The graph shows the distribution of e-book unit sales on Amazon worldwide as of February 2017, broken down by publisher category. The source found that among the e-books sold on Amazon, ** percent were published by independent (Indie) self-publishers.

This dataset includes 861 rows of books on the Amazon store in 2001.

The book's ISBN, Title, Weekly Sales, and Weekly Average Rank are provided.

Potential analysis can be implemented on the relationship between book rank and book sales. Even though the dataset is a bit "old", it still provides a certain vision to understand how Amazon has ranked each book.

With a good predictive model, we can even predict a book's potential sale on Amazon just given its rank.

The graph shows daily e-book unit sales on Amazon in the United States as of January 10, 2016, broken down by publisher category. The source found that in the measured period indie published e-books were the most popular on Amazon, with more than ****** thousand units sold daily in that time. All in all, e-book sales revenue exhibits growing tendencies on the U.S. market.

This statistic looks at the market share of Amazon in e-book sales in selected European countries in 2014. That year, Amazon had a market share of ** percent in e-book sales in the United Kingdom (UK).

This file contains data on top 50 bestselling novels on Amazon each year from 2009 to 2021. The data is collected from amazon.com website and Kaggle. The inspiration behind it was Greywasp's Top 50 Bestselling Novels 2009-2020 of Amazon. The CSV Format of both zipped & unzipped are in this format and I provided some documentation in another sheet.

In 2019, over ** percent of all books sold in Brazil were purchased online, whereas sales of e-books accounted for approximately ***** percent of total book sales in the South American country. During that year, Amazon concentrated almost ** percent of all online sales of books in Brazil.

Amazon is one of the most recognisable brands in the world, and the third largest by revenue. It was the fourth tech company to reach a $1 trillion market cap, and a market leader in e-commerce,...

The timeline shows Amazon's share in the book market in the United States from the second quarter 2013 to the third quarter 2015, by format. Amazon accounted for ** percent of consumer spending on e-books in the United States in the third quarter of 2015.

License

CC-BY-NC-SA Credit to NovelRank.com for compiling the data and Amazon.com as the data source.

Context

I've been collecting salesrank for authors publishing through Amazon worldwide for almost a decade via the site NovelRank.com. The data is collected as frequently as hourly and as infrequently as once every 24 hours. Over a single year this represents GBs of data. I think this would be a great time to let the Kaggle community play with it.

Content

The earliest data is from Jan 1, 2017. The latest data is from June 29, 2018. Within the 61,000+ unique books, there is roughly a 50/50 split between Kindle Editions and Print Editions. This is critically important because Amazon sales rankings are grouped under the Books umbrella into those two categories. Thus you can have two books in the data set have the same sales rank at the same time if one is in the kindle group and the other is in the book group.

Within the data set there is a small subset of books that have more consistent sales rank collection, specifically they have hourly salesrank collection. *(Future Goal: offer a .zip file of only these ASINs). These titles are tracked by NovelRank Pro users which has the benefit of no throttling to their tracking. Books that don't sell for a while will have tracking throttled to as low as once every 24 hours until a drop in sales rank is detected, thus the variability in most of the data collection timestamps.

Finally, when salesrank has not changed, NovelRank does not record it. In other words, taking the books that have hourly checks mentioned above, if salesrank has not changed, then there would be a gap, possibly 2 hours between the data points or more due to this housekeeping detail. This is true for books that maintain a very good ranking (where it is harder for the book to manage but more likely to occur) as well as for books with a very low ranking.

Sales rank is updated on an hourly basis (at best) by Amazon.

Inspiration

For years I've used salesrank changes to estimate # of sales for authors, which due to inherent flaws in ranking data as a primary source has been better for low volume sellers than high volume sellers. This is aggravated by unreliable data collection to match actual sales to sales rank changes to improve things.

