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Hawaii (United States, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Hawaii (United States, Books), updated Nov 3, 2026: median price $16.89, median 10 reviews, average rating 4.6 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 36/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $12.99 – $21.33 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.6 |
| New releases (90 days) | 21% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 3% of the parent category United States (375), one of the easier corners under it.
- 21% of its best sellers came out in the last 90 days, more than in 91% of Books categories: readers here keep buying new titles.
- Its review barrier is lower than in 83% of Books categories: the median best seller has only 10 reviews, so new books can chart with few.
Top 10 Hawaii best sellers
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Maui Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook
- List rank#1
- Price$20.47
- Rating4.8
- Reviews262
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Hawaii the Big Island Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook (All new 12th ed.)
- List rank#2
- Price$22.36
- Rating4.8
- Reviews107
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Frommer’s Hawaii 2026: Smart Itineraries & Maps (incl. Fold Out Map)| Sanity Saving Tips | Covers Maui, Oahu, Kauai, The Big Island, Molokai & Lanai | See More, Spend Less (Complete Guide)
by Natalie Schack
- List rank#3
- Price$22.90
- Rating4.6
- Reviews77
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The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook: Kauai Revealed
- List rank#4
- Price$21.26
- Rating4.9
- Reviews129
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HAWAII BUCKET LIST: Top Must-Do Experiences, Hidden Gems, Best Beaches, Volcanoes, Waterfalls & Unforgettable Island Adventures
by Ethan Ridley
- List rank#5
- Price$16.99
- Rating5.0
- Reviews5
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Oahu Revealed: The Ultimate Guide to Honolulu, Waikiki & Beyond (All new 9th edition)
- List rank#6
- Price$22.36
- Rating4.6
- Reviews148
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Island Wisdom: Hawaiian Traditions and Practices for a Meaningful Life
by Annie Daly
- List rank#7
- Price$18.40
- Rating4.7
- Reviews230
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Lonely Planet Hawaii the Big Island: Plan the Trip of a Lifetime | Detailed Itineraries & Maps | Insider Tips | Covers Kailua-Kona, Hilo, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and more (Travel Guide)
by Jade Bremner
- List rank#8
- Price$14.75
- Rating4.6
- Reviews63
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Oahu Revealed: The Ultimate Guide to Honolulu, Waikiki & Beyond
- List rank#9
- Price$18.43
- Rating4.8
- Reviews2,219
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Lonely Planet Kauai (Travel Guide)
by Ashley Harrell
- List rank#10
- Price$15.67
- Rating4.0
- Reviews18
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FAQ
Is Hawaii a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 36/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 10 reviews and sells for $16.89.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Hawaii?
The median best seller has 10 reviews, and 80% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Hawaii best sellers cost?
The median price is $16.89; half of the best sellers are priced between $12.99 and $21.33.
Can new books break into Hawaii?
21% 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.