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 08 Mar 2026

03/08/2026

Average data

Episodes: 271
Frequency: every 10 days
Duration: 00:53:59

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (20 shows)
2. Simplecast (14 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (9 shows)
4. Libsyn (7 shows)
5. Buzzsprout (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts33Megaphone
73
3Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts211Acast
63
4Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
5Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts540Audioboom
63
6Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
7Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
8Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts227Simplecast
83
9Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts235Megaphone
38
10Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts59Megaphone
48
11Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts17Audioboom
48
12Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
13Podcast The High Fae Housewives PodcastThe High Fae Housewives PodcastThe High Fae Housewives PodcastArts111Simplecast
47
14Podcast The Mythic Mic PodcastThe Mythic Mic PodcastBethany AmandaArts49Buzzsprout
68
15Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
16Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts542Megaphone
58
17Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1320Simplecast
63
18Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts178RedCircle
42
19Podcast Fantasy FanFellasFantasy FanFellasFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts41Acast
69
20Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts253Buzzsprout
52
21Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts454Libsyn
62
22Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
23Podcast 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
24Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts268Megaphone
42
25Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
26Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
27Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts345Libsyn
62
28Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts49Megaphone
58
29Podcast 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
30Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
31Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts448RedCircle
53
32Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts152Acast
84
33Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts612Podbean
58
34Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts424Megaphone
48
35Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts70Spotify for Podcasters
37
36Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts244Libsyn
68
37Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts442Libsyn
68
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 Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts932Megaphone
48
41Podcast 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
42Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts227Megaphone
69
43Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts192Buzzsprout
38
44Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts418Captivate
68
45Podcast The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
46Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts489Simplecast
69
47Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts836ART19
48
48Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts785Megaphone
58
49Podcast The Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewArts51PRX
59
50Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
51Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts129Megaphone
38
52Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts177Buzzsprout
42
53Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts269ART19
69
54Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks570N/A
N/A
55Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts274Megaphone
53
56Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts166Megaphone
48
57Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts519Substack
43
58Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts360Unknown
63
59Podcast Loon CallLoon CallRuby and AdaArts25Spotify for Podcasters
48
60Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts751Libsyn
48
61Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts222Megaphone
73
62Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
63Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
64Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts271Buzzsprout
62
65Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts87Blubrry
38
66Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts521ART19
63
67Podcast 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
68Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
69Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts82Captivate
58
70Podcast Reading SmutReading SmutBrea Grant, Mallory O’MearaArts50Simplecast
68
71Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts251Spotify for Podcasters
32
72Podcast Strong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishStrong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
73Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1066Megaphone
63
74Podcast Walking With DanteWalking With DanteMark ScarbroughArts507Captivate
73
75Podcast Wuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëWuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëEmily BrontëArts34Spreaker
59
76Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
77Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
78Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts789Megaphone
42
79Podcast The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
80Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts480Simplecast
53
81Podcast Bowie Book Club PodcastBowie Book Club PodcastGreg Miller & Kristianne HuntsbergerArts100Squarespace
43
82Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts210Megaphone
53
83Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
84Podcast The Same Page Book ClubThe Same Page Book ClubBarstool SportsArts15Unknown
38
85Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts64Spotify for Podcasters
52
86Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts180Audioboom
52
87Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts151Captivate
42
88Podcast Daily Mass ReadingsDaily Mass ReadingsAugustine InstituteArts815Simplecast
58
89Podcast LPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityLPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityThe Last Podcast NetworkArts141Simplecast
62
90Podcast Stop Saying You're Fine by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishStop Saying You're Fine by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
91Podcast Talking ScaredTalking ScaredNeil McRobertArts350Megaphone
48
92Podcast The Clearing with Katherine MayThe Clearing with Katherine MayKatherine MayArts96Acast
79
93Podcast Abstract PoetryAbstract PoetryDaniel LucasArts105Megaphone
53
94Podcast One NightstandOne NightstandBustleArts46Spotify for Podcasters
58
95Podcast The Common ReaderThe Common ReaderHenry OliverArts43Substack
53
96Podcast كنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسكنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسPodcast RecordArts58Simplecast
72
97Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
98Podcast The Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike and Ellacott FilesArts171Spotify for Podcasters
42
99Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
100Podcast Poetry Off the ShelfPoetry Off the ShelfPoetry FoundationArts99Simplecast
53

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