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 19 Apr 2026

04/19/2026

Average data

Episodes: 273
Frequency: every 10 days
Duration: 00:56:02

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (22 shows)
2. Simplecast (10 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (7 shows)
4. Acast (7 shows)
5. Libsyn (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast Boozy BookgasmsBoozy BookgasmsJenLynnKimArts56Podbean
48
3Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
4Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts39Megaphone
73
5Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts226Acast
63
6Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts543Audioboom
63
7Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
8Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
9Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts67Megaphone
48
10Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts273Megaphone
42
11Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts77Spotify for Podcasters
37
12Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts231Simplecast
83
13Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts547Megaphone
58
14Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
15Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts266Buzzsprout
52
16Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1351Simplecast
63
17Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
18Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts184RedCircle
62
19Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts461RedCircle
53
20Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
21Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts460Libsyn
62
22Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts349Libsyn
62
23Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
24Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts450Libsyn
68
25Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts66Acast
63
26Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
27Podcast PagenerdPagenerdby the pagenerdsArts23Simplecast
63
28Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
29Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts21Audioboom
48
30Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts844ART19
48
31Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts620Podbean
58
32Podcast Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishDare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
33Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts430Megaphone
48
34Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts183Buzzsprout
42
35Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts943Megaphone
48
36Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts233Megaphone
69
37Podcast 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
38Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts276ART19
69
39Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts425Captivate
68
40Podcast 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
41Podcast The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
42Podcast Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubEarsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubiHeartPodcastsArts17Omny Studio
52
43Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks576N/A
N/A
44Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts529ART19
63
45Podcast WilderWilderiHeartPodcastsHistory16Omny Studio
69
46Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
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 WesterosArts421Spotify for Podcasters
22
49Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts131Megaphone
38
50Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts366Unknown
63
51Podcast Beyond the PenBeyond the PenMaccabee and ChelseaArts105Podetize
49
52Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts496Simplecast
69
53Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
54Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts264Spotify for Podcasters
32
55Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts52Megaphone
58
56Podcast Gom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastGom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastLore Party MediaArts319Megaphone
42
57Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts277Buzzsprout
62
58Podcast The PlotpointThe PlotpointEvergreen Podcasts Arts6Megaphone
53
59Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts487Simplecast
53
60Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
61Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts525Substack
43
62Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts248Libsyn
68
63Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
64Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts68Spotify for Podcasters
52
65Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts795Megaphone
42
66Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts277Megaphone
53
67Podcast The Same Page Book ClubThe Same Page Book ClubBarstool SportsArts18Unknown
38
68Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts357Blubrry
28
69Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
70Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts175Megaphone
48
71Podcast Book Talk for BookTokBook Talk for BookTokCloud10Arts456Megaphone
79
72Podcast Fantasy FanReadsFantasy FanReadsFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts34Acast
58
73Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1076Megaphone
63
74Podcast Reading SmutReading SmutBrea Grant, Mallory O’MearaArts54Simplecast
68
75Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
76Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
77Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts772Libsyn
48
78Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts734Megaphone
48
79Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
80Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts229Megaphone
73
81Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
82Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts199Buzzsprout
48
83Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts100Squarespace
48
84Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts794Megaphone
58
85Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
86Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
87Podcast Everything CookbooksEverything CookbooksAndrea Nguyen, Molly Stevens, Kate Leahy, Kristin DonnellyArts212Simplecast
63
88Podcast The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
89Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
90Podcast 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 FoundationArts30Libsyn
52
91Podcast The Honest Broker PodcastThe Honest Broker PodcastJared HendersonArts12Substack
42
92Podcast Fantasy FanFellasFantasy FanFellasFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts48Acast
69
93Podcast StoryKindStoryKindKelly YangArts24Unknown
68
94Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts187Audioboom
52
95Podcast Loon CallLoon CallRuby and AdaArts25Spotify for Podcasters
48
96Podcast Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internetKowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internetTara A. DevlinArts241Pinecast
53
97Podcast The Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewArts51PRX
59
98Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts90Blubrry
38
99Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts163Acast
84
100Podcast Rereading the RevolutionRereading the RevolutionKellie and DaphneArts103Acast
74

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