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 Jul 2025

07/14/2025

Average data

Episodes: 340
Frequency: every 16 days
Duration: 00:55:48

Top 5 authors

1. NPR (2 shows)
2. Book Riot (2 shows)
3. Poetry Foundation (2 shows)
4. The New Yorker (2 shows)
5. Abby and Ronnie | Huge Book Nerds (1 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (19 shows)
2. Simplecast (15 shows)
3. Acast (13 shows)
4. Spotify for Podcasters (7 shows)
5. Libsyn (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
3Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
4Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts544Audioboom
63
5Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
6Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts38Simplecast
43
7Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteReligion & Spirituality259Simplecast
63
8Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts237Megaphone
38
9Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts227Acast
63
10Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1355Simplecast
63
11Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts274Megaphone
42
12Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
13Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts231Simplecast
83
14Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
15Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts548Megaphone
58
16Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts51Buzzsprout
73
17Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
18Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts110Acast
59
19Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts176Megaphone
48
20Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts233Megaphone
69
21Podcast 27 Views27 ViewsElizabeth WoodmanArts30Spotify for Podcasters
63
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 Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts350Libsyn
62
24Podcast BibliophageBibliophageGwenna LaithlandArts16Spotify for Podcasters
43
25Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
26Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts461Libsyn
62
27Podcast Borrowed & ReturnedBorrowed & ReturnedBrooklyn Public LibraryArts123Buzzsprout
63
28Podcast داستان شبداستان شبDASTANESHABArts1571Acast
49
29Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts845ART19
48
30Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts44Acast
63
31Podcast 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
32Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts431Megaphone
48
33Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts184Buzzsprout
42
34Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts185RedCircle
62
35Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts620Podbean
58
36Podcast Book Talk for BookTokBook Talk for BookTokCloud10Arts456Megaphone
79
37Podcast Moms Into Literary FreedomMoms Into Literary FreedomCourtney Green and Jennifer MendozaArts65Spreaker
59
38Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts530ART19
63
39Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts451Libsyn
68
40Podcast Dastaminophen| شاهنامه با داستامینوفنDastaminophen| شاهنامه با داستامینوفنDastaminophenArts179Acast
63
41Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
42Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts425Captivate
68
43Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Blubrry
32
44Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts487Simplecast
53
45Podcast پادکست فارسی انسانک | Ensanakپادکست فارسی انسانک | EnsanakHesam IpakchiArts69Unknown
53
46Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts131Megaphone
38
47Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
48Podcast The Next Big IdeaThe Next Big IdeaNext Big Idea ClubEducation376Megaphone
53
49Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts188Audioboom
52
50Podcast Dupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينDupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينNasser AlaqeelArts12Acast
63
51Podcast كنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسكنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسPodcast RecordArts58Simplecast
72
52Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts248Libsyn
68
53Podcast Book Lounge by LibbyBook Lounge by LibbyBook Lounge by LibbyArts955Megaphone
59
54Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts268Buzzsprout
52
55Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts945Megaphone
48
56Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts229Megaphone
73
57Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts367Unknown
63
58Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts526Substack
43
59Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts795Megaphone
58
60Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts773Libsyn
48
61Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenSociety & Culture228Acast
73
62Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
63Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts53Megaphone
58
64Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts278Megaphone
53
65Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks576N/A
N/A
66Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts77Spotify for Podcasters
37
67Podcast PLOT TWISTPLOT TWISTSoman Chainani and Victoria AveyardArts72Acast
63
68Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1078Megaphone
63
69Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts278Buzzsprout
62
70Podcast Witches of Scotland Witches of Scotland claire mitchell and zoe venditozziSociety & Culture87Unknown
58
71Podcast Classic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook Collection LLCArts2000Megaphone
48
72Podcast پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)Jabe podcastArts49Acast
37
73Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
74Podcast کتاب صوتی ناصر زراعتی - Ketab soti کتاب صوتی ناصر زراعتی - Ketab sotiKetab sotiArts1267RedCircle
48
75Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
76Podcast In A Certain LandIn A Certain LandNicholas KotarArts12Acast
74
77Podcast Velshi Banned Book ClubVelshi Banned Book ClubMSNBCArts24Simplecast
69
78Podcast بیوگرافیبیوگرافیMonaArts128Acast
63
79Podcast The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and NeuroscienceThe Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and NeuroscienceKelton ReidArts541Megaphone
48
80Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts496Simplecast
69
81Podcast LalaLand | لالالندLalaLand | لالالندArash kavianiArts30Simplecast
63
82Podcast 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
83Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts358Blubrry
28
84Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts158Captivate
42
85Podcast Poetry Off the ShelfPoetry Off the ShelfPoetry FoundationArts99Simplecast
53
86Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
87Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts398BBC
28
88Podcast 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
89Missing podcast logo
Smut Up and Listen!
Details temporarily unavailable
Smut Up and ListenArts182Spotify for Podcasters
43
90Podcast The MeditationsThe MeditationsMarcus AureliusArts15Spreaker
64
91Podcast پادکست آذرخش مکریپادکست آذرخش مکریDr Azarakhsh mokriArts99Spotify for Podcasters
53
92Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
93Podcast The Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenArts123Pinecast
53
94Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts424Acast
84
95Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts100Squarespace
48
96Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts327Simplecast
48
97Podcast Reading SmutReading SmutBrea Grant, Mallory O’MearaArts54Simplecast
68
98Podcast Audio Poem of the DayAudio Poem of the DayPoetry FoundationArts111Simplecast
53
99Podcast Well-ReadWell-ReadAnn Cox and Halle EisenmanArts100Podbean
48
100Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts735Megaphone
48

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