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Pastry (Desserts, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Pastry (Desserts, Books), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $20.14, median 335 reviews, average rating 4.6 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 36/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $15.93 – $25.44 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.6 |
| New releases (90 days) | 16% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 37% of the parent category Desserts (916), one of the easier corners under it.
- 16% of its best sellers came out in the last 90 days, more than in 83% of Books categories: readers here keep buying new titles.
- Its review barrier is higher than in 71% of Books categories: the median best seller has 335 reviews, so new books need time to build up.
Top 10 Pastry best sellers
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The Joy of Cookies: New Classics and Old Favorites to Share – A Cookbook from James Beard Winner Joanne Chang
by Joanne Chang
- List rank#1
- Price$27.64
- Rating4.7
- Reviews14
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Homemade Pantry Mixes Cookbook: 100+ Budget-Friendly Dry Mix Recipes to Stock Your Shelves for Baking, Quick Meals, Seasonings, Soups, Drinks, and Everyday Cooking — Includes a 30-Day Meal Plan
by Lydia Harper Lane
- List rank#2
- Price$7.99
- Rating3.5
- Reviews54
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The Joys of Baking: Recipes and Stories for a Sweet Life
by Samantha Seneviratne
- List rank#3
- Price$22.67
- Rating4.6
- Reviews184
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The Christmas Cookie Cookbook: Over 100 Recipes to Celebrate the Season
- List rank#4
- Price$10.55
- Rating4.6
- Reviews519
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Better Baking: Wholesome Ingredients, Delicious Desserts
by Genevieve Ko
- List rank#5
- Price$1.99
- Rating4.5
- Reviews128
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Bake Anything: Essential Recipes and Techniques to Build On for Endless Possibilities – A Comprehensive Baking Handbook
- List rank#6
- Price$24.35
- Rating4.7
- Reviews23
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The Book On Pie: Everything You Need to Know to Bake Perfect Pies ― A NYT Bestselling Cookbook of Flaky Crusts and Flawless Fillings
- List rank#7
- Price$20.37
- Rating4.8
- Reviews3,951
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Bake It Off: An Unofficial Taylor Swift–Inspired Cookbook for Every Era, from Breakfast to Midnights (Over 50 Inspired Recipes, Playlists, and Easter Eggs for the Ultimate Swiftie Experience)
by Lindsey Smith
- List rank#8
- Price$12.26
- Rating4.8
- Reviews236
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Sift: The Elements of Great Baking
by Nicola Lamb
- List rank#9
- Price$21.94
- Rating4.6
- Reviews617
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Mooncakes and Milk Bread: Sweet and Savory Recipes Inspired by Chinese Bakeries (A James Beard Award-Winning Cookbook. The Perfect for Bakers, Baking Fans, and Foodies)
by Kristina Cho
- List rank#10
- Price$2.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews1,394
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FAQ
Is Pastry a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 36/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 335 reviews and sells for $20.14.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Pastry?
The median best seller has 335 reviews, and 31% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Pastry best sellers cost?
The median price is $20.14; half of the best sellers are priced between $15.93 and $25.44.
Can new books break into Pastry?
16% 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.