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 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The Calamity Club: A Novel by Kathryn StockettKindle | $180.7K | #1 in Historical Fiction | 81 | $16.98 | 18d |
 Where the Sea Lavender Grows: A Novel by Kitty JohnsonKindle | $106.2K | #1 in World War II | 3.8K | $4.99 | 22d |
 On a Quiet Street: An Edgar Award Nominated Psychological Thriller and Mystery Novel by Seraphina Nova GlassKindleKU | $93.4K | #19 in Historical Fiction | 28.4K | $12.99 | 4y |
 The Book Club for Troublesome Women: A Novel by Marie BostwickKindle | $75.2K | #5 in 20th Century Historical Fiction | 20.3K | $9.99 | 1y 1mo |
 Isola: Reese's Book Club: A Novel by Allegra GoodmanKindle | $72.7K | #13 in Historical Fiction | 18.7K | $12.99 | 1y 3mo |
 Buckeye: A Read with Jenna Pick: A Novel by Patrick RyanKindle | $63.6K | #1 in 20th Century | 29.7K | $2.99 | 8mo |
 The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 1 by Beth BrowerKindleKU | $59.4K | #7 in Historical Fiction | 9.9K | $5.99 | 6y 6mo |
 The Friend of the Family by Dean KoontzKindle | $54K | #15 in 20th Century | 11.5K | $9.99 | 4mo |
 The Restoration Garden: A Novel by Sara BlaydesKindle | $53.2K | #6 in World War II | 25.5K | $4.99 | 6mo |
 Angel Down: A Novel by Daniel KrausKindle | $53K | #14 in 20th Century | 928 | $14.99 | 9mo |
$46K | #13 in 20th Century | 4.5K | $14.99 | 10mo | |
 The Chester Grand Murders : Heathcliff Lennox Investigates by Karen Baugh MENUHINKindleKU | $40.9K | #43 in Historical Fiction | 54 | $6.99 | 22d |
 Winter Garden by Kristin HannahKindle | $40K | #4 in World War II Historical Fiction | 120K | $12.99 | 16y 3mo |
 The Frozen River: A GMA Book Club Pick by Ariel LawhonKindle | $35.2K | #4 in Historical Fiction | 113.2K | $13.99 | 2y 5mo |
 A Whisper in Darkness (Raven & Wren Book 6) by Darcy BurkeKindleKU | $33.9K | #48 in Historical Fiction | 29 | $5.99 | 18d |
 The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan KamaliKindle | $31.6K | #3 in 20th Century Historical Fiction | 36.6K | $13.99 | 1y 10mo |
 The Briar Club: A Thrilling and Powerful Story of Female Friendships and Secrets by Kate QuinnKindleKU | $31.5K | #16 in 20th Century Historical Fiction | 57.5K | $12.99 | 1y 10mo |
 The Roaring Ridleys: A Novel by K.M. ColleyKindle | $31.4K | #45 in Historical Fiction | 679 | $4.99 | 22d |
 The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. SchwabKindleKU | $30.6K | #15 in Historical Fiction | 123.5K | $12.99 | 5y 7mo |
 The Nightingale: A Novel by Kristin HannahKindle | $29.9K | #2 in World War II Historical Fiction | 407.7K | $11.99 | 11y 3mo |
$28.6K | #2 in World War I Historical Fiction | 95K | $9.99 | 8y 11mo | |
 The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 3 by Beth BrowerKindleKU | $28.4K | #17 in Historical Fiction | 7.4K | $8.99 | 5y 9mo |
$27.4K | #8 in World War II Historical Fiction | 60K | $11.99 | 7y 2mo | |
 The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan KamaliPaperback | $27.3K | #3 in 20th Century Historical Fiction | 36.7K | $18.98 | 9mo |
 The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 4 by Beth BrowerKindleKU | $26.7K | #28 in Historical Fiction | 7.1K | $8.99 | 5y 4mo |
by Kathryn Stockett
BSR
#53
Reviews
81
Rating
4.7
Price
$16.98
Published
18d
by Kitty Johnson
BSR
#26
Reviews
3.8K
Rating
4.5
Price
$4.99
Published
22d
by Seraphina Nova Glass
BSR
#153
Reviews
28.4K
Rating
4.3
Price
$12.99
Published
4y
by Marie Bostwick
BSR
#309
Reviews
20.3K
Rating
4.4
Price
$9.99
Published
1y 1mo
by Allegra Goodman
BSR
#201
Reviews
18.7K
Rating
4.3
Price
$12.99
Published
1y 3mo
by Patrick Ryan
BSR
#74
Reviews
29.7K
Rating
4.3
Price
$2.99
Published
8mo
by Beth Brower
BSR
#229
Reviews
9.9K
Rating
4.2
Price
$5.99
Published
6y 6mo
by Dean Koontz
BSR
#443
Reviews
11.5K
Rating
4.5
Price
$9.99
Published
4mo
by Sara Blaydes
BSR
#212
Reviews
25.5K
Rating
4.4
Price
$4.99
Published
6mo
by Daniel Kraus
BSR
#331
Reviews
928
Rating
4.2
Price
$14.99
Published
9mo
BSR
#386
Reviews
4.5K
Rating
4.5
Price
$14.99
Published
10mo
by Karen Baugh MENUHIN
BSR
#406
Reviews
54
Rating
4.4
Price
$6.99
Published
22d
by Kristin Hannah
BSR
#384
Reviews
120K
Rating
4.6
Price
$12.99
Published
16y 3mo
by Ariel Lawhon
BSR
#479
Reviews
113.2K
Rating
4.6
Price
$13.99
Published
2y 5mo
by Darcy Burke
BSR
#421
Reviews
29
Rating
4.8
Price
$5.99
Published
18d
by Marjan Kamali
BSR
#538
Reviews
36.6K
Rating
4.6
Price
$13.99
Published
1y 10mo
BSR
#499
Reviews
57.5K
Rating
4.5
Price
$12.99
Published
1y 10mo
by K.M. Colley
BSR
#376
Reviews
679
Rating
3.0
Price
$4.99
Published
22d
by V. E. Schwab
BSR
#515
Reviews
123.5K
Rating
4.4
Price
$12.99
Published
5y 7mo
by Kristin Hannah
BSR
#484
Reviews
407.7K
Rating
4.7
Price
$11.99
Published
11y 3mo
BSR
#883
Reviews
95K
Rating
4.6
Price
$9.99
Published
8y 11mo
by Beth Brower
BSR
#793
Reviews
7.4K
Rating
4.6
Price
$8.99
Published
5y 9mo
BSR
#532
Reviews
60K
Rating
4.7
Price
$11.99
Published
7y 2mo
by Marjan Kamali
BSR
#169
Reviews
36.7K
Rating
4.6
Price
$18.98
Published
9mo
by Beth Brower
BSR
#850
Reviews
7.1K
Rating
4.7
Price
$8.99
Published
5y 4mo
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.
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