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 Jun 2026

06/16/2026

Average data

Episodes: 277
Frequency: every 10 days
Duration: 00:57:39

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (22 shows)
2. Simplecast (10 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (7 shows)
4. Libsyn (7 shows)
5. Acast (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts38Megaphone
73
3Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
4Podcast Walking With DanteWalking With DanteMark ScarbroughArts513Captivate
73
5Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts65Acast
63
6Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts543Audioboom
63
7Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts223Acast
63
8Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts38Simplecast
43
9Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
10Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1347Simplecast
63
11Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts459Libsyn
62
12Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts76Spotify for Podcasters
37
13Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts264Buzzsprout
52
14Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts66Megaphone
48
15Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
16Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts230Simplecast
83
17Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts547Megaphone
58
18Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts52Megaphone
58
19Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
20Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
21Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts183RedCircle
62
22Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts51Buzzsprout
73
23Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts430Megaphone
48
24Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts459RedCircle
53
25Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts348Libsyn
62
26Podcast PagenerdPagenerdby the pagenerdsArts23Simplecast
63
27Podcast 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
28Podcast PASSAGES: On MorrisonPASSAGES: On MorrisonNamwali Serpell, Random HouseArts9Libsyn
59
29Podcast Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubEarsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubiHeartPodcastsArts17Omny Studio
52
30Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
31Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts21Audioboom
48
32Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts941Megaphone
48
33Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts272Megaphone
42
34Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
35Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts842ART19
48
36Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
37Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts449Libsyn
68
38Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts486Simplecast
53
39Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts618Podbean
58
40Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts275ART19
69
41Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts423Captivate
68
42Podcast 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
43Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts793Megaphone
58
44Podcast 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
45Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts232Megaphone
69
46Podcast Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishDare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
47Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts182Buzzsprout
42
48Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
49Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts276Buzzsprout
62
50Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks575N/A
N/A
51Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
52Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts357Blubrry
28
53Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts246Libsyn
68
54Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts495Simplecast
69
55Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
56Podcast America’s Book ClubAmerica’s Book ClubC-SPANArts39Megaphone
48
57Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
58Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts528ART19
63
59Podcast 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
60Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts262Spotify for Podcasters
32
61Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts524Substack
43
62Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts769Libsyn
48
63Podcast 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 RadioArts235RedCircle
63
64Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
65Podcast The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
66Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
67Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
68Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
69Podcast Classic Audiobooks CollectionClassic Audiobooks CollectionGraham WhitmoreArts27Spotify for Podcasters
32
70Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts130Megaphone
38
71Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts327Simplecast
48
72Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
73Podcast Podcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comPodcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comCory DoctorowArts757Unknown
32
74Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts44Acast
63
75Podcast The Same Page Book ClubThe Same Page Book ClubBarstool SportsArts18Unknown
38
76Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts365Unknown
63
77Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts794Megaphone
42
78Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts186Audioboom
52
79Podcast Daily Mass ReadingsDaily Mass ReadingsAugustine InstituteArts860Simplecast
58
80Podcast The PlotpointThe PlotpointEvergreen Podcasts Arts6Megaphone
53
81Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts90Blubrry
38
82Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts100Squarespace
48
83Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts228Megaphone
73
84Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
85Podcast Fantasy FanFellasFantasy FanFellasFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts47Acast
69
86Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts199Buzzsprout
48
87Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts277Megaphone
53
88Podcast Well-ReadWell-ReadAnn Cox and Halle EisenmanArts100Podbean
48
89Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
90Podcast Spoil Me! Dungeon Crawler CarlSpoil Me! Dungeon Crawler CarlUNspoiled! NetworkArts118Spreaker
38
91Podcast Gom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastGom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastLore Party MediaArts315Megaphone
42
92Podcast Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubSara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubPlosiveArts140Acast
79
93Podcast Strange BedfellowsStrange BedfellowsJack Shepherd and Tanner GreenringArts450Megaphone
43
94Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts84Captivate
58
95Podcast Kris and MadsKris and MadsKristen and MaddieArts104Spotify for Podcasters
58
96Podcast Memoir NationMemoir NationBrooke Warner and Grant FaulknerArts275ART19
59
97Podcast The Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time PodcastThe Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time PodcastDani and BrettArts517Spreaker
53
98Podcast The BibliofillesThe BibliofillesHosted by Sophie and ChayaArts38Megaphone
74
99Podcast Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenLoyal BooksArts61Loyal Books
49
100Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1075Megaphone
63

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