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 Mar 2026

03/03/2026

Average data

Episodes: 277
Frequency: every 10 days
Duration: 00:57:34

Top 5 authors

1. Raghvendra Singh (5 shows)
2. The New Yorker (2 shows)
3. Book Riot (2 shows)
4. Augustine Institute (2 shows)
5. C-SPAN (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (19 shows)
2. Simplecast (11 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (9 shows)
4. Acast (8 shows)
5. Libsyn (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts37Megaphone
73
3Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
4Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
5Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts542Audioboom
63
6Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
7Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts64Megaphone
48
8Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts546Megaphone
58
9Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
10Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts230Simplecast
83
11Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts222Acast
63
12Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts21Audioboom
48
13Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts458Libsyn
62
14Podcast The Mythic Mic PodcastThe Mythic Mic PodcastBethany AmandaArts49Buzzsprout
68
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 DayNPRArts1341Simplecast
63
17Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts262Buzzsprout
52
18Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts182RedCircle
62
19Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts272Megaphone
42
20Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
21Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts429Megaphone
48
22Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
23Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
24Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts457RedCircle
53
25Podcast 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
26Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts940Megaphone
48
27Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
28Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts130Megaphone
38
29Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts841ART19
48
30Podcast Fantasy FanFellasFantasy FanFellasFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts45Acast
69
31Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
32Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts276Megaphone
53
33Podcast Wuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëWuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëEmily BrontëArts34Spreaker
59
34Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
35Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts75Spotify for Podcasters
37
36Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts791Megaphone
58
37Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts89Blubrry
38
38Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts347Libsyn
62
39Podcast The Diverse BookshelfThe Diverse BookshelfSamia AzizArts113Buzzsprout
73
40Podcast The Same Page Book ClubThe Same Page Book ClubBarstool SportsArts18Unknown
38
41Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts423Captivate
68
42Podcast Loon CallLoon CallRuby and AdaArts25Spotify for Podcasters
48
43Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts160Acast
84
44Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts226Megaphone
73
45Podcast The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
46Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts494Simplecast
69
47Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
48Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts448Libsyn
68
49Podcast Little PodLittle PodOlivia MuenterArts7Spotify for Podcasters
53
50Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts274ART19
69
51Podcast 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
52Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts618Podbean
58
53Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts90Spotify for Podcasters
37
54Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts52Megaphone
58
55Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
56Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks575N/A
N/A
57Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts173Megaphone
48
58Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts231Megaphone
69
59Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts364Unknown
63
60Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
61Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts181Buzzsprout
42
62Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts793Megaphone
42
63Podcast 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 GilboArts282Buzzsprout
68
64Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
65Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
66Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
67Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
68Podcast One NightstandOne NightstandBustleArts52Spotify for Podcasters
58
69Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts326Simplecast
48
70Podcast The Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenArts123Pinecast
53
71Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts523Substack
43
72Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
73Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts275Buzzsprout
62
74Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
75Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts526ART19
63
76Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
77Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
78Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts766Libsyn
48
79Podcast Alt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift XArts105ART19
42
80Podcast 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 RadioArts234RedCircle
63
81Podcast Parseh Podcast (پادکست پرسه)Parseh Podcast (پادکست پرسه)Abbas SeyedeinArts76Acast
52
82Podcast Radio Westeros ASOIAF PodcastRadio Westeros ASOIAF PodcastRadio WesterosArts170Acast
38
83Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts246Libsyn
68
84Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts356Blubrry
28
85Podcast Daily Mass ReadingsDaily Mass ReadingsAugustine InstituteArts851Simplecast
58
86Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
87Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
88Podcast Booknotes+Booknotes+C-SPANArts296Megaphone
59
89Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts84Captivate
58
90Podcast The High Fae Housewives PodcastThe High Fae Housewives PodcastThe High Fae Housewives PodcastArts118Simplecast
52
91Podcast America’s Book ClubAmerica’s Book ClubC-SPANArts39Megaphone
48
92Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts185Audioboom
52
93Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts260Spotify for Podcasters
32
94Podcast Kris and MadsKris and MadsKristen and MaddieArts103Spotify for Podcasters
58
95Podcast Rereading the RevolutionRereading the RevolutionKellie and DaphneArts101Acast
74
96Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts485Simplecast
53
97Missing podcast logo
Face à l'histoire
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
France InterHistory339N/A
N/A
98Podcast Strong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishStrong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
99Podcast Swish and Flick: A Harry Potter PodcastSwish and Flick: A Harry Potter PodcastSwish and Flick PodcastArts486RedCircle
37
100Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts196Buzzsprout
38

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