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 Jun 2025

06/14/2025

Average data

Episodes: 326
Frequency: every 13 days
Duration: 00:56:34

Top 5 authors

1. The New Yorker (2 shows)
2. Next Big Idea Club (2 shows)
3. Book Riot (2 shows)
4. NPR (2 shows)
5. Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Pod (1 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (21 shows)
2. Simplecast (14 shows)
3. Acast (12 shows)
4. Libsyn (9 shows)
5. Spotify for Podcasters (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast PLOT TWISTPLOT TWISTSoman Chainani and Victoria AveyardArts63Acast
63
3Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts268Megaphone
42
4Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
5Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
6Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
7Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts49Megaphone
58
8Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts540Audioboom
63
9Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
10Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts211Acast
63
11Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts235Megaphone
38
12Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts50Buzzsprout
73
13Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
14Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
15Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
16Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1320Simplecast
63
17Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts253Buzzsprout
52
18Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts227Simplecast
83
19Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts448RedCircle
53
20Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts345Libsyn
62
21Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts542Megaphone
58
22Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
23Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts178RedCircle
42
24Podcast 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 GilboArts280Buzzsprout
68
25Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts64Spotify for Podcasters
52
26Podcast Dedicated with Doug BruntDedicated with Doug BruntSiriusXMArts120Simplecast
68
27Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts106Acast
59
28Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts424Megaphone
48
29Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts177Buzzsprout
42
30Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts612Podbean
58
31Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts454Libsyn
62
32Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
33Podcast Reading SmutReading SmutBrea Grant, Mallory O’MearaArts50Simplecast
68
34Podcast Velshi Banned Book ClubVelshi Banned Book ClubMSNBCArts24Simplecast
69
35Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts180Audioboom
52
36Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts166Megaphone
48
37Podcast In A Certain LandIn A Certain LandNicholas KotarArts12Acast
74
38Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
39Podcast The Substack PodcastThe Substack PodcastThe Substack teamArts64Substack
43
40Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts129Megaphone
38
41Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts42Acast
69
42Podcast The Next Big IdeaThe Next Big IdeaNext Big Idea ClubEducation371Megaphone
53
43Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts227Megaphone
69
44Podcast Classic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook Collection LLCArts2000Megaphone
48
45Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts442Libsyn
68
46Podcast The Baldwin 100The Baldwin 100Penguin Random House + Vintage BooksArts9Simplecast
63
47Podcast پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)Jabe podcastArts49Acast
37
48Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts519Substack
43
49Podcast Moms Into Literary FreedomMoms Into Literary FreedomCourtney Green and Jennifer MendozaArts65Spreaker
59
50Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts836ART19
48
51Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts394BBC
28
52Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
53Podcast 27 Views27 ViewsElizabeth WoodmanArts30Spotify for Podcasters
63
54Podcast Witches of Scotland Witches of Scotland madison mitchell Arts79Spotify for Podcasters
53
55Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts489Simplecast
69
56Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts244Libsyn
68
57Podcast Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksMelissa & DaveArts236Megaphone
58
58Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts418Captivate
68
59Podcast LPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityLPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityThe Last Podcast NetworkArts141Simplecast
62
60Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts353Blubrry
28
61Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts480Simplecast
53
62Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Blubrry
32
63Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts271Buzzsprout
62
64Podcast BAD WORDSBAD WORDSJanice LagataArts50Megaphone
69
65Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts151Captivate
42
66Podcast Mad About It: Learning Literature with MadisonMad About It: Learning Literature with MadisonMadison McMahonArts3Spotify for Podcasters
48
67Podcast The Next Big Idea DailyThe Next Big Idea DailyNext Big Idea ClubEducation835Megaphone
59
68Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts521ART19
63
69Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts274Megaphone
53
70Podcast The Great BooksThe Great BooksNational ReviewArts12Simplecast
53
71Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
72Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
73Podcast The Mountain is You in English The Mountain is You in English Raja BabuArts8Spotify for Podcasters
48
74Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts360Unknown
63
75Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
76Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1066Megaphone
63
77Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts785Megaphone
58
78Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts932Megaphone
48
79Podcast The World of WodehouseThe World of WodehouseAlexander ArmstrongArts14RSS.com
53
80Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts222Megaphone
73
81Podcast Dupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينDupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينNasser AlaqeelArts12Acast
63
82Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
83Podcast The Story IsThe Story IsThe Story IsArts85Buzzsprout
68
84Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts86Spotify for Podcasters
37
85Podcast Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenLoyal BooksArts61Loyal Books
49
86Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks570N/A
N/A
87Podcast Literally ReadingLiterally ReadingLiterally ReadingArts101Libsyn
53
88Podcast Hardcore LiteratureHardcore LiteratureBenjamin McEvoyArts91Libsyn
63
89Podcast 88 Cups of Tea88 Cups of Tea88 Cups of TeaArts100Libsyn
N/A
90Podcast Nothing Like a Good BookNothing Like a Good BookMark Bishop MediaArts111Spreaker
43
91Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts420Acast
84
92Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts789Megaphone
42
93Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
94Podcast Read Me RomanceRead Me RomanceRead Me RomanceArts180Blubrry
53
95Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts728Megaphone
48
96Podcast Book Talk for BookTokBook Talk for BookTokCloud10Arts440Megaphone
79
97Podcast Daily Short Stories - Mystery & SuspenseDaily Short Stories - Mystery & SuspenseSol Good NetworkArts1000Spreaker
43
98Podcast Critical Magic Theory: An Analytical Harry Potter PodcastCritical Magic Theory: An Analytical Harry Potter PodcastProf. Julian WambleArts109Spreaker
78
99Podcast هزارداستانHazardastanهزارداستانHazardastanMehran mantashiArts1973Acast
80
100Podcast بیوگرافیبیوگرافیMonaArts122Acast
63

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