Etiquette — Kindle Category Opportunity
Competition snapshot for the Reference best-seller list, ease-of-entry score 52.5/100.
Category metrics
Score
52.5
Median reviews
171
Weak share (top 20)
35%
Median price
$6.25
Median star rating
4.6
Books scanned
50
Worth writing in?
The Etiquette list shows real reader demand with room left for newcomers: the median book carries 171 reviews, yet 35% of the top 20 still sit under 100 reviews. 5 top-15 books hold fewer than 100 reviews at $0.99–4.99 — classic self-publishing breakout books. Ease-of-entry score 52.5/100.
Breakout books — top 15, under 100 reviews, $0.99–4.99
Best-seller list on Amazon| # | Title | Star | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | The Ultimate Guide to Modern Etiquette: Mastering Manners and Social Skills in Any Situation | 4.7 | 13 | $3.97 |
| 14 | How to Talk Dirty (Without Sounding Ridiculous): Drive Your Man Crazy, Have Mind-Blowing Sex, And Unleash Your Wild Side In Bed | 4.3 | 51 | $2.99 |
| 9 | How to Eat a Lobster and Other Edible Enigmas Explained | 4.2 | 56 | $0.99 |
| 8 | How To Be Elegant: 21 Rules For Grace, Poise, And Charm (Quick Read) | 4.5 | 67 | $4.99 |
| 13 | Was It Something I Said?: Everyday Etiquette to Avoid Awkward Moments in Relationships, Work, and Life | 4.9 | 78 | $4.99 |
High-frequency phrases in this category's titles
Mine all categoriesHigh-frequency phrases mined from the 50 best-seller titles on this category's list. The ease-of-entry score tells you how winnable the category is; these title phrases tell you which words readers search with — use the two layers together. Frequency is a title statistic, not a search-volume estimate.
| Phrase | Titles | Rank-weighted score |
|---|---|---|
| modern manners | 2 | 79 |
| emily post | 2 | 68 |
| modern etiquette | 2 | 66 |
| culture smart the essential | 3 | 51 |
| essential guide to customs | 3 | 51 |
| guide to customs culture | 3 | 51 |
| smart the essential guide | 3 | 51 |
| unspoken rules | 2 | 48 |
| modern woman guide | 2 | 30 |
| everyday elegance | 2 | 17 |
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Research snapshot scanned on Oct 19, 2026. Refreshed periodically — not live tracking.