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 Sep 2025

09/17/2025

Average data

Episodes: 363
Frequency: every 11 days
Duration: 01:00:21

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (23 shows)
2. Simplecast (12 shows)
3. Acast (9 shows)
4. Spotify for Podcasters (7 shows)
5. Libsyn (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts543Audioboom
63
3Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
4Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
5Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts223Acast
63
6Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts547Megaphone
58
7Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
8Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts459Libsyn
62
9Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
10Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts272Megaphone
42
11Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
12Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts264Buzzsprout
52
13Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1347Simplecast
63
14Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts459RedCircle
53
15Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts66Megaphone
48
16Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
17Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts183RedCircle
62
18Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
19Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
20Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts275ART19
69
21Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts276Buzzsprout
62
22Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts842ART19
48
23Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts429Megaphone
48
24Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts348Libsyn
62
25Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts941Megaphone
48
26Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts794Megaphone
42
27Podcast The Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewArts51PRX
59
28Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts449Libsyn
68
29Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
30Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
31Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts51Buzzsprout
73
32Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
33Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
34Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts230Simplecast
83
35Podcast The Next Big IdeaThe Next Big IdeaNext Big Idea ClubEducation376Megaphone
53
36Podcast بیوگرافیبیوگرافیMonaArts125Acast
63
37Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
38Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts793Megaphone
58
39Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts277Megaphone
53
40Podcast The Foxed PageThe Foxed PageKimberly FordArts216Megaphone
43
41Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts524Substack
43
42Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks575N/A
N/A
43Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts618Podbean
58
44Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
45Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts423Captivate
68
46Podcast 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
47Podcast Booknotes+Booknotes+C-SPANArts298Megaphone
59
48Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1075Megaphone
63
49Podcast Trap Poet's Society Trap Poet's Society Cree Myles and Bryan RogersArts11Spotify for Podcasters
28
50Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts495Simplecast
69
51Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts108Acast
59
52Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts52Megaphone
58
53Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
54Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts174Megaphone
48
55Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts232Megaphone
69
56Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
57Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts43Acast
63
58Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts365Unknown
63
59Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Blubrry
32
60Podcast 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
61Podcast Books UnboundBooks UnboundAriel Bissett and Raeleen LemayArts331Spotify for Podcasters
38
62Podcast LPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityLPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityThe Last Podcast NetworkArts146Simplecast
62
63Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
64Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts90Blubrry
38
65Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts262Spotify for Podcasters
32
66Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts227Megaphone
73
67Podcast The Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time PodcastThe Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time PodcastDani and BrettArts517Spreaker
53
68Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts186Audioboom
52
69Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts246Libsyn
68
70Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts528ART19
63
71Podcast Radio Westeros ASOIAF PodcastRadio Westeros ASOIAF PodcastRadio WesterosArts170Acast
38
72Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
73Podcast Book Talk for BookTokBook Talk for BookTokCloud10Arts454Megaphone
79
74Podcast داستان شبداستان شبDASTANESHABArts1567Acast
49
75Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts182Buzzsprout
42
76Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts486Simplecast
53
77Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts326Simplecast
48
78Podcast Swish and Flick: A Harry Potter PodcastSwish and Flick: A Harry Potter PodcastSwish and Flick PodcastArts486RedCircle
37
79Podcast The Next Big Idea DailyThe Next Big Idea DailyNext Big Idea ClubEducation835Megaphone
59
80Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts768Libsyn
48
81Podcast Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenLoyal BooksArts61Loyal Books
49
82Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
83Podcast 下一本讀什麼？下一本讀什麼？閱讀前哨站 瓦基Arts664Firstory
59
84Podcast Classic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook Collection LLCArts2000Megaphone
48
85Podcast Heaving BosomsHeaving BosomsHeaving Bosoms Productions, BleavArts561Simplecast
63
86Podcast Critical Magic Theory: An Analytical Harry Potter PodcastCritical Magic Theory: An Analytical Harry Potter PodcastProf. Julian WambleArts109Spreaker
78
87Podcast Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksMelissa & DaveArts239Megaphone
58
88Podcast Just King ThingsJust King ThingsRanged TouchArts80Blubrry
43
89Podcast Daily Mass ReadingsDaily Mass ReadingsAugustine InstituteArts860Simplecast
58
90Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts84Captivate
58
91Podcast Kris and MadsKris and MadsKristen and MaddieArts103Spotify for Podcasters
58
92Podcast Well-ReadWell-ReadAnn Cox and Halle EisenmanArts100Podbean
48
93Podcast Memoir NationMemoir NationBrooke Warner and Grant FaulknerArts275ART19
59
94Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts130Megaphone
38
95Podcast Gom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastGom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastLore Party MediaArts315Megaphone
42
96Podcast 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
97Podcast BibliophageBibliophageGwenna LaithlandArts16Spotify for Podcasters
43
98Podcast پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)Jabe podcastArts49Acast
37
99Missing podcast logo
Between Pages & Friends
Details temporarily unavailable
Between Pages & FriendsArts101Buzzsprout
53
100Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts396BBC
28

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