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 Aug 2025

08/21/2025

Average data

Episodes: 352
Frequency: every 30 days
Duration: 00:55:20

Top 5 authors

1. The New Yorker (2 shows)
2. iHeartPodcasts (2 shows)
3. Augustine Institute (2 shows)
4. Next Big Idea Club (2 shows)
5. Book Riot (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (19 shows)
2. Simplecast (13 shows)
3. Acast (10 shows)
4. Libsyn (8 shows)
5. Spotify for Podcasters (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
3Podcast The Stephen J. Cloobeck PodcastThe Stephen J. Cloobeck PodcastiHeartPodcastsArts8Omny Studio
42
4Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
5Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
6Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts540Audioboom
63
7Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
8Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1318Simplecast
63
9Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts235Megaphone
38
10Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts542Megaphone
58
11Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts211Acast
63
12Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts227Simplecast
83
13Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts345Libsyn
62
14Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
15Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
16Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts448RedCircle
53
17Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts42Acast
69
18Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts166Megaphone
48
19Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts268Megaphone
42
20Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
21Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
22Podcast Experience The Thought-Provoking Full Audiobook Experience!Experience The Thought-Provoking Full Audiobook Experience!thebookvoice.comArts1498Unknown
49
23Podcast The PanelistsThe PanelistsJaysen HeadleyArts3Acast
69
24Podcast Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian NovelSpeculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian NovelHeather Davis, Writing Coach, Book Coach, and Developmental Editor, Many Worlds WritingArts55Buzzsprout
48
25Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts454Libsyn
62
26Podcast ASH | پادکست اشASH | پادکست اشعرفان حقیEducation56Podbean
58
27Podcast BibliophageBibliophageGwenna LaithlandArts16Spotify for Podcasters
43
28Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts129Megaphone
38
29Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts106Acast
59
30Podcast 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
31Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts176Buzzsprout
42
32Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts424Megaphone
48
33Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts253Buzzsprout
52
34Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
35Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts931Megaphone
48
36Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts50Buzzsprout
73
37Podcast The Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewArts51PRX
59
38Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts836ART19
48
39Podcast Constantly CuriousConstantly CuriousNicholas JohnArts12Spotify for Podcasters
43
40Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
41Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
42Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts785Megaphone
58
43Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts441Libsyn
68
44Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts177RedCircle
42
45Podcast The Next Big IdeaThe Next Big IdeaNext Big Idea ClubEducation371Megaphone
53
46Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts271Buzzsprout
62
47Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts48Megaphone
58
48Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts788Megaphone
42
49Podcast Classic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook Collection LLCArts2000Megaphone
48
50Podcast Atomic Habits by James Clear, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishAtomic Habits by James Clear, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts2RSS.com
42
51Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks570N/A
N/A
52Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts274Megaphone
53
53Podcast Dupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينDupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينNasser AlaqeelArts12Acast
63
54Podcast Rabbit Room Press PresentsRabbit Room Press PresentsRabbit Room PressArts21Omny Studio
73
55Podcast كنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسكنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسPodcast RecordArts58Simplecast
72
56Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts244Libsyn
68
57Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
58Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts612Podbean
58
59Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts360Unknown
63
60Podcast داستان شبداستان شبDASTANESHABArts1544Acast
49
61Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts518Substack
43
62Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1066Megaphone
63
63Podcast Literally ReadingLiterally ReadingLiterally ReadingArts101Libsyn
53
64Podcast پادکست فارسی انسانک | Ensanakپادکست فارسی انسانک | EnsanakHesam IpakchiArts69Unknown
53
65Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts418Captivate
68
66Podcast Nothing Like a Good BookNothing Like a Good BookMark Bishop MediaArts111Spreaker
43
67Podcast Poetry Off the ShelfPoetry Off the ShelfPoetry FoundationArts99Simplecast
53
68Podcast Well-ReadWell-ReadAnn Cox and Halle EisenmanArts100Podbean
48
69Podcast Basic Bitch Book ClubBasic Bitch Book ClubAlex HouriganArts28Spotify for Podcasters
38
70Podcast Kris and MadsKris and MadsKristen and MaddieArts101Spotify for Podcasters
58
71Podcast Audio Poem of the DayAudio Poem of the DayPoetry FoundationArts111Simplecast
53
72Podcast Book Talk for BookTokBook Talk for BookTokCloud10Arts440Megaphone
79
73Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
74Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts99Squarespace
48
75Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts180Audioboom
52
76Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts751Libsyn
48
77Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts480Simplecast
53
78Podcast 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
79Podcast describe worlddescribe worldcmrn knzlmnArts2Castos
63
80Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts269ART19
69
81Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts394BBC
28
82Podcast 2 To Ramble2 To RambleAustin & RichardArts387RedCircle
48
83Podcast Great AudiobooksGreat AudiobooksGreat LiteratureArts2000RedCircle
43
84Podcast كتب غيّرتناكتب غيّرتناAsharq Podcasts | الشرق بودكاستArts43Omny Studio
83
85Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts489Simplecast
69
86Podcast PLOT TWISTPLOT TWISTSoman Chainani and Victoria AveyardArts63Acast
63
87Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Blubrry
32
88Podcast The Next Big Idea DailyThe Next Big Idea DailyNext Big Idea ClubEducation835Megaphone
59
89Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts353Blubrry
28
90Podcast پادکست آذرخش مکریپادکست آذرخش مکریDr Azarakhsh mokriArts99Spotify for Podcasters
53
91Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
92Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts70Spotify for Podcasters
37
93Podcast LPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityLPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityThe Last Podcast NetworkArts140Simplecast
62
94Podcast پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)Jabe podcastArts49Acast
37
95Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts227Megaphone
69
96Podcast Booknotes+Booknotes+C-SPANArts292Megaphone
59
97Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts222Megaphone
73
98Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts520ART19
63
99Podcast Daily Mass ReadingsDaily Mass ReadingsAugustine InstituteArts815Simplecast
58
100Podcast Daily Short Stories - Mystery & SuspenseDaily Short Stories - Mystery & SuspenseSol Good NetworkArts1000Spreaker
43

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