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Inspirational (Christian Living, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Inspirational (Christian Living, Books), updated Nov 1, 2026: median price $11.99, median 1,805 reviews, average rating 4.8 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 27/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $9.80 – $15.98 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.8 |
| New releases (90 days) | 15% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its review barrier is higher than in 91% of Books categories: the median best seller has 1,805 reviews, so new books need time to build up.
- Its median reviews are 46% of the parent category Christian Living (3,919), 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 Inspirational best sellers
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Contend: Standing Boldly for Biblical Truth While Winning the War Within
- List rank#1
- Price$26.98
- Rating4.9
- Reviews847
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Dust to Dust: Aging Wisely in an Anti-Aging World
by Jen Wilkin
- List rank#2
- Price$14.98
- Rating4.8
- Reviews440
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The Screwtape Letters: From The Bestselling Author of the Chronicles of Narnia
by C. S. Lewis
- List rank#3
- Price$9.64
- Rating4.7
- Reviews20,878
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Color & Frame - Bible Coloring: Psalms: 63 Coloring Pages with Bible Verses | Christian Devotional Book Gift for Women, Adults, Teens & Faith-Based Relaxation | Perforated, Spiral Bound
by New Seasons
- List rank#4
- Price$6.97
- Rating4.8
- Reviews2,516
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Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers
by Dane Ortlund
- List rank#5
- Price$10.48
- Rating4.8
- Reviews13,698
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Jesus Calling, Large Text Brown Leathersoft, with Full Scriptures: Enjoying Peace in His Presence (A 365-Day Devotional) – The Perfect Christian Christmas Gift
by Sarah Young
- List rank#6
- Price$15.96
- Rating4.9
- Reviews9,032
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New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional
- List rank#7
- Price$13.74
- Rating4.8
- Reviews11,149
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The Practice of the Presence of God: A Timeless Christian Classic and Inspirational Christmas Stocking Stuffer or Gift Idea
- List rank#8
- Price$5.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews1,979
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Jesus Listens--for Advent and Christmas, Padded Hardcover, with Full Scriptures: Prayers for the Season (A 40-Day Devotional) – The Perfect Christian Gift for the Holidays
by Sarah Young
- List rank#9
- Price$9.24
- Rating4.8
- Reviews777
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The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?
by Rick Warren
- List rank#10
- Price$9.96
- Rating4.8
- Reviews17,969
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FAQ
Is Inspirational a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 27/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 1,805 reviews and sells for $11.99.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Inspirational?
The median best seller has 1,805 reviews, and 16% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Inspirational best sellers cost?
The median price is $11.99; half of the best sellers are priced between $9.80 and $15.98.
Can new books break into Inspirational?
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.