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Sociology (Social Science, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Sociology (Social Science, Books), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $14.99, median 35 reviews, average rating 4.6 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 22/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $11.65 – $16.99 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.6 |
| New releases (90 days) | 12% |
| Books on the list | 99 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 12% of the parent category Social Science (292), one of the easier corners under it.
Top 10 Sociology best sellers
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Everything Teen Boys Should Know - 100+ Essential Life Skills, Strategies, and Insider Tips for Thriving in Your Teenage Years
- List rank#1
- Price$10.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews2,138
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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#2
- Price$16.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews119
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The All-In-One Guide To Raise Street-Smart Teen Girls: 250 Practical Lessons To Navigate Danger, Peer Pressure & Social Media While Building ... & Independence (Safety Books for Teens)
by Dana Loxley
- List rank#3
- Price$16.99
- Rating4.9
- Reviews41
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The DBT Workbook for Teens: Mindfulness and Emotion Regulation Techniques for Overcoming Stress and Negative Thoughts (Successful Parenting)
by Richard Bass
- List rank#4
- Price$11.98
- Rating4.4
- Reviews316
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Death in the Jungle: Murder, Betrayal, and the Lost Dream of Jonestown
- List rank#5
- Price$18.09
- Rating4.4
- Reviews79
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Raise Children Street-Smart: Practical Strategies to Raise Confident, Aware, and Independent Kids Who Think for Themselves and Handle the Real World
by Claire Haddon
- List rank#6
- Price$16.95
- Rating4.6
- Reviews35
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How to Raise Street-Smart Kids: Practical Conversations, Real-Life Scenarios, and Simple Tools to Manage Safety, Boundaries, and Online Risks with Calm and Clarity
by Miles Arden
- List rank#7
- Price$15.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews38
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The Boy Who Went to Live with the Cats
by Amy R. Andersen
- List rank#8
- Price$0.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews32
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Social Skills Essentials for Teens: Quickly Boost Your Confidence, Beat Social Anxiety, Master Communication, Build Lasting Friendships, and Be ... If You Are Shy (Flourishing Teens Series)
by Morgan Tyler
- List rank#9
- Price$17.99
- Rating5.0
- Reviews103
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The Teen Girl’s Survival Handbook: Your Adulting Life Skills Guide—How to Make Friends, Manage Money, Claim Your Independence, Avoid Drama, and Prepare for Your Successful, Healthy, and Happy Future
by Marisa Summers
- List rank#10
- Price$14.99
- Rating4.5
- Reviews146
FAQ
Is Sociology a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 22/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 35 reviews and sells for $14.99.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Sociology?
The median best seller has 35 reviews, and 77% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Sociology best sellers cost?
The median price is $14.99; half of the best sellers are priced between $11.65 and $16.99.
Can new books break into Sociology?
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.