Kindle Book & KDP Niches
Discover bestselling Kindle and print books, top KDP self-publishers, and reachable niches. · Updated May 12, 2026
299.4K
Bestsellers tracked
$650M+
Paid to KU authors (FY24)
2,000+
Authors earning $100K+/yr
3B+
Cumulative KU reads
| Book | Published | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$444.4K | 19.4K | $149.97 | — | ||
 The Last Letter by Rebecca YarrosKindleKU | $212.6K | 186.9K | $9.99 | 7y 2mo | |
 The Five-Star Weekend by Elin HilderbrandKindleKU | $212.6K | 57.2K | $9.99 | 2y 11mo | |
 Fury Bound (The Wolves of Ruin Book 2) by Sable SorensenKindle | $212.6K | 170 | $9.99 | 18d | |
 Drowning in Paper Flowers by E.L. WestburyKindleKU | $210.5K | 13.9K | $9.89 | 1y 5mo | |
 The Mistake (Off-Campus Book 2) by Elle KennedyKindle | $198.8K | 85K | $9.34 | 11y | |
 The Score (Off-Campus Book 3) by Elle KennedyKindle | $198.8K | 78.4K | $9.34 | 10y 4mo | |
 The Deal (Off-Campus Book 1) by Elle KennedyKindle | $192.2K | 142.8K | $9.03 | 11y 3mo | |
 Binding 13 (Boys of Tommen Book 1) by Chloe WalshKindleKU | $181.5K | 65.9K | $8.53 | 2y 8mo | |
 The Calamity Club: A Novel by Kathryn StockettKindle | $180.7K | 81 | $16.98 | 18d | |
 Invincible Compendium Volume 2 by Robert KirkmanPaperback | $177K | 7.9K | $64.98 | 12y 9mo | |
 Remarkably Bright Creatures: A Novel by Shelby Van PeltKindle | $170.1K | 139.4K | $15.99 | 4y | |
 The Housemaid's Secret: A totally gripping psychological thriller with a shocking twist by Freida McFaddenKindleKU | $170K | 382.1K | $7.99 | 3y 3mo | |
 The Housemaid Is Watching: An absolutely gripping psychological thriller packed with twists by Freida McFaddenKindleKU | $170K | 302.8K | $7.99 | 1y 11mo | |
$165.3K | 0 | $59.99 | — | ||
 John of John (Oprah's Book Club): A Novel by Douglas StuartKindle | $165K | 12 | $9.24 | 18d | |
 Quicksilver (Fae & Alchemy Book 1) by Callie HartKindleKU | $163.5K | 239.7K | $9.99 | 1y 8mo | |
 Fourth Wing (The Empyrean Book 1) by Rebecca YarrosKindleKU | $159.5K | 501.5K | $14.99 | 3y | |
 Iron Flame (The Empyrean Book 2) by Rebecca YarrosKindleKU | $159.5K | 415.1K | $14.99 | 2y 6mo | |
 The Wedding People: A Novel by Alison EspachKindleKU | $159.5K | 176.9K | $14.99 | 1y 9mo | |
 Onyx Storm (The Empyrean Book 3) by Rebecca YarrosKindleKU | $159.5K | 303.9K | $14.99 | 1y 4mo | |
 Shield of Sparrows: An Enemies-to-Lovers Epic Romantasy by Devney PerryKindleKU | $159.5K | 86.6K | $14.99 | 1y | |
 Yesteryear: A GMA Book Club Pick: A Novel by Caro Claire BurkeKindle | $159.5K | 3.8K | $14.99 | 1mo | |
 Our Perfect Storm by Carley FortuneKindle | $159.5K | 22 | $14.99 | 18d | |
 Rites of the Starling: A Slow-Burn Epic Romantic Fantasy (Shield of Sparrows Book 2) by Devney PerryKindleKU | $159.5K | 16.5K | $14.99 | 1mo |
BSR
#57
Reviews
19.4K
Rating
4.9
Price
$149.97
Published
—
by Rebecca Yarros
BSR
#21
Reviews
186.9K
Rating
4.7
Price
$9.99
Published
7y 2mo
by Elin Hilderbrand
BSR
#40
Reviews
57.2K
Rating
4.4
Price
$9.99
Published
2y 11mo
by Sable Sorensen
BSR
#1
Reviews
170
Rating
4.8
Price
$9.99
Published
18d
by E.L. Westbury
BSR
#88
Reviews
13.9K
