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 avr. 2026

04/03/2026

Average data

Episodes: 277
Frequency: every 9 days
Duration: 00:56:51

Top 5 authors

1. Raghvendra Singh (6 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. Spotify for Podcasters (10 shows)
3. Simplecast (8 shows)
4. Libsyn (8 shows)
5. Acast (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts33Megaphone
73
3Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts228Simplecast
83
4Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts235Megaphone
38
5Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts212Acast
63
6Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts540Audioboom
63
7Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
8Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
9Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts71Spotify for Podcasters
37
10Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts59Megaphone
48
11Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1322Simplecast
63
12Podcast Fantasy FanFellasFantasy FanFellasFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts41Acast
69
13Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts443Libsyn
68
14Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts454Libsyn
62
15Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts254Buzzsprout
52
16Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts178RedCircle
42
17Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts542Megaphone
58
18Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts614Podbean
58
19Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts268Megaphone
42
20Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
21Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts449RedCircle
53
22Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
23Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts345Libsyn
62
24Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts18Audioboom
48
25Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
26Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts244Libsyn
68
27Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts932Megaphone
48
28Podcast Fantasy FanReadsFantasy FanReadsFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts25Acast
58
29Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts49Megaphone
58
30Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts60Acast
63
31Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts785Megaphone
58
32Podcast Lit Witches: A Fantasy Book PodcastLit Witches: A Fantasy Book PodcastPenguin Books Australia Arts25Spotify for Podcasters
57
33Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
34Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts418Captivate
68
35Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts424Megaphone
48
36Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts177Buzzsprout
42
37Podcast Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishDare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
38Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts153Acast
84
39Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
40Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts228Megaphone
69
41Podcast 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 FoundationArts17Libsyn
48
42Podcast 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
43Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts490Simplecast
69
44Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
45Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts752Libsyn
48
46Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts836ART19
48
47Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts271Buzzsprout
62
48Podcast Loon CallLoon CallRuby and AdaArts25Spotify for Podcasters
48
49Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts86Spotify for Podcasters
37
50Podcast One NightstandOne NightstandBustleArts47Spotify for Podcasters
58
51Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
52Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
53Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts521ART19
63
54Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts789Megaphone
42
55Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts64Spotify for Podcasters
52
56Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
57Podcast 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
58Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts129Megaphone
38
59Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts274Megaphone
53
60Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts519Substack
43
61Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts166Megaphone
48
62Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts222Megaphone
73
63Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
64Podcast Gom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastGom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastLore Party MediaArts310Megaphone
42
65Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts360Unknown
63
66Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts269ART19
69
67Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts252Spotify for Podcasters
32
68Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts87Blubrry
38
69Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
70Podcast Book Talk for BookTokBook Talk for BookTokCloud10Arts443Megaphone
79
71Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
72Podcast The Book PileThe Book PileKellen Erskine and David VanceArts219Buzzsprout
68
73Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts192Buzzsprout
38
74Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
75Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts353Blubrry
28
76Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts481Simplecast
53
77Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks571N/A
N/A
78Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts99Squarespace
48
79Podcast Talking ScaredTalking ScaredNeil McRobertArts350Megaphone
48
80Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts210Megaphone
53
81Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
82Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
83Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts180Audioboom
52
84Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
85Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
86Podcast Booknotes+Booknotes+C-SPANArts292Megaphone
59
87Podcast Classic Audiobooks CollectionClassic Audiobooks CollectionGraham WhitmoreArts27Spotify for Podcasters
32
88Podcast The Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenArts121Pinecast
53
89Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
90Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1066Megaphone
63
91Podcast 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 RadioArts230RedCircle
63
92Podcast Drinks in the LibraryDrinks in the LibraryGigi HowardArts126RedCircle
48
93Podcast Strong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishStrong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
94Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts394BBC
28
95Podcast Between the Pages: A Bradford Press PodcastBetween the Pages: A Bradford Press Podcastbrad hansonArts11Podbean
72
96Podcast The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
97Podcast The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
98Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts151Captivate
42
99Podcast PLOT TWISTPLOT TWISTSoman Chainani and Victoria AveyardArts63Acast
63
100Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts325Simplecast
48

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