Social Science, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Folklore & Mythology (Social Science, Books), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $14.07, median 52 reviews, average rating 4.6 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 22/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $11.00 – $18.25 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.6 |
| New releases (90 days) | 7% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 18% of the parent category Social Science (292), one of the easier corners under it.
Top 10 Folklore & Mythology best sellers
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Dracopedia Field Guide: Dragons of the World from Amphipteridae through Wyvernae
by William O'Connor
- List rank#1
- Price$16.68
- Rating4.9
- Reviews1,143
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Harry Potter - A Journey Through A History of Magic
by British British Library
- List rank#2
- Price$8.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews1,554
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Samurai Rising: The Epic Life of Minamoto Yoshitsune
by Pamela S. Turner
- List rank#3
- Price$9.99
- Rating4.4
- Reviews383
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Drawing Dragons: Learn How to Create Fantastic Fire-Breathing Dragons (How to Draw Books Book 1)
by Sandra Staple
- List rank#4
- Price$11.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews2,731
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Journey Under The Sea
- List rank#5
- Price$6.38
- Rating4.7
- Reviews425
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Drawing Fantastic Dragons: Create Amazing Full-Color Dragon Art, including Eastern, Western and Classic Beasts (How to Draw Books)
by Sandra Staple
- List rank#6
- Price$2.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews559
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The Book of Dragons: An encyclopedia to discover these mythical creatures and their stories. Introduction to dragonology. For kids, teens and adults.
by Björn K.Johansson
- List rank#7
- Price$19.95
- Rating4.5
- Reviews75
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Moral Tales From Panchtantra: Timeless Stories For Children From Ancient India (Classic Tales From India)
- List rank#8
- Price$11.99
- Rating4.5
- Reviews2,116
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Egyptian Mythology for Teens: Enthralling Myths from Ancient Egypt (Legendary Histories for Teenagers)
- List rank#9
- Price$13.69
- Rating4.4
- Reviews27
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The Book of Superstitions: Black Cats, Yellow Flowers, Broken Mirrors, Cracked Sidewalks, and More Cultural Behaviors and Myths Explained
by Shelby El Otmani
- List rank#10
- Price$8.70
- Rating4.6
- Reviews38
FAQ
Is Folklore & Mythology a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 22/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 52 reviews and sells for $14.07.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Folklore & Mythology?
The median best seller has 52 reviews, and 66% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Folklore & Mythology best sellers cost?
The median price is $14.07; half of the best sellers are priced between $11.00 and $18.25.
Can new books break into Folklore & Mythology?
7% 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.