Rating
4.3
Price
$9.89
Published
1y 5mo
by Elle Kennedy
BSR
#96
Reviews
85K
Rating
4.2
Price
$9.34
Published
11y
by Elle Kennedy
BSR
#98
Reviews
78.4K
Rating
4.4
Price
$9.34
Published
10y 4mo
by Elle Kennedy
BSR
#35
Reviews
142.8K
Rating
4.4
Price
$9.03
Published
11y 3mo
by Chloe Walsh
BSR
#90
Reviews
65.9K
Rating
4.6
Price
$8.53
Published
2y 8mo
by Kathryn Stockett
BSR
#53
Reviews
81
Rating
4.7
Price
$16.98
Published
18d
by Robert Kirkman
BSR
#105
Reviews
7.9K
Rating
4.8
Price
$64.98
Published
12y 9mo
by Shelby Van Pelt
BSR
#14
Reviews
139.4K
Rating
4.6
Price
$15.99
Published
4y
BSR
#71
Reviews
382.1K
Rating
4.4
Price
$7.99
Published
3y 3mo
BSR
#100
Reviews
302.8K
Rating
4.2
Price
$7.99
Published
1y 11mo
BSR
#38
Reviews
0
Rating
4.5
Price
$59.99
Published
—
by Douglas Stuart
BSR
#121
Reviews
12
Rating
4.7
Price
$9.24
Published
18d
by Callie Hart
BSR
#133
Reviews
239.7K
Rating
4.6
Price
$9.99
Published
1y 8mo
by Rebecca Yarros
BSR
#41
Reviews
501.5K
Rating
4.8
Price
$14.99
Published
3y
by Rebecca Yarros
BSR
#64
Reviews
415.1K
Rating
4.7
Price
$14.99
Published
2y 6mo
by Alison Espach
BSR
#25
Reviews
176.9K
Rating
4.3
Price
$14.99
Published
1y 9mo
by Rebecca Yarros
BSR
#66
Reviews
303.9K
Rating
4.6
Price
$14.99
Published
1y 4mo
by Devney Perry
BSR
#16
Reviews
86.6K
Rating
4.6
Price
$14.99
Published
1y
by Caro Claire Burke
BSR
#4
Reviews
3.8K
Rating
4.3
Price
$14.99
Published
1mo
by Carley Fortune
BSR
#9
Reviews
22
Rating
4.7
Price
$14.99
Published
18d
BSR
#8
Reviews
16.5K
Rating
4.7
Price
$14.99
Published
1mo
How to Use This Dataset for KDP Research
This page tracks Amazon bestsellers across Kindle and print formats, sourced from Amazon's Best Sellers Rank pages. Use the insight chips to switch lens — 'New & Trending' surfaces recently published books with early traction, 'Hidden Gems' shows high-rated titles with under-50 reviews, and 'KU Goldmines' focuses on Kindle Unlimited winners. Filter by format, price range, or category from the filter sheet. Click any title to open the live Amazon listing and inspect the niche directly.
Spotting Niches Worth Writing For
The most actionable signal is the combination of low BSR (high sales velocity) and high review count (proven audience), with multiple indie publishers competing. If a category's top 10 BSR slots are dominated by traditional Big Five imprints, it's harder for a new self-publisher to break in. If those slots include indie names, the niche is reachable. Sort by BSR ascending, filter to KDP-only, and skim the top results to identify these openings quickly.
Kindle vs. Print: Which Format to Target
Kindle ebooks have lower production cost (no printing) and higher royalty rates (up to 70% in the $2.99-$9.99 range), making them the typical entry point for KDP authors. Print-on-demand paperbacks layer on top — same manuscript, hardcover or paperback edition created automatically when an order comes in. Use the Print filter to study what works in physical formats, then decide whether to publish ebook-only or both.
KDP & Kindle Publishing FAQ
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