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 May 2026

05/12/2026

Average data

Episodes: 291
Frequency: every 10 days
Duration: 01:02:00

Top 5 authors

1. Raghvendra Singh (5 shows)
2. iHeartPodcasts (2 shows)
3. Book Riot (2 shows)
4. The New Yorker (2 shows)
5. C-SPAN (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (20 shows)
2. Spotify for Podcasters (9 shows)
3. Libsyn (8 shows)
4. Simplecast (8 shows)
5. Buzzsprout (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
3Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts227Acast
63
4Podcast 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
5Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts40Megaphone
73
6Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts544Audioboom
63
7Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts66Acast
63
8Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts461Libsyn
62
9Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts38Simplecast
43
10Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts237Megaphone
38
11Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts68Megaphone
48
12Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts164Acast
84
13Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1355Simplecast
63
14Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts53Megaphone
58
15Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts548Megaphone
58
16Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
17Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts185RedCircle
62
18Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts268Buzzsprout
52
19Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts77Spotify for Podcasters
37
20Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts231Simplecast
83
21Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts845ART19
48
22Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts462RedCircle
53
23Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
24Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts945Megaphone
48
25Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts431Megaphone
48
26Podcast One NightstandOne NightstandBustleArts53Spotify for Podcasters
58
27Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
28Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts274Megaphone
42
29Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
30Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts350Libsyn
62
31Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts620Podbean
58
32Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts277ART19
69
33Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts93Spotify for Podcasters
37
34Podcast Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishDare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
35Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts451Libsyn
68
36Podcast Well-ReadWell-ReadAnn Cox and Halle EisenmanArts100Podbean
48
37Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts90Blubrry
38
38Podcast PagenerdPagenerdby the pagenerdsArts23Simplecast
63
39Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts795Megaphone
58
40Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts425Captivate
68
41Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
42Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts233Megaphone
69
43Podcast Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubEarsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubiHeartPodcastsArts17Omny Studio
52
44Podcast Just King ThingsJust King ThingsRanged TouchArts80Blubrry
43
45Podcast America’s Book ClubAmerica’s Book ClubC-SPANArts41Megaphone
48
46Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
47Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts184Buzzsprout
42
48Podcast 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
49Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
50Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts496Simplecast
69
51Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts796Megaphone
42
52Podcast 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 GilboArts284Buzzsprout
68
53Podcast Lit NYCLit NYCHarry SiegelArts67Buzzsprout
38
54Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts773Libsyn
48
55Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts131Megaphone
38
56Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts526Substack
43
57Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts84Captivate
58
58Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts229Megaphone
73
59Podcast Lord of the Rings Lorecast - J.R.R. Tolkien's World & Writings ExplainedLord of the Rings Lorecast - J.R.R. Tolkien's World & Writings ExplainedRobots RadioArts237RedCircle
63
60Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts21Audioboom
48
61Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
62Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts327Simplecast
48
63Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks576N/A
N/A
64Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts248Libsyn
68
65Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts265Spotify for Podcasters
32
66Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
67Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
68Podcast Fantasy FanFellasFantasy FanFellasFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts49Acast
69
69Podcast Lit Witches: A Fantasy Book PodcastLit Witches: A Fantasy Book PodcastPenguin Books Australia Arts25Spotify for Podcasters
57
70Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
71Podcast Booknotes+Booknotes+C-SPANArts300Megaphone
59
72Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts367Unknown
63
73Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts530ART19
63
74Podcast Classic Audiobooks CollectionClassic Audiobooks CollectionGraham WhitmoreArts27Spotify for Podcasters
32
75Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts278Buzzsprout
62
76Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts100Squarespace
48
77Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
78Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
79Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
80Podcast Loon CallLoon CallRuby and AdaArts25Spotify for Podcasters
48
81Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts278Megaphone
53
82Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts200Buzzsprout
48
83Podcast Book Talk for BookTokBook Talk for BookTokCloud10Arts456Megaphone
79
84Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts358Blubrry
28
85Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts176Megaphone
48
86Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
87Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts188Audioboom
52
88Podcast Gom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastGom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastLore Party MediaArts320Megaphone
42
89Podcast Great AudiobooksGreat AudiobooksGreat LiteratureArts2000RedCircle
43
90Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts158Captivate
42
91Podcast Rereading the RevolutionRereading the RevolutionKellie and DaphneArts103Acast
74
92Podcast Books and BobaBooks and BobaPotluck Podcast CollectiveArts371Captivate
63
93Podcast 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
94Podcast Spoil Me! Dungeon Crawler CarlSpoil Me! Dungeon Crawler CarlUNspoiled! NetworkArts118Spreaker
38
95Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
96Podcast The Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time PodcastThe Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time PodcastDani and BrettArts521Spreaker
53
97Podcast Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsMythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsMythgard InstituteArts386Fireside
53
98Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts51Buzzsprout
73
99Podcast In Your Spare Time: From the Blog of Ursula K. Le GuinIn Your Spare Time: From the Blog of Ursula K. Le GuinUrsula K. Le Guin FoundationArts31Libsyn
52
100Podcast The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48

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