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 12 Jan 2026

01/12/2026

Average data

Episodes: 319
Frequency: every 10 days
Duration: 00:59:25

Top 5 authors

1. Raghvendra Singh (8 shows)
2. Book Riot (3 shows)
3. The New Yorker (2 shows)
4. NPR (2 shows)
5. The New York Times (1 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (21 shows)
2. Simplecast (10 shows)
3. Libsyn (8 shows)
4. RSS.com (8 shows)
5. Buzzsprout (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
3Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts52Megaphone
58
4Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts542Audioboom
63
5Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
6Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
7Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
8Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
9Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts546Megaphone
58
10Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1341Simplecast
63
11Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
12Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts64Megaphone
48
13Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts458Libsyn
62
14Podcast StoryKindStoryKindKelly YangArts24Unknown
68
15Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts222Acast
63
16Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts272Megaphone
42
17Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts230Simplecast
83
18Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts262Buzzsprout
52
19Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
20Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts182RedCircle
62
21Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
22Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts494Simplecast
69
23Podcast Under The Cover Of Night: The Nightingale Podcast Under The Cover Of Night: The Nightingale Podcast Lauren TwymanArts7Spotify for Podcasters
42
24Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
25Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts276Megaphone
53
26Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts347Libsyn
62
27Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
28Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts429Megaphone
48
29Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts457RedCircle
53
30Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts448Libsyn
68
31Podcast The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
32Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
33Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts940Megaphone
48
34Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts618Podbean
58
35Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
36Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts423Captivate
68
37Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts274ART19
69
38Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
39Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts246Libsyn
68
40Podcast The Next Big IdeaThe Next Big IdeaNext Big Idea ClubEducation376Megaphone
53
41Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts231Megaphone
69
42Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks575N/A
N/A
43Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts791Megaphone
58
44Podcast Outlive by Peter Attia MD, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishOutlive by Peter Attia MD, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
45Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts75Spotify for Podcasters
37
46Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts841ART19
48
47Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts526ART19
63
48Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
49Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts153Captivate
42
50Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts275Buzzsprout
62
51Podcast The Clearing with Katherine MayThe Clearing with Katherine MayKatherine MayArts100Acast
79
52Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts523Substack
43
53Podcast 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
54Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts226Megaphone
73
55Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts260Spotify for Podcasters
32
56Podcast 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
57Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts130Megaphone
38
58Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
59Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts181Buzzsprout
42
60Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts173Megaphone
48
61Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts364Unknown
63
62Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
63Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
64Podcast Well-ReadWell-ReadAnn Cox and Halle EisenmanArts100Podbean
48
65Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts51Buzzsprout
73
66Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1073Megaphone
63
67Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts793Megaphone
42
68Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts160Acast
84
69Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
70Podcast Strong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishStrong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
71Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts89Blubrry
38
72Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
73Podcast 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
74Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts766Libsyn
48
75Podcast Shoulda BooksShoulda BooksJonathan Faircloth KirkArts10Libsyn
43
76Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
77Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts212Megaphone
53
78Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
79Podcast 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 WesterosArts421Spotify for Podcasters
22
80Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts196Buzzsprout
38
81Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
82Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts90Spotify for Podcasters
37
83Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
84Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
85Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
86Podcast Nothing Like a Good BookNothing Like a Good BookMark Bishop MediaArts111Spreaker
43
87Podcast كنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسكنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسPodcast RecordArts58Simplecast
72
88Podcast Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsMythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsMythgard InstituteArts386Fireside
53
89Podcast Great AudiobooksGreat AudiobooksGreat LiteratureArts2000RedCircle
43
90Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
91Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts485Simplecast
53
92Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts356Blubrry
28
93Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts326Simplecast
48
94Podcast Book Talk for BookTokBook Talk for BookTokCloud10Arts452Megaphone
79
95Podcast The Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time PodcastThe Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time PodcastDani and BrettArts517Spreaker
53
96Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts43Acast
63
97Podcast The Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewArts51PRX
59
98Podcast Atomic Habits by James Clear, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishAtomic Habits by James Clear, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts2RSS.com
42
99Podcast Classic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook Collection LLCArts2000Megaphone
48
100Podcast Gays ReadingGays ReadingJason BlitmanArts211Buzzsprout
78

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