Category Overview
Kindle Store › Kindle eBooks › Mystery, Thriller & Suspense › Mystery › Cozy
Competition Level
Medium Competition
6/10
BSR Benchmarks
| Metric | Benchmark |
|---|---|
| BSR to reach Top 10 | < 700 |
| BSR to reach Top 100 | < 6,000 |
| Average Price | $3.99–$4.99 |
Cozy Mystery has loyal, voracious readers who consume series rapidly. The category rewards consistent publishing cadence and strong amateur sleuth characters. Sub-niches (bakery cozy, cat cozy, witch cozy) have clearer branding opportunities.
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 › Mystery, Thriller & Suspense › Mystery › Cozy
- 4 If the subcategory is not selectable directly, contact KDP support and provide the BISAC code. BISAC: FIC022040
- 5 You can hold up to 3 categories per book — use all three.
Tips for This Category
- Series outperform standalones — readers want to follow the sleuth across multiple books
- Sub-niche the cover clearly (bakery, cat, witch) — genre readers scan covers for sub-niche signals
- Setting is as important as plot in cozy — small towns and quirky communities sell