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 mai 2026

05/03/2026

Average data

Episodes: 274
Frequency: every 9 days
Duration: 00:58:47

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (20 shows)
2. Simplecast (10 shows)
3. Libsyn (9 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 ClubGoalhangerArts33Megaphone
73
4Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
5Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts235Megaphone
38
6Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts211Acast
63
7Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts540Audioboom
63
8Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
9Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts59Megaphone
48
10Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
11Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts542Megaphone
58
12Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1318Simplecast
63
13Podcast The Queen's Reading Room Podcast The Queen's Reading Room Podcast The Queen's Reading Room Arts26Acast
78
14Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
15Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts70Spotify for Podcasters
37
16Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts177RedCircle
42
17Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts227Simplecast
83
18Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts454Libsyn
62
19Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts448RedCircle
53
20Podcast Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishDare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
21Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
22Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts59Acast
63
23Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
24Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts253Buzzsprout
52
25Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts612Podbean
58
26Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts345Libsyn
62
27Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts268Megaphone
42
28Podcast Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubEarsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubiHeartPodcastsArts17Omny Studio
52
29Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
30Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts836ART19
48
31Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts17Audioboom
48
32Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
33Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts424Megaphone
48
34Podcast 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
35Podcast WilderWilderiHeartPodcastsHistory16Omny Studio
69
36Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts489Simplecast
69
37Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts418Captivate
68
38Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts441Libsyn
68
39Podcast 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
40Podcast 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
41Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts271Buzzsprout
62
42Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts222Megaphone
73
43Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts227Megaphone
69
44Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts244Libsyn
68
45Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts931Megaphone
48
46Podcast The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
47Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
48Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts176Buzzsprout
42
49Podcast Strong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishStrong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
50Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts129Megaphone
38
51Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
52Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
53Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts785Megaphone
58
54Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts518Substack
43
55Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts788Megaphone
42
56Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks570N/A
N/A
57Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts99Squarespace
48
58Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts353Blubrry
28
59Podcast PagenerdPagenerdby the pagenerdsArts20Simplecast
73
60Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts360Unknown
63
61Podcast Classic Audiobooks CollectionClassic Audiobooks CollectionGraham WhitmoreArts27Spotify for Podcasters
32
62Podcast The Same Page Book ClubThe Same Page Book ClubBarstool SportsArts15Unknown
38
63Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts269ART19
69
64Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts48Megaphone
58
65Podcast Reading SmutReading SmutBrea Grant, Mallory O’MearaArts50Simplecast
68
66Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts751Libsyn
48
67Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts82Captivate
58
68Podcast The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
69Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
70Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
71Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts251Spotify for Podcasters
32
72Podcast The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
73Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts152Acast
84
74Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts520ART19
63
75Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts480Simplecast
53
76Podcast Beyond the PenBeyond the PenMaccabee and ChelseaArts105Podetize
49
77Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts192Buzzsprout
38
78Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
79Podcast Talking ScaredTalking ScaredNeil McRobertArts350Megaphone
48
80Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts150Captivate
42
81Podcast StoryKindStoryKindKelly YangArts21Unknown
73
82Podcast 雨天的有声书雨天的有声书rainyday 雨天Arts94RSS.com
38
83Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
84Podcast 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
85Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts166Megaphone
48
86Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
87Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
88Podcast Hardcore LiteratureHardcore LiteratureBenjamin McEvoyArts91Libsyn
63
89Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts274Megaphone
53
90Podcast 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
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 Fantasy FanReadsFantasy FanReadsFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts25Acast
58
93Podcast Great AudiobooksGreat AudiobooksGreat LiteratureArts2000RedCircle
43
94Podcast Poetry Off the ShelfPoetry Off the ShelfPoetry FoundationArts99Simplecast
53
95Podcast Loon CallLoon CallRuby and AdaArts25Spotify for Podcasters
48
96Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
97Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
98Podcast Gom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastGom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastLore Party MediaArts309Megaphone
42
99Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts727Megaphone
48
100Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73

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