Some of the flaws:

• Purchasing multiple copies of a title in a single order will count as 1 sale in terms of sales rank improvement.
• Sales rank changes due to sales can lag between 3 and 12 hours from the actual sale.
• Sales rankings are unique to the total number of items in the group on that domain and since this is constantly in flux, no singular formula represents a good estimation. Kindle Edition books on Amazon.com will have a much wider range and much greater level of changes than Print Edition books on Amazon.it (Italy) due to group size.

The online book market, encompassing e-book readers, smartphone apps, and online stores, is experiencing robust growth. While precise figures for market size and CAGR are absent from the provided data, industry analysis suggests a substantial market valued in the billions, likely exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the high single digits to low double digits. This growth is fueled by several key drivers: the increasing affordability and accessibility of digital devices, the convenience of instant access to a vast library of titles, and the rising popularity of subscription-based reading services. Furthermore, ongoing technological advancements, such as improved e-reader functionality and immersive reading experiences, further contribute to market expansion. However, challenges remain, including concerns about digital piracy, the preference for physical books among certain segments of the population, and competition from other forms of entertainment. Market segmentation reveals strong growth in both hardware (e-readers) and software (online stores and apps), with smartphones playing a significant role in e-book consumption. Regional analysis suggests North America and Europe currently hold the largest market shares, but significant growth potential exists in rapidly developing economies within Asia-Pacific and other regions, driven by increasing internet penetration and smartphone adoption. The competitive landscape is characterized by a mix of established publishers (e.g., McGraw Hill, John Wiley & Sons, Penguin Group) and technology giants (Amazon, Apple). These companies are constantly innovating to enhance user experience, expand their content libraries, and establish a strong market presence. The future of the online book market depends heavily on ongoing technological advancements, pricing strategies, and the ability of publishers and tech companies to cater to the evolving reading habits of consumers. Efforts to address concerns about piracy and enhance the overall digital reading experience will be critical to sustained growth and success in this dynamic market.

Data showing how many books were sold in 2024 revealed that the printed book market remains healthy: a total of ***** million units were sold that year among outlets which reported to the source. Whilst this marked a small jump from the previous year, the figure peaked in 2021 and has not surpassed *** million since. Trade paperbacks remained the dominant format. Book sales statistics Looking at book sales by year, 2005 to 2010 were the most lucrative for the printed book market, with well over *** million units sold annually during that five-year period. After dropping below *** million in 2012, gradual and consistent increases can be seen each year, with the exception of between the years 2018 and 2019. For bookstores though, how many books are sold each year depends on the success of key months across a twelve-month period. Bookstore sales in the United States are at their highest in December, January, and August, but figures for December are consistently higher than other months. Books are popular holiday gifts, with around ** to ** percent of consumers responding to annual surveys in each year from 2012 to 2020 saying that they planned to purchase books as presents during the festive season.

The online book market, encompassing e-books and online bookstores, is a dynamic sector experiencing significant growth. While precise figures for market size and CAGR are not provided, based on industry trends and the involvement of major players like Amazon, Apple, and various publishing houses, we can infer substantial growth. The market's value likely exceeds several billion dollars, with a CAGR exceeding 5% annually, driven by increasing internet penetration, the convenience of digital reading, and the expanding availability of diverse content. Key drivers include the affordability and accessibility of e-readers and tablets, coupled with subscription services offering vast libraries of books at a fraction of the cost of individual purchases. The market also benefits from advancements in technology, such as enhanced e-reader features and improved audiobook accessibility. However, challenges remain. The market faces constraints such as piracy, competition from other forms of entertainment, and concerns about digital rights management. Segmentation within the market is crucial, considering the differences between e-books sold individually versus subscription models, and the varying success of different genres. The competitive landscape is fiercely contested, with established players like Amazon and Apple competing with traditional publishers adopting digital strategies and emerging players in the e-reader technology space. Regional variations exist, with mature markets in North America and Europe contrasted by growing potential in developing economies. The future outlook for the online book market is optimistic, with projected continued growth driven by technological innovation and evolving consumer preferences. However, companies must adapt to changing trends and address existing challenges to maintain a competitive edge.

