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 15 Feb 2026

02/15/2026

Average data

Episodes: 307
Frequency: every 11 days
Duration: 01:01:50

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (20 shows)
2. Acast (12 shows)
3. Simplecast (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, NextpodArts541Audioboom
63
3Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
4Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
5Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts229Simplecast
83
6Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts19Audioboom
48
7Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
8Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
9Podcast Loon CallLoon CallRuby and AdaArts25Spotify for Podcasters
48
10Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
11Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts270Megaphone
42
12Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts220Acast
63
13Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts62Megaphone
48
14Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts36Megaphone
73
15Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts544Megaphone
58
16Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts259Buzzsprout
52
17Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts180RedCircle
42
18Podcast 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 WesterosArts423Spotify for Podcasters
22
19Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1333Simplecast
63
20Podcast The Same Page Book ClubThe Same Page Book ClubBarstool SportsArts17Unknown
38
21Podcast The Mythic Mic PodcastThe Mythic Mic PodcastBethany AmandaArts49Buzzsprout
68
22Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
23Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts457Libsyn
62
24Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
25Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
26Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts73Spotify for Podcasters
37
27Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
28Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts427Megaphone
48
29Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts454RedCircle
53
30Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
31Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts346Libsyn
62
32Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts616Podbean
58
33Podcast Wuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëWuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëEmily BrontëArts34Spreaker
59
34Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
35Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts421Captivate
68
36Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts88Blubrry
38
37Podcast So Many BooksSo Many BooksPolitics and ProseBooks1N/A
N/A
38Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts492Simplecast
69
39Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts229Megaphone
69
40Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts445Libsyn
68
41Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts275Megaphone
53
42Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts107Acast
59
43Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts43Acast
63
44Podcast The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
45Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
46Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts840ART19
48
47Podcast 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
48Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts49Megaphone
58
49Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts937Megaphone
48
50Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts170Megaphone
48
51Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts273ART19
69
52Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts273Buzzsprout
62
53Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts130Megaphone
38
54Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts524ART19
63
55Podcast 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 GilboArts282Buzzsprout
68
56Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
57Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts157Acast
84
58Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts224Megaphone
73
59Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts66Spotify for Podcasters
52
60Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts521Substack
43
61Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
62Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
63Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts789Megaphone
58
64Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts791Megaphone
42
65Podcast Radio Westeros ASOIAF PodcastRadio Westeros ASOIAF PodcastRadio WesterosArts170Acast
38
66Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts89Spotify for Podcasters
37
67Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
68Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
69Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts179Buzzsprout
42
70Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts355Blubrry
28
71Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Acast
28
72Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
73Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
74Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts363Unknown
63
75Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts257Spotify for Podcasters
32
76Podcast The Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike and Ellacott FilesArts172Spotify for Podcasters
42
77Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts153Captivate
42
78Podcast Parseh Podcast (پادکست پرسه)Parseh Podcast (پادکست پرسه)Abbas SeyedeinArts75Acast
52
79Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
80Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
81Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts759Libsyn
48
82Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
83Podcast The Wizard WheezesThe Wizard WheezesOllivandersVoicesArts127Acast
89
84Podcast The Clearing with Katherine MayThe Clearing with Katherine MayKatherine MayArts99Acast
79
85Missing podcast logo
Face à l'histoire
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
France InterHistory341N/A
N/A
86Podcast Gom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastGom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastLore Party MediaArts312Megaphone
42
87Podcast داستان شبداستان شبDASTANESHABArts1556Acast
49
88Podcast Alt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift XArts105ART19
42
89Podcast Life On Books PodcastLife On Books PodcastLife On BooksArts108Spotify for Podcasters
32
90Podcast Just King ThingsJust King ThingsRanged TouchArts79Blubrry
43
91Podcast Shoulda BooksShoulda BooksJonathan Faircloth KirkArts10Libsyn
43
92Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts483Simplecast
53
93Podcast Boozy BookgasmsBoozy BookgasmsJenLynnKimArts56Podbean
48
94Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1069Megaphone
63
95Podcast 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
96Podcast Daily Mass ReadingsDaily Mass ReadingsAugustine InstituteArts828Simplecast
58
97Podcast Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsMythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsMythgard InstituteArts386Fireside
53
98Podcast 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 RadioArts233RedCircle
63
99Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts246Libsyn
68
100Podcast Classic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook Collection LLCArts2000Megaphone
48

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