| Book | Published |
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The Calamity Club: A Novel by Kathryn StockettKindle | $180.7K | #1 in Historical | 22.9K | $16.98 | 3mo |
Lady Tremaine: Reese’s Book Club Pick (A Novel) by Rachel HochhauserKindleKU | $159.5K | #4 in Historical | 6.7K | $14.99 | 5mo |
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel by Taylor Jenkins ReidKindleKU | $159.5K | #2 in Historical | 287.8K | $14.99 | 9y 2mo |
The Sky Beneath Her: A Novel by Mary Ellen TaylorKindle | $127.5K | #3 in Historical | 7.6K | $5.99 | 1mo |
Land: A Novel by Maggie O'FarrellKindle | $85.8K | #13 in Historical | 3.5K | $14.99 | 2mo |
The Rector's Daughter: The Dunmara Series - Book 2 by Jean GraingerKindleKU | $72K | #16 in Historical | 832 | $8.99 | 1mo |
The Book Club for Troublesome Women: A Novel by Marie BostwickKindle | $66.4K | #15 in Historical | 26.3K | $6.99 | 1y 4mo |
The Song of Achilles: A Novel by Madeline MillerKindleKU | $58.6K | #11 in Historical | 129.8K | $13.99 | 14y 5mo |
Where the Sea Lavender Grows: A Novel by Kitty JohnsonKindle | $56.3K | #7 in Historical | 19.9K | $4.99 | 3mo |
Winter Garden by Kristin HannahKindle | $55.6K | #14 in Historical | 123K | $12.99 | 16y 7mo |
Mrs. Endicott's Splendid Adventure: A Novel by Rhys BowenKindleKU | $50.6K | #17 in Historical | 36.5K | $5.99 | 1y |
The Nightingale: A Novel by Kristin HannahKindle | $39.8K | #19 in Historical | 415.3K | $11.99 | 11y 6mo |
The Secret Book Society: A Novel – A USA Today Bestselling Historical Gothic Mystery by Madeline MartinKindleKU | $34.6K | #20 in Historical | 7K | $12.99 | 1y |
If Walls Could Talk: The Dunmara Series - Book 1 by Jean GraingerKindleKU | $31.4K | #29 in Historical | 4.2K | $8.99 | 4mo |
A Founding Mother: A Reese's Book Club Pick by Stephanie DrayKindle | $30.7K | #27 in Women's Historical Fiction | 828 | $9.99 | 3mo |
Lilac Girls: A Novel by Martha Hall KellyKindle | $30.5K | #9 in Historical | 57.2K | $2.99 | 10y 4mo |
The Other Bennet Sister: A Novel by Janice HadlowKindleKU | $30.1K | #21 in Historical | 20.3K | $12.99 | 6y 4mo |
Daughter of Egypt: A Novel by Marie BenedictKindle | $28.7K | #24 in Women's Historical Fiction | 1.7K | $6.99 | 5mo |
The Women: A Novel by Kristin HannahKindle | $28.3K | #28 in Historical | 343.4K | $14.99 | 2y 6mo |
Daughters of the Sun and Moon: A Novel by Lisa SeeKindle | $28.1K | #27 in Historical | 790 | $14.99 | 2mo |
The Frozen River: A GMA Book Club Pick by Ariel LawhonKindle | $26.9K | #26 in Historical | 119.3K | $13.99 | 2y 8mo |
The Briar Club: A Thrilling and Powerful Story of Female Friendships and Secrets by Kate QuinnKindleKU | $26.6K | #23 in Historical | 61.3K | $12.99 | 2y 1mo |
