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 03 janv. 2026

01/03/2026

Average data

Episodes: 296
Frequency: every 11 days
Duration: 00:56:23

Top 5 authors

1. Raghvendra Singh (6 shows)
2. Book Riot (3 shows)
3. NPR (2 shows)
4. iHeartPodcasts (2 shows)
5. The New Yorker (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (22 shows)
2. Acast (11 shows)
3. Simplecast (10 shows)
4. Libsyn (8 shows)
5. Spotify for Podcasters (8 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
3Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts542Megaphone
58
4Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts454Libsyn
62
5Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts235Megaphone
38
6Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts274Megaphone
53
7Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts540Audioboom
63
8Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
9Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts489Simplecast
69
10Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
11Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
12Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
13Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1318Simplecast
63
14Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts59Megaphone
48
15Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts268Megaphone
42
16Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
17Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts211Acast
63
18Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts612Podbean
58
19Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts177RedCircle
42
20Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts227Simplecast
83
21Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
22Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
23Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts253Buzzsprout
52
24Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts345Libsyn
62
25Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
26Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
27Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts227Megaphone
69
28Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts269ART19
69
29Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
30Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
31Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts424Megaphone
48
32Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts448RedCircle
53
33Podcast Outlive by Peter Attia MD, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishOutlive by Peter Attia MD, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
34Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts271Buzzsprout
62
35Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts418Captivate
68
36Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts518Substack
43
37Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts520ART19
63
38Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts87Blubrry
38
39Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
40Podcast The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
41Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts836ART19
48
42Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts106Acast
59
43Podcast Octavia's Parables Octavia's Parables adrienne maree brown & Toshi ReagonArts73Spotify for Podcasters
33
44Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts166Megaphone
48
45Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts129Megaphone
38
46Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts931Megaphone
48
47Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts222Megaphone
73
48Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks570N/A
N/A
49Podcast Witches of Scotland Witches of Scotland madison mitchell Arts79Spotify for Podcasters
53
50Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts785Megaphone
58
51Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1066Megaphone
63
52Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts70Spotify for Podcasters
37
53Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
54Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts176Buzzsprout
42
55Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
56Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts788Megaphone
42
57Podcast Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubEarsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubiHeartPodcastsArts17Omny Studio
52
58Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts360Unknown
63
59Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts353Blubrry
28
60Podcast The Next Big IdeaThe Next Big IdeaNext Big Idea ClubEducation371Megaphone
53
61Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
62Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Blubrry
38
63Podcast Hardcore LiteratureHardcore LiteratureBenjamin McEvoyArts91Libsyn
63
64Podcast Dedicated with Doug BruntDedicated with Doug BruntSiriusXMArts120Simplecast
68
65Podcast Radio Westeros ASOIAF PodcastRadio Westeros ASOIAF PodcastRadio WesterosArts170Acast
38
66Podcast Realms UnknownRealms UnknownThe BugleArts70Acast
84
67Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts251Spotify for Podcasters
32
68Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
69Podcast 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 GilboArts280Buzzsprout
68
70Podcast 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
71Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts50Buzzsprout
73
72Podcast Talking ScaredTalking ScaredNeil McRobertArts350Megaphone
48
73Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts209Megaphone
53
74Podcast I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishI Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
75Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts42Acast
69
76Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
77Podcast 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 WesterosArts420Spotify for Podcasters
22
78Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts244Libsyn
68
79Podcast Podcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comPodcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comCory DoctorowArts718Unknown
32
80Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts751Libsyn
48
81Podcast Well-ReadWell-ReadAnn Cox and Halle EisenmanArts100Podbean
48
82Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts48Megaphone
58
83Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts727Megaphone
48
84Podcast پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)Jabe podcastArts49Acast
37
85Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts180Audioboom
52
86Podcast داستان شبداستان شبDASTANESHABArts1544Acast
49
87Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts441Libsyn
68
88Podcast StoryKindStoryKindKelly YangArts21Unknown
73
89Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
90Podcast The Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike and Ellacott FilesArts171Spotify for Podcasters
42
91Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts480Simplecast
53
92Podcast Books UnboundBooks UnboundAriel Bissett and Raeleen LemayArts329Spotify for Podcasters
38
93Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts150Captivate
42
94Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
95Podcast Booknotes+Booknotes+C-SPANArts292Megaphone
59
96Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
97Podcast LPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityLPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityThe Last Podcast NetworkArts140Simplecast
62
98Podcast Parseh Podcast (پادکست پرسه)Parseh Podcast (پادکست پرسه)Abbas SeyedeinArts75Acast
52
99Podcast بیوگرافیبیوگرافیMonaArts121Acast
63
100Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Crescent City & Maasverse Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Crescent City & Maasverse Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts85Spotify for Podcasters
37

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