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General (South Carolina, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for General (South Carolina, Books), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $15, median 2 reviews, average rating 4.3 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 25/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $12.99 – $16.99 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.3 |
| New releases (90 days) | 15% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- 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.
- Its median reviews are 22% of the parent category South Carolina (9), one of the easier corners under it.
- 15% of its best sellers came out in the last 90 days, more than in 80% of Books categories: readers here keep buying new titles.
Top 10 General best sellers
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Charleston Historic District Illustrated Map
by Michael Karpovage
- List rank#1
- Price$9.95
- Rating4.7
- Reviews421
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SOUTH CAROLINA BUCKET LIST 2027: The Ultimate Travel Guide to Unforgettable Experiences, Coastal Escapes, Historic Towns, Scenic Drives, Local Food, Hidden Corners, and Must-See Adventures.
by Troy Raff
- List rank#2
- Price$16.99
- Rating5.0
- Reviews6
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Let's Color Charleston: Charleston Area Coloring Book for Lowcountry Locals, Tourists and Dreamers
by Jeannie Sherrill
- List rank#3
- Price$13.85
- Rating5.0
- Reviews7
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Sweet Tea Secrets from the Deep-Fried South: Sassy, Sacred, Southern Stories Filled with Hope and Humor
by Jane Jenkins Herlong
- List rank#4
- Price$16.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews178
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South Carolina Fun Facts for Kids: The Curious Kid’s Travel Guide to the Palmetto State (The U.S. States & Territories Fun Facts for Kids Series)
- List rank#5
- Price$9.99
- Reviews-
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CHARLESTON BUCKET LIST: 50 Must-Do Activities in Charleston, South Carolina: Historic Landmarks, Adventures, Hidden Gems, Food and Local Secrets (Elite Travel Guides Collection)
by Ethan Alexander Northwood
- List rank#6
- Price$16.99
- Rating5.0
- Reviews1
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HILTON HEAD ISLAND TRAVEL GUIDE 2026: America Favorite Beaches Revealed, Golf, Gullah Culture, Dining, Wildlife and Insider Tips for Perfect Vacation
by Travis Jones
- List rank#7
- Price$6.99
- Reviews-
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South Carolina Cookbook: Traditional Recipes of South Carolina
by Ava Baker
- List rank#8
- Price$10.99
- Reviews-
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This Is Clemson: An Illustrated College-Town Keepsake (The College Town Collection)
by Mareli Coleman
- List rank#9
- Price$14.99
- Reviews-
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Charleston Travel Guide 2026 - 2027: Cobblestones, Sweet Tea and Stories You Won’t Find on a Postcard
- List rank#10
- Price$4.99
- Reviews-
FAQ
Is General a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 25/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 2 reviews and sells for $15.
How many reviews do you need to rank in General?
The median best seller has 2 reviews, and 96% of them have fewer than 100.
What do General best sellers cost?
The median price is $15; half of the best sellers are priced between $12.99 and $16.99.
Can new books break into General?
15% 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.