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 May 2025

05/10/2025

Average data

Episodes: 309
Frequency: every 12 days
Duration: 00:54:33

Top 5 authors

1. Next Big Idea Club (2 shows)
2. Agatha Christie (2 shows)
3. NPR (2 shows)
4. The New Yorker (2 shows)
5. Book Riot (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (16 shows)
2. Simplecast (15 shows)
3. Acast (11 shows)
4. Buzzsprout (9 shows)
5. Libsyn (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
3Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
4Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts211Acast
63
5Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts540Audioboom
63
6Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
7Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts235Megaphone
38
8Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts345Libsyn
62
9Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1320Simplecast
63
10Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
11Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts542Megaphone
58
12Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts227Simplecast
83
13Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts612Podbean
58
14Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
15Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
16Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
17Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts448RedCircle
53
18Podcast Bookends with Mattea RoachBookends with Mattea RoachCBCArts169Triton Digital
52
19Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts178RedCircle
42
20Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts268Megaphone
42
21Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts106Acast
59
22Podcast Classic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook Collection LLCArts2000Megaphone
48
23Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts253Buzzsprout
52
24Podcast Books With Your BestiesBooks With Your BestiesEmily and AshleyArts57Buzzsprout
59
25Podcast The Diverse BookshelfThe Diverse BookshelfSamia AzizArts113Buzzsprout
73
26Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts42Acast
69
27Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts180Audioboom
52
28Podcast Gehre JazbaatGehre JazbaatTanuj KhoslaArts19Audioboom
N/A
29Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts454Libsyn
62
30Podcast Velshi Banned Book ClubVelshi Banned Book ClubMSNBCArts24Simplecast
69
31Podcast 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
32Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts177Buzzsprout
42
33Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
34Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts424Megaphone
48
35Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts418Captivate
68
36Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts521ART19
63
37Podcast Reading SmutReading SmutBrea Grant, Mallory O’MearaArts50Simplecast
68
38Podcast Grandma Kerri’s Sleepy Time ClassicsGrandma Kerri’s Sleepy Time ClassicskerrinhuntArts155Podbean
42
39Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts166Megaphone
48
40Podcast Rereading the RevolutionRereading the RevolutionKellie and DaphneArts98Acast
74
41Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts50Buzzsprout
73
42Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts836ART19
48
43Podcast بیوگرافیبیوگرافیMonaArts122Acast
63
44Podcast A Dana Perino Podcast: Everything Will Be OkayA Dana Perino Podcast: Everything Will Be OkayFox News PodcastsArts67Megaphone
42
45Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts489Simplecast
69
46Podcast Meagan's Book Club PodcastMeagan's Book Club PodcastMeagan BriggsArts164Spotify for Podcasters
11
47Podcast LalaLand | لالالندLalaLand | لالالندArash kavianiArts30Simplecast
63
48Podcast Meet Me HereMeet Me HereKUOW Puget Sound Public RadioArts12Omny Studio
94
49Podcast The Baldwin 100The Baldwin 100Penguin Random House + Vintage BooksArts9Simplecast
63
50Podcast Well-ReadWell-ReadAnn Cox and Halle EisenmanArts100Podbean
48
51Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts129Megaphone
38
52Podcast The Critic and Her PublicsThe Critic and Her PublicsMerve EmreArts39ART19
48
53Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts227Megaphone
69
54Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts59Acast
63
55Podcast پادکست فارسی انسانک | Ensanakپادکست فارسی انسانک | EnsanakHesam IpakchiArts69Unknown
53
56Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts360Unknown
63
57Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
58Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts480Simplecast
53
59Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts442Libsyn
68
60Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Blubrry
32
61Podcast Bookmark'd with Sara & Des Bookmark'd with Sara & Des Destiny Sidwell Arts96Buzzsprout
52
62Podcast The Next Big IdeaThe Next Big IdeaNext Big Idea ClubEducation371Megaphone
53
63Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
64Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
65Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts932Megaphone
48
66Podcast The Great BooksThe Great BooksNational ReviewArts12Simplecast
53
67Podcast The Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewArts51PRX
59
68Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts271Buzzsprout
62
69Podcast كنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسكنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسPodcast RecordArts58Simplecast
72
70Podcast داستان شبداستان شبDASTANESHABArts1544Acast
49
71Podcast Literally ReadingLiterally ReadingLiterally ReadingArts101Libsyn
53
72Podcast Read Me RomanceRead Me RomanceRead Me RomanceArts180Blubrry
53
73Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
74Podcast پادکست آذرخش مکریپادکست آذرخش مکریDr Azarakhsh mokriArts99Spotify for Podcasters
53
75Podcast پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)Jabe podcastArts49Acast
37
76Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
77Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts274Megaphone
53
78Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts353Blubrry
28
79Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts751Libsyn
48
80Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts519Substack
43
81Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts269ART19
69
82Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts192Buzzsprout
38
83Podcast Daily Short Stories - Mystery & SuspenseDaily Short Stories - Mystery & SuspenseSol Good NetworkArts1000Spreaker
43
84Podcast Agatha Christie Secret of the ChimneysAgatha Christie Secret of the ChimneysAgatha ChristieArts7Spreaker
49
85Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1066Megaphone
63
86Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts151Captivate
42
87Podcast LPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityLPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityThe Last Podcast NetworkArts141Simplecast
62
88Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts244Libsyn
68
89Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts64Spotify for Podcasters
52
90Podcast 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
91Podcast 下一本讀什麼？下一本讀什麼？閱讀前哨站 瓦基Arts650Firstory
59
92Podcast Richie's AudiobooksRichie's AudiobooksRichieArts106Spotify for Podcasters
53
93Podcast Dupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينDupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينNasser AlaqeelArts12Acast
63
94Podcast The American VandalThe American VandalMatt Seybold, Center For Mark Twain StudiesArts118Unknown
73
95Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts789Megaphone
42
96Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks570N/A
N/A
97Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts222Megaphone
73
98Podcast The Book Was HotterThe Book Was HotterAvon BooksArts9Spotify for Podcasters
53
99Podcast The Next Big Idea DailyThe Next Big Idea DailyNext Big Idea ClubEducation835Megaphone
59
100Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts251Spotify for Podcasters
32

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