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 May 2025

05/07/2025

Average data

Episodes: 316
Frequency: every 11 days
Duration: 00:58:07

Top 5 authors

1. NPR (2 shows)
2. Book Riot (2 shows)
3. The New Yorker (2 shows)
4. Kellie and Daphne (1 shows)
5. amir soodbakhsh (1 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (16 shows)
2. Simplecast (15 shows)
3. Acast (11 shows)
4. Libsyn (9 shows)
5. Buzzsprout (8 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
3Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts220Acast
63
4Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
5Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
6Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
7Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts541Audioboom
63
8Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts544Megaphone
58
9Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1333Simplecast
63
10Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
11Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts229Simplecast
83
12Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts346Libsyn
62
13Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts454RedCircle
53
14Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts616Podbean
58
15Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts270Megaphone
42
16Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
17Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts457Libsyn
62
18Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts43Acast
63
19Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
20Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts107Acast
59
21Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts180RedCircle
42
22Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts259Buzzsprout
52
23Podcast Velshi Banned Book ClubVelshi Banned Book ClubMSNBCArts24Simplecast
69
24Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
25Podcast Gehre JazbaatGehre JazbaatTanuj KhoslaArts19Audioboom
N/A
26Podcast Reading SmutReading SmutBrea Grant, Mallory O’MearaArts52Simplecast
68
27Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Blubrry
32
28Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts182Audioboom
52
29Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts179Buzzsprout
42
30Podcast Classic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook Collection LLCArts2000Megaphone
48
31Podcast A Dana Perino Podcast: Everything Will Be OkayA Dana Perino Podcast: Everything Will Be OkayFox News PodcastsArts67Megaphone
42
32Podcast 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
33Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts427Megaphone
48
34Podcast The Great BooksThe Great BooksNational ReviewArts12Simplecast
53
35Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts937Megaphone
48
36Podcast بیوگرافیبیوگرافیMonaArts121Acast
63
37Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
38Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts840ART19
48
39Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts363Unknown
63
40Podcast Bookends with Mattea RoachBookends with Mattea RoachCBCArts170Triton Digital
52
41Podcast Grandma Kerri’s Sleepy Time ClassicsGrandma Kerri’s Sleepy Time ClassicskerrinhuntArts180Podbean
42
42Podcast The Baldwin 100The Baldwin 100Penguin Random House + Vintage BooksArts9Simplecast
63
43Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts273Buzzsprout
62
44Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
45Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts130Megaphone
38
46Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts524ART19
63
47Podcast Books With Your BestiesBooks With Your BestiesEmily and AshleyArts57Buzzsprout
59
48Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts492Simplecast
69
49Podcast Well-ReadWell-ReadAnn Cox and Halle EisenmanArts100Podbean
48
50Podcast Bookmark'd with Sara & Des Bookmark'd with Sara & Des Destiny Sidwell Arts96Buzzsprout
52
51Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts170Megaphone
48
52Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts483Simplecast
53
53Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts421Captivate
68
54Podcast Meet Me HereMeet Me HereKUOW Puget Sound Public RadioArts12Omny Studio
94
55Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts789Megaphone
58
56Podcast Rereading the RevolutionRereading the RevolutionKellie and DaphneArts100Acast
74
57Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
58Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts355Blubrry
28
59Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts521Substack
43
60Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts445Libsyn
68
61Podcast The Diverse BookshelfThe Diverse BookshelfSamia AzizArts113Buzzsprout
73
62Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1069Megaphone
63
63Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts275Megaphone
53
64Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts273ART19
69
65Podcast The Next Big IdeaThe Next Big IdeaNext Big Idea ClubEducation376Megaphone
53
66Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
67Podcast LalaLand | لالالندLalaLand | لالالندArash kavianiArts30Simplecast
63
68Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts194Buzzsprout
38
69Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts229Megaphone
69
70Podcast پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)Jabe podcastArts49Acast
37
71Podcast Dear Fantasy ReaderDear Fantasy ReaderDear Fantasy ReaderArts74Libsyn
79
72Podcast Hardcore LiteratureHardcore LiteratureBenjamin McEvoyArts91Libsyn
63
73Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts224Megaphone
73
74Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts759Libsyn
48
75Podcast داستان شبداستان شبDASTANESHABArts1556Acast
49
76Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts246Libsyn
68
77Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
78Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts791Megaphone
42
79Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts66Spotify for Podcasters
52
80Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts326Simplecast
48
81Podcast پادکست فارسی انسانک | Ensanakپادکست فارسی انسانک | EnsanakHesam IpakchiArts69Unknown
53
82Podcast Read Me RomanceRead Me RomanceRead Me RomanceArts180Blubrry
53
83Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
84Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
85Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
86Podcast The Substack PodcastThe Substack PodcastThe Substack teamArts64Substack
43
87Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks573N/A
N/A
88Podcast Three Percent PodcastThree Percent PodcastOpen Letter BooksArts425Substack
59
89Podcast Literally ReadingLiterally ReadingLiterally ReadingArts101Libsyn
53
90Podcast Audio Poem of the DayAudio Poem of the DayPoetry FoundationArts111Simplecast
53
91Podcast The ScarecastThe ScarecastMichael CrutchfieldArts235RedCircle
74
92Podcast Meagan's Book Club PodcastMeagan's Book Club PodcastMeagan BriggsArts164Spotify for Podcasters
11
93Podcast Memoir NationMemoir NationBrooke Warner and Grant FaulknerArts272ART19
59
94Podcast 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 WesterosArts423Spotify for Podcasters
22
95Podcast Dastaminophen| شاهنامه با داستامینوفنDastaminophen| شاهنامه با داستامینوفنDastaminophenArts177Acast
63
96Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts100Squarespace
48
97Podcast Traditional Catholic AudiobooksTraditional Catholic AudiobooksSGZArts111Spotify for Podcasters
28
98Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts62Acast
63
99Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts257Spotify for Podcasters
32
100Missing podcast logo
پادکست ناوکست / Navcast
Details temporarily unavailable
Roshan AbadyArts73Podbean
68

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