Purpose of the Report: This report provides an in-depth examination of the Amazon Books marketplace. Drawing on recent data collected over ten days, the analysis examines various aspects of this vast platform.
Scope of Analysis: We analyzed 46,717 books on Amazon that were available during the analysis period.
Our goal is to shed light on trending titles based on customer engagement, the wide spectrum of pricing from the most affordable to the most expensive, popular book categories, leading brands and sellers, and where shoppers can find the best discounts.
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Top Reviewed Books on Amazon
Which books are readers talking about? Our analysis of the 46,717 books reveals the top-reviewed books on Amazon.
Where the Crawdads Sing has the most reviews, showing it is one of the most talked-about books on Amazon.
Right behind, but still demonstrating considerable popularity, is The Housemaid Paperback with 471,212 reviews.
It Ends With Us, Verity, and Fourth Wing are the other five books on the list of the five top-reviewed books on Amazon.
Books like Fourth Wing were also loved by Kindle readers. Want to see which other titles generated attention among Kindle readers?
Price Range of Books on Amazon: Budget-Friendly to High-End
Amazon sells books in different price ranges. Below is a list of the expensive books and the affordable books on Amazon.
Affordable Books on Amazon
This table highlights a selection of the most budget-friendly book options available on Amazon during our analysis.
It shows that readers can still find books even at remarkably low price points, with all listed titles priced at or around $2.
The Great Easter Race, Black Shadow, Ishmael’s Care of the Neck, The Constitution of the United States and the Declaration of Independence, and Unicorn Selfies top the list of Amazon’s most affordable books.
Expensive Books on Amazon
The table below lists the most expensive books we encountered on Amazon during our analysis.
These listings, with prices ranging from nearly $390 to over $1000, include comprehensive collections, specialized editions, etc.
The World Book of Encyclopedia 2024, Juniper Books The Wheel of Time Complete 15-Volume, APA Handbook of Health Psychology, Juniper Books Bridgerton Set, and Juniper Books Harry Potter Boxed Set are the most expensive books on Amazon.
What are People Reading? Popular Book Categories on Amazon
Literature & Fiction stands out as the overwhelmingly most reviewed book category on Amazon, with 261,526,383 reviews.
Following far behind, but still representing significant reader engagement, is Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, with 93,919,679 reviews.
Science Fiction & Fantasy is third on the list with 58,023,242 reviews.
Moving further down the list, we see a noticeable drop in review counts for non-fiction categories.
Which Brands are Selling Books on Amazon? Identifying Key Players
Leading the way with the most book listings is Juniper Books with 82 product listings. The closest following is OCTORM, which has 70 product listings.
Interestingly, Amazon Basics appears with 29 listings. This suggests that Amazon’s in-house brand also offers a selection of books, although its primary focus lies in other product categories.
In summary, this graph highlights Juniper Books and OCTORM as the brands with the most extensive book listings on Amazon during our analysis.
Brands and Discounts
On average, books from the Skyhorse brand were listed with a substantial price reduction compared to their original price, at 42.9%.
Following closely is Knock Knock, with an average discount of 40.09%.
Momo & Nashi ranks third with an average discount of 39.24%. BOOKWORM BLISS offers an average discount of 38.49%.
Finally, Benefeet Sox shows an average discount of 30.02%.
Most Talked About Sellers on Amazon
The following are the top ten book sellers on Amazon based on the total number of customer reviews received for their book listings during our ten-day analysis.
Unsurprisingly, Amazon.com is the most talked-about seller with an overwhelming 559,280,460 reviews. This massive number underscores Amazon’s role not just as a marketplace but also as a primary seller of books on its own platform.
The next most reviewed seller, bookstore83, lags significantly behind with 1,958,683 reviews.
While still a substantial number, it highlights the immense scale of Amazon’s direct selling operations compared to third-party sellers.
What Did We Find Out About the Books on Amazon?
This report provides insights into various aspects of the Amazon Books marketplace by analyzing 46,717 books.
Key findings show that Where the Crawdads Sing is the most reviewed book. Prices range from affordable options around $2 to expensive collections exceeding $1000, and Literature & Fiction is the overwhelmingly most reviewed category.
Brands like Juniper Books and OCTORM have the most listings, while Skyhorse offers the highest average discounts.
Finally, Amazon.com itself dominates as the most reviewed seller, highlighting its significant presence on the platform.
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