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South (United States, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for South (United States, Books), updated Nov 3, 2026: median price $14.95, median 124 reviews, average rating 4.6 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 35/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $10.65 – $22.98 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.6 |
| New releases (90 days) | 15% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 33% of the parent category United States (375), one of the easier corners under it.
- 15% of its best sellers came out in the last 90 days, more than in 80% of Books categories: readers here keep buying new titles.
Top 10 South best sellers
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A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
by Bill Bryson
- List rank#1
- Price$17.69
- Rating4.4
- Reviews26,953
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StreetSmart® USA Interstate Road Map by VanDam ― Eco plastic coated, planning & travel map of the USA w/all federal, state hwys, attractions & Top 40 Drives (English and Spanish Edition)
- List rank#2
- Price$9.95
- Rating4.5
- Reviews287
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Rand McNally Easy to Read: North Carolina State Folded Map
by Rand McNally
- List rank#3
- Price$9.29
- Rating4.7
- Reviews267
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Birnbaum's 2027-2028 Walt Disney World: The Official Vacation Guide (Birnbaum Guides)
- List rank#4
- Price$22.98
- Rating4.7
- Reviews16
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Southeast Foraging: 120 Wild and Flavorful Edibles from Angelica to Wild Plums (Regional Foraging Series)
by Chris Bennett
- List rank#5
- Price$16.65
- Rating4.7
- Reviews1,198
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Southeast Medicinal Plants: Identify, Harvest, and Use 106 Wild Herbs for Health and Wellness (Medicinal Plants Series)
by CoreyPine Shane
- List rank#6
- Price$16.19
- Rating4.8
- Reviews938
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Texas Road and Recreation Atlas - 3rd Edition, 2025
- List rank#7
- Price$34.95
- Rating4.8
- Reviews101
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Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail
- List rank#8
- Price$13.49
- Rating4.6
- Reviews11,040
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The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2027
- List rank#9
- Price$26.96
- Rating4.5
- Reviews14
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Virginia Map (National Geographic Guide Map)
- List rank#10
- Price$10.16
- Rating4.6
- Reviews447
Subcategories
FAQ
Is South a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 35/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 124 reviews and sells for $14.95.
How many reviews do you need to rank in South?
The median best seller has 124 reviews, and 45% of them have fewer than 100.
What do South best sellers cost?
The median price is $14.95; half of the best sellers are priced between $10.65 and $22.98.
Can new books break into South?
15% 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.