Apple Podcast Rankings - USA - Books

Discover the Top 100 Podcasts in USA

Explore the latest data-driven rankings of the top 100 podcasts in USA. Our comprehensive analysis covers the best Apple Podcasts across various categories, providing insights into the most popular shows, episode lengths, publication frequencies, and leading hosting services. Whether you're a podcast creator or an avid listener, find the top-ranked podcasts that everyone is tuning into right now.

Podcast charts from 02 Mar 2026

03/02/2026

Average data

Episodes: 294
Frequency: every 10 days
Duration: 00:58:10

Top 5 authors

1. Raghvendra Singh (4 shows)
2. Book Riot (3 shows)
3. NPR (2 shows)
4. The New Yorker (2 shows)
5. Pari (1 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (20 shows)
2. Simplecast (11 shows)
3. Acast (9 shows)
4. Spotify for Podcasters (9 shows)
5. Libsyn (8 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts38Megaphone
73
3Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
4Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts543Audioboom
63
5Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
6Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
7Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts66Megaphone
48
8Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
9Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts230Simplecast
83
10Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts547Megaphone
58
11Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts183RedCircle
62
12Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts272Megaphone
42
13Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts223Acast
63
14Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts21Audioboom
48
15Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
16Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1347Simplecast
63
17Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts264Buzzsprout
52
18Podcast The Mythic Mic PodcastThe Mythic Mic PodcastBethany AmandaArts49Buzzsprout
68
19Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
20Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts459Libsyn
62
21Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
22Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
23Podcast History of Westeros - A Song of Ice and Fire | Game of Thrones | HOTD | AKOTSKHistory of Westeros - A Song of Ice and Fire | Game of Thrones | HOTD | AKOTSKHistory of WesterosArts421Spotify for Podcasters
22
24Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts429Megaphone
48
25Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
26Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts130Megaphone
38
27Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts90Blubrry
38
28Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts842ART19
48
29Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts459RedCircle
53
30Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
31Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts941Megaphone
48
32Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts76Spotify for Podcasters
37
33Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts618Podbean
58
34Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts348Libsyn
62
35Podcast Wuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëWuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëEmily BrontëArts34Spreaker
59
36Podcast The Same Page Book ClubThe Same Page Book ClubBarstool SportsArts18Unknown
38
37Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
38Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts495Simplecast
69
39Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks575N/A
N/A
40Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts793Megaphone
58
41Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts423Captivate
68
42Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts449Libsyn
68
43Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts277Megaphone
53
44Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts91Spotify for Podcasters
37
45Podcast Loon CallLoon CallRuby and AdaArts25Spotify for Podcasters
48
46Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts275ART19
69
47Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts326Simplecast
48
48Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts52Megaphone
58
49Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts232Megaphone
69
50Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
51Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts174Megaphone
48
52Podcast The Diverse BookshelfThe Diverse BookshelfSamia AzizArts113Buzzsprout
73
53Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
54Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
55Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts794Megaphone
42
56Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts182Buzzsprout
42
57Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts524Substack
43
58Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
59Podcast Parseh Podcast (پادکست پرسه)Parseh Podcast (پادکست پرسه)Abbas SeyedeinArts76Acast
52
60Podcast Take Control of Your Life by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishTake Control of Your Life by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
61Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts365Unknown
63
62Podcast The Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenArts123Pinecast
53
63Podcast One NightstandOne NightstandBustleArts52Spotify for Podcasters
58
64Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
65Podcast Fantasy FanFellasFantasy FanFellasFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts47Acast
69
66Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts276Buzzsprout
62
67Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts227Megaphone
73
68Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts162Acast
84
69Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
70Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts768Libsyn
48
71Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts262Spotify for Podcasters
32
72Podcast The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
73Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts528ART19
63
74Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
75Podcast Fiction Writing Made Easy with Savannah Gilbo | How to Write a Novel & Writing AdviceFiction Writing Made Easy with Savannah Gilbo | How to Write a Novel & Writing AdviceSavannah GilboArts283Buzzsprout
68
76Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts246Libsyn
68
77Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
78Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
79Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
80Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
81Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts486Simplecast
53
82Podcast Booknotes+Booknotes+C-SPANArts298Megaphone
59
83Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts84Captivate
58
84Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts357Blubrry
28
85Podcast Rereading the RevolutionRereading the RevolutionKellie and DaphneArts101Acast
74
86Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
87Podcast Alt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift XArts105ART19
42
88Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1075Megaphone
63
89Podcast Little PodLittle PodOlivia MuenterArts7Spotify for Podcasters
53
90Podcast The High Fae Housewives PodcastThe High Fae Housewives PodcastThe High Fae Housewives PodcastArts118Simplecast
52
91Podcast Gom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastGom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastLore Party MediaArts315Megaphone
42
92Podcast Radio Westeros ASOIAF PodcastRadio Westeros ASOIAF PodcastRadio WesterosArts170Acast
38
93Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts108Acast
59
94Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts186Audioboom
52
95Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
96Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts199Buzzsprout
48
97Podcast Kris and MadsKris and MadsKristen and MaddieArts103Spotify for Podcasters
58
98Podcast Great AudiobooksGreat AudiobooksGreat LiteratureArts2000RedCircle
43
99Podcast LARB Radio HourLARB Radio HourLos Angeles Review of BooksArts99Libsyn
43
100Podcast كنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسكنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسPodcast RecordArts58Simplecast
72

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