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Tips (Reference, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Tips (Reference, Books), updated Nov 3, 2026: median price $16.97, median 15 reviews, average rating 4.4 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 34/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $13.69 – $19.99 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.4 |
| New releases (90 days) | 20% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 6% of the parent category Reference (242), one of the easier corners under it.
- 20% of its best sellers came out in the last 90 days, more than in 90% of Books categories: readers here keep buying new titles.
- Its review barrier is lower than in 77% of Books categories: the median best seller has only 15 reviews, so new books can chart with few.
Top 10 Tips best sellers
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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#1
- Price$9.95
- Rating4.5
- Reviews287
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Bushcraft First Aid: A Field Guide to Wilderness Emergency Care (Bushcraft Survival Skills Series)
- List rank#2
- Price$13.19
- Rating4.8
- Reviews2,983
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The Prepper's Medical Handbook
by William Forgey M.D.
- List rank#3
- Price$19.95
- Rating4.7
- Reviews2,399
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StreetSmart® NYC Map Midtown Edition by VanDam-Laminated pocket city street map of Manhattan w/ all attractions, museums, sights, hotels, Broadway ... – Folded Map, 2026 Edition
- List rank#4
- Price$9.95
- Rating4.7
- Reviews1,485
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Learn Japanese for Adult Beginners: 7 Books in 1: Speak Japanese In 30 Days!
- List rank#5
- Price$34.43
- Rating4.2
- Reviews710
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Italy: The Practical Guide to Italian Etiquette for Travelers | Italy Travel Guide Book with Illustrated Tips to Avoid Tourist Mistakes (2026)
- List rank#6
- Price$19.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews133
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Escape the Wolf: A SEAL Operative’s Guide to Situational Awareness, Threat Identification, and Getting Off The X
by Clint Emerson
- List rank#7
- Price$15.95
- Rating4.7
- Reviews400
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THE NEXT EXIT 2027 EDITION: The Ultimate Interstate Exit Guide to Gas Stations, Restaurants, Hotels, Rest Areas, Attractions, Services, and Essential Stops Across America
by William Weston R Weston
- List rank#8
- Price$18.99
- Rating3.5
- Reviews6
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Texas Bucket List Adventure Guide: Explore 100 Offbeat Destinations You Must Visit!
by John Mallon
- List rank#9
- Price$8.89
- Rating4.2
- Reviews551
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Hilton Grand Vacations: Decoded: 174 Nights in Two Years: The Strategy Behind It
by Jane and Mark Angelich
- List rank#10
- Price$15.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews60
Same niche in Kindle eBooks: Tips
FAQ
Is Tips a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 34/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 15 reviews and sells for $16.97.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Tips?
The median best seller has 15 reviews, and 79% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Tips best sellers cost?
The median price is $16.97; half of the best sellers are priced between $13.69 and $19.99.
Can new books break into Tips?
20% 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.