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 Aug 2026

08/20/2026

Average data

Episodes: 316
Frequency: every 10 days
Duration: 00:59:39

Top 5 authors

1. Book Riot (3 shows)
2. NPR (2 shows)
3. iHeartPodcasts (2 shows)
4. The New Yorker (2 shows)
5. London Review of Books (1 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (23 shows)
2. Acast (10 shows)
3. Simplecast (9 shows)
4. Spotify for Podcasters (9 shows)
5. Libsyn (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts36Megaphone
73
3Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts220Acast
63
4Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts541Audioboom
63
5Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
6Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts544Megaphone
58
7Podcast Prose Society with Eli RalloProse Society with Eli RalloiHeartPodcastsArts9Omny Studio
42
8Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts270Megaphone
42
9Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
10Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts62Megaphone
48
11Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts107Acast
59
12Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts62Acast
63
13Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1333Simplecast
63
14Podcast It Was A Book FirstIt Was A Book FirstIt Was A Book FirstArts18Captivate
68
15Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts445Libsyn
68
16Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
17Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts457Libsyn
62
18Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts73Spotify for Podcasters
37
19Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts194Buzzsprout
38
20Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
21Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts89Spotify for Podcasters
37
22Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts259Buzzsprout
52
23Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts180RedCircle
42
24Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts355Blubrry
28
25Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
26Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts346Libsyn
62
27Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts273Buzzsprout
62
28Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts229Simplecast
83
29Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
30Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts51Buzzsprout
73
31Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts246Libsyn
68
32Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts421Captivate
68
33Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts454RedCircle
53
34Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts427Megaphone
48
35Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts840ART19
48
36Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts49Megaphone
58
37Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts937Megaphone
48
38Podcast The Bookshelf ChroniclesThe Bookshelf ChroniclesAC WilsonArts1000Spreaker
64
39Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts363Unknown
63
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 GilboArts282Buzzsprout
68
41Podcast 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 WesterosArts423Spotify for Podcasters
22
42Podcast Exploring The GreatsExploring The GreatsExploring The Greats Arts8Megaphone
53
43Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts157Acast
84
44Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts273ART19
69
45Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts791Megaphone
42
46Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts224Megaphone
73
47Podcast LPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityLPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityThe Last Podcast NetworkArts143Simplecast
62
48Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
49Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts789Megaphone
58
50Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts182Audioboom
52
51Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts229Megaphone
69
52Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts521Substack
43
53Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
54Podcast Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithPositive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithAlexander McCall SmithArts9Spotify for Podcasters
32
55Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks573N/A
N/A
56Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts170Megaphone
48
57Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts88Blubrry
38
58Podcast Podcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comPodcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comCory DoctorowArts756Unknown
32
59Podcast PASSAGES: On MorrisonPASSAGES: On MorrisonNamwali Serpell, Random HouseArts9Libsyn
59
60Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts616Podbean
58
61Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
62Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts524ART19
63
63Podcast 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 RadioArts233RedCircle
63
64Podcast داستان شبداستان شبDASTANESHABArts1556Acast
49
65Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts66Spotify for Podcasters
52
66Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts275Megaphone
53
67Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts19Audioboom
48
68Podcast Marlon and Jake Read Dead PeopleMarlon and Jake Read Dead PeoplePenguin Random HouseArts45Simplecast
68
69Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts257Spotify for Podcasters
32
70Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts83Captivate
58
71Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts130Megaphone
38
72Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts759Libsyn
48
73Podcast Booknotes+Booknotes+C-SPANArts295Megaphone
59
74Podcast Spoil Me! Dungeon Crawler CarlSpoil Me! Dungeon Crawler CarlUNspoiled! NetworkArts118Spreaker
38
75Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
76Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
77Podcast Fantasy FanFellasFantasy FanFellasFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts43Acast
69
78Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
79Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
80Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts492Simplecast
69
81Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1069Megaphone
63
82Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Acast
28
83Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
84Podcast Classic Audiobooks CollectionClassic Audiobooks CollectionGraham WhitmoreArts27Spotify for Podcasters
32
85Podcast The OdysseyThe OdysseyHomerArts24Spreaker
59
86Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
87Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts100Squarespace
48
88Podcast Book Talk for BookTokBook Talk for BookTokCloud10Arts446Megaphone
79
89Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts211Megaphone
53
90Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts43Acast
63
91Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts179Buzzsprout
42
92Podcast پادکست آذرخش مکریپادکست آذرخش مکریDr Azarakhsh mokriArts99Spotify for Podcasters
53
93Podcast Best Friend Book Club PodcastBest Friend Book Club PodcastSara AnaArts19Unknown
27
94Podcast 下一本讀什麼？下一本讀什麼？閱讀前哨站 瓦基Arts656Firstory
59
95Podcast Alt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift XArts105ART19
42
96Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts326Simplecast
48
97Podcast بیوگرافیبیوگرافیMonaArts121Acast
63
98Podcast Gom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastGom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastLore Party MediaArts312Megaphone
42
99Podcast Talking ScaredTalking ScaredNeil McRobertArts352Megaphone
48
100Podcast The Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time PodcastThe Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time PodcastDani and BrettArts517Spreaker
53

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