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 17 Apr 2026

04/17/2026

Average data

Episodes: 259
Frequency: every 10 days
Duration: 00:54:13

Top 5 authors

1. Raghvendra Singh (8 shows)
2. Book Riot (3 shows)
3. iHeartPodcasts (3 shows)
4. NPR (2 shows)
5. Fantasy Fangirls Media Network (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (21 shows)
2. Simplecast (10 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (9 shows)
4. RSS.com (8 shows)
5. Libsyn (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast Boozy BookgasmsBoozy BookgasmsJenLynnKimArts56Podbean
48
3Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts35Megaphone
73
4Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts218Acast
63
5Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
6Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts541Audioboom
63
7Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts62Megaphone
48
8Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
9Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts228Simplecast
83
10Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts73Spotify for Podcasters
37
11Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts544Megaphone
58
12Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1331Simplecast
63
13Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts258Buzzsprout
52
14Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
15Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
16Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts36Simplecast
43
17Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts456Libsyn
62
18Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
19Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts453RedCircle
53
20Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts62Acast
63
21Podcast PagenerdPagenerdby the pagenerdsArts20Simplecast
73
22Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts445Libsyn
68
23Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts180RedCircle
42
24Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
25Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts346Libsyn
62
26Podcast WilderWilderiHeartPodcastsHistory16Omny Studio
69
27Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts270Megaphone
42
28Podcast Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishDare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
29Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts936Megaphone
48
30Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts839ART19
48
31Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
32Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts179Buzzsprout
42
33Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
34Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts19Audioboom
48
35Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts273Buzzsprout
62
36Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts616Podbean
58
37Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
38Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts88Spotify for Podcasters
37
39Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts49Megaphone
58
40Podcast The Same Page Book ClubThe Same Page Book ClubBarstool SportsArts17Unknown
38
41Podcast 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
42Podcast Fantasy FanReadsFantasy FanReadsFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts30Acast
58
43Podcast 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
44Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts362Unknown
63
45Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
46Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts130Megaphone
38
47Podcast Everything CookbooksEverything CookbooksAndrea Nguyen, Molly Stevens, Kate Leahy, Kristin DonnellyArts206Simplecast
63
48Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts426Megaphone
48
49Podcast The Poetry Magazine PodcastThe Poetry Magazine PodcastPoetry FoundationArts125Simplecast
42
50Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts422Captivate
68
51Podcast The Honest Broker PodcastThe Honest Broker PodcastJared HendersonArts12Substack
42
52Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts791Megaphone
42
53Podcast Beyond the PenBeyond the PenMaccabee and ChelseaArts105Podetize
49
54Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
55Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
56Podcast The PlotpointThe PlotpointEvergreen Podcasts Arts6Megaphone
53
57Podcast Lit Witches: A Fantasy Book PodcastLit Witches: A Fantasy Book PodcastPenguin Books Australia Arts25Spotify for Podcasters
57
58Podcast 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 FoundationArts17Libsyn
48
59Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
60Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts524ART19
63
61Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
62Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts229Megaphone
69
63Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts246Libsyn
68
64Podcast The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
65Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts521Substack
43
66Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
67Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts492Simplecast
69
68Podcast Fantasy FanFellasFantasy FanFellasFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts43Acast
69
69Podcast Gays ReadingGays ReadingJason BlitmanArts211Buzzsprout
78
70Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
71Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1069Megaphone
63
72Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts275Megaphone
53
73Podcast Going North PodcastGoing North PodcastPodgoArts593Simplecast
63
74Podcast Loon CallLoon CallRuby and AdaArts25Spotify for Podcasters
48
75Podcast Nothing Like a Good BookNothing Like a Good BookMark Bishop MediaArts111Spreaker
43
76Podcast 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
77Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts194Buzzsprout
38
78Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts157Acast
84
79Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts759Libsyn
48
80Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
81Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
82Podcast Rereading the RevolutionRereading the RevolutionKellie and DaphneArts100Acast
74
83Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks573N/A
N/A
84Podcast One NightstandOne NightstandBustleArts51Spotify for Podcasters
58
85Podcast Strong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishStrong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
86Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts100Squarespace
48
87Podcast Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubEarsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubiHeartPodcastsArts17Omny Studio
52
88Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts224Megaphone
73
89Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts66Spotify for Podcasters
52
90Podcast Killer WomenKiller WomenKiller WomenArts226Spotify for Podcasters
63
91Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
92Podcast Talking ScaredTalking ScaredNeil McRobertArts352Megaphone
48
93Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts169Megaphone
48
94Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
95Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts355Blubrry
28
96Podcast 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
97Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts88Blubrry
38
98Podcast Book Talk for BookTokBook Talk for BookTokCloud10Arts446Megaphone
79
99Podcast 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
100Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts788Megaphone
58

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