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Western (U.S. Cooking, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Western (U.S. Cooking, Books), updated Nov 3, 2026: median price $17.01, median 246 reviews, average rating 4.6 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 28/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $14.77 – $21.22 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.6 |
| New releases (90 days) | 7% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 15% of the parent category U.S. Cooking (1,696), one of the easier corners under it.
Top 10 Western best sellers
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The Pioneer Woman Cooks―The Essential Recipes: 120 Greatest Hits, New Twists, and Perfected Classics – The Bestselling Foolproof Guide for Home Cooks
by Ree Drummond
- List rank#1
- Price$15.57
- Rating4.8
- Reviews1,442
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The Taos Kitchen Cookbook: Authentic Recipes and Traditions from Northern New Mexico
by Nité Marquez
- List rank#2
- Price$25
- Rating4.9
- Reviews157
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A Taste Of Cowboy: Ranch Recipes and Tales from the Trail
by Kent Rollins
- List rank#3
- Price$23.68
- Rating4.8
- Reviews5,182
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Half Baked Harvest Cookbook: Recipes from My Barn in the Mountains
- List rank#4
- Price$16.14
- Rating4.8
- Reviews7,939
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The Pioneer Woman Cooks―Super Easy!: 120 Shortcut Recipes for Dinners, Desserts, and More ― A #1 NYT Bestselling Cookbook of Easy Family Meals
by Ree Drummond
- List rank#5
- Price$15.69
- Rating4.8
- Reviews9,674
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Comfort Food The Cowboy Way: Backyard Favorites, Country Classics, and Stories from a Ranch Cook
by Kent Rollins
- List rank#6
- Price$21.51
- Rating4.9
- Reviews1,156
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![Aloha Kitchen: Recipes from Hawai'i [A Cookbook] book cover by Alana Kysar](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/9187J+rSK1L._AC_UL300_SR300,200_.jpg)
Aloha Kitchen: Recipes from Hawai'i [A Cookbook]
by Alana Kysar
- List rank#7
- Price$15.08
- Rating4.8
- Reviews1,545
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The Complete Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Seniors: 2000 Days of Super Easy, Flavorful & Nutritious Recipes Book to Promote Longevity & Eat Well Every Day | Includes a 30-Day Meal Plan
by Kathary Rumakahe
- List rank#8
- Price$9.99
- Rating4.1
- Reviews462
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The Zuni Café Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant
by Judy Rodgers
- List rank#9
- Price$29.92
- Rating4.6
- Reviews503
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The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime - Comfort Classics, Freezer Food, 16-minute Meals, and Other Delicious Ways to Solve Supper
by Ree Drummond
- List rank#10
- Price$16.27
- Rating4.8
- Reviews8,877
FAQ
Is Western a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 28/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 246 reviews and sells for $17.01.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Western?
The median best seller has 246 reviews, and 33% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Western best sellers cost?
The median price is $17.01; half of the best sellers are priced between $14.77 and $21.22.
Can new books break into Western?
7% 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.