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 Apr 2026

04/21/2026

Average data

Episodes: 268
Frequency: every 10 days
Duration: 00:58:20

Top 5 authors

1. Raghvendra Singh (6 shows)
2. Book Riot (3 shows)
3. iHeartPodcasts (3 shows)
4. The New Yorker (2 shows)
5. NPR (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (23 shows)
2. Simplecast (11 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (9 shows)
4. Libsyn (7 shows)
5. Buzzsprout (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast Boozy BookgasmsBoozy BookgasmsJenLynnKimArts56Podbean
48
3Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts33Megaphone
73
4Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
5Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts212Acast
63
6Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts540Audioboom
63
7Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts235Megaphone
38
8Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts454Libsyn
62
9Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
10Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts59Megaphone
48
11Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts228Simplecast
83
12Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts71Spotify for Podcasters
37
13Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts254Buzzsprout
52
14Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts449RedCircle
53
15Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
16Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts542Megaphone
58
17Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts268Megaphone
42
18Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1322Simplecast
63
19Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
20Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts178RedCircle
42
21Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts60Acast
63
22Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts836ART19
48
23Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
24Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts345Libsyn
62
25Podcast PagenerdPagenerdby the pagenerdsArts20Simplecast
73
26Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts932Megaphone
48
27Podcast 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
28Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
29Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts424Megaphone
48
30Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
31Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
32Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts443Libsyn
68
33Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts18Audioboom
48
34Podcast Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubEarsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubiHeartPodcastsArts17Omny Studio
52
35Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts269ART19
69
36Podcast Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishDare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
37Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts166Megaphone
48
38Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks571N/A
N/A
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 WesterosArts420Spotify for Podcasters
22
40Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
41Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts614Podbean
58
42Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts490Simplecast
69
43Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts360Unknown
63
44Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
45Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
46Podcast The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
47Podcast 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
48Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts222Megaphone
73
49Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts129Megaphone
38
50Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts228Megaphone
69
51Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts521ART19
63
52Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
53Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts177Buzzsprout
42
54Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts519Substack
43
55Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts785Megaphone
58
56Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts252Spotify for Podcasters
32
57Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts418Captivate
68
58Podcast Rereading the RevolutionRereading the RevolutionKellie and DaphneArts99Acast
74
59Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts728Megaphone
48
60Podcast The BookFest ClubThe BookFest ClubKi Jay and JoolzArts50Spotify for Podcasters
39
61Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
62Podcast Beyond the PenBeyond the PenMaccabee and ChelseaArts105Podetize
49
63Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
64Podcast Reading SmutReading SmutBrea Grant, Mallory O’MearaArts51Simplecast
68
65Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts99Squarespace
48
66Podcast 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
67Podcast Book Talk for BookTokBook Talk for BookTokCloud10Arts443Megaphone
79
68Podcast Gays ReadingGays ReadingJason BlitmanArts211Buzzsprout
78
69Podcast The PlotpointThe PlotpointEvergreen Podcasts Arts6Megaphone
53
70Podcast Gom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastGom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastLore Party MediaArts310Megaphone
42
71Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts244Libsyn
68
72Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts192Buzzsprout
38
73Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts789Megaphone
42
74Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts353Blubrry
28
75Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts271Buzzsprout
62
76Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
77Podcast WilderWilderiHeartPodcastsHistory16Omny Studio
69
78Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts87Blubrry
38
79Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts481Simplecast
53
80Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
81Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
82Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts325Simplecast
48
83Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts274Megaphone
53
84Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts752Libsyn
48
85Podcast Loon CallLoon CallRuby and AdaArts25Spotify for Podcasters
48
86Podcast Poetry Off the ShelfPoetry Off the ShelfPoetry FoundationArts99Simplecast
53
87Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
88Podcast The Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewArts51PRX
59
89Podcast Fantasy FanReadsFantasy FanReadsFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts25Acast
58
90Podcast Classic Audiobooks CollectionClassic Audiobooks CollectionGraham WhitmoreArts27Spotify for Podcasters
32
91Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts49Megaphone
58
92Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
93Podcast Hardcore LiteratureHardcore LiteratureBenjamin McEvoyArts91Libsyn
63
94Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
95Podcast One NightstandOne NightstandBustleArts47Spotify for Podcasters
58
96Podcast The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
97Podcast The Same Page Book ClubThe Same Page Book ClubBarstool SportsArts15Unknown
38
98Podcast The BibliofillesThe BibliofillesHosted by Sophie and ChayaArts33Megaphone
74
99Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
100Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1066Megaphone
63

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