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 mai 2026

05/18/2026

Average data

Episodes: 279
Frequency: every 11 days
Duration: 00:58:57

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (23 shows)
2. Simplecast (12 shows)
3. Libsyn (8 shows)
4. Spotify for Podcasters (7 shows)
5. Acast (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubEarsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubiHeartPodcastsArts17Omny Studio
52
3Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
4Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts33Megaphone
73
5Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts540Audioboom
63
6Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts212Acast
63
7Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
8Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts235Megaphone
38
9Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts227Simplecast
83
10Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts59Megaphone
48
11Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts178RedCircle
42
12Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts542Megaphone
58
13Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
14Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts60Acast
63
15Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1320Simplecast
63
16Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts70Spotify for Podcasters
37
17Podcast PagenerdPagenerdby the pagenerdsArts20Simplecast
73
18Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts17Audioboom
48
19Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts254Buzzsprout
52
20Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts454Libsyn
62
21Podcast 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
22Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
23Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts49Megaphone
58
24Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts449RedCircle
53
25Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts345Libsyn
62
26Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts268Megaphone
42
27Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts424Megaphone
48
28Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
29Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts836ART19
48
30Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts443Libsyn
68
31Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts614Podbean
58
32Podcast WilderWilderiHeartPodcastsHistory16Omny Studio
69
33Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts152Acast
84
34Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts418Captivate
68
35Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts932Megaphone
48
36Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
37Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts490Simplecast
69
38Podcast Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishDare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
39Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
40Podcast One NightstandOne NightstandBustleArts46Spotify for Podcasters
58
41Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts244Libsyn
68
42Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts228Megaphone
69
43Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks570N/A
N/A
44Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts271Buzzsprout
62
45Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts269ART19
69
46Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts251Spotify for Podcasters
32
47Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
48Podcast 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 WesterosArts420Spotify for Podcasters
22
49Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts789Megaphone
42
50Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts86Spotify for Podcasters
37
51Podcast 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 GilboArts280Buzzsprout
68
52Podcast Fantasy FanFellasFantasy FanFellasFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts41Acast
69
53Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
54Podcast The Same Page Book ClubThe Same Page Book ClubBarstool SportsArts15Unknown
38
55Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts752Libsyn
48
56Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts360Unknown
63
57Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts177Buzzsprout
42
58Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts785Megaphone
58
59Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
60Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
61Podcast Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastBookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastWomen’s Prize Podcast/ Bird Lime MediaArts171Audioboom
57
62Podcast Dedicated with Doug BruntDedicated with Doug BruntSiriusXMArts120Simplecast
68
63Podcast Well-ReadWell-ReadAnn Cox and Halle EisenmanArts100Podbean
48
64Podcast Book Talk for BookTokBook Talk for BookTokCloud10Arts440Megaphone
79
65Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts519Substack
43
66Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
67Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts274Megaphone
53
68Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
69Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
70Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts129Megaphone
38
71Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
72Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts82Captivate
58
73Podcast Secret Third ThingSecret Third ThingGermán S. Díaz del Castillo, Virginia AabramArts5Simplecast
53
74Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts87Blubrry
38
75Podcast Grandma Kerri’s Sleepy Time ClassicsGrandma Kerri’s Sleepy Time ClassicskerrinhuntArts155Podbean
42
76Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts480Simplecast
53
77Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
78Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts166Megaphone
48
79Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts192Buzzsprout
38
80Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts521ART19
63
81Podcast Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsMythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsMythgard InstituteArts384Fireside
53
82Podcast Gom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastGom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastLore Party MediaArts309Megaphone
42
83Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts222Megaphone
73
84Podcast Classic Audiobooks CollectionClassic Audiobooks CollectionGraham WhitmoreArts27Spotify for Podcasters
32
85Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
86Podcast Strong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishStrong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
87Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts50Buzzsprout
73
88Podcast Booknotes+Booknotes+C-SPANArts292Megaphone
59
89Podcast The Honest Broker PodcastThe Honest Broker PodcastJared HendersonArts12Substack
42
90Podcast Podcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comPodcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comCory DoctorowArts718Unknown
32
91Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1066Megaphone
63
92Podcast Just King ThingsJust King ThingsRanged TouchArts79Blubrry
43
93Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts324Simplecast
48
94Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
95Podcast Parseh Podcast (پادکست پرسه)Parseh Podcast (پادکست پرسه)Abbas SeyedeinArts75Acast
52
96Podcast Reading SmutReading SmutBrea Grant, Mallory O’MearaArts50Simplecast
68
97Podcast America’s Book ClubAmerica’s Book ClubC-SPANArts34Megaphone
48
98Podcast 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 RadioArts230RedCircle
63
99Podcast Wilder on the PrairieWilder on the PrairieAnnie KontorArts190Libsyn
63
100Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts728Megaphone
48

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