Category Overview
Kindle Store › Kindle eBooks › Literature & Fiction › Historical Fiction
Competition Level
Medium Competition
6/10
BSR Benchmarks
| Metric | Benchmark |
|---|---|
| BSR to reach Top 10 | < 600 |
| BSR to reach Top 100 | < 5,000 |
| Average Price | $4.99–$7.99 |
Historical literary fiction appeals to readers who want both historical accuracy and literary quality. WWII, Tudor England, and Ancient Rome are the top-performing settings. Dual timeline structure (past and present) is the current dominant format.
How to List Your Book in This Category
- 1 Open your KDP Bookshelf and go to your book's details page.
- 2 Under "Categories", click Browse Categories.
- 3 Follow the path: Kindle Store › Kindle eBooks › Literature & Fiction › Historical Fiction
- 4 If the subcategory is not selectable directly, contact KDP support and provide the BISAC code. BISAC: FIC014000
- 5 You can hold up to 3 categories per book — use all three.
Tips for This Category
- Dual timeline structure (past/present) is the most commercially successful current format
- WWII setting remains the most searched historical period
- Research depth signals quality — authors who acknowledge historical consultants receive stronger reviews