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 May 2025

05/08/2025

Average data

Episodes: 317
Frequency: every 12 days
Duration: 00:56:15

Top 5 authors

1. The New Yorker (2 shows)
2. Agatha Christie (2 shows)
3. NPR (2 shows)
4. Book Riot (2 shows)
5. Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooks (1 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (17 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 FangirlsArts218Acast
63
4Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
5Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
6Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts541Audioboom
63
7Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts36Simplecast
43
8Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1331Simplecast
63
9Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
10Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts544Megaphone
58
11Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts228Simplecast
83
12Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts346Libsyn
62
13Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts270Megaphone
42
14Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
15Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts616Podbean
58
16Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts43Acast
63
17Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
18Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts453RedCircle
53
19Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
20Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts180RedCircle
42
21Podcast Gehre JazbaatGehre JazbaatTanuj KhoslaArts19Audioboom
N/A
22Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts107Acast
59
23Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts258Buzzsprout
52
24Podcast Velshi Banned Book ClubVelshi Banned Book ClubMSNBCArts24Simplecast
69
25Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts456Libsyn
62
26Podcast 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
27Podcast Bookends with Mattea RoachBookends with Mattea RoachCBCArts170Triton Digital
52
28Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts445Libsyn
68
29Podcast Reading SmutReading SmutBrea Grant, Mallory O’MearaArts52Simplecast
68
30Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts182Audioboom
52
31Podcast LalaLand | لالالندLalaLand | لالالندArash kavianiArts30Simplecast
63
32Podcast The Critic and Her PublicsThe Critic and Her PublicsMerve EmreArts39ART19
48
33Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts179Buzzsprout
42
34Podcast Classic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook Collection LLCArts2000Megaphone
48
35Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Blubrry
32
36Podcast Rereading the RevolutionRereading the RevolutionKellie and DaphneArts100Acast
74
37Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
38Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts130Megaphone
38
39Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts362Unknown
63
40Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts170Megaphone
48
41Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts936Megaphone
48
42Podcast Books With Your BestiesBooks With Your BestiesEmily and AshleyArts57Buzzsprout
59
43Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
44Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts427Megaphone
48
45Podcast The Great BooksThe Great BooksNational ReviewArts12Simplecast
53
46Podcast Well-ReadWell-ReadAnn Cox and Halle EisenmanArts100Podbean
48
47Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts422Captivate
68
48Podcast A Dana Perino Podcast: Everything Will Be OkayA Dana Perino Podcast: Everything Will Be OkayFox News PodcastsArts67Megaphone
42
49Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts839ART19
48
50Podcast بیوگرافیبیوگرافیMonaArts121Acast
63
51Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts492Simplecast
69
52Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
53Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts273Buzzsprout
62
54Podcast Meagan's Book Club PodcastMeagan's Book Club PodcastMeagan BriggsArts164Spotify for Podcasters
11
55Podcast Grandma Kerri’s Sleepy Time ClassicsGrandma Kerri’s Sleepy Time ClassicskerrinhuntArts180Podbean
42
56Podcast Bookmark'd with Sara & Des Bookmark'd with Sara & Des Destiny Sidwell Arts96Buzzsprout
52
57Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
58Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts483Simplecast
53
59Podcast Meet Me HereMeet Me HereKUOW Puget Sound Public RadioArts12Omny Studio
94
60Podcast پادکست فارسی انسانک | Ensanakپادکست فارسی انسانک | EnsanakHesam IpakchiArts69Unknown
53
61Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts524ART19
63
62Podcast The Next Big IdeaThe Next Big IdeaNext Big Idea ClubEducation376Megaphone
53
63Podcast The Baldwin 100The Baldwin 100Penguin Random House + Vintage BooksArts9Simplecast
63
64Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts246Libsyn
68
65Podcast پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)Jabe podcastArts49Acast
37
66Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts521Substack
43
67Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
68Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts788Megaphone
58
69Podcast The American VandalThe American VandalMatt Seybold, Center For Mark Twain StudiesArts118Unknown
73
70Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts275Megaphone
53
71Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts355Blubrry
28
72Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1069Megaphone
63
73Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts229Megaphone
69
74Podcast The Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewArts51PRX
59
75Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts51Buzzsprout
73
76Podcast Dear Fantasy ReaderDear Fantasy ReaderDear Fantasy ReaderArts74Libsyn
79
77Podcast داستان شبداستان شبDASTANESHABArts1555Acast
49
78Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts194Buzzsprout
38
79Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts224Megaphone
73
80Podcast Literally ReadingLiterally ReadingLiterally ReadingArts101Libsyn
53
81Podcast Dedicated with Doug BruntDedicated with Doug BruntSiriusXMArts121Simplecast
62
82Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts759Libsyn
48
83Podcast Agatha Christie Secret of the ChimneysAgatha Christie Secret of the ChimneysAgatha ChristieArts7Spreaker
49
84Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts272ART19
69
85Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts100Squarespace
48
86Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts88Spotify for Podcasters
37
87Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts326Simplecast
48
88Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
89Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts791Megaphone
42
90Podcast Hardcore LiteratureHardcore LiteratureBenjamin McEvoyArts91Libsyn
63
91Podcast Dastaminophen| شاهنامه با داستامینوفنDastaminophen| شاهنامه با داستامینوفنDastaminophenArts177Acast
63
92Podcast Daily Short Stories - Mystery & SuspenseDaily Short Stories - Mystery & SuspenseSol Good NetworkArts1000Spreaker
43
93Podcast Dupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينDupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينNasser AlaqeelArts12Acast
63
94Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
95Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts66Spotify for Podcasters
52
96Podcast Critical Magic Theory: An Analytical Harry Potter PodcastCritical Magic Theory: An Analytical Harry Potter PodcastProf. Julian WambleArts109Spreaker
78
97Podcast Read Me RomanceRead Me RomanceRead Me RomanceArts180Blubrry
53
98Podcast Three Percent PodcastThree Percent PodcastOpen Letter BooksArts425Substack
59
99Podcast 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
100Podcast The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and NeuroscienceThe Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and NeuroscienceKelton ReidArts535Megaphone
48

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