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 22 Aug 2025

08/22/2025

Average data

Episodes: 361
Frequency: every 30 days
Duration: 00:56:18

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (20 shows)
2. Simplecast (12 shows)
3. Acast (11 shows)
4. Libsyn (8 shows)
5. Spotify for Podcasters (6 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, NextpodArts543Audioboom
63
7Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
8Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
9Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1351Simplecast
63
10Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts547Megaphone
58
11Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts225Acast
63
12Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
13Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts230Simplecast
83
14Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts44Acast
63
15Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts349Libsyn
62
16Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
17Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts461RedCircle
53
18Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts272Megaphone
42
19Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts175Megaphone
48
20Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
21Podcast 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 WritingArts56Buzzsprout
48
22Podcast Experience The Thought-Provoking Full Audiobook Experience!Experience The Thought-Provoking Full Audiobook Experience!thebookvoice.comArts1498Unknown
49
23Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts183Buzzsprout
42
24Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
25Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts460Libsyn
62
26Podcast The Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewArts51PRX
59
27Podcast Constantly CuriousConstantly CuriousNicholas JohnArts12Spotify for Podcasters
43
28Podcast The PanelistsThe PanelistsJaysen HeadleyArts3Acast
69
29Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
30Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts184RedCircle
62
31Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts51Buzzsprout
73
32Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts131Megaphone
38
33Podcast ASH | پادکست اشASH | پادکست اشعرفان حقیEducation56Podbean
58
34Podcast BibliophageBibliophageGwenna LaithlandArts16Spotify for Podcasters
43
35Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts430Megaphone
48
36Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts266Buzzsprout
52
37Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts109Acast
59
38Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts450Libsyn
68
39Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts943Megaphone
48
40Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
41Podcast 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 GilboArts284Buzzsprout
68
42Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts52Megaphone
58
43Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts228Acast
73
44Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts843ART19
48
45Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts794Megaphone
58
46Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts248Libsyn
68
47Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts277Buzzsprout
62
48Podcast داستان شبداستان شبDASTANESHABArts1569Acast
49
49Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts425Captivate
68
50Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts795Megaphone
42
51Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts620Podbean
58
52Podcast Classic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook Collection LLCArts2000Megaphone
48
53Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks576N/A
N/A
54Podcast كنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسكنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسPodcast RecordArts58Simplecast
72
55Podcast The Next Big IdeaThe Next Big IdeaNext Big Idea ClubEducation376Megaphone
53
56Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1076Megaphone
63
57Podcast Rabbit Room Press PresentsRabbit Room Press PresentsRabbit Room PressArts21Omny Studio
73
58Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts366Unknown
63
59Podcast Dupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينDupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينNasser AlaqeelArts12Acast
63
60Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
61Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
62Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts525Substack
43
63Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts277Megaphone
53
64Podcast Literally ReadingLiterally ReadingLiterally ReadingArts101Libsyn
53
65Podcast پادکست فارسی انسانک | Ensanakپادکست فارسی انسانک | EnsanakHesam IpakchiArts69Unknown
53
66Podcast Atomic Habits by James Clear, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishAtomic Habits by James Clear, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts2RSS.com
42
67Podcast Poetry Off the ShelfPoetry Off the ShelfPoetry FoundationArts99Simplecast
53
68Podcast Great AudiobooksGreat AudiobooksGreat LiteratureArts2000RedCircle
43
69Podcast PLOT TWISTPLOT TWISTSoman Chainani and Victoria AveyardArts72Acast
63
70Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts486Simplecast
53
71Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts213Megaphone
53
72Podcast Book Talk for BookTokBook Talk for BookTokCloud10Arts456Megaphone
79
73Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts496Simplecast
69
74Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts276ART19
69
75Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts187Audioboom
52
76Podcast Audio Poem of the DayAudio Poem of the DayPoetry FoundationArts111Simplecast
53
77Podcast Booknotes+Booknotes+C-SPANArts299Megaphone
59
78Podcast Well-ReadWell-ReadAnn Cox and Halle EisenmanArts100Podbean
48
79Podcast Kris and MadsKris and MadsKristen and MaddieArts104Spotify for Podcasters
58
80Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts529ART19
63
81Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Blubrry
32
82Podcast The Next Big Idea DailyThe Next Big Idea DailyNext Big Idea ClubEducation835Megaphone
59
83Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
84Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts92Spotify for Podcasters
37
85Podcast پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)Jabe podcastArts49Acast
37
86Podcast Daily Mass ReadingsDaily Mass ReadingsAugustine InstituteArts864Simplecast
58
87Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts397BBC
28
88Podcast Basic Bitch Book ClubBasic Bitch Book ClubAlex HouriganArts28Spotify for Podcasters
38
89Podcast رادیو گوشهرادیو گوشهرادیو گوشهArts33Unknown
59
90Podcast 2 To Ramble2 To RambleAustin & RichardArts387RedCircle
48
91Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
92Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts357Blubrry
28
93Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts771Libsyn
48
94Podcast بیوگرافیبیوگرافیMonaArts128Acast
63
95Podcast 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 WesterosArts421Spotify for Podcasters
22
96Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts100Squarespace
48
97Podcast Nothing Like a Good BookNothing Like a Good BookMark Bishop MediaArts111Spreaker
43
98Podcast Talking ScaredTalking ScaredNeil McRobertArts357Megaphone
48
99Podcast describe worlddescribe worldcmrn knzlmnArts2Castos
63
100Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts233Megaphone
69

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