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Sociology (Social Science, Kindle eBooks): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Kindle eBooks Best Sellers data for Sociology (Social Science, Kindle eBooks), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $6.99, median 20 reviews, average rating 4.7 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 18/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $3.74 – $9.99 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.7 |
| New releases (90 days) | 8% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Kindle eBooks |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 26% of the parent category Social Science (78), one of the easier corners under it.
- Its review barrier is lower than in 72% of Kindle eBooks categories: the median best seller has only 20 reviews, so new books can chart with few.
- Prices spread wide: the middle half runs from $3.74 to $9.99, so budget editions and premium or boxed sets sell side by side.
Top 10 Sociology best sellers
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EL HOMBRE SIN ATRIBUTOS: Musil (Spanish Edition)
by Robert Musil
- List rank#1
- Price$1.90
- Rating4.6
- Reviews6
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The Boy Who Went to Live with the Cats
by Amy R. Andersen
- List rank#2
- Price$0.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews32
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Life Skills for Teen Boys with ADHD: 110 Step-by-Step Skills for Focus, Organization, Money, Friendships, and Independence (Successful Parenting)
by Richard Bass
- List rank#3
- Price$9.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews119
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Successful Life Skills for Teens: Master Self-Confidence, Emotional Intelligence, Effective Time Management & Communication, Build Social Skills, & ... Confident Teens for a Successful Adulthood)
by Chad K. Smith
- List rank#4
- Price$8.97
- Rating4.7
- Reviews195
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The Book of Awesome Women Writers: Medieval Mystics, Pioneering Poets, Fierce Feminists and First Ladies of Literature
by Javier Moro
- List rank#5
- Price$8.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews102
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Social Skills Essentials for Teens: Quickly Boost Your Confidence, Beat Social Anxiety, Master Communication, Build Lasting Friendships, and Be Real-World ... If You Are Shy (Flourishing Teens Series)
by Morgan Tyler
- List rank#6
- Price$9.99
- Rating5.0
- Reviews103
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STREET SMART TEENS: 250 lessons on Confidence, Communication, Money, Self-Discipline, and Life Choices. (STREET SMART TEENS: TEENS GUIDE BOOKS [REAL LESSONS FOR REAL LIFE])
by Jane Damon
- List rank#7
- Price$5.99
- Reviews-
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The Pregnancy Project: A Memoir
by Gaby Rodriguez
- List rank#8
- Price$9.99
- Rating4.4
- Reviews333
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Making Sense of Toxic Abusive People: Dealing With, & Understanding Abuse & Bullying, Liars Toxic Personalities Partners & Narcissists, Manipulation & ... & Find Peace" (The Realism Series Book 1)
by Syl Sabastian
- List rank#9
- Price$9.99
- Rating4.4
- Reviews43
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Adulting Life Skills for Teens: How to Money, Budget, Bank, Pay Bills, and Everything You Need to Know About Finances (Life Skills Toolbox for Teens ( ... Finance and Money Management) Book 2)
by Tory Hunt
- List rank#10
- Price$4.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews239
FAQ
Is Sociology a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 18/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 20 reviews and sells for $6.99.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Sociology?
The median best seller has 20 reviews, and 80% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Sociology best sellers cost?
The median price is $6.99; half of the best sellers are priced between $3.74 and $9.99.
Can new books break into Sociology?
8% 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.