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 Jul 2026

07/21/2026

Average data

Episodes: 288
Frequency: every 12 days
Duration: 01:02:28

Top 5 authors

1. iHeartPodcasts (3 shows)
2. Homer (3 shows)
3. The New Yorker (2 shows)
4. C-SPAN (2 shows)
5. Book Riot (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (21 shows)
2. Acast (12 shows)
3. Simplecast (8 shows)
4. Spotify for Podcasters (8 shows)
5. Buzzsprout (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts33Megaphone
73
3Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
4Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts540Audioboom
63
5Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts59Acast
63
6Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts211Acast
63
7Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts59Megaphone
48
8Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
9Podcast Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithPositive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithAlexander McCall SmithArts9Spotify for Podcasters
32
10Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts235Megaphone
38
11Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts454Libsyn
62
12Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts253Buzzsprout
52
13Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts50Buzzsprout
73
14Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
15Podcast The OdysseyThe OdysseyHomerArts24Spreaker
59
16Podcast WilderWilderiHeartPodcastsHistory16Omny Studio
69
17Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1318Simplecast
63
18Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts480Simplecast
53
19Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
20Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts70Spotify for Podcasters
37
21Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts48Megaphone
58
22Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts542Megaphone
58
23Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Crescent City & Maasverse Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Crescent City & Maasverse Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts85Spotify for Podcasters
37
24Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts836ART19
48
25Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts177RedCircle
42
26Podcast 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
27Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts931Megaphone
48
28Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
29Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts227Simplecast
83
30Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts424Megaphone
48
31Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts345Libsyn
62
32Podcast 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
33Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts448RedCircle
53
34Podcast Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubEarsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubiHeartPodcastsArts17Omny Studio
52
35Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
36Podcast PASSAGES: On MorrisonPASSAGES: On MorrisonNamwali Serpell, Random HouseArts9Libsyn
59
37Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts441Libsyn
68
38Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts268Megaphone
42
39Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts17Audioboom
48
40Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts274Megaphone
53
41Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts106Acast
59
42Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts785Megaphone
58
43Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts269ART19
69
44Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts87Blubrry
38
45Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
46Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts166Megaphone
48
47Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts271Buzzsprout
62
48Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts420Acast
84
49Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts129Megaphone
38
50Podcast پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)Jabe podcastArts49Acast
37
51Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts418Captivate
68
52Podcast داستان شبداستان شبDASTANESHABArts1544Acast
49
53Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts152Acast
84
54Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts360Unknown
63
55Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
56Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts518Substack
43
57Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts176Buzzsprout
42
58Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts42Acast
69
59Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts520ART19
63
60Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
61Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts150Captivate
42
62Podcast The Odyssey - HomerThe Odyssey - HomerHomerArts79Spreaker
54
63Podcast Walking With DanteWalking With DanteMark ScarbroughArts506Captivate
73
64Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts612Podbean
58
65Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
66Podcast Classic Audiobooks CollectionClassic Audiobooks CollectionGraham WhitmoreArts27Spotify for Podcasters
32
67Podcast Espiral con Karen CodnerEspiral con Karen CodnerKaren CodnerArts162Megaphone
43
68Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts227Megaphone
69
69Podcast America’s Book ClubAmerica’s Book ClubC-SPANArts34Megaphone
48
70Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts251Spotify for Podcasters
32
71Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts788Megaphone
42
72Podcast 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 RadioArts230RedCircle
63
73Podcast Booknotes+Booknotes+C-SPANArts292Megaphone
59
74Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts192Buzzsprout
38
75Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks570N/A
N/A
76Podcast Gom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastGom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastLore Party MediaArts309Megaphone
42
77Podcast بیوگرافیبیوگرافیMonaArts121Acast
63
78Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts751Libsyn
48
79Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts489Simplecast
69
80Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
81Podcast The Iliad AudiobookThe Iliad AudiobookHomerArts24Spreaker
64
82Podcast The Same Page Book ClubThe Same Page Book ClubBarstool SportsArts15Unknown
38
83Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts222Megaphone
73
84Podcast Alt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift XArts105ART19
42
85Podcast Fantasy FanFellasFantasy FanFellasFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts40Acast
69
86Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts99Squarespace
48
87Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
88Podcast Just King ThingsJust King ThingsRanged TouchArts79Blubrry
43
89Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
90Podcast Spoil Me! Dungeon Crawler CarlSpoil Me! Dungeon Crawler CarlUNspoiled! NetworkArts118Spreaker
38
91Podcast پادکست آذرخش مکریپادکست آذرخش مکریDr Azarakhsh mokriArts99Spotify for Podcasters
53
92Podcast Well-ReadWell-ReadAnn Cox and Halle EisenmanArts100Podbean
48
93Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts353Blubrry
28
94Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts180Audioboom
52
95Podcast Off You GoOff You GoTibiArts9RSS.com
38
96Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
97Podcast LPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityLPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityThe Last Podcast NetworkArts140Simplecast
62
98Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts727Megaphone
48
99Podcast Podcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comPodcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comCory DoctorowArts718Unknown
32
100Podcast Parseh Podcast (پادکست پرسه)Parseh Podcast (پادکست پرسه)Abbas SeyedeinArts75Acast
52

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