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 20 Apr 2026

04/20/2026

Average data

Episodes: 270
Frequency: every 10 days
Duration: 00:55:34

Top 5 authors

1. Raghvendra Singh (7 shows)
2. Book Riot (3 shows)
3. iHeartPodcasts (3 shows)
4. The New Yorker (2 shows)
5. Fantasy Fangirls Media Network (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (22 shows)
2. Simplecast (11 shows)
3. Libsyn (7 shows)
4. Spotify for Podcasters (7 shows)
5. RSS.com (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast Boozy BookgasmsBoozy BookgasmsJenLynnKimArts56Podbean
48
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 Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts59Megaphone
48
10Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts228Simplecast
83
11Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
12Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts268Megaphone
42
13Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts71Spotify for Podcasters
37
14Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts542Megaphone
58
15Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts254Buzzsprout
52
16Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1322Simplecast
63
17Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts178RedCircle
42
18Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts449RedCircle
53
19Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
20Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts454Libsyn
62
21Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
22Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts60Acast
63
23Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts345Libsyn
62
24Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
25Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
26Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
27Podcast PagenerdPagenerdby the pagenerdsArts20Simplecast
73
28Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts424Megaphone
48
29Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts443Libsyn
68
30Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts836ART19
48
31Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts166Megaphone
48
32Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts18Audioboom
48
33Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts614Podbean
58
34Podcast Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishDare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
35Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts360Unknown
63
36Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts269ART19
69
37Podcast 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
38Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
39Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts129Megaphone
38
40Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts521ART19
63
41Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks571N/A
N/A
42Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts228Megaphone
69
43Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts177Buzzsprout
42
44Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts418Captivate
68
45Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts932Megaphone
48
46Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts353Blubrry
28
47Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
48Podcast 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
49Podcast 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
50Podcast Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubEarsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubiHeartPodcastsArts17Omny Studio
52
51Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts252Spotify for Podcasters
32
52Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
53Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts519Substack
43
54Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts490Simplecast
69
55Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts274Megaphone
53
56Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
57Podcast WilderWilderiHeartPodcastsHistory16Omny Studio
69
58Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts271Buzzsprout
62
59Podcast The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
60Podcast The PlotpointThe PlotpointEvergreen Podcasts Arts6Megaphone
53
61Podcast The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
62Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts728Megaphone
48
63Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
64Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts244Libsyn
68
65Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts789Megaphone
42
66Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
67Podcast Gom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastGom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastLore Party MediaArts310Megaphone
42
68Podcast Book Talk for BookTokBook Talk for BookTokCloud10Arts443Megaphone
79
69Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts752Libsyn
48
70Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts49Megaphone
58
71Podcast Gays ReadingGays ReadingJason BlitmanArts211Buzzsprout
78
72Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts785Megaphone
58
73Podcast Beyond the PenBeyond the PenMaccabee and ChelseaArts105Podetize
49
74Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts222Megaphone
73
75Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts481Simplecast
53
76Podcast Loon CallLoon CallRuby and AdaArts25Spotify for Podcasters
48
77Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
78Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
79Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
80Podcast Reading SmutReading SmutBrea Grant, Mallory O’MearaArts51Simplecast
68
81Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts192Buzzsprout
38
82Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1066Megaphone
63
83Podcast Rereading the RevolutionRereading the RevolutionKellie and DaphneArts99Acast
74
84Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
85Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts64Spotify for Podcasters
52
86Podcast The Same Page Book ClubThe Same Page Book ClubBarstool SportsArts15Unknown
38
87Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
88Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts87Blubrry
38
89Podcast Fantasy FanReadsFantasy FanReadsFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts25Acast
58
90Podcast Take Control of Your Life by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishTake Control of Your Life by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
91Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts99Squarespace
48
92Podcast Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internetKowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internetTara A. DevlinArts239Pinecast
53
93Podcast Poetry Off the ShelfPoetry Off the ShelfPoetry FoundationArts99Simplecast
53
94Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
95Podcast 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 FoundationArts17Libsyn
48
96Podcast Fantasy FanFellasFantasy FanFellasFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts41Acast
69
97Podcast Well-ReadWell-ReadAnn Cox and Halle EisenmanArts100Podbean
48
98Podcast 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
99Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts325Simplecast
48
100Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53

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