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General (California, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for General (California, Books), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $16.21, median 2 reviews, average rating 4.5 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 33/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $13.75 – $18.99 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.5 |
| New releases (90 days) | 22% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 4% of the parent category California (47), one of the easier corners under it.
- Its review barrier is lower than in 96% of Books categories: the median best seller has only 2 reviews, so new books can chart with few.
- 22% of its best sellers came out in the last 90 days, more than in 92% of Books categories: readers here keep buying new titles.
Top 10 General best sellers
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The USA Road Trip Atlas & Planner: 50 Scenic Routes, Easy-to-Read Maps, and Must-See Stops to Plan Every Mile of Your American Adventure with Confidence
by Remy Tharker
- List rank#1
- Price$34.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews84
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The Only Route 66 Travel Guide You’ll Ever Need (2026-2027): The Complete Full Color Road Trip Planner with Clear Maps, Mile-by-Mile Routes, Must-See ... to Santa Monica (America’s Best Road Trips)
by Eliott Brooks
- List rank#2
- Price$34.44
- Rating4.3
- Reviews649
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The Trail: a novel
by Ethan Gallogly
- List rank#3
- Price$7.99
- Rating4.5
- Reviews3,253
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Hollywood Graveyard: The Definitive Guide to Famous Graves in LA (and How to Find Them)
by Arthur Dark
- List rank#4
- Price$31.62
- Rating5.0
- Reviews40
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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#5
- Price$23.97
- Rating4.7
- Reviews118
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California Missions, Visiting All 21
by Paul Rallion
- List rank#6
- Price$16.21
- Rating4.6
- Reviews60
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Pacific Coast Highway Coloring Book: A Road Trip Along California's Iconic Coastline (Color the Journey : Adult Coloring Books)
by Color the Journey
- List rank#7
- Price$10.99
- Reviews-
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California Road Map - California Road Atlas - Detailed State Map of California (Roadcrest Maps)
- List rank#8
- Price$35.98
- Rating5.0
- Reviews1
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California Bucket List Guide: Travel from Pacific Coast Highway Beaches to Yosemite Valleys, Explore Hollywood Landmarks, Napa Wine Country, and Experience 150 Revolutionary California Travel Adventur
- List rank#9
- Price$16.99
- Rating5.0
- Reviews5
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NAPA VALLEY BUCKET LIST 2026–2027: Full-Color Edition: 130 Unforgettable Wineries, Cellar Experiences, Local Food, Scenic Drives, Wellness Escapes & Hidden Gems
by ADRIAN VAYCROFT
- List rank#10
- Price$15.77
- Rating5.0
- Reviews5
FAQ
Is General a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 33/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 2 reviews and sells for $16.21.
How many reviews do you need to rank in General?
The median best seller has 2 reviews, and 89% of them have fewer than 100.
What do General best sellers cost?
The median price is $16.21; half of the best sellers are priced between $13.75 and $18.99.
Can new books break into General?
22% 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.