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 07 Mar 2026

03/07/2026

Average data

Episodes: 290
Frequency: every 9 days
Duration: 00:58:08

Top 5 authors

1. Raghvendra Singh (7 shows)
2. Book Riot (3 shows)
3. The New Yorker (2 shows)
4. NPR (2 shows)
5. Augustine Institute (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (21 shows)
2. Simplecast (12 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (8 shows)
4. Buzzsprout (7 shows)
5. RSS.com (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts39Megaphone
73
3Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts224Acast
63
4Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts21Audioboom
48
5Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
6Podcast The High Fae Housewives PodcastThe High Fae Housewives PodcastThe High Fae Housewives PodcastArts118Simplecast
52
7Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
8Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
9Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts543Audioboom
63
10Podcast The Mythic Mic PodcastThe Mythic Mic PodcastBethany AmandaArts49Buzzsprout
68
11Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts66Megaphone
48
12Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
13Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts547Megaphone
58
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 Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts230Simplecast
83
16Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1347Simplecast
63
17Podcast Fantasy FanFellasFantasy FanFellasFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts47Acast
69
18Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts183RedCircle
62
19Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts460Libsyn
62
20Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts265Buzzsprout
52
21Podcast 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
22Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
23Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts272Megaphone
42
24Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts348Libsyn
62
25Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts460RedCircle
53
26Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
27Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts52Megaphone
58
28Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts162Acast
84
29Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
30Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts618Podbean
58
31Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts430Megaphone
48
32Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
33Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts92Spotify for Podcasters
37
34Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts76Spotify for Podcasters
37
35Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts449Libsyn
68
36Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts942Megaphone
48
37Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
38Podcast The Diverse BookshelfThe Diverse BookshelfSamia AzizArts113Buzzsprout
73
39Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
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 Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts495Simplecast
69
42Podcast 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
43Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts199Buzzsprout
48
44Podcast The Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewArts51PRX
59
45Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts843ART19
48
46Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts232Megaphone
69
47Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts423Captivate
68
48Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
49Podcast Loon CallLoon CallRuby and AdaArts25Spotify for Podcasters
48
50Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts794Megaphone
58
51Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts130Megaphone
38
52Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts277Megaphone
53
53Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts276ART19
69
54Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts174Megaphone
48
55Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
56Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts276Buzzsprout
62
57Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts525Substack
43
58Podcast 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 GilboArts283Buzzsprout
68
59Podcast Wuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëWuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëEmily BrontëArts34Spreaker
59
60Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts90Blubrry
38
61Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts228Megaphone
73
62Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts246Libsyn
68
63Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts182Buzzsprout
42
64Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts528ART19
63
65Podcast Strong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishStrong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
66Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts769Libsyn
48
67Podcast The Same Page Book ClubThe Same Page Book ClubBarstool SportsArts18Unknown
38
68Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts187Audioboom
52
69Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks575N/A
N/A
70Podcast Walking With DanteWalking With DanteMark ScarbroughArts513Captivate
73
71Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
72Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1075Megaphone
63
73Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
74Podcast The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
75Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts84Captivate
58
76Podcast Daily Mass ReadingsDaily Mass ReadingsAugustine InstituteArts860Simplecast
58
77Podcast One NightstandOne NightstandBustleArts52Spotify for Podcasters
58
78Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
79Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts366Unknown
63
80Podcast Poetry Off the ShelfPoetry Off the ShelfPoetry FoundationArts99Simplecast
53
81Podcast كنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسكنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسPodcast RecordArts58Simplecast
72
82Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts794Megaphone
42
83Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts212Megaphone
53
84Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts263Spotify for Podcasters
32
85Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
86Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
87Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
88Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts153Captivate
42
89Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
90Podcast The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
91Podcast Classic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook Collection LLCArts2000Megaphone
48
92Podcast LPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityLPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityThe Last Podcast NetworkArts146Simplecast
62
93Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
94Podcast 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 RadioArts236RedCircle
63
95Podcast The Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike and Ellacott FilesArts173Spotify for Podcasters
42
96Podcast Rereading the RevolutionRereading the RevolutionKellie and DaphneArts103Acast
74
97Podcast The PlotpointThe PlotpointEvergreen Podcasts Arts6Megaphone
53
98Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
99Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
100Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48

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