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Illinois (United States, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Illinois (United States, Books), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $16.00, median 7 reviews, average rating 4.3 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 28/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $12.15 – $19.03 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.3 |
| New releases (90 days) | 15% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 2% of the parent category United States (375), one of the easier corners under it.
- Its review barrier is lower than in 87% of Books categories: the median best seller has only 7 reviews, so new books can chart with few.
- 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 Illinois best sellers
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StreetSmart® USA Interstate Road Map by VanDam ― Eco plastic coated, planning & travel map of the USA w/all federal, state hwys, attractions & Top 40 Drives (English and Spanish Edition)
- List rank#1
- Price$9.95
- Rating4.5
- Reviews287
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The 50 States RV Road Atlas: Easy-to-Read Maps, Scenic Drives, Campground & Dump-Station Locations, and Low-Clearance Warnings to Plan Every Mile of Your Motorhome Adventure (Large Print)
by Remy Tharker
- List rank#2
- Price$42.87
- Rating4.5
- Reviews101
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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#3
- Price$34.44
- Rating4.3
- Reviews649
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Route 66 Travel Guide: The Complete Mother Road Companion: Large Easy-Read Maps in Driving Order, Field-Verified Diners & Motels, Hidden Gems & the Story Behind Every Mile, Chicago to Santa Monica
by Holloway Press
- List rank#4
- Price$21.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews110
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Route 66: The Complete Centennial Travel Guide to the Mother Road: Road Trip Planner with Full-Color Maps, Mile-by-Mile Routes, Day-by-Day Itineraries, Hidden Gems, Legendary Diners & Vintage Motels
by Remy Tharker
- List rank#5
- Price$34.65
- Rating4.7
- Reviews409
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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#6
- Price$23.97
- Rating4.7
- Reviews118
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The Ultimate Route 66 Travel Guide 2026: The Mother Road Trip Handbook. Comprehensive Maps, Iconic Landmarks, Hidden Gems & Budget Tips. Chicago to Santa Monica: Your Complete USA Highway Itinerary
by Cooper Radley
- List rank#7
- Price$17.95
- Rating4.2
- Reviews80
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The Complete Chicago Haunts: 200 Years of True Ghost Stories
by Ursula Bielski
- List rank#8
- Price$36.99
- Rating5.0
- Reviews2
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Route 66: A Century of History, Culture and Legacy: How One Highway Became an American Icon
by Remy Tharker
- List rank#9
- Price$24.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews64
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Get Your Kicks Route 66 Trivia: The Wild, Weird & Wonderful Secrets of the Mother Road (The Americana Trivia Series)
by Your Rocking Life
- List rank#10
- Price$15.97
- Rating4.6
- Reviews3
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FAQ
Is Illinois a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 28/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 7 reviews and sells for $16.00.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Illinois?
The median best seller has 7 reviews, and 90% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Illinois best sellers cost?
The median price is $16.00; half of the best sellers are priced between $12.15 and $19.03.
Can new books break into Illinois?
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.