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 13 Apr 2026

04/13/2026

Average data

Episodes: 282
Frequency: every 10 days
Duration: 00:53:29

Top 5 authors

1. Raghvendra Singh (6 shows)
2. Book Riot (3 shows)
3. The New Yorker (2 shows)
4. iHeartPodcasts (2 shows)
5. Fantasy Fangirls Media Network (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (21 shows)
2. Simplecast (13 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (9 shows)
4. Libsyn (8 shows)
5. Acast (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts40Megaphone
73
3Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
4Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts544Audioboom
63
5Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts38Simplecast
43
6Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts227Acast
63
7Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts237Megaphone
38
8Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
9Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts68Megaphone
48
10Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts78Spotify for Podcasters
37
11Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts231Simplecast
83
12Podcast The Poetry Magazine PodcastThe Poetry Magazine PodcastPoetry FoundationArts125Simplecast
42
13Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts548Megaphone
58
14Podcast PagenerdPagenerdby the pagenerdsArts23Simplecast
63
15Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts269Buzzsprout
52
16Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts22Audioboom
48
17Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts185RedCircle
62
18Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
19Podcast Killer WomenKiller WomenKiller WomenArts226Spotify for Podcasters
63
20Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts273Megaphone
42
21Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
22Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1357Simplecast
63
23Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts462Libsyn
62
24Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts463RedCircle
53
25Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
26Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts67Acast
63
27Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
28Podcast Lit Witches: A Fantasy Book PodcastLit Witches: A Fantasy Book PodcastPenguin Books Australia Arts25Spotify for Podcasters
57
29Podcast 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
30Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts350Libsyn
62
31Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
32Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts451Libsyn
68
33Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts91Blubrry
38
34Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts431Megaphone
48
35Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts620Podbean
58
36Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts845ART19
48
37Podcast Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishDare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
38Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts367Unknown
63
39Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
40Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts53Megaphone
58
41Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts234Megaphone
69
42Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts945Megaphone
48
43Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts131Megaphone
38
44Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts497Simplecast
69
45Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts425Captivate
68
46Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
47Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts530ART19
63
48Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
49Podcast Gom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastGom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastLore Party MediaArts321Megaphone
42
50Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
51Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts230Megaphone
73
52Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks577N/A
N/A
53Podcast Beyond the PenBeyond the PenMaccabee and ChelseaArts105Podetize
49
54Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts184Buzzsprout
42
55Podcast 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
56Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
57Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts796Megaphone
42
58Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
59Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts94Spotify for Podcasters
37
60Podcast Fantasy FanReadsFantasy FanReadsFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts34Acast
58
61Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts327Simplecast
48
62Podcast Going North PodcastGoing North PodcastPodgoArts593Simplecast
63
63Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts164Acast
84
64Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts278Buzzsprout
62
65Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts277ART19
69
66Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts526Substack
43
67Podcast 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
68Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts488Simplecast
43
69Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
70Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts796Megaphone
58
71Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts176Megaphone
48
72Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts278Megaphone
53
73Podcast Between the Pages: A Bradford Press PodcastBetween the Pages: A Bradford Press Podcastbrad hansonArts11Podbean
72
74Podcast Fantasy FanFellasFantasy FanFellasFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts49Acast
69
75Podcast The PlotpointThe PlotpointEvergreen Podcasts Arts6Megaphone
53
76Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts266Spotify for Podcasters
32
77Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1079Megaphone
63
78Podcast 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
79Podcast Nothing Like a Good BookNothing Like a Good BookMark Bishop MediaArts111Spreaker
43
80Podcast Poetry Off the ShelfPoetry Off the ShelfPoetry FoundationArts99Simplecast
53
81Podcast Strong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishStrong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
82Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
83Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts248Libsyn
68
84Podcast 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
85Podcast The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
86Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
87Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts358Blubrry
28
88Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts774Libsyn
48
89Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
90Podcast Loon CallLoon CallRuby and AdaArts25Spotify for Podcasters
48
91Podcast WilderWilderiHeartPodcastsHistory16Omny Studio
69
92Podcast Dupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينDupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينNasser AlaqeelArts12Acast
63
93Podcast Daily Mass ReadingsDaily Mass ReadingsAugustine InstituteArts873Simplecast
58
94Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts68Spotify for Podcasters
52
95Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
96Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts155RedCircle
48
97Podcast Book Talk for BookTokBook Talk for BookTokCloud10Arts458Megaphone
79
98Podcast Well-ReadWell-ReadAnn Cox and Halle EisenmanArts100Podbean
48
99Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts188Audioboom
52
100Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts100Squarespace
48

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