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 09 Mar 2026

03/09/2026

Average data

Episodes: 302
Frequency: every 11 days
Duration: 00:57:24

Top 5 authors

1. Raghvendra Singh (4 shows)
2. Book Riot (3 shows)
3. NPR (2 shows)
4. The New Yorker (2 shows)
5. Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | Nextpod (1 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (20 shows)
2. Simplecast (14 shows)
3. Libsyn (8 shows)
4. Buzzsprout (7 shows)
5. Spotify for Podcasters (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts35Megaphone
73
3Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts218Acast
63
4Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
5Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts541Audioboom
63
6Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts36Simplecast
43
7Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts228Simplecast
83
8Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
9Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
10Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
11Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts62Megaphone
48
12Podcast The Mythic Mic PodcastThe Mythic Mic PodcastBethany AmandaArts49Buzzsprout
68
13Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts19Audioboom
48
14Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts544Megaphone
58
15Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1331Simplecast
63
16Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
17Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts180RedCircle
42
18Podcast The High Fae Housewives PodcastThe High Fae Housewives PodcastThe High Fae Housewives PodcastArts117Simplecast
52
19Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts258Buzzsprout
52
20Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
21Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts456Libsyn
62
22Podcast Fantasy FanFellasFantasy FanFellasFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts43Acast
69
23Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts270Megaphone
42
24Podcast 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
25Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
26Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts49Megaphone
58
27Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
28Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
29Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts346Libsyn
62
30Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts427Megaphone
48
31Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts453RedCircle
53
32Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts157Acast
84
33Podcast 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
34Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts616Podbean
58
35Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts936Megaphone
48
36Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts73Spotify for Podcasters
37
37Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
38Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts422Captivate
68
39Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts246Libsyn
68
40Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts229Megaphone
69
41Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts445Libsyn
68
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 Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts492Simplecast
69
44Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts275Megaphone
53
45Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks573N/A
N/A
46Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts130Megaphone
38
47Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
48Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts839ART19
48
49Podcast The Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewArts51PRX
59
50Podcast The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
51Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
52Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts788Megaphone
58
53Podcast The Diverse BookshelfThe Diverse BookshelfSamia AzizArts113Buzzsprout
73
54Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts194Buzzsprout
38
55Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts272ART19
69
56Podcast Loon CallLoon CallRuby and AdaArts25Spotify for Podcasters
48
57Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts521Substack
43
58Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts179Buzzsprout
42
59Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts524ART19
63
60Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
61Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts273Buzzsprout
62
62Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts759Libsyn
48
63Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts170Megaphone
48
64Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts224Megaphone
73
65Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
66Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts362Unknown
63
67Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts84Captivate
58
68Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
69Podcast 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
70Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts791Megaphone
42
71Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
72Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
73Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
74Podcast Bend the Knee: A Song of Ice and Fire PodcastBend the Knee: A Song of Ice and Fire PodcastGame of ThronesArts561RedCircle
37
75Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts88Blubrry
38
76Podcast Hardcore LiteratureHardcore LiteratureBenjamin McEvoyArts91Libsyn
63
77Podcast Wuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëWuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëEmily BrontëArts34Spreaker
59
78Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts256Spotify for Podcasters
32
79Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts66Spotify for Podcasters
52
80Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1069Megaphone
63
81Podcast Reading SmutReading SmutBrea Grant, Mallory O’MearaArts52Simplecast
68
82Podcast LPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityLPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityThe Last Podcast NetworkArts143Simplecast
62
83Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
84Podcast The Clearing with Katherine MayThe Clearing with Katherine MayKatherine MayArts98Acast
79
85Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts211Megaphone
53
86Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts483Simplecast
53
87Podcast Walking With DanteWalking With DanteMark ScarbroughArts509Captivate
73
88Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
89Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
90Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts326Simplecast
48
91Podcast Velshi Banned Book ClubVelshi Banned Book ClubMSNBCArts24Simplecast
69
92Podcast The Common ReaderThe Common ReaderHenry OliverArts43Substack
53
93Podcast The Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time PodcastThe Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time PodcastDani and BrettArts517Spreaker
53
94Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts355Blubrry
28
95Podcast Talking ScaredTalking ScaredNeil McRobertArts352Megaphone
48
96Podcast كنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسكنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسPodcast RecordArts58Simplecast
72
97Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts153Captivate
42
98Podcast Abstract PoetryAbstract PoetryDaniel LucasArts105Megaphone
53
99Podcast The Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenArts122Pinecast
53
100Podcast Great AudiobooksGreat AudiobooksGreat LiteratureArts2000RedCircle
43

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