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 Apr 2026

04/02/2026

Average data

Episodes: 296
Frequency: every 8 days
Duration: 00:58:24

Top 5 authors

1. Raghvendra Singh (5 shows)
2. Book Riot (3 shows)
3. NPR (2 shows)
4. The New Yorker (2 shows)
5. Fantasy Fangirls Media Network (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (23 shows)
2. Simplecast (11 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (10 shows)
4. Acast (6 shows)
5. Libsyn (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts40Megaphone
73
3Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts231Simplecast
83
4Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts544Audioboom
63
5Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
6Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts237Megaphone
38
7Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts227Acast
63
8Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts38Simplecast
43
9Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts462Libsyn
62
10Podcast Fantasy FanFellasFantasy FanFellasFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts49Acast
69
11Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts68Megaphone
48
12Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1357Simplecast
63
13Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts548Megaphone
58
14Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts451Libsyn
68
15Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts78Spotify for Podcasters
37
16Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts273Megaphone
42
17Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
18Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts185RedCircle
62
19Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts350Libsyn
62
20Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
21Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts269Buzzsprout
52
22Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts463RedCircle
53
23Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
24Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts22Audioboom
48
25Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts248Libsyn
68
26Podcast Fantasy FanReadsFantasy FanReadsFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts34Acast
58
27Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts431Megaphone
48
28Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts945Megaphone
48
29Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
30Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts278Buzzsprout
62
31Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts796Megaphone
58
32Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts53Megaphone
58
33Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts164Acast
84
34Podcast Lit Witches: A Fantasy Book PodcastLit Witches: A Fantasy Book PodcastPenguin Books Australia Arts25Spotify for Podcasters
57
35Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts184Buzzsprout
42
36Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
37Podcast 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 WesterosArts422Spotify for Podcasters
22
38Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts425Captivate
68
39Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
40Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
41Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts796Megaphone
42
42Podcast Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishDare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
43Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts845ART19
48
44Podcast One NightstandOne NightstandBustleArts53Spotify for Podcasters
58
45Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts530ART19
63
46Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts131Megaphone
38
47Podcast Loon CallLoon CallRuby and AdaArts25Spotify for Podcasters
48
48Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts230Megaphone
73
49Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts94Spotify for Podcasters
37
50Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts278Megaphone
53
51Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts620Podbean
58
52Podcast 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 GilboArts284Buzzsprout
68
53Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
54Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts277ART19
69
55Podcast Gom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastGom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastLore Party MediaArts321Megaphone
42
56Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks577N/A
N/A
57Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts68Spotify for Podcasters
52
58Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
59Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts91Blubrry
38
60Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
61Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts367Unknown
63
62Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts497Simplecast
69
63Podcast Drinks in the LibraryDrinks in the LibraryGigi HowardArts136RedCircle
48
64Podcast Talking ScaredTalking ScaredNeil McRobertArts359Megaphone
48
65Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts67Acast
63
66Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts269Transistor
52
67Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
68Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts234Megaphone
69
69Podcast The Book PileThe Book PileKellen Erskine and David VanceArts219Buzzsprout
68
70Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts200Buzzsprout
48
71Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts526Substack
43
72Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts266Spotify for Podcasters
32
73Podcast Booknotes+Booknotes+C-SPANArts300Megaphone
59
74Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
75Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1079Megaphone
63
76Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
77Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts100Squarespace
48
78Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
79Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts176Megaphone
48
80Podcast Book Talk for BookTokBook Talk for BookTokCloud10Arts458Megaphone
79
81Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
82Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts488Simplecast
43
83Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
84Podcast Dedicated with Doug BruntDedicated with Doug BruntSiriusXMArts126Simplecast
62
85Podcast The Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenArts123Pinecast
53
86Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts358Blubrry
28
87Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts327Simplecast
48
88Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts213Megaphone
53
89Podcast Well-ReadWell-ReadAnn Cox and Halle EisenmanArts100Podbean
48
90Podcast Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsMythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsMythgard InstituteArts388Fireside
53
91Podcast Classic Audiobooks CollectionClassic Audiobooks CollectionGraham WhitmoreArts27Spotify for Podcasters
32
92Podcast The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
93Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts188Audioboom
52
94Podcast Between the Pages: A Bradford Press PodcastBetween the Pages: A Bradford Press Podcastbrad hansonArts11Podbean
72
95Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts158Captivate
42
96Podcast Strong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishStrong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
97Podcast Daily Mass ReadingsDaily Mass ReadingsAugustine InstituteArts873Simplecast
58
98Podcast كنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسكنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسPodcast RecordArts58Simplecast
72
99Podcast The Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time PodcastThe Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time PodcastDani and BrettArts521Spreaker
53
100Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts774Libsyn
48

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