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Newspapers & Magazines (Writing, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Newspapers & Magazines (Writing, Books), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $15, median 3 reviews, average rating 4.7 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 21/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $12.99 – $19.95 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.7 |
| New releases (90 days) | 3% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 0% of the parent category Writing (2,234), one of the easier corners under it.
- Its review barrier is lower than in 94% of Books categories: the median best seller has only 3 reviews, so new books can chart with few.
- Only 3% of its best sellers are under 90 days old, fewer than in 88% of Books categories: established titles hold the list.
Top 10 Newspapers & Magazines best sellers
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Unleash the Power of Storytelling: Win Hearts, Change Minds, Get Results
by Rob Biesenbach
- List rank#1
- Price$15.77
- Rating4.4
- Reviews1,512
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Mamá, Yo Quiero Escuchar Tu Historia. Entre Nosotros...Cuéntame de Ti: Más de 200 Preguntas para Descubrir, Compartir y Dejar un Legado de Amor. (Spanish Edition)
by Memoriasana
- List rank#2
- Price$11.97
- Rating4.8
- Reviews195
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Spy: The Funny Years
by Graydon Carter
- List rank#3
- Price-
- Rating4.3
- Reviews66
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Writers' Handbook 2027
by J. Paul Dyson
- List rank#4
- Price$24.99
- Rating5.0
- Reviews1
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Story Monsters Ink, October 2023: The Literary Magazine for Teachers, Librarians, and Parents
by Linda F. Radke
- List rank#5
- Price$15
- Reviews-
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Lead Like an Editor: Hire Passionate Teams, Tell Stories That Inspire, and Build Brands People Love
by Victor Maze
- List rank#6
- Price$9.74
- Rating5.0
- Reviews19
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Writers' Handbook 2026
by J. Paul Dyson
- List rank#7
- Price$23.83
- Rating4.7
- Reviews9
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YOU CAN BE WHATEVER YOU WANT, GIRL!: A girl-power guide and workbook to help you boost your self-confidence and achieve your dreams—with practical exercises, tips, and advice
by Shira Halperin
- List rank#8
- Price$11.95
- Rating4.6
- Reviews186
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The Art of Writing: Four Principles for Great Writing that Everyone Needs to Know
by Peter Yang
- List rank#9
- Price$18.05
- Rating4.3
- Reviews282
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Veils of Distortion: How the News Media Warps Our Minds
by John Zada
- List rank#10
- Price$8.47
- Rating4.2
- Reviews161
FAQ
Is Newspapers & Magazines a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 21/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 3 reviews and sells for $15.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Newspapers & Magazines?
The median best seller has 3 reviews, and 93% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Newspapers & Magazines best sellers cost?
The median price is $15; half of the best sellers are priced between $12.99 and $19.95.
Can new books break into Newspapers & Magazines?
3% 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.