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 Mar 2026

03/10/2026

Average data

Episodes: 275
Frequency: every 10 days
Duration: 00:54:41

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (21 shows)
2. Simplecast (11 shows)
3. Buzzsprout (8 shows)
4. RSS.com (7 shows)
5. Libsyn (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts35Megaphone
73
3Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts215Acast
63
4Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
5Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
6Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts541Audioboom
63
7Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts235Megaphone
38
8Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts60Megaphone
48
9Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts228Simplecast
83
10Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
11Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
12Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts456Libsyn
62
13Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
14Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts18Audioboom
48
15Podcast Loon CallLoon CallRuby and AdaArts25Spotify for Podcasters
48
16Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1328Simplecast
63
17Podcast The Mythic Mic PodcastThe Mythic Mic PodcastBethany AmandaArts49Buzzsprout
68
18Podcast Diving InDiving InVirginia Seymour and Louise JonesArts89Buzzsprout
38
19Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts543Megaphone
58
20Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts257Buzzsprout
52
21Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts179RedCircle
42
22Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts935Megaphone
48
23Podcast Fantasy FanFellasFantasy FanFellasFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts42Acast
69
24Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts452RedCircle
53
25Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts49Megaphone
58
26Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
27Podcast The High Fae Housewives PodcastThe High Fae Housewives PodcastThe High Fae Housewives PodcastArts111Simplecast
47
28Podcast 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 WesterosArts422Spotify for Podcasters
22
29Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts269Megaphone
42
30Podcast 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
31Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
32Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts346Libsyn
62
33Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts426Megaphone
48
34Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
35Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
36Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts72Spotify 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 Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts155Acast
84
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 OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts839ART19
48
41Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts420Captivate
68
42Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts270ART19
69
43Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts193Buzzsprout
38
44Podcast The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
45Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts244Libsyn
68
46Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts788Megaphone
58
47Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts444Libsyn
68
48Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts614Podbean
58
49Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts275Megaphone
53
50Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
51Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
52Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts228Megaphone
69
53Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts223Megaphone
73
54Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts129Megaphone
38
55Podcast Just King ThingsJust King ThingsRanged TouchArts79Blubrry
43
56Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
57Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks572N/A
N/A
58Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts178Buzzsprout
42
59Podcast Clean Christian Books | Reading List, Book Club, Books to Read, TBR, ReaderClean Christian Books | Reading List, Book Club, Books to Read, TBR, ReaderKassidy Griffin | Book Club Host, Book RecommendationsArts5Podbean
38
60Podcast The Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewArts51PRX
59
61Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts491Simplecast
69
62Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts523ART19
63
63Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts168Megaphone
48
64Podcast 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 GilboArts281Buzzsprout
68
65Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts88Blubrry
38
66Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts362Unknown
63
67Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts520Substack
43
68Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts65Spotify for Podcasters
52
69Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
70Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
71Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts790Megaphone
42
72Podcast Daily Mass ReadingsDaily Mass ReadingsAugustine InstituteArts828Simplecast
58
73Podcast The Diverse BookshelfThe Diverse BookshelfSamia AzizArts113Buzzsprout
73
74Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts272Buzzsprout
62
75Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
76Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
77Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts181Audioboom
52
78Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts84Captivate
58
79Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts482Simplecast
53
80Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
81Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
82Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
83Podcast Wuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëWuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëEmily BrontëArts34Spreaker
59
84Podcast 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
85Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
86Podcast Bend the Knee: A Song of Ice and Fire PodcastBend the Knee: A Song of Ice and Fire PodcastGame of ThronesArts561RedCircle
37
87Podcast Book Talk for BookTokBook Talk for BookTokCloud10Arts445Megaphone
79
88Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts755Libsyn
48
89Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts255Spotify for Podcasters
32
90Podcast Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishCan't Hurt Me by David Goggins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts3RSS.com
42
91Podcast Strong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishStrong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
92Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts210Megaphone
53
93Podcast America’s Book ClubAmerica’s Book ClubC-SPANArts37Megaphone
48
94Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts354Blubrry
28
95Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts151Captivate
42
96Podcast The Same Page Book ClubThe Same Page Book ClubBarstool SportsArts15Unknown
38
97Podcast كنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسكنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسPodcast RecordArts58Simplecast
72
98Podcast The Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenArts122Pinecast
53
99Podcast The Common ReaderThe Common ReaderHenry OliverArts43Substack
53
100Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1068Megaphone
63

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