Dataset

This dataset was created by Abhirami A

Contents

This statistic presents e-book sales as a percentage of total book sales worldwide in 2013 and provides a forecast for 2018. In 2013, the digital sales market share amounted to just over ** percent and is expected to more than double by 2018.

E-book market – additional information

Electronics and mobility influence every step of a consumer’s life, including media consumption as well. The book industry is no exception, which is reflected in the e-book usage being on the rise. The forecasted 13-percent growth in sales between 2013 and 2018 is also expected to result in revenue gains. Within the same period, sources predict revenues from e-book sales in the United States alone to increase by more than **** billion U.S. dollars, reaching nearly *** billion by the end of 2018.

At the beginning of 2016, daily e-book unit sales on Amazon amounted to approximately *** thousand. Only ** percent of them were published by the so called ‘big five’ – Penguin Random House, Macmillan, HarperCollins, Hachette and Simon & Schuster. As the distribution data shows, the largest share – roughly ** percent - was independently published. However, the bestseller market still seemed to be dominated by the ‘big five’. In fact, Penguin Random House was the leading e-book publisher in the first half of 2014, with *** bestsellers released in that time.

Although certain sources point to a decline in the number of e-books sold over the past decade, it may attributed to the fact that more and more libraries offer e-books to their patrons. In 2015, ** percent of surveyed public libraries in the United States reported having electronic books in their holdings. What is more, the majority of those libraries accessed between *** to **** thousand e-books, while ** percent said they had access to more than ** thousand.

About Dataset

This is the Amazon Best Sellers of 2010-2020 (Top 100 Books) Data scraped from the amazon website (https://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/2020/books). It contains 1094 obs (It was originally 1100 obs since it's 11 years of data, but already dropped 6 NA or empty values from raw data) with 7 variables such as Year, Rank(1-100 per each year), Book Title, Author, Rating, Number of customers rated (number of customer reviews), and Book price.

I enjoyed working with the data set of top-50-bestselling-books-amazon, the data set dated back to 2019. it was collected in the year 2009-2019. It has about 11 years worth of data and it has a 284 unique number of Authors. One of the highest Rating is 4.9 and the Max Sold book by Amazon was "You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life."by Author Jen Sencero. The min Reviews were 37 for the Book of "Divine Soul Mind Body Healing and Transmission System. My focus was solely on books related to the year 2019.

Analysis 1. I focused on the differences in Genre that would be purchased. 2.The most Reviewed Book online. 3. Give a list of recommendation for the most read 18 books.

In Summary 1. I didn't see much difference in picking fiction or non-fiction for that year. It looks close in range. 2. the most Reviewed Book online is Where the Crawdads Sing with a Review total 87841. 3.My list of recommendation for the most read 18 books are: 1. Becoming 2. Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds 3.Educated: A Memoir Total 4. Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be Total 5. If Animal Kissed Good Night 6.Oh, the Places You'll Go! Total 7.Player's Handbook (Dungeons & Dragons) 8.School Zone - Big Preschool Workbook - Ages 4 and Up, Colors, Shapes, Numbers 1-10, Alphabet, Pre-Writing, 9.Pre-Reading… Total 10.The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts 11.The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book) 12.The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing 13.The Silent Patient 14.The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life 15.The Very Hungry Caterpillar 16.The Wonky Donkey 17.To Kill a Mockingbird 18.Where the Crawdads Sing

In Conclusion This data set will help readers to pick and choose from the most rated and reviewed book. It is also good to know what everyone is interested in reading these days.

