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 21 Mar 2026

03/21/2026

Average data

Episodes: 271
Frequency: every 9 days
Duration: 00:57:25

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (21 shows)
2. Spotify for Podcasters (9 shows)
3. RSS.com (8 shows)
4. Simplecast (8 shows)
5. Buzzsprout (8 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts36Megaphone
73
3Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
4Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts542Audioboom
63
5Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts36Simplecast
43
6Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
7Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts221Acast
63
8Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
9Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
10Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1335Simplecast
63
11Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts545Megaphone
58
12Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
13Podcast Fantasy FanFellasFantasy FanFellasFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts44Acast
69
14Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts63Megaphone
48
15Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts229Simplecast
83
16Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts260Buzzsprout
52
17Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts347Libsyn
62
18Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts181RedCircle
62
19Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts455RedCircle
53
20Podcast Fantasy FanReadsFantasy FanReadsFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts30Acast
58
21Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts446Libsyn
68
22Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts19Audioboom
48
23Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts50Megaphone
58
24Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts457Libsyn
62
25Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts230Megaphone
69
26Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts616Podbean
58
27Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
28Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
29Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts271Megaphone
42
30Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
31Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
32Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts73Spotify for Podcasters
37
33Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts225Megaphone
73
34Podcast Loon CallLoon CallRuby and AdaArts25Spotify for Podcasters
48
35Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts427Megaphone
48
36Podcast 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
37Podcast Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishDare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
38Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts938Megaphone
48
39Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts493Simplecast
69
40Podcast 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
41Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts421Captivate
68
42Podcast The Book PileThe Book PileKellen Erskine and David VanceArts219Buzzsprout
68
43Podcast Between the Pages: A Bradford Press PodcastBetween the Pages: A Bradford Press Podcastbrad hansonArts11Podbean
72
44Podcast Gom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastGom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastLore Party MediaArts312Megaphone
42
45Podcast StoryKindStoryKindKelly YangArts21Unknown
73
46Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts525ART19
63
47Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
48Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts274Buzzsprout
62
49Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
50Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
51Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts483Simplecast
53
52Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts51Buzzsprout
73
53Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts790Megaphone
58
54Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
55Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts761Libsyn
48
56Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
57Podcast The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
58Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts180Buzzsprout
42
59Podcast Grandma Kerri’s Sleepy Time ClassicsGrandma Kerri’s Sleepy Time ClassicskerrinhuntArts180Podbean
42
60Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts171Megaphone
48
61Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts130Megaphone
38
62Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts840ART19
48
63Podcast 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
64Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts276Megaphone
53
65Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts522Substack
43
66Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts246Libsyn
68
67Podcast Classic Audiobooks CollectionClassic Audiobooks CollectionGraham WhitmoreArts27Spotify for Podcasters
32
68Podcast Loon Lovers LiveLoon Lovers LiveAnne and JordanArts40RSS.com
68
69Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1070Megaphone
63
70Podcast 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
71Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts363Unknown
63
72Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
73Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
74Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts273ART19
69
75Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts195Buzzsprout
38
76Podcast Killer WomenKiller WomenKiller WomenArts226Spotify for Podcasters
63
77Podcast Book Talk for BookTokBook Talk for BookTokCloud10Arts446Megaphone
79
78Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts184Audioboom
52
79Podcast PLOT TWISTPLOT TWISTSoman Chainani and Victoria AveyardArts69Acast
63
80Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts792Megaphone
42
81Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
82Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks573N/A
N/A
83Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
84Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts158Acast
84
85Podcast Strong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishStrong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
86Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts67Spotify for Podcasters
52
87Podcast The Diverse BookshelfThe Diverse BookshelfSamia AzizArts113Buzzsprout
73
88Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
89Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
90Podcast One NightstandOne NightstandBustleArts51Spotify for Podcasters
58
91Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
92Podcast 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
93Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts422Acast
84
94Podcast WilderWilderiHeartPodcastsHistory16Omny Studio
69
95Podcast Booknotes+Booknotes+C-SPANArts295Megaphone
59
96Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts88Blubrry
38
97Podcast The Honest Broker PodcastThe Honest Broker PodcastJared HendersonArts12Substack
42
98Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts153Captivate
42
99Podcast The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
100Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48

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