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Maryland (States, Kindle eBooks): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Kindle eBooks Best Sellers data for Maryland (States, Kindle eBooks), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $9.47, median 5 reviews, average rating 4.4 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 21/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $5.99 – $12.99 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.4 |
| New releases (90 days) | 2% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Kindle eBooks |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 6% of the parent category States (85), one of the easier corners under it.
- Only 2% of its best sellers are under 90 days old, fewer than in 93% of Kindle eBooks categories: established titles hold the list.
- Its review barrier is lower than in 89% of Kindle eBooks categories: the median best seller has only 5 reviews, so new books can chart with few.
Top 10 Maryland best sellers
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The Civil War Battlefield Guide: The Definitive Guide to the 384 Principal Battles
by Frances H. Kennedy
- List rank#1
- Price$3.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews98
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The Potomac River: A History & Guide
by Garrett Peck
- List rank#2
- Price$11.76
- Rating3.9
- Reviews25
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DC By Metro: A History & Guide
by Michelle Goldchain
- List rank#3
- Price$2.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews20
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Maryland Travel Guide 2026-2027: Complete Vacation Planner with Itineraries, Maps, Chesapeake Bay Seafood, Historic Sites, Coastal Towns, Road Trips & Local Experiences
by Luis D. Taylor
- List rank#4
- Price$2.99
- Rating2.0
- Reviews1
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Best of the Appalachian Trail: Day Hikes
by Leonard M. Adkins
- List rank#5
- Price$11.87
- Rating4.6
- Reviews108
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The Boat Galley Chesapeake Bay Quick Reference Cruising Guide: Eastern and Western Shores, Norfolk to C&D Canal (The Boat Galley Quick Reference Cruising Guides)
by Larry Webber
- List rank#6
- Price$12.99
- Reviews-
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The C&O Canal Companion: A Journey Through Potomac History
by Mike High
- List rank#7
- Price$20.49
- Rating4.8
- Reviews59
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MARYLAND TRAVEL GUIDE 2027: Explore Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Annapolis, Chesapeake Bay, Ocean City, and Assateague Island for First-Time Visitors
by Jose K. Glaude
- List rank#8
- Price$9.99
- Reviews-
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Dishing Up® Maryland: 150 Recipes from the Alleghenies to the Chesapeake Bay
by Lucie Snodgrass
- List rank#9
- Price$11.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews79
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Maryland Driver’s License Exam Prep: Includes 100 Practice Questions Based on the Latest MVA Manual, Detailed Answer Explanations, Road Signs, Traffic Laws, How to Pass Driving Skills Test, & More!
- List rank#10
- Price$9.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews9
FAQ
Is Maryland a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 21/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 5 reviews and sells for $9.47.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Maryland?
The median best seller has 5 reviews, and 98% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Maryland best sellers cost?
The median price is $9.47; half of the best sellers are priced between $5.99 and $12.99.
Can new books break into Maryland?
2% 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.