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 Jun 2025

06/18/2025

Average data

Episodes: 332
Frequency: every 16 days
Duration: 00:57:31

Top 5 authors

1. NPR (2 shows)
2. The New Yorker (2 shows)
3. Book Riot (2 shows)
4. Traci Thomas (1 shows)
5. Mary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, Bleav (1 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (22 shows)
2. Simplecast (16 shows)
3. Acast (10 shows)
4. Libsyn (9 shows)
5. Buzzsprout (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts274Megaphone
42
3Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
4Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteReligion & Spirituality260Simplecast
63
5Podcast PLOT TWISTPLOT TWISTSoman Chainani and Victoria AveyardArts74Acast
63
6Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts544Audioboom
63
7Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts237Megaphone
38
8Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
9Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts227Acast
63
10Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
11Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
12Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts53Megaphone
58
13Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1355Simplecast
63
14Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts231Simplecast
83
15Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts38Simplecast
43
16Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
17Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts548Megaphone
58
18Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts269Buzzsprout
52
19Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts350Libsyn
62
20Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts51Buzzsprout
73
21Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts463RedCircle
53
22Podcast Dedicated with Doug BruntDedicated with Doug BruntSiriusXMArts126Simplecast
62
23Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts185RedCircle
62
24Podcast Ulysses - James JoyceUlysses - James JoyceRTÉArts39Omny Studio
58
25Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts176Megaphone
48
26Podcast 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
27Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
28Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts461Libsyn
62
29Podcast Book GangBook GangAmy Allen ClarkArts160Simplecast
63
30Podcast Reading SmutReading SmutBrea Grant, Mallory O’MearaArts54Simplecast
68
31Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts184Buzzsprout
42
32Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts431Megaphone
48
33Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts845ART19
48
34Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts131Megaphone
38
35Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts620Podbean
58
36Podcast Witches of Scotland Witches of Scotland claire mitchell and zoe venditozziSociety & Culture87Unknown
58
37Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts367Unknown
63
38Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts68Spotify for Podcasters
52
39Podcast Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksMelissa & DaveArts239Megaphone
58
40Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
41Podcast A Dana Perino Podcast: Everything Will Be OkayA Dana Perino Podcast: Everything Will Be OkayFox News PodcastsArts67Megaphone
42
42Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts188Audioboom
52
43Podcast The Next Big IdeaThe Next Big IdeaNext Big Idea ClubEducation376Megaphone
53
44Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
45Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts530ART19
63
46Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts796Megaphone
58
47Podcast Velshi Banned Book ClubVelshi Banned Book ClubMSNBCArts24Simplecast
69
48Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenSociety & Culture229Acast
73
49Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
50Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts945Megaphone
48
51Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts278Megaphone
53
52Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts94Spotify for Podcasters
37
53Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts451Libsyn
68
54Podcast The Substack PodcastThe Substack PodcastThe Substack teamArts65Substack
38
55Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts425Captivate
68
56Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts526Substack
43
57Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts398BBC
28
58Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts487Simplecast
53
59Podcast Dupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينDupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينNasser AlaqeelArts12Acast
63
60Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts278Buzzsprout
62
61Podcast The World of WodehouseThe World of WodehouseAlexander ArmstrongArts14RSS.com
53
62Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts234Megaphone
69
63Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
64Podcast The Great BooksThe Great BooksNational ReviewArts12Simplecast
53
65Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts248Libsyn
68
66Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts44Acast
63
67Podcast Classic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook Collection LLCArts2000Megaphone
48
68Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks576N/A
N/A
69Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
70Podcast The PanelistsThe PanelistsJaysen HeadleyArts3Acast
69
71Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts230Megaphone
73
72Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts110Acast
59
73Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts497Simplecast
69
74Podcast Storytellers PodcastStorytellers PodcastOur State MagazineArts42Libsyn
38
75Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1078Megaphone
63
76Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts358Blubrry
28
77Podcast The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and NeuroscienceThe Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and NeuroscienceKelton ReidArts541Megaphone
48
78Podcast Book Lounge by LibbyBook Lounge by LibbyBook Lounge by LibbyArts955Megaphone
59
79Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
80Podcast Great AudiobooksGreat AudiobooksGreat LiteratureArts2000RedCircle
43
81Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts796Megaphone
42
82Podcast Poetry Off the ShelfPoetry Off the ShelfPoetry FoundationArts99Simplecast
53
83Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts424Acast
84
84Podcast Well-Read with Glory EdimWell-Read with Glory EdimGlory EdimArts7Simplecast
48
85Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
86Podcast The Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewArts50PRX
53
87Podcast كنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسكنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسPodcast RecordArts58Simplecast
72
88Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
89Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts67Acast
63
90Podcast Moms Into Literary FreedomMoms Into Literary FreedomCourtney Green and Jennifer MendozaArts65Spreaker
59
91Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts774Libsyn
48
92Podcast Bookmark'd with Sara & Des Bookmark'd with Sara & Des Destiny Sidwell Arts96Buzzsprout
52
93Podcast Talking ScaredTalking ScaredNeil McRobertArts358Megaphone
48
94Podcast Read Me RomanceRead Me RomanceRead Me RomanceArts180Blubrry
53
95Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts277ART19
69
96Podcast Literally ReadingLiterally ReadingLiterally ReadingArts101Libsyn
53
97Podcast Kris and MadsKris and MadsKristen and MaddieArts105Spotify for Podcasters
58
98Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts213Megaphone
53
99Podcast 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
100Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts200Buzzsprout
48

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in USA

The podcast landscape in USA is constantly evolving, with new shows emerging and established ones climbing the ranks. Our data reveals intriguing trends in podcasting, such as the average number of episodes produced, typical episode lengths, and the most consistent publication schedules. These insights can help listeners find their next favorite podcast and give creators a deeper understanding of what resonates with their audience.

For those interested in podcast creation, knowing the best hosting services and the most successful authors in your category can provide a competitive edge. Whether you're looking to start your own show or just want to see what's popular, this ranking offers a valuable snapshot of the podcasting world in USA.
Explore more data on podcast rankings by diving into other categories and countries, and stay ahead in the ever-changing podcast scene.
Previous chartsNext charts
© My Podcast Data · Independent project · Data from Apple & Spotify
AboutMethodologyContactSupport mePrivacy PolicyLegal Notice