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 18 Feb 2026

02/18/2026

Average data

Episodes: 259
Frequency: every 10 days
Duration: 00:57:17

Top 5 authors

1. Raghvendra Singh (7 shows)
2. NPR (2 shows)
3. Book Riot (2 shows)
4. The New Yorker (2 shows)
5. amir soodbakhsh (1 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (17 shows)
2. Simplecast (11 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (10 shows)
4. Acast (9 shows)
5. RSS.com (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts21Audioboom
48
3Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts230Simplecast
83
4Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts39Megaphone
73
5Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts543Audioboom
63
6Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
7Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
8Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
9Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts225Acast
63
10Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
11Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
12Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts460Libsyn
62
13Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts265Buzzsprout
52
14Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts67Megaphone
48
15Podcast Wuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëWuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëEmily BrontëArts34Spreaker
59
16Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts184RedCircle
62
17Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1349Simplecast
63
18Podcast Loon CallLoon CallRuby and AdaArts25Spotify for Podcasters
48
19Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts547Megaphone
58
20Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
21Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts272Megaphone
42
22Podcast The Mythic Mic PodcastThe Mythic Mic PodcastBethany AmandaArts49Buzzsprout
68
23Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts460RedCircle
53
24Podcast The Same Page Book ClubThe Same Page Book ClubBarstool SportsArts18Unknown
38
25Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts430Megaphone
48
26Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
27Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
28Podcast 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
29Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts76Spotify for Podcasters
37
30Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts943Megaphone
48
31Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
32Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
33Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts175Megaphone
48
34Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts44Acast
63
35Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts843ART19
48
36Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts276ART19
69
37Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts349Libsyn
62
38Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
39Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
40Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts794Megaphone
58
41Podcast 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
42Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts109Acast
59
43Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts277Megaphone
53
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 Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts52Megaphone
58
46Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts228Megaphone
73
47Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts131Megaphone
38
48Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts618Podbean
58
49Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts425Captivate
68
50Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts232Megaphone
69
51Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
52Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
53Podcast Alt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift XArts105ART19
42
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 Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts90Blubrry
38
57Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
58Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts450Libsyn
68
59Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts163Acast
84
60Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts525Substack
43
61Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts183Buzzsprout
42
62Missing podcast logo
Face à l'histoire
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
France InterHistory338N/A
N/A
63Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
64Podcast Well-ReadWell-ReadAnn Cox and Halle EisenmanArts100Podbean
48
65Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
66Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts92Spotify for Podcasters
37
67Podcast Little PodLittle PodOlivia MuenterArts7Spotify for Podcasters
53
68Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
69Podcast Strong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishStrong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
70Podcast Bend the Knee: A Song of Ice and Fire PodcastBend the Knee: A Song of Ice and Fire PodcastGame of ThronesArts561RedCircle
37
71Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts795Megaphone
42
72Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts263Spotify for Podcasters
32
73Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Acast
28
74Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
75Podcast 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
76Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts327Simplecast
48
77Podcast StoryKindStoryKindKelly YangArts24Unknown
68
78Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts68Spotify for Podcasters
52
79Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts157Captivate
42
80Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
81Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts770Libsyn
48
82Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts529ART19
63
83Podcast Books UnboundBooks UnboundAriel Bissett and Raeleen LemayArts332Spotify for Podcasters
38
84Podcast Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsMythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsMythgard InstituteArts386Fireside
53
85Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts100Squarespace
48
86Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
87Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts277Buzzsprout
62
88Podcast The Book Lisp with Jon Ryan & Sarah ColonnaThe Book Lisp with Jon Ryan & Sarah ColonnaJon Ryan & Sarah Colonna, Sarah Colonna, Jon RyanArts97Simplecast
58
89Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts357Blubrry
28
90Podcast So Many BooksSo Many BooksPolitics and ProseBooks1N/A
N/A
91Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
92Podcast Radio Westeros ASOIAF PodcastRadio Westeros ASOIAF PodcastRadio WesterosArts170Acast
38
93Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
94Podcast Dedicated with Doug BruntDedicated with Doug BruntSiriusXMArts125Simplecast
62
95Podcast كنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسكنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسPodcast RecordArts58Simplecast
72
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 Rereading the RevolutionRereading the RevolutionKellie and DaphneArts103Acast
74
98Podcast The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
99Podcast Kris and MadsKris and MadsKristen and MaddieArts104Spotify for Podcasters
58
100Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts366Unknown
63

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