$23.6K | #35 in Women's Historical Fiction | 15.4K | $8.86 | 5y 4mo | |
$23.4K | #37 in Historical | 97.7K | $9.99 | 9y 2mo | |
The Castle in the Glen: A Novel by Rhys BowenKindle | $22.4K | #25 in Historical | 25.1K | $5.99 | 22d |
by Kathryn Stockett
Est $/mo
$180.7K
BSR
#4
Reviews
22.9K
Rating
4.7
Price
$16.98
Published
3mo
by Rachel Hochhauser
Est $/mo
$159.5K
BSR
#87
Reviews
6.7K
Rating
4.4
Price
$14.99
Published
5mo
by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Est $/mo
$159.5K
BSR
#13
Reviews
287.8K
Rating
4.6
Price
$14.99
Published
9y 2mo
by Mary Ellen Taylor
Est $/mo
$127.5K
BSR
#44
Reviews
7.6K
Rating
4.5
Price
$5.99
Published
1mo
by Maggie O'Farrell
Est $/mo
$85.8K
BSR
#196
Reviews
3.5K
Rating
4.5
Price
$14.99
Published
2mo
by Jean Grainger
Est $/mo
$72K
BSR
#289
Reviews
832
Rating
4.8
Price
$8.99
Published
1mo
by Marie Bostwick
Est $/mo
$66.4K
BSR
#240
Reviews
26.3K
Rating
4.4
Price
$6.99
Published
1y 4mo
by Madeline Miller
Est $/mo
$58.6K
BSR
#275
Reviews
129.8K
Rating
4.5
Price
$13.99
Published
14y 5mo
by Kitty Johnson
Est $/mo
$56.3K
BSR
#199
Reviews
19.9K
Rating
4.5
Price
$4.99
Published
3mo
by Kristin Hannah
Est $/mo
$55.6K
BSR
#269
Reviews
123K
Rating
4.6
Price
$12.99
Published
16y 7mo
by Rhys Bowen
Est $/mo
$50.6K
BSR
#273
Reviews
36.5K
Rating
4.6
Price
$5.99
Published
1y
by Kristin Hannah
Est $/mo
$39.8K
BSR
#354
Reviews
415.3K
Rating
4.7
Price
$11.99
Published
11y 6mo
Est $/mo
$34.6K
BSR
#450
Reviews
7K
Rating
4.4
Price
$12.99
Published
1y
by Jean Grainger
Est $/mo
$31.4K
BSR
#712
Reviews
4.2K
Rating
4.6
Price
$8.99
Published
4mo
by Stephanie Dray
Est $/mo
$30.7K
BSR
#817
Reviews
828
Rating
4.6
Price
$9.99
Published
3mo
by Martha Hall Kelly
Est $/mo
$30.5K
BSR
#222
Reviews
57.2K
Rating
4.5
Price
$2.99
Published
10y 4mo
by Janice Hadlow
Est $/mo
$30.1K
BSR
#523
Reviews
20.3K
Rating
4.6
Price
$12.99
Published
6y 4mo
by Marie Benedict
Est $/mo
$28.7K
BSR
#597
Reviews
1.7K
Rating
4.2
Price
$6.99
Published
5mo
by Kristin Hannah
Est $/mo
$28.3K
BSR
#655
Reviews
343.4K
Rating
4.7
Price
$14.99
Published
2y 6mo
by Lisa See
Est $/mo
$28.1K
BSR
#658
Reviews
790
Rating
4.5
Price
$14.99
Published
2mo
by Ariel Lawhon
Est $/mo
$26.9K
BSR
#640
Reviews
119.3K
Rating
4.6
Price
$13.99
Published
2y 8mo
Est $/mo
$26.6K
BSR
#599
Reviews
61.3K
Rating
4.5
Price
$12.99
Published
2y 1mo
Est $/mo
$23.6K
BSR
#955
Reviews
15.4K
Rating
4.5
Price
$8.86
Published
5y 4mo
Est $/mo
$23.4K
BSR
#1,119
Reviews
97.7K
Rating
4.6
Price
$9.99
Published
9y 2mo
by Rhys Bowen
Est $/mo
$22.4K
BSR
#662
Reviews
25.1K
Rating
4.3
Price
$5.99
Published
22d
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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