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Reference (Alternative Medicine, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Reference (Alternative Medicine, Books), updated Nov 3, 2026: median price $19.92, median 55 reviews, average rating 4.6 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 29/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $14.99 – $29.52 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.6 |
| New releases (90 days) | 14% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 1% of the parent category Alternative Medicine (3,768), one of the easier corners under it.
- 14% of its best sellers came out in the last 90 days, more than in 78% of Books categories: readers here keep buying new titles.
Top 10 Reference best sellers
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Forgotten Home Apothecary: 250 Powerful Remedies at Your Fingertips: 250 Powerful Remedies at Your Fingertips
by Dr. Nicole Apelian
- List rank#1
- Price$37
- Rating4.7
- Reviews18,905
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The Ultimate Peptides Bible: A Complete Guide to Safe, Science-Backed Peptide Therapy for Weight Loss, Muscle Growth, Anti-Aging, Gut Health, Brain ... Ultimate Longevity and Biohacking Handbooks)
by Tom Ralston
- List rank#2
- Price$23.28
- Rating4.4
- Reviews946
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The Beekeeper’s Apothecary: A Foundational Guide to Building a Home Apothecary, Healing Herbs, Infusions, Salves, Syrups & Everyday Natural Medicine
by Kaylee Richardson
- List rank#3
- Price$39.99
- Rating4.9
- Reviews391
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The Amish Natural Home Remedies: 3000 Time-Tested Herbal Remedies for Your Family’s Well-Being | Embrace Amish Wisdom and Preserve Generations of Herbal Knowledge Passed Down Through Families
by Sarah Esh Miller
- List rank#4
- Price$25.78
- Rating4.2
- Reviews337
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Reverse Chronic Kidney Disease: How To Improve Kidney Function And Avoid Dialysis
by Dr. Yaw Ababio Boateng
- List rank#5
- Price$14.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews718
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THE MASTER'S TINCTURE BIBLE: A Complete Guide to Easily Crafting Herbal Tinctures & Blends at Home for Healing Body, Mind and Spirit
by Morgan Heath
- List rank#6
- Price$24.90
- Rating4.7
- Reviews188
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Amish Home Remedies Book: [40 in 1] 1000+ Herbal Remedies to Reclaim Nature’s Healing Power. Transform Your Family’s Wellness with Timeless Amish Wisdom and Holistic Traditions
by Emma Stone
- List rank#7
- Price$29.97
- Rating4.5
- Reviews280
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Roots of Survival: A History of Ancestral Black Medicine
by Psalms & Potions
- List rank#8
- Price$29.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews64
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Super Immunity: The Essential Nutrition Guide for Boosting Your Body's Defenses to Live Longer, Stronger, and Disease Free – From a Bestselling Doctor (Eat for Life Book 1)
- List rank#9
- Price$6.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews2,222
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The Cellular Wellness Solution: Tap Into Your Full Health Potential with the Science-Backed Power of Herbs
by Bill Rawls MD
- List rank#10
- Price$13.67
- Rating4.6
- Reviews273
FAQ
Is Reference a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 29/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 55 reviews and sells for $19.92.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Reference?
The median best seller has 55 reviews, and 58% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Reference best sellers cost?
The median price is $19.92; half of the best sellers are priced between $14.99 and $29.52.
Can new books break into Reference?
14% 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.