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 2026

06/19/2026

Average data

Episodes: 260
Frequency: every 10 days
Duration: 01:00:22

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (21 shows)
2. Simplecast (9 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (8 shows)
4. Libsyn (8 shows)
5. Acast (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts37Megaphone
73
3Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts542Audioboom
63
4Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts64Acast
63
5Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
6Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts75Spotify for Podcasters
37
7Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts51Buzzsprout
73
8Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts222Acast
63
9Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
10Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts546Megaphone
58
11Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1341Simplecast
63
12Podcast Walking With DanteWalking With DanteMark ScarbroughArts513Captivate
73
13Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
14Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts64Megaphone
48
15Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts262Buzzsprout
52
16Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts52Megaphone
58
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 PodArts182RedCircle
62
19Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts457RedCircle
53
20Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts448Libsyn
68
21Podcast It Was A Book FirstIt Was A Book FirstIt Was A Book FirstArts20Captivate
68
22Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
23Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts458Libsyn
62
24Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
25Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts618Podbean
58
26Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts230Simplecast
83
27Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
28Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts485Simplecast
53
29Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts272Megaphone
42
30Podcast PagenerdPagenerdby the pagenerdsArts23Simplecast
63
31Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts347Libsyn
62
32Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
33Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts429Megaphone
48
34Podcast Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubEarsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubiHeartPodcastsArts17Omny Studio
52
35Podcast PASSAGES: On MorrisonPASSAGES: On MorrisonNamwali Serpell, Random HouseArts9Libsyn
59
36Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts90Spotify for Podcasters
37
37Podcast WodcastWodcastInto the WordsArts11Unknown
79
38Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts940Megaphone
48
39Podcast 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
40Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts526ART19
63
41Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts21Audioboom
48
42Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts275Buzzsprout
62
43Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts181Buzzsprout
42
44Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts423Captivate
68
45Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts231Megaphone
69
46Podcast 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 GilboArts282Buzzsprout
68
47Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts841ART19
48
48Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
49Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts766Libsyn
48
50Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts494Simplecast
69
51Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts793Megaphone
42
52Podcast Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishDare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
53Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts523Substack
43
54Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1073Megaphone
63
55Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
56Podcast Fantasy FanFellasFantasy FanFellasFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts45Acast
69
57Podcast Classic Audiobooks CollectionClassic Audiobooks CollectionGraham WhitmoreArts27Spotify for Podcasters
32
58Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
59Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts791Megaphone
58
60Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts160Acast
84
61Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts274ART19
69
62Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts196Buzzsprout
38
63Podcast 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
64Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts173Megaphone
48
65Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts364Unknown
63
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 Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
68Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
69Podcast Rereading the RevolutionRereading the RevolutionKellie and DaphneArts101Acast
74
70Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts260Spotify for Podcasters
32
71Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
72Podcast LPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityLPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityThe Last Podcast NetworkArts145Simplecast
62
73Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
74Podcast Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsMythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsMythgard InstituteArts386Fireside
53
75Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts130Megaphone
38
76Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts246Libsyn
68
77Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts226Megaphone
73
78Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts43Acast
63
79Podcast The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
80Podcast America’s Book ClubAmerica’s Book ClubC-SPANArts39Megaphone
48
81Podcast 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 RadioArts234RedCircle
63
82Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
83Podcast The PlotpointThe PlotpointEvergreen Podcasts Arts6Megaphone
53
84Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts100Squarespace
48
85Podcast Booknotes+Booknotes+C-SPANArts296Megaphone
59
86Podcast Kris and MadsKris and MadsKristen and MaddieArts103Spotify for Podcasters
58
87Podcast The Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time PodcastThe Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time PodcastDani and BrettArts517Spreaker
53
88Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks575N/A
N/A
89Podcast Book Talk for BookTokBook Talk for BookTokCloud10Arts452Megaphone
79
90Podcast Gom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastGom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastLore Party MediaArts314Megaphone
42
91Podcast Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubSara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubPlosiveArts139Acast
79
92Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
93Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts356Blubrry
28
94Podcast Ulysses - James JoyceUlysses - James JoyceRTÉArts39Omny Studio
58
95Podcast Spoil Me! Dungeon Crawler CarlSpoil Me! Dungeon Crawler CarlUNspoiled! NetworkArts118Spreaker
38
96Podcast Talking HorrorTalking HorrorRachel ReddArts28Unknown
48
97Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts185Audioboom
52
98Podcast Workers' LitWorkers' LitWorkers' LitArts198Spotify for Podcasters
28
99Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts89Blubrry
38
100Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts84Captivate
58

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