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Tips (Reference, Kindle eBooks): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Kindle eBooks Best Sellers data for Tips (Reference, Kindle eBooks), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $5.99, median 7 reviews, average rating 4.5 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 29/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $2.99 – $8.99 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.5 |
| New releases (90 days) | 17% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Kindle eBooks |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 7% of the parent category Reference (100), one of the easier corners under it.
- Its review barrier is lower than in 85% of Kindle eBooks categories: the median best seller has only 7 reviews, so new books can chart with few.
- 17% of its best sellers came out in the last 90 days, more than in 81% of Kindle eBooks categories: readers here keep buying new titles.
Top 10 Tips best sellers
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Lonely Planet Taiwan (Travel Guide)
by Piera Chen
- List rank#1
- Price$18.11
- Rating3.8
- Reviews149
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Japan: The Practical Guide to Essential Japanese Etiquette for Travelers | Japan Travel Guide Book with Illustrated Tips to Avoid Tourist Mistakes (2026)
- List rank#2
- Price$9.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews103
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Tokyo – Japan Quick Travel Guide:2026-2027 Edition – Tokyo Food, Sightseeing & Travel Tips for a Smarter
by Sakura Journey Club
- List rank#3
- Price$0.99
- Rating4.4
- Reviews6
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Spanish for LDS Missionaries: Speak Spanish Today
by Matthew Monsen
- List rank#4
- Price$9.99
- Rating5.0
- Reviews1
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The Ultimate Cruise Handbook: Maximize Onboard Experiences, Save on Excursions, and Navigate Travel Logistics with Ease
by Shari Claire
- List rank#5
- Price$0.99
- Reviews-
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Tokyo Maze – 42 Walks in and around the Japanese Capital: A Guide with 108 Photos, 48 Maps, 300 Weblinks and 100 Tips (Japan Travel Guide Book 1)
by Axel Schwab
- List rank#6
- Price$9.99
- Rating4.4
- Reviews322
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First Time in Italy: Short and really useful manual with practical advice and secrets from locals + necessary phrases in Italian
by Sergio Néster
- List rank#7
- Price$2.99
- Rating4.2
- Reviews254
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TAKE THE HIGH ROAD - SECOND EDITION: A Primer for the Independent Traveler
by Jeffrey Goldberg
- List rank#8
- Price$9.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews57
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Royal Caribbean Cruise Guide 2025-2026: 101+ Insider Secrets to Save Money, Skip the Lines and Unlock the Best Onboard Experiences (The Insider's Short Cruise Guides)
by Annabella Georgina
- List rank#9
- Price$7.99
- Rating4.5
- Reviews10
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THE HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISE BLUEPRINT: The Complete Guide to Ships, Staterooms, Dining, Shore Excursions, and Making the Most of Your Voyage
by Elara Westfield
- List rank#10
- Price$9.99
- Reviews-
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FAQ
Is Tips a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 29/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 7 reviews and sells for $5.99.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Tips?
The median best seller has 7 reviews, and 84% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Tips best sellers cost?
The median price is $5.99; half of the best sellers are priced between $2.99 and $8.99.
Can new books break into Tips?
17% 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.