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General (Africa, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for General (Africa, Books), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $16.99, median 132 reviews, average rating 4.5 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 29/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $12.97 – $22.98 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.5 |
| New releases (90 days) | 4% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Only 4% of its best sellers are under 90 days old, fewer than in 82% of Books categories: established titles hold the list.
Top 10 General best sellers
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In Nigeria: The latest travel adventure from the bestselling author
- List rank#1
- Price$0.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews49
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Skeletons on the Zahara: A True Story of Survival
by Dean King
- List rank#2
- Price$11.99
- Rating4.4
- Reviews2,329
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Death in the Long Grass: A Big Game Hunter's Adventures in the African Bush
- List rank#4
- Price$20.90
- Rating4.7
- Reviews2,404
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Safari Style: Exceptional African Camps and Lodges―Stunning photographic volume showcasing the interior décor of Africa’s foremost luxury and eco-safari lodges
by Melissa Biggs Bradley
- List rank#5
- Price$60.70
- Rating4.8
- Reviews248
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Death in the Silent Places
- List rank#6
- Price$21.06
- Rating4.7
- Reviews603
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West with the Night: A Memoir
by Beryl Markham
- List rank#7
- Price$10.48
- Rating4.5
- Reviews8,594
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Casablanca: My Moroccan Food
by Nargisse Benkabbou
- List rank#8
- Price$1.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews573
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Lonely Planet Morocco: Plan the Trip of a Lifetime | Detailed Itineraries & Maps | Insider Tips | Covers Marrakesh, the Sahara, Fez and more (Travel Guide)
by Helen Ranger
- List rank#9
- Price$23.33
- Rating4.6
- Reviews53
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Africa Is Not a Country: Notes on a Bright Continent
by Dipo Faloyin
- List rank#10
- Price$13.04
- Rating4.4
- Reviews343
FAQ
Is General a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 29/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 132 reviews and sells for $16.99.
How many reviews do you need to rank in General?
The median best seller has 132 reviews, and 46% of them have fewer than 100.
What do General best sellers cost?
The median price is $16.99; half of the best sellers are priced between $12.97 and $22.98.
Can new books break into General?
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.