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 Jun 2025

06/02/2025

Average data

Episodes: 342
Frequency: every 11 days
Duration: 00:58:22

Top 5 authors

1. Next Big Idea Club (2 shows)
2. NPR (2 shows)
3. The New Yorker (2 shows)
4. Agatha Christie (2 shows)
5. Poetry Foundation (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (18 shows)
2. Simplecast (17 shows)
3. Acast (10 shows)
4. Buzzsprout (9 shows)
5. Libsyn (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
3Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts543Audioboom
63
4Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
5Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
6Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
7Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
8Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts223Acast
63
9Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
10Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
11Podcast The Diverse BookshelfThe Diverse BookshelfSamia AzizArts113Buzzsprout
73
12Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts547Megaphone
58
13Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1347Simplecast
63
14Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts348Libsyn
62
15Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts230Simplecast
83
16Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts272Megaphone
42
17Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
18Podcast UlyssesIn80-Reading James Joyce Masterpiece in 80 DaysUlyssesIn80-Reading James Joyce Masterpiece in 80 Daysmark sanford grossArts27Buzzsprout
38
19Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts459RedCircle
53
20Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts108Acast
59
21Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
22Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts183RedCircle
62
23Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts618Podbean
58
24Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts459Libsyn
62
25Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts43Acast
63
26Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts429Megaphone
48
27Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts486Simplecast
53
28Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts174Megaphone
48
29Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts842ART19
48
30Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts264Buzzsprout
52
31Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts182Buzzsprout
42
32Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts528ART19
63
33Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Blubrry
32
34Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts449Libsyn
68
35Podcast The Next Big IdeaThe Next Big IdeaNext Big Idea ClubEducation376Megaphone
53
36Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts396BBC
28
37Podcast Velshi Banned Book ClubVelshi Banned Book ClubMSNBCArts24Simplecast
69
38Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts186Audioboom
52
39Podcast کتاب صوتی ناصر زراعتی - Ketab soti کتاب صوتی ناصر زراعتی - Ketab sotiKetab sotiArts1259RedCircle
48
40Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts276Buzzsprout
62
41Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts130Megaphone
38
42Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts423Captivate
68
43Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts365Unknown
63
44Missing podcast logo
Face à l'histoire
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
France InterHistory339N/A
N/A
45Podcast Ulysses - James JoyceUlysses - James JoyceRTÉArts39Omny Studio
58
46Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts246Libsyn
68
47Podcast 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
48Podcast بیوگرافیبیوگرافیMonaArts125Acast
63
49Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts941Megaphone
48
50Podcast داستان شبداستان شبDASTANESHABArts1567Acast
49
51Podcast The Baldwin 100The Baldwin 100Penguin Random House + Vintage BooksArts9Simplecast
63
52Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
53Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
54Podcast Classic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook Collection LLCArts2000Megaphone
48
55Podcast Double EntendreDouble EntendreCarter H. & Marielle G.Arts4Spreaker
63
56Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts232Megaphone
69
57Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts524Substack
43
58Podcast Bookmark'd with Sara & Des Bookmark'd with Sara & Des Destiny Sidwell Arts96Buzzsprout
52
59Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts793Megaphone
58
60Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts768Libsyn
48
61Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts227Megaphone
73
62Podcast 银杏树下银杏树下银杏树下FMArts279Ximalaya
53
63Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts51Buzzsprout
73
64Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
65Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts495Simplecast
69
66Podcast Reading SmutReading SmutBrea Grant, Mallory O’MearaArts53Simplecast
68
67Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts277Megaphone
53
68Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks575N/A
N/A
69Podcast Meet Me HereMeet Me HereKUOW Puget Sound Public RadioArts12Omny Studio
94
70Podcast Meagan's Book Club PodcastMeagan's Book Club PodcastMeagan BriggsArts164Spotify for Podcasters
11
71Podcast پادکست فارسی انسانک | Ensanakپادکست فارسی انسانک | EnsanakHesam IpakchiArts69Unknown
53
72Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts326Simplecast
48
73Podcast Agatha Christie Secret of the ChimneysAgatha Christie Secret of the ChimneysAgatha ChristieArts7Spreaker
49
74Podcast Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksMelissa & DaveArts239Megaphone
58
75Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts68Spotify for Podcasters
52
76Podcast LalaLand | لالالندLalaLand | لالالند4rah computerArts13Acast
84
77Podcast Witches of Scotland Witches of Scotland madison mitchell Arts79Spotify for Podcasters
53
78Podcast The Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewArts51PRX
59
79Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
80Podcast Poetry Off the ShelfPoetry Off the ShelfPoetry FoundationArts99Simplecast
53
81Podcast The Great BooksThe Great BooksNational ReviewArts12Simplecast
53
82Podcast Booknotes+Booknotes+C-SPANArts298Megaphone
59
83Podcast The Next Big Idea DailyThe Next Big Idea DailyNext Big Idea ClubEducation835Megaphone
59
84Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts424Acast
84
85Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts65Acast
63
86Podcast كنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسكنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسPodcast RecordArts58Simplecast
72
87Podcast Dedicated with Doug BruntDedicated with Doug BruntSiriusXMArts124Simplecast
62
88Missing podcast logo
Between Pages & Friends
Details temporarily unavailable
Between Pages & FriendsArts101Buzzsprout
53
89Podcast Literally ReadingLiterally ReadingLiterally ReadingArts101Libsyn
53
90Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts794Megaphone
42
91Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
92Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts275ART19
69
93Podcast Thoughts from a Page PodcastThoughts from a Page PodcastEvergreen PodcastsArts602Megaphone
52
94Podcast Great AudiobooksGreat AudiobooksGreat LiteratureArts2000RedCircle
43
95Podcast 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
96Podcast Well-ReadWell-ReadAnn Cox and Halle EisenmanArts100Podbean
48
97Podcast Just King ThingsJust King ThingsRanged TouchArts80Blubrry
43
98Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts100Squarespace
48
99Podcast Octavia's Parables Octavia's Parables adrienne maree brown & Toshi ReagonArts73Spotify for Podcasters
33
100Podcast Audio Poem of the DayAudio Poem of the DayPoetry FoundationArts111Simplecast
53

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