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 16 Apr 2026

04/16/2026

Average data

Episodes: 267
Frequency: every 10 days
Duration: 00:56:21

Top 5 authors

1. Raghvendra Singh (6 shows)
2. Book Riot (3 shows)
3. Fantasy Fangirls Media Network (2 shows)
4. iHeartPodcasts (2 shows)
5. Poetry Foundation (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (20 shows)
2. Simplecast (12 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (11 shows)
4. Libsyn (7 shows)
5. Acast (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast Boozy BookgasmsBoozy BookgasmsJenLynnKimArts56Podbean
48
3Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts40Megaphone
73
4Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts227Acast
63
5Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
6Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts543Audioboom
63
7Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts68Megaphone
48
8Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts237Megaphone
38
9Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts548Megaphone
58
10Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts231Simplecast
83
11Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
12Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts77Spotify for Podcasters
37
13Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts461Libsyn
62
14Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1353Simplecast
63
15Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
16Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts66Acast
63
17Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts38Simplecast
43
18Podcast PagenerdPagenerdby the pagenerdsArts23Simplecast
63
19Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts268Buzzsprout
52
20Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts462RedCircle
53
21Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts450Libsyn
68
22Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts350Libsyn
62
23Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts184RedCircle
62
24Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts274Megaphone
42
25Podcast WilderWilderiHeartPodcastsHistory16Omny Studio
69
26Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
27Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts944Megaphone
48
28Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts845ART19
48
29Podcast Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishDare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
30Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts21Audioboom
48
31Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
32Podcast Fantasy FanReadsFantasy FanReadsFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts34Acast
58
33Podcast The Poetry Magazine PodcastThe Poetry Magazine PodcastPoetry FoundationArts125Simplecast
42
34Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
35Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts278Buzzsprout
62
36Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts183Buzzsprout
42
37Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts367Unknown
63
38Podcast 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
39Podcast The Honest Broker PodcastThe Honest Broker PodcastJared HendersonArts12Substack
42
40Podcast Everything CookbooksEverything CookbooksAndrea Nguyen, Molly Stevens, Kate Leahy, Kristin DonnellyArts212Simplecast
63
41Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts431Megaphone
48
42Podcast Lit Witches: A Fantasy Book PodcastLit Witches: A Fantasy Book PodcastPenguin Books Australia Arts25Spotify for Podcasters
57
43Podcast 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
44Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
45Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
46Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts131Megaphone
38
47Podcast 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
48Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts53Megaphone
58
49Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts425Captivate
68
50Podcast The PlotpointThe PlotpointEvergreen Podcasts Arts6Megaphone
53
51Podcast Beyond the PenBeyond the PenMaccabee and ChelseaArts105Podetize
49
52Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
53Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts526Substack
43
54Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
55Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
56Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
57Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts200Buzzsprout
48
58Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts795Megaphone
42
59Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts248Libsyn
68
60Podcast The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
61Podcast Killer WomenKiller WomenKiller WomenArts226Spotify for Podcasters
63
62Podcast Loon CallLoon CallRuby and AdaArts25Spotify for Podcasters
48
63Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts529ART19
63
64Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1078Megaphone
63
65Podcast Nothing Like a Good BookNothing Like a Good BookMark Bishop MediaArts111Spreaker
43
66Podcast Rereading the RevolutionRereading the RevolutionKellie and DaphneArts103Acast
74
67Podcast Fantasy FanFellasFantasy FanFellasFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts48Acast
69
68Podcast Going North PodcastGoing North PodcastPodgoArts593Simplecast
63
69Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts278Megaphone
53
70Podcast Talking ScaredTalking ScaredNeil McRobertArts358Megaphone
48
71Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts229Megaphone
73
72Podcast In Your Spare Time: From the Blog of Ursula K. Le GuinIn Your Spare Time: From the Blog of Ursula K. Le GuinUrsula K. Le Guin FoundationArts31Libsyn
52
73Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts90Blubrry
38
74Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
75Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
76Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
77Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts620Podbean
58
78Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts100Squarespace
48
79Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
80Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts773Libsyn
48
81Podcast Gays ReadingGays ReadingJason BlitmanArts211Buzzsprout
78
82Podcast Poetry Off the ShelfPoetry Off the ShelfPoetry FoundationArts99Simplecast
53
83Podcast 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
84Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts164Acast
84
85Podcast Just King ThingsJust King ThingsRanged TouchArts80Blubrry
43
86Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks576N/A
N/A
87Podcast Gom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastGom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastLore Party MediaArts320Megaphone
42
88Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts233Megaphone
69
89Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts496Simplecast
69
90Podcast One NightstandOne NightstandBustleArts53Spotify for Podcasters
58
91Podcast Classic Audiobooks CollectionClassic Audiobooks CollectionGraham WhitmoreArts27Spotify for Podcasters
32
92Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts68Spotify for Podcasters
52
93Podcast 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
94Podcast Daily Mass ReadingsDaily Mass ReadingsAugustine InstituteArts871Simplecast
58
95Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts358Blubrry
28
96Podcast The Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewArts50PRX
53
97Podcast 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 RadioArts237RedCircle
63
98Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
99Podcast BibliotequeandoBibliotequeandoRicardo LugoArts231Spotify for Podcasters
28
100Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts176Megaphone
48

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