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 05 Aug 2026

08/05/2026

Average data

Episodes: 319
Frequency: every 11 days
Duration: 01:00:59

Top 5 authors

1. Book Riot (3 shows)
2. iHeartPodcasts (3 shows)
3. NPR (2 shows)
4. London Review of Books (2 shows)
5. The New Yorker (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (23 shows)
2. Acast (12 shows)
3. Simplecast (9 shows)
4. Spotify for Podcasters (9 shows)
5. Libsyn (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts40Megaphone
73
3Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
4Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts544Audioboom
63
5Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts237Megaphone
38
6Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts67Acast
63
7Podcast Exploring The GreatsExploring The GreatsExploring The Greats Arts8Megaphone
53
8Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts227Acast
63
9Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts68Megaphone
48
10Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts462Libsyn
62
11Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts548Megaphone
58
12Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts38Simplecast
43
13Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts269Buzzsprout
52
14Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts273Megaphone
42
15Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts78Spotify for Podcasters
37
16Podcast Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithPositive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithAlexander McCall SmithArts14Spotify for Podcasters
52
17Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
18Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1357Simplecast
63
19Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts185RedCircle
62
20Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts463RedCircle
53
21Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts164Acast
84
22Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
23Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts350Libsyn
62
24Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts51Buzzsprout
73
25Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts845ART19
48
26Podcast Podcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comPodcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comCory DoctorowArts757Unknown
32
27Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts234Megaphone
69
28Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
29Podcast The OdysseyThe OdysseyHomerArts24Spreaker
59
30Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts431Megaphone
48
31Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts231Simplecast
83
32Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts945Megaphone
48
33Podcast 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 WesterosArts422Spotify for Podcasters
22
34Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts278Buzzsprout
62
35Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts94Spotify for Podcasters
37
36Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts53Megaphone
58
37Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts230Megaphone
73
38Podcast 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 GilboArts284Buzzsprout
68
39Podcast PASSAGES: On MorrisonPASSAGES: On MorrisonNamwali Serpell, Random HouseArts9Libsyn
59
40Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts22Audioboom
48
41Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
42Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts44Acast
63
43Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
44Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts425Captivate
68
45Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts367Unknown
63
46Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts278Megaphone
53
47Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts277ART19
69
48Podcast It Was A Book FirstIt Was A Book FirstIt Was A Book FirstArts25Captivate
68
49Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts451Libsyn
68
50Podcast Alt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift XArts105ART19
42
51Podcast Radio Westeros ASOIAF PodcastRadio Westeros ASOIAF PodcastRadio WesterosArts171Acast
38
52Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts488Simplecast
43
53Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
54Podcast Among the AncientsAmong the AncientsLondon Review of BooksArts13Megaphone
63
55Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts110Acast
59
56Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts91Blubrry
38
57Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
58Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts526Substack
43
59Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts796Megaphone
58
60Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts184Buzzsprout
42
61Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts358Blubrry
28
62Podcast Booknotes+Booknotes+C-SPANArts300Megaphone
59
63Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts497Simplecast
69
64Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts774Libsyn
48
65Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts176Megaphone
48
66Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks577N/A
N/A
67Podcast Marlon and Jake Read Dead PeopleMarlon and Jake Read Dead PeoplePenguin Random HouseArts45Simplecast
68
68Podcast LPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityLPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityThe Last Podcast NetworkArts148Simplecast
62
69Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1079Megaphone
63
70Podcast 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 RadioArts237RedCircle
63
71Podcast 下一本讀什麼？下一本讀什麼？閱讀前哨站 瓦基Arts669Firstory
59
72Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts200Buzzsprout
48
73Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts84Captivate
58
74Podcast Bend the Knee: A Song of Ice and Fire PodcastBend the Knee: A Song of Ice and Fire PodcastGame of ThronesArts561RedCircle
37
75Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts131Megaphone
38
76Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts155RedCircle
48
77Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts266Spotify for Podcasters
32
78Podcast Gom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastGom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastLore Party MediaArts321Megaphone
42
79Podcast پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)Jabe podcastArts49Acast
37
80Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts796Megaphone
42
81Podcast Spoil Me! Dungeon Crawler CarlSpoil Me! Dungeon Crawler CarlUNspoiled! NetworkArts118Spreaker
38
82Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Acast
28
83Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
84Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts530ART19
63
85Podcast داستان شبداستان شبDASTANESHABArts1573Acast
49
86Podcast WilderWilderiHeartPodcastsHistory16Omny Studio
69
87Podcast Classic Audiobooks CollectionClassic Audiobooks CollectionGraham WhitmoreArts27Spotify for Podcasters
32
88Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts100Squarespace
48
89Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
90Podcast Talking ScaredTalking ScaredNeil McRobertArts359Megaphone
48
91Podcast Books UnboundBooks UnboundAriel Bissett and Raeleen LemayArts332Spotify for Podcasters
38
92Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts425Acast
84
93Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts398BBC
28
94Podcast Fantasy FanFellasFantasy FanFellasFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts49Acast
69
95Podcast Three Books One PlotThree Books One PlotThree Books One PlotArts80Spotify for Podcasters
58
96Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts269Transistor
52
97Podcast Workers' LitWorkers' LitWorkers' LitArts205Spotify for Podcasters
28
98Podcast Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubEarsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubiHeartPodcastsArts17Omny Studio
52
99Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts735Megaphone
48
100Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts620Podbean
58

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