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History — Kindle Category Opportunity
Competition snapshot for the History best-seller list, vacancy score 17.0/100.
Opportunity
Category metrics
Score
17.0
Median reviews
282
Weak share (top 20)
30%
Median price
$3.99
Median star rating
4.6
Books scanned
50
Worth writing in?
The History list shows real reader demand with room left for newcomers: the median book carries 282 reviews, yet 30% of the top 20 still sit under 100 reviews. 2 top-15 books hold fewer than 100 reviews at $0.99–4.99 — the classic self-publishing breakout band. Vacancy score 17.0/100.
Breakout books — top 15, under 100 reviews, $0.99–4.99
Best-seller list on Amazon| # | Title | Star | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Depression Era Cookbook: 500 Authentic Recipes from the American Heartland (Into the Past Cookbook Series) | 4.8 | 17 | $2.99 |
| 11 | The Food Book: The Stories, Science, and History of What We Eat, New Edition (DK Nature Books) | 4.7 | 56 | $2.99 |
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Research snapshot scanned on Oct 10, 2026. Refreshed periodically — not live tracking.