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 May 2026

05/02/2026

Average data

Episodes: 268
Frequency: every 9 days
Duration: 00:58:03

Top 5 authors

1. Raghvendra Singh (8 shows)
2. iHeartPodcasts (3 shows)
3. NPR (2 shows)
4. Book Riot (2 shows)
5. The New Yorker (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (19 shows)
2. Libsyn (10 shows)
3. Simplecast (10 shows)
4. RSS.com (9 shows)
5. Spotify for Podcasters (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast Boozy BookgasmsBoozy BookgasmsJenLynnKimArts56Podbean
48
3Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts39Megaphone
73
4Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts226Acast
63
5Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
6Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts38Simplecast
43
7Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts237Megaphone
38
8Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts543Audioboom
63
9Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts67Megaphone
48
10Podcast The Queen's Reading Room Podcast The Queen's Reading Room Podcast The Queen's Reading Room Arts26Acast
78
11Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
12Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
13Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts547Megaphone
58
14Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1351Simplecast
63
15Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts184RedCircle
62
16Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts77Spotify for Podcasters
37
17Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts460Libsyn
62
18Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts231Simplecast
83
19Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts461RedCircle
53
20Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts267Buzzsprout
52
21Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts273Megaphone
42
22Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
23Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts620Podbean
58
24Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts66Acast
63
25Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
26Podcast Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubEarsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubiHeartPodcastsArts17Omny Studio
52
27Podcast Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishDare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
28Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
29Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts844ART19
48
30Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts21Audioboom
48
31Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts349Libsyn
62
32Podcast WilderWilderiHeartPodcastsHistory16Omny Studio
69
33Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
34Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts431Megaphone
48
35Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts92Spotify for Podcasters
37
36Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts450Libsyn
68
37Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts496Simplecast
69
38Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts183Buzzsprout
42
39Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
40Podcast 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
41Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts248Libsyn
68
42Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts425Captivate
68
43Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts233Megaphone
69
44Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts277Buzzsprout
62
45Podcast 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
46Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts943Megaphone
48
47Podcast The Same Page Book ClubThe Same Page Book ClubBarstool SportsArts18Unknown
38
48Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts131Megaphone
38
49Podcast The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
50Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts229Megaphone
73
51Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts795Megaphone
42
52Podcast PagenerdPagenerdby the pagenerdsArts23Simplecast
63
53Podcast The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
54Podcast Strong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishStrong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
55Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
56Podcast In Your Spare Time: From the Blog of Ursula K. Le GuinIn Your Spare Time: From the Blog of Ursula K. Le GuinUrsula K. Le Guin FoundationArts31Libsyn
52
57Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts52Megaphone
58
58Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts366Unknown
63
59Podcast StoryKindStoryKindKelly YangArts24Unknown
68
60Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts157Captivate
42
61Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
62Podcast The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
63Podcast Loon CallLoon CallRuby and AdaArts25Spotify for Podcasters
48
64Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
65Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts525Substack
43
66Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
67Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
68Podcast 雨天的有声书雨天的有声书rainyday 雨天Arts94RSS.com
38
69Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts772Libsyn
48
70Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts529ART19
63
71Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts276ART19
69
72Podcast 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
73Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts84Captivate
58
74Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts794Megaphone
58
75Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts357Blubrry
28
76Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts264Spotify for Podcasters
32
77Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
78Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts175Megaphone
48
79Podcast Reading SmutReading SmutBrea Grant, Mallory O’MearaArts54Simplecast
68
80Podcast Beyond the PenBeyond the PenMaccabee and ChelseaArts105Podetize
49
81Podcast Lord of the Rings Lorecast - J.R.R. Tolkien's World & Writings ExplainedLord of the Rings Lorecast - J.R.R. Tolkien's World & Writings ExplainedRobots RadioArts236RedCircle
63
82Podcast Classic Audiobooks CollectionClassic Audiobooks CollectionGraham WhitmoreArts27Spotify for Podcasters
32
83Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts277Megaphone
53
84Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts163Acast
84
85Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts100Squarespace
48
86Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
87Podcast Fantasy FanReadsFantasy FanReadsFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts34Acast
58
88Podcast Everything CookbooksEverything CookbooksAndrea Nguyen, Molly Stevens, Kate Leahy, Kristin DonnellyArts212Simplecast
63
89Podcast Real or Not Real: A Hunger Games PodcastReal or Not Real: A Hunger Games PodcastDarinda and HalleeArts60Acast
62
90Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
91Podcast Hardcore LiteratureHardcore LiteratureBenjamin McEvoyArts92Libsyn
58
92Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks576N/A
N/A
93Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts199Buzzsprout
48
94Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts90Blubrry
38
95Podcast Great AudiobooksGreat AudiobooksGreat LiteratureArts2000RedCircle
43
96Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
97Podcast Book Talk for BookTokBook Talk for BookTokCloud10Arts456Megaphone
79
98Podcast Literally ReadingLiterally ReadingLiterally ReadingArts101Libsyn
53
99Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts487Simplecast
53
100Podcast Booknotes+Booknotes+C-SPANArts299Megaphone
59

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