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 Jun 2025

06/19/2025

Average data

Episodes: 328
Frequency: every 16 days
Duration: 00:56:02

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (18 shows)
2. Simplecast (16 shows)
3. Libsyn (9 shows)
4. Acast (9 shows)
5. Buzzsprout (8 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
3Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
4Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts273Megaphone
42
5Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteReligion & Spirituality260Simplecast
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 Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
10Podcast PLOT TWISTPLOT TWISTSoman Chainani and Victoria AveyardArts74Acast
63
11Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts227Acast
63
12Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts548Megaphone
58
13Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
14Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1357Simplecast
63
15Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts53Megaphone
58
16Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts231Simplecast
83
17Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts269Buzzsprout
52
18Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
19Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts38Simplecast
43
20Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts51Buzzsprout
73
21Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts350Libsyn
62
22Podcast The PanelistsThe PanelistsJaysen HeadleyArts3Acast
69
23Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts463RedCircle
53
24Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts185RedCircle
62
25Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts462Libsyn
62
26Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
27Podcast Ulysses - James JoyceUlysses - James JoyceRTÉArts39Omny Studio
58
28Podcast 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
29Podcast Dedicated with Doug BruntDedicated with Doug BruntSiriusXMArts126Simplecast
62
30Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts488Simplecast
43
31Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts184Buzzsprout
42
32Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts176Megaphone
48
33Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts131Megaphone
38
34Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts188Audioboom
52
35Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
36Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts425Captivate
68
37Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts530ART19
63
38Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts620Podbean
58
39Podcast Reading SmutReading SmutBrea Grant, Mallory O’MearaArts55Simplecast
68
40Podcast Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksMelissa & DaveArts239Megaphone
58
41Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts431Megaphone
48
42Podcast Book GangBook GangAmy Allen ClarkArts160Simplecast
63
43Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts451Libsyn
68
44Podcast The Next Big IdeaThe Next Big IdeaNext Big Idea ClubEducation376Megaphone
53
45Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts68Spotify for Podcasters
52
46Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts367Unknown
63
47Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
48Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts845ART19
48
49Podcast Witches of Scotland Witches of Scotland claire mitchell and zoe venditozziSociety & Culture87Unknown
58
50Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts526Substack
43
51Podcast 27 Views27 ViewsElizabeth WoodmanArts30Spotify for Podcasters
63
52Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts278Megaphone
53
53Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts945Megaphone
48
54Podcast Kris and MadsKris and MadsKristen and MaddieArts105Spotify for Podcasters
58
55Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
56Podcast Literally ReadingLiterally ReadingLiterally ReadingArts101Libsyn
53
57Podcast 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
58Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks577N/A
N/A
59Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts278Buzzsprout
62
60Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts796Megaphone
58
61Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts269Transistor
52
62Podcast Velshi Banned Book ClubVelshi Banned Book ClubMSNBCArts24Simplecast
69
63Podcast A Dana Perino Podcast: Everything Will Be OkayA Dana Perino Podcast: Everything Will Be OkayFox News PodcastsArts67Megaphone
42
64Podcast The Substack PodcastThe Substack PodcastThe Substack teamArts65Substack
38
65Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts398BBC
28
66Podcast The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan DoyleThe Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan DoyleLoyal BooksArts12Loyal Books
49
67Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts425Acast
84
68Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1079Megaphone
63
69Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
70Podcast Well-Read with Glory EdimWell-Read with Glory EdimGlory EdimArts7Simplecast
48
71Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts796Megaphone
42
72Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts110Acast
59
73Podcast Storytellers PodcastStorytellers PodcastOur State MagazineArts42Libsyn
38
74Podcast Read Me RomanceRead Me RomanceRead Me RomanceArts180Blubrry
53
75Podcast Dupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينDupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينNasser AlaqeelArts12Acast
63
76Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts497Simplecast
69
77Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenSociety & Culture229Acast
73
78Podcast The Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewArts50PRX
53
79Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
80Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts230Megaphone
73
81Podcast Classic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook Collection LLCArts2000Megaphone
48
82Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts44Acast
63
83Podcast The Great BooksThe Great BooksNational ReviewArts12Simplecast
53
84Podcast Moms Into Literary FreedomMoms Into Literary FreedomCourtney Green and Jennifer MendozaArts65Spreaker
59
85Podcast 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
86Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts248Libsyn
68
87Podcast Bookmark'd with Sara & Des Bookmark'd with Sara & Des Destiny Sidwell Arts96Buzzsprout
52
88Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts234Megaphone
69
89Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
90Podcast Great AudiobooksGreat AudiobooksGreat LiteratureArts2000RedCircle
43
91Podcast The World of WodehouseThe World of WodehouseAlexander ArmstrongArts14RSS.com
53
92Podcast Books With Your BestiesBooks With Your BestiesEmily and AshleyArts57Buzzsprout
59
93Podcast كنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسكنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسPodcast RecordArts58Simplecast
72
94Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts358Blubrry
28
95Podcast Daily Mass ReadingsDaily Mass ReadingsAugustine InstituteArts873Simplecast
58
96Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts774Libsyn
48
97Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts200Buzzsprout
48
98Podcast The MeditationsThe MeditationsMarcus AureliusArts15Spreaker
64
99Podcast Daily Short Stories - Mystery & SuspenseDaily Short Stories - Mystery & SuspenseSol Good NetworkArts1000Spreaker
43
100Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts100Squarespace
48

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