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 Jun 2025

06/13/2025

Average data

Episodes: 346
Frequency: every 13 days
Duration: 00:56:33

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (20 shows)
2. Simplecast (13 shows)
3. Acast (12 shows)
4. Spotify for Podcasters (9 shows)
5. Libsyn (9 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast PLOT TWISTPLOT TWISTSoman Chainani and Victoria AveyardArts72Acast
63
3Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
4Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
5Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts273Megaphone
42
6Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts52Megaphone
58
7Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
8Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts543Audioboom
63
9Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
10Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts226Acast
63
11Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
12Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts51Buzzsprout
73
13Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
14Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
15Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts266Buzzsprout
52
16Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1351Simplecast
63
17Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts547Megaphone
58
18Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
19Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts461RedCircle
53
20Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts231Simplecast
83
21Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts349Libsyn
62
22Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts184RedCircle
62
23Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
24Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts109Acast
59
25Podcast 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
26Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts620Podbean
58
27Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts183Buzzsprout
42
28Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts430Megaphone
48
29Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts68Spotify for Podcasters
52
30Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
31Podcast پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)Jabe podcastArts49Acast
37
32Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts44Acast
63
33Podcast Velshi Banned Book ClubVelshi Banned Book ClubMSNBCArts24Simplecast
69
34Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts131Megaphone
38
35Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts187Audioboom
52
36Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts175Megaphone
48
37Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts460Libsyn
62
38Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts450Libsyn
68
39Podcast The Substack PodcastThe Substack PodcastThe Substack teamArts65Substack
38
40Podcast BAD WORDSBAD WORDSJanice LagataArts50Megaphone
69
41Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts844ART19
48
42Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts525Substack
43
43Podcast Reading SmutReading SmutBrea Grant, Mallory O’MearaArts53Simplecast
68
44Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenSociety & Culture228Acast
73
45Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts248Libsyn
68
46Podcast The Next Big IdeaThe Next Big IdeaNext Big Idea ClubEducation376Megaphone
53
47Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts277Buzzsprout
62
48Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts233Megaphone
69
49Podcast 27 Views27 ViewsElizabeth WoodmanArts30Spotify for Podcasters
63
50Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts92Spotify for Podcasters
37
51Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts425Captivate
68
52Podcast Classic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook Collection LLCArts2000Megaphone
48
53Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts366Unknown
63
54Podcast The Next Big Idea DailyThe Next Big Idea DailyNext Big Idea ClubEducation835Megaphone
59
55Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts943Megaphone
48
56Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Blubrry
32
57Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
58Podcast The Baldwin 100The Baldwin 100Penguin Random House + Vintage BooksArts9Simplecast
63
59Podcast The Mountain is You in English The Mountain is You in English Raja BabuArts8Spotify for Podcasters
48
60Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts229Megaphone
73
61Podcast LPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityLPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityThe Last Podcast NetworkArts147Simplecast
62
62Podcast Moms Into Literary FreedomMoms Into Literary FreedomCourtney Green and Jennifer MendozaArts65Spreaker
59
63Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts397BBC
28
64Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1076Megaphone
63
65Podcast Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksMelissa & DaveArts239Megaphone
58
66Podcast داستان شبداستان شبDASTANESHABArts1570Acast
49
67Podcast Mad About It: Learning Literature with MadisonMad About It: Learning Literature with MadisonMadison McMahonArts3Spotify for Podcasters
48
68Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts794Megaphone
58
69Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
70Podcast بیوگرافیبیوگرافیMonaArts128Acast
63
71Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
72Podcast Dupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينDupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينNasser AlaqeelArts12Acast
63
73Podcast پادکست فارسی انسانک | Ensanakپادکست فارسی انسانک | EnsanakHesam IpakchiArts69Unknown
53
74Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
75Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts486Simplecast
53
76Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts424Acast
84
77Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts529ART19
63
78Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts357Blubrry
28
79Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts157Captivate
42
80Podcast The Great BooksThe Great BooksNational ReviewArts12Simplecast
53
81Podcast Witches of Scotland Witches of Scotland madison mitchell Arts79Spotify for Podcasters
53
82Podcast Critical Magic Theory: An Analytical Harry Potter PodcastCritical Magic Theory: An Analytical Harry Potter PodcastProf. Julian WambleArts109Spreaker
78
83Podcast كتب غيّرتناكتب غيّرتناAsharq Podcasts | الشرق بودكاستArts43Omny Studio
83
84Podcast Literally ReadingLiterally ReadingLiterally ReadingArts101Libsyn
53
85Podcast Well-ReadWell-ReadAnn Cox and Halle EisenmanArts100Podbean
48
86Podcast کتاب صوتی ناصر زراعتی - Ketab soti کتاب صوتی ناصر زراعتی - Ketab sotiKetab sotiArts1260RedCircle
48
87Podcast Read Me RomanceRead Me RomanceRead Me RomanceArts180Blubrry
53
88Podcast Nothing Like a Good BookNothing Like a Good BookMark Bishop MediaArts111Spreaker
43
89Podcast پادکست آذرخش مکریپادکست آذرخش مکریDr Azarakhsh mokriArts99Spotify for Podcasters
53
90Podcast 88 Cups of Tea88 Cups of Tea88 Cups of TeaArts100Libsyn
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91Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts277Megaphone
53
92Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts734Megaphone
48
93Podcast Bookmark'd with Sara & Des Bookmark'd with Sara & Des Destiny Sidwell Arts96Buzzsprout
52
94Podcast The Write Atmosphere: A Podcast for WritersThe Write Atmosphere: A Podcast for WritersAtmosphere PressArts9Spotify for Podcasters
42
95Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts795Megaphone
42
96Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts496Simplecast
69
97Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
98Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
99Podcast هزارداستانHazardastanهزارداستانHazardastanMehran mantashiArts1973Acast
80
100Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts771Libsyn
48

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