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Reference (Counseling & Psychology, Kindle eBooks): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Kindle eBooks Best Sellers data for Reference (Counseling & Psychology, Kindle eBooks), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $9.99, median 186 reviews, average rating 4.6 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 19/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $6.24 – $13.43 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.6 |
| New releases (90 days) | 3% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Kindle eBooks |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 3% of the parent category Counseling & Psychology (5,920), one of the easier corners under it.
- Only 3% of its best sellers are under 90 days old, fewer than in 88% of Kindle eBooks categories: established titles hold the list.
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$22.49
- 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$33.24
- Rating4.8
- Reviews34,523
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A Dictionary of Symbols: Revised and Expanded Edition (New York Review Books Classics)
by Juan Eduardo Cirlot
- List rank#3
- Price$17.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews138
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Feeling Good: Overcome Depression and Anxiety with Proven Techniques
by David D. Burns
- List rank#4
- Price$12.99
- Rating4.5
- Reviews8,961
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Psych 101: Psychology Facts, Basics, Statistics, Tests, and More! (Adams 101 Series)
by Paul Kleinman
- List rank#5
- Price$10.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews2,464
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The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary — An OED History
- List rank#6
- Price$7.99
- Rating4.2
- Reviews3,898
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Raising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, and Energetic – A Bestselling Updated Edition (Spirited Series Book 6)
by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
- List rank#7
- Price$1.99
- Rating4.2
- Reviews33
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The Grief Recovery Handbook, 20th Anniversary Expanded Edition: The Action Program for Moving Beyond Death, Divorce, and Other Losses – Reclaim Your Happiness and Life
by John W. James
- List rank#8
- Price$7.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews5,212
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DSM-5-TR Visual Reference Guide for Students & Trainees: Study Smarter, Diagnose Faster, and Build Clinical Confidence — With Flowcharts, Symptom Grids, and ICD-10 Crosswalks
by Bamboo Circle Books
- List rank#9
- Price$9.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews87
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The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter--And How to Make the Most of Them Now
by Meg Jay PhD
- List rank#10
- Price$11.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews11,145
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FAQ
Is Reference a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 19/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 186 reviews and sells for $9.99.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Reference?
The median best seller has 186 reviews, and 36% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Reference best sellers cost?
The median price is $9.99; half of the best sellers are priced between $6.24 and $13.43.
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.