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Reference (Cooking Education & Reference, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Reference (Cooking Education & Reference, Books), updated Nov 3, 2026: median price $20.18, median 1,530 reviews, average rating 4.7 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 33/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $14.98 – $25.18 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.7 |
| New releases (90 days) | 9% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its review barrier is higher than in 90% of Books categories: the median best seller has 1,530 reviews, so new books need time to build up.
Top 10 Reference best sellers
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Today We Are Cooking . . .: Recipes That Teach You to Think Like a Chef
by Tini Younger
- List rank#1
- Price$23.40
- Reviews-
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Betty Crocker's Cooky Book (facsimile Edition): Classic Cookie Recipes from the Beloved 1963 Edition, with 450 Favorites from Holiday Treats to Family Classics
- List rank#2
- Price$29.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews4,196
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Recipes from the World of Tolkien - Tolkien Reference Book, Literary Cookbook: Inspired by the Legends
by Robert Tuesley Anderson
- List rank#3
- Price$16.29
- Rating4.8
- Reviews5,174
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Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking
by Samin Nosrat
- List rank#4
- Price$22.86
- Rating4.8
- Reviews24,321
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The Perfect Loaf: The Craft and Science of Sourdough Breads, Sweets, and More: A Baking Book
by Maurizio Leo
- List rank#5
- Price$21.64
- Rating4.7
- Reviews3,590
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To Die For: A Cookbook of Gravestone Recipes
by Rosie Grant
- List rank#6
- Price$14.37
- Rating4.6
- Reviews694
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The Betty Crocker Cookbook, 13th Edition: Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today – The Definitive Beginner Guide with Vegan and Gluten-Free Recipes (Betty Crocker Cooking, 336)
- List rank#7
- Price$20.17
- Rating4.7
- Reviews1,574
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Coffee, for Here: The Ultimate Handbook for At-Home Coffee Enthusiasts
by Morgan Eckroth
- List rank#8
- Price$27.96
- Rating5.0
- Reviews8
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The Flavor Bible: The Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity, Based on the Wisdom of America's Most Imaginative Chefs
by Andrew Dornenburg
- List rank#9
- Price$27.10
- Rating4.7
- Reviews9,633
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The Science of Flavor: Unlock the Secrets of Flavorful Cooking (The Science of Food)
by Dr. Stuart Farrimond
- List rank#10
- Price$12.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews75
FAQ
Is Reference a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 33/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 1,530 reviews and sells for $20.18.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Reference?
The median best seller has 1,530 reviews, and 11% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Reference best sellers cost?
The median price is $20.18; half of the best sellers are priced between $14.98 and $25.18.
Can new books break into Reference?
9% 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.