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 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 John of John (Oprah's Book Club): A Novel by Douglas StuartKindle | $165K | #1 in Multigenerational Fiction | 12 | $9.24 | 18d |
 The River Is Waiting (Oprah's Book Club): A Novel by Wally LambHardcover | $8.4K | #2 in Multigenerational Fiction | 31.4K | $29.99 | 11mo |
 This Is Not About Us: Fiction by Allegra GoodmanKindle | $5.6K | #2 in Multigenerational Fiction | 1.7K | $13.99 | 3mo |
 The Burning Side: A Novel by Sarah DamoffHardcover | $4.3K | #7 in Multigenerational Fiction | 12.4K | $29 | 4d |
 The Radiant Dark: A Novel by Alexandra OlivaKindle | $3.8K | #9 in Multigenerational Fiction | 16 | $14.99 | 25d |
 The Redemption of Elias Bell: Mercy Ranch Book 1 by Leigh FentyKindleKU | $3.7K | #8 in Multigenerational Fiction | 29 | $5.99 | 1mo |
 Daughters of the Sun and Moon: A Novel by Lisa SeeHardcover | $3.2K | #8 in Multigenerational Fiction | 106 | $29 | -17d |
 Bessie's Table: Appalachian Stories and Recipes (Women of Blackwater County) by Jenny CafaroKindleKU | $2.4K | #6 in Multigenerational | 24 | $2.99 | 1mo |
 The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny: A Novel by Kiran DesaiHardcover | $2.3K | #5 in Multigenerational Fiction | 7.4K | $18.80 | 8mo |
 The Heart's Invisible Furies: A Novel by John BoynePaperback | $1.9K | #12 in Multigenerational Fiction | 41.8K | $20 | 8y 2mo |
 Dex: The Double J Ranch Book 1 by Leigh FentyKindleKU | $1.6K | #16 in Multigenerational Fiction | 607 | $5.99 | 9mo |
 A Land Remembered by Patrick D SmithPaperback | $1.4K | #10 in Multigenerational Fiction | 9.4K | $14.94 | 29y 9mo |
 Penn, An Unlikely Cowboy: The Double J Ranch Book 7 by Leigh FentyKindleKU | $1.3K | #20 in Multigenerational Fiction | 284 | $5.99 | 2mo |
 Roan - A Friend in Need: The Double J Ranch Book 5 by Leigh FentyKindleKU | $1.3K | #23 in Multigenerational Fiction | 351 | $5.99 | 4mo |
 Gabriel - Taming Tali: The Double J Ranch Book 6 by Leigh FentyKindleKU | $1.3K | #24 in Multigenerational Fiction | 262 | $5.99 | 3mo |
 Annabelle - The Heart of a Cowboy: The Double J Ranch Book 2 by Leigh FentyKindleKU | $1.3K | #25 in Multigenerational Fiction | 540 | $5.99 | 7mo |
 Garrison, Natural Born Cowboy: Double J Ranch Book 4 by Leigh FentyKindleKU | $1.2K | #28 in Multigenerational Fiction | 376 | $5.99 | 5mo |
 Lenny J. - The Horse Wrangler: The Double J. Ranch Book 3 by Leigh FentyKindleKU | $1.1K | #31 in Multigenerational Fiction | 370 | $5.99 | 6mo |
 Good People: The most talked-about debut novel of 2026 by Patmeena SabitKindle | $1.1K | #31 in Multigenerational Fiction | 2.1K | $13.99 | 3mo |
 Mend My Broken Heart: Calaway Crossing Book 7 by Leigh FentyKindleKU | $1K | #33 in Multigenerational Fiction | 655 | $5.99 | 1y 6mo |
 The Last Ride: Calaway Crossing Book 4 by Leigh FentyKindleKU | $962 | #34 in Multigenerational Fiction | 865 | $5.99 | 1y 9mo |
 The Deep and Secret Things: A Novel by Ken FollettKindle | $923 | #33 in Multigenerational Fiction | 17.3K | $15.99 | -486d |
 The Pillars of the Earth (Kingsbridge) by Ken FollettHardcover | $893 | #36 in Multigenerational Fiction | 56.6K | $31.64 | 10y |
 Memories Of You: Three Oaks Ranch by Leigh FentyKindleKU | $879 | #38 in Multigenerational Fiction | 1.2K | $5.99 | 2y 4mo |
 The Wayward Son: Three Oaks Ranch by Leigh FentyKindleKU | $833 | #40 in Multigenerational Fiction | 872 | $5.99 | 2y 2mo |
by Douglas Stuart
BSR
#121
Reviews
12
Rating
4.7
Price
$9.24
Published
18d
by Wally Lamb
BSR
#1,239
Reviews
31.4K
Rating
4.5
Price
$29.99
Published
11mo
by Allegra Goodman
BSR
#4,576
Reviews
1.7K
Rating
4.0
Price
$13.99
Published
3mo
by Sarah Damoff
BSR
#2,832
Reviews
12.4K
Rating
3.8
Price
$29
Published
4d
by Alexandra Oliva
BSR
#7,983
Reviews
16
Rating
4.7
Price
$14.99
Published
25d
by Leigh Fenty
BSR
#6,380
Reviews
29
Rating
4.6
Price
$5.99
Published
1mo
by Lisa See
BSR
#4,247
Reviews
106
Rating
3.8
Price
$29
Published
-17d
BSR
#4,459
Reviews
24
Rating
4.3
Price
$2.99
Published
1mo
by Kiran Desai
BSR
#2,165
Reviews
7.4K
Rating
4.2
Price
$18.80
Published
8mo
by John Boyne
BSR
#6,299
Reviews
41.8K
Rating
4.5
Price
$20
Published
8y 2mo
by Leigh Fenty
BSR
#17,372
Reviews
607
Rating
4.5
Price
$5.99
Published
9mo
by Patrick D Smith
BSR
#5,427
Reviews
9.4K
Rating
4.7
Price
$14.94
Published
29y 9mo
by Leigh Fenty
BSR
#21,050
Reviews
284
Rating
4.7
Price
$5.99
Published
2mo
by Leigh Fenty
BSR
#21,935
Reviews
351
Rating
4.6
Price
$5.99
Published
4mo
by Leigh Fenty
BSR
#22,050
Reviews
262
Rating
4.6
Price
$5.99
Published
3mo
by Leigh Fenty
BSR
#22,406
Reviews
540
Rating
4.6
Price
$5.99
Published
7mo
by Leigh Fenty
BSR
#23,256
Reviews
376
Rating
4.6
Price
$5.99
Published
5mo
by Leigh Fenty
BSR
#26,066
Reviews
370
Rating
4.6
Price
$5.99
Published
6mo
by Patmeena Sabit
BSR
#33,095
Reviews
2.1K
Rating
4.3
Price
$13.99
Published
3mo
by Leigh Fenty
BSR
#29,595
Reviews
655
Rating
4.6
Price
$5.99
Published
1y 6mo
by Leigh Fenty
BSR
#31,008
Reviews
865
Rating
4.6
Price
$5.99
Published
1y 9mo
by Ken Follett
BSR
#45,490
Reviews
17.3K
Rating
3.8
Price
$15.99
Published
-486d
by Ken Follett
BSR
#23,869
Reviews
56.6K
Rating
4.6
Price
$31.64
Published
10y
by Leigh Fenty
BSR
#34,409
Reviews
1.2K
Rating
4.6
Price
$5.99
Published
2y 4mo
by Leigh Fenty
BSR
#36,657
Reviews
872
Rating
4.6
Price
$5.99
Published
2y 2mo
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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