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 14 Feb 2026

02/14/2026

Average data

Episodes: 270
Frequency: every 10 days
Duration: 00:54:51

Top 5 authors

1. Raghvendra Singh (9 shows)
2. Book Riot (3 shows)
3. Augustine Institute (2 shows)
4. NPR (2 shows)
5. The New Yorker (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (18 shows)
2. Acast (10 shows)
3. RSS.com (9 shows)
4. Spotify for Podcasters (9 shows)
5. Libsyn (8 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts543Audioboom
63
3Podcast Loon CallLoon CallRuby and AdaArts25Spotify for Podcasters
48
4Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
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 The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
7Podcast The Same Page Book ClubThe Same Page Book ClubBarstool SportsArts18Unknown
38
8Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts38Megaphone
73
9Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
10Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
11Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts66Megaphone
48
12Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts230Simplecast
83
13Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts223Acast
63
14Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1347Simplecast
63
15Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts547Megaphone
58
16Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts264Buzzsprout
52
17Podcast The Mythic Mic PodcastThe Mythic Mic PodcastBethany AmandaArts49Buzzsprout
68
18Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
19Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts183RedCircle
62
20Podcast So Many BooksSo Many BooksPolitics and ProseBooks1N/A
N/A
21Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
22Podcast 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
23Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts459Libsyn
62
24Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts76Spotify for Podcasters
37
25Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
26Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts459RedCircle
53
27Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
28Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
29Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts429Megaphone
48
30Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts618Podbean
58
31Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts272Megaphone
42
32Podcast The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
33Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts423Captivate
68
34Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts348Libsyn
62
35Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts495Simplecast
69
36Podcast Wuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëWuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëEmily BrontëArts34Spreaker
59
37Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts277Megaphone
53
38Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
39Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts449Libsyn
68
40Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts232Megaphone
69
41Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts52Megaphone
58
42Podcast 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
43Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts68Spotify for Podcasters
52
44Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts108Acast
59
45Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts174Megaphone
48
46Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
47Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts276Buzzsprout
62
48Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts941Megaphone
48
49Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts162Acast
84
50Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts842ART19
48
51Podcast 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 GilboArts283Buzzsprout
68
52Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts182Buzzsprout
42
53Podcast Boozy BookgasmsBoozy BookgasmsJenLynnKimArts56Podbean
48
54Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts130Megaphone
38
55Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts528ART19
63
56Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts793Megaphone
58
57Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
58Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
59Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts91Spotify for Podcasters
37
60Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
61Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts524Substack
43
62Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts275ART19
69
63Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Acast
28
64Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts90Blubrry
38
65Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts227Megaphone
73
66Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts43Acast
63
67Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts357Blubrry
28
68Podcast Shoulda BooksShoulda BooksJonathan Faircloth KirkArts10Libsyn
43
69Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts153Captivate
42
70Podcast Alt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift XArts105ART19
42
71Podcast Drinks in the LibraryDrinks in the LibraryGigi HowardArts136RedCircle
48
72Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
73Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
74Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts794Megaphone
42
75Missing podcast logo
Face à l'histoire
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
France InterHistory339N/A
N/A
76Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
77Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
78Podcast Podcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comPodcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comCory DoctorowArts757Unknown
32
79Podcast Daily Mass ReadingsDaily Mass ReadingsAugustine InstituteArts860Simplecast
58
80Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts365Unknown
63
81Podcast Kris and MadsKris and MadsKristen and MaddieArts103Spotify for Podcasters
58
82Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
83Podcast Little PodLittle PodOlivia MuenterArts7Spotify for Podcasters
53
84Podcast Strong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishStrong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
85Podcast Atomic Habits by James Clear, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishAtomic Habits by James Clear, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts2RSS.com
42
86Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts768Libsyn
48
87Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
88Podcast Parseh Podcast (پادکست پرسه)Parseh Podcast (پادکست پرسه)Abbas SeyedeinArts76Acast
52
89Podcast The Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike and Ellacott FilesArts173Spotify for Podcasters
42
90Podcast The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
91Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts100Squarespace
48
92Podcast Radio Westeros ASOIAF PodcastRadio Westeros ASOIAF PodcastRadio WesterosArts170Acast
38
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 CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
95Podcast 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
96Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts246Libsyn
68
97Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
98Podcast The Wizard WheezesThe Wizard WheezesOllivandersVoicesArts133Acast
89
99Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts199Buzzsprout
48
100Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1075Megaphone
63

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