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Reference (Psychology & Counseling, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Reference (Psychology & Counseling, Books), updated Nov 3, 2026: median price $11.74, median 883 reviews, average rating 4.6 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 21/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $9.61 – $16.99 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.6 |
| New releases (90 days) | 3% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 8% of the parent category Psychology & Counseling (10,848), one of the easier corners under it.
- Only 3% of its best sellers are under 90 days old, fewer than in 88% of Books categories: established titles hold the list.
- Its review barrier is higher than in 84% of Books categories: the median best seller has 883 reviews, so new books need time to build up.
Top 10 Reference best sellers
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Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It―Unlock Your Persuasion Potential in Professional and Personal Life
by Chris Voss
- List rank#1
- Price$19.37
- Rating4.7
- Reviews51,950
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Publication Manual (OFFICIAL) 7th Edition of the American Psychological Association
by American Psychological Association
- List rank#2
- Price$34.22
- Rating4.8
- Reviews34,523
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Encyclopedia of Counseling: Master Review and Tutorial for the National Counselor Examination, State Counseling Exams, and the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination
by Howard Rosenthal
- List rank#3
- Price$42.26
- Rating4.8
- Reviews3,678
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DSM-5-TR Overview: a QuickStudy Laminated Reference Guide
by Rona Bernstein PsyD
- List rank#4
- Price$9.27
- Rating4.7
- Reviews1,803
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The Grief Recovery Handbook, 20th Anniversary Expanded Edition: A Step-by-Step Program for Moving Beyond Loss ― A 20th Anniversary Self-Help Classic on Emotional Healing
by John W. James
- List rank#5
- Price$8.53
- Rating4.7
- Reviews5,212
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Feeling Good: Overcome Depression and Anxiety with Proven Techniques
by David D. Burns M.D.
- List rank#6
- Price$12.62
- Rating4.5
- Reviews8,961
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On Writing Well: The Essential Guide to Mastering Nonfiction Writing and Effective Communication
- List rank#7
- Price$9.18
- Rating4.6
- Reviews5,884
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The Plant Paradox: The Hidden Dangers in "Healthy" Foods That Cause Disease and Weight Gain – An NYT Bestselling Medical Nutrition Guide to Longevity and Wellness
- List rank#8
- Price$11.10
- Rating4.4
- Reviews17,214
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Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy
by David D. Burns
- List rank#9
- Price$25.89
- Rating4.4
- Reviews115
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Psych 101: Psychology Facts, Basics, Statistics, Tests, and More! (Adams 101 Series)
by Paul Kleinman
- List rank#10
- Price$10.83
- Rating4.6
- Reviews2,464
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FAQ
Is Reference a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 21/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 883 reviews and sells for $11.74.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Reference?
The median best seller has 883 reviews, and 5% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Reference best sellers cost?
The median price is $11.74; half of the best sellers are priced between $9.61 and $16.99.
Can new books break into Reference?
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.