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Reference (Gardening & Horticulture, Kindle eBooks): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Kindle eBooks Best Sellers data for Reference (Gardening & Horticulture, Kindle eBooks), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $9.44, median 140 reviews, average rating 4.6 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 20/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $3.99 – $12.99 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.6 |
| New releases (90 days) | 12% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Kindle eBooks |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 41% of the parent category Gardening & Horticulture (337), one of the easier corners under it.
- Prices spread wide: the middle half runs from $3.99 to $12.99, so budget editions and premium or boxed sets sell side by side.
Top 10 Reference best sellers
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Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers (Hidden Languages)
by Jessica Roux
- List rank#1
- Price$8.69
- Rating4.8
- Reviews5,753
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The Vegetable Gardener's Bible, 2nd Edition: Discover Ed's High-Yield W-O-R-D System for All North American Gardening Regions: Wide Rows, Organic Methods, Raised Beds, Deep Soil
by Edward C. Smith
- List rank#2
- Price$1.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews3,883
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How Not to Kill Your Houseplant New Edition: Survival Tips for the Horticulturally Challenged
by Veronica Peerless
- List rank#3
- Price$1.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews7,559
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The Complete Guide to Saving Seeds: 322 Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, Flowers, Trees, and Shrubs
by Robert E. Gough
- List rank#4
- Price$12.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews1,096
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Houseplants for Beginners: A Practical Guide to Choosing, Growing, and Helping Your Plants Thrive
by Rebecca De La Paz
- List rank#5
- Price$8.75
- Rating4.7
- Reviews1,705
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The Vegetable Gardener's Container Bible: How to Grow a Bounty of Food in Pots, Tubs, and Other Containers
by Edward C. Smith
- List rank#6
- Price$2.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews1,228
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Carrots Love Tomatoes: Secrets of Companion Planting for Successful Gardening
by Louise Riotte
- List rank#7
- Price$9.30
- Rating4.7
- Reviews3,137
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Storey's Basic Country Skills: A Practical Guide to Self-Reliance
by John Storey
- List rank#8
- Price$13.56
- Rating4.7
- Reviews423
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Raised-Bed Gardening for Beginners: What You Need to Know to Start and Sustain a Thriving Garden
by Tammy Wylie
- List rank#9
- Price$8.20
- Rating4.6
- Reviews7,116
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One Magic Square Vegetable Gardening: The Easy, Organic Way to Grow Your Own Food on a 3-Foot Square
by Lolo Houbein
- List rank#10
- Price$3.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews89
FAQ
Is Reference a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 20/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 140 reviews and sells for $9.44.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Reference?
The median best seller has 140 reviews, and 43% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Reference best sellers cost?
The median price is $9.44; half of the best sellers are priced between $3.99 and $12.99.
Can new books break into Reference?
12% 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.