Estimates show that *** million e-books were sold in the United States in 2020, according to the most recently available data. Precise figures on e-book sales are difficult to gather due to smaller publishers and major retailers such as Amazon being missed from sales data, and other factors such as the varying methodologies sources use to track and measure the market. For example, whilst figures for 2016 and 2017 are lower than the immediately preceding years, it was noted that figures for these years only included around *** publishers. E-books in the U.S. E-book sales revenue in the United States fluctuates, and like unit sales, is prone to readjustments and changes in measurement. The best and most accurate estimates place revenue at over *********** U.S. dollars, the highest recorded so far but only a small improvement from the numbers given for 2017 and 2018. Expenditure on digital book readers also wavers, tending to hover between ** and ** U.S. dollars per year. In 2013, annual spending on e-readers averaged over ** U.S. dollars, but the number has not reached that level again since, suggesting that such devices have already lost ground as consumers instead opt to use their smartphones for on-the-go media consumption. E-book readers Book fans all across the United States read e-books, though data on e-book readers by urbanity shows that consumers in rural parts of the country are less likely to engage with the format than those living in urban and suburban areas. Survey data on print and digital book readership highlights the continued preference for print, with only a small number of consumers exclusively reading digital books. However, growing numbers of book readers favor a combination of print and digital books, which is good news for publishers branching out beyond traditional formats but still wanting to produce printed books.

E-book sales surged after Amazon introduced the Kindle e-reader at the end of 2007 and accounted for about one quarter of all trade book sales by the end of 2013. Amazon's aggressive (low) pricing of e-books led to allegations that e-books were bankrupting brick and mortar book booksellers. Amazon's commanding position as a bookseller also raises concerns about monopoly power, and publishers are concerned about Amazon's power to displace them in the book value chain. I find little evidence that e-books are primarily responsible for the decline of independent booksellers. I also conclude that entry barriers are not sufficient to allow Amazon to set monopoly prices. Publishers are at risk from Amazon's monopsony (buyer) power and so sought "agency" pricing in an effort to raise the price of ebooks, promote retail competition, and reduce Amazon's influence as an e-retailer. (In the agency pricing model, the publisher specifies the retail price with a commission for the retailer. In a traditional, "wholesale" pricing model, publishers sell a book to retailers at a wholesale price and retailers set the retail price.) Although agency pricing was challenged by the Department of Justice, it may yet prevail in some form as an equilibrium pricing model for e-book sales.

From 2004 to 2024, the net revenue of Amazon e-commerce and service sales has increased tremendously. In the fiscal year ending December 31, the multinational e-commerce company's net revenue was almost *** billion U.S. dollars, up from *** billion U.S. dollars in 2023.Amazon.com, a U.S. e-commerce company originally founded in 1994, is the world’s largest online retailer of books, clothing, electronics, music, and many more goods. As of 2024, the company generates the majority of it's net revenues through online retail product sales, followed by third-party retail seller services, cloud computing services, and retail subscription services including Amazon Prime. From seller to digital environment Through Amazon, consumers are able to purchase goods at a rather discounted price from both small and large companies as well as from other users. Both new and used goods are sold on the website. Due to the wide variety of goods available at prices which often undercut local brick-and-mortar retail offerings, Amazon has dominated the retailer market. As of 2024, Amazon’s brand worth amounts to over *** billion U.S. dollars, topping the likes of companies such as Walmart, Ikea, as well as digital competitors Alibaba and eBay. One of Amazon's first forays into the world of hardware was its e-reader Kindle, one of the most popular e-book readers worldwide. More recently, Amazon has also released several series of own-branded products and a voice-controlled virtual assistant, Alexa. Headquartered in North America Due to its location, Amazon offers more services in North America than worldwide. As a result, the majority of the company’s net revenue in 2023 was actually earned in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In 2023, approximately *** billion U.S. dollars was earned in North America compared to only roughly *** billion U.S. dollars internationally.

Books about US politicsCompiled by Valdis Krebs Nodes represent books about US politics sold by the online booksellerAmazon.com. Edges represent frequent co-purchasing of books by the samebuyers, as indicated by the "customers who bought this book also boughtthese other books" feature on Amazon. Nodes have been given values "l", "n", or "c" to indicate whether they are"liberal", "neutral", or "conservative". These alignments were assignedseparately by Mark Newman based on a reading of the descriptions andreviews of the books posted on Amazon. These data should be cited as V. Krebs, unpublished,http://www.orgnet.com/.