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 10 Jan 2026

01/10/2026

Average data

Episodes: 282
Frequency: every 9 days
Duration: 00:49:42

Top 5 authors

1. Raghvendra Singh (11 shows)
2. Book Riot (3 shows)
3. NPR (2 shows)
4. Augustine Institute (2 shows)
5. The New Yorker (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (19 shows)
2. RSS.com (11 shows)
3. Simplecast (10 shows)
4. Libsyn (8 shows)
5. Acast (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts52Megaphone
58
3Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
4Podcast StoryKindStoryKindKelly YangArts24Unknown
68
5Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
6Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts547Megaphone
58
7Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
8Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
9Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts460Libsyn
62
10Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts543Audioboom
63
11Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1347Simplecast
63
12Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
13Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
14Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts66Megaphone
48
15Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts272Megaphone
42
16Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts224Acast
63
17Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts495Simplecast
69
18Podcast Under The Cover Of Night: The Nightingale Podcast Under The Cover Of Night: The Nightingale Podcast Lauren TwymanArts7Spotify for Podcasters
42
19Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
20Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
21Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts265Buzzsprout
52
22Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts277Megaphone
53
23Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
24Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts230Simplecast
83
25Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts348Libsyn
62
26Podcast The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
27Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
28Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts153Captivate
42
29Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
30Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts460RedCircle
53
31Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts449Libsyn
68
32Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts183RedCircle
62
33Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
34Podcast Outlive by Peter Attia MD, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishOutlive by Peter Attia MD, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
35Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts942Megaphone
48
36Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts430Megaphone
48
37Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
38Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts528ART19
63
39Podcast 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
40Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts44Acast
63
41Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts618Podbean
58
42Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts246Libsyn
68
43Podcast The Next Big IdeaThe Next Big IdeaNext Big Idea ClubEducation376Megaphone
53
44Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts423Captivate
68
45Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts232Megaphone
69
46Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts794Megaphone
58
47Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts182Buzzsprout
42
48Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts76Spotify for Podcasters
37
49Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks575N/A
N/A
50Podcast Shoulda BooksShoulda BooksJonathan Faircloth KirkArts10Libsyn
43
51Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts843ART19
48
52Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts174Megaphone
48
53Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
54Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts130Megaphone
38
55Podcast Strong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishStrong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
56Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts525Substack
43
57Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
58Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts228Megaphone
73
59Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts276ART19
69
60Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts276Buzzsprout
62
61Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
62Podcast 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
63Podcast Meagan's Book Club PodcastMeagan's Book Club PodcastMeagan BriggsArts164Spotify for Podcasters
11
64Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
65Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts366Unknown
63
66Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts162Acast
84
67Podcast The Read Carpet ReportThe Read Carpet ReportBeyond the BookendsArts1Unknown
73
68Podcast كنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسكنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسPodcast RecordArts58Simplecast
72
69Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts108Acast
59
70Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts769Libsyn
48
71Podcast The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life by Steven Bartlett, Book Summary, PodcastThe Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life by Steven Bartlett, Book Summary, PodcastRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
72Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1075Megaphone
63
73Podcast The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
74Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
75Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts51Buzzsprout
73
76Podcast Atomic Habits by James Clear, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishAtomic Habits by James Clear, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts2RSS.com
42
77Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts263Spotify for Podcasters
32
78Podcast I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishI Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
79Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts199Buzzsprout
48
80Podcast 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
81Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts90Blubrry
38
82Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts212Megaphone
53
83Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
84Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
85Podcast Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubEarsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubiHeartPodcastsArts17Omny Studio
52
86Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts794Megaphone
42
87Podcast Nothing Like a Good BookNothing Like a Good BookMark Bishop MediaArts111Spreaker
43
88Podcast Octavia's Parables Octavia's Parables adrienne maree brown & Toshi ReagonArts73Spotify for Podcasters
33
89Podcast The Honest Broker PodcastThe Honest Broker PodcastJared HendersonArts12Substack
42
90Podcast The H.P. Lovecraft Literary PodcastThe H.P. Lovecraft Literary PodcastThe H.P. Lovecraft Literary PodcastArts266Squarespace
27
91Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts486Simplecast
53
92Podcast 1984 or Nineteen Eighty-Four, audiobook1984 or Nineteen Eighty-Four, audiobookAnna BArts24Spreaker
43
93Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
94Podcast Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishCan't Hurt Me by David Goggins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts3RSS.com
42
95Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
96Podcast Well-ReadWell-ReadAnn Cox and Halle EisenmanArts100Podbean
48
97Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
98Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts187Audioboom
52
99Podcast Daily Mass ReadingsDaily Mass ReadingsAugustine InstituteArts860Simplecast
58
100Podcast Great AudiobooksGreat AudiobooksGreat LiteratureArts2000RedCircle
43

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