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 23 Feb 2026

02/23/2026

Average data

Episodes: 284
Frequency: every 10 days
Duration: 00:59:28

Top 5 authors

1. Raghvendra Singh (7 shows)
2. Book Riot (3 shows)
3. The New Yorker (2 shows)
4. Augustine Institute (2 shows)
5. NPR (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (20 shows)
2. Simplecast (13 shows)
3. Buzzsprout (8 shows)
4. Spotify for Podcasters (8 shows)
5. RSS.com (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts35Megaphone
73
3Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts19Audioboom
48
4Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
5Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
6Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts228Simplecast
83
7Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts541Audioboom
63
8Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
9Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts36Simplecast
43
10Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
11Podcast The Mythic Mic PodcastThe Mythic Mic PodcastBethany AmandaArts49Buzzsprout
68
12Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts62Megaphone
48
13Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts218Acast
63
14Podcast 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 WesterosArts423Spotify for Podcasters
22
15Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts544Megaphone
58
16Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts180RedCircle
42
17Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1331Simplecast
63
18Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts258Buzzsprout
52
19Podcast Wuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëWuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëEmily BrontëArts34Spreaker
59
20Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
21Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
22Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
23Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
24Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts456Libsyn
62
25Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
26Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts270Megaphone
42
27Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts73Spotify for Podcasters
37
28Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts346Libsyn
62
29Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts453RedCircle
53
30Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts427Megaphone
48
31Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
32Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts445Libsyn
68
33Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts43Acast
63
34Podcast Loon CallLoon CallRuby and AdaArts25Spotify for Podcasters
48
35Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts616Podbean
58
36Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
37Podcast The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
38Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts275Megaphone
53
39Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts229Megaphone
69
40Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
41Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts130Megaphone
38
42Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts422Captivate
68
43Podcast 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
44Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts839ART19
48
45Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts788Megaphone
58
46Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts936Megaphone
48
47Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts107Acast
59
48Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Acast
28
49Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts157Acast
84
50Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts492Simplecast
69
51Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts170Megaphone
48
52Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts272ART19
69
53Podcast 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
54Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts524ART19
63
55Podcast Drinks in the LibraryDrinks in the LibraryGigi HowardArts126RedCircle
48
56Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts224Megaphone
73
57Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
58Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts759Libsyn
48
59Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts49Megaphone
58
60Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts362Unknown
63
61Podcast The Book Club | PragerUThe Book Club | PragerUPragerUArts53Megaphone
43
62Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts246Libsyn
68
63Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts88Spotify for Podcasters
37
64Podcast كنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسكنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسPodcast RecordArts58Simplecast
72
65Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts791Megaphone
42
66Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts153Captivate
42
67Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts256Spotify for Podcasters
32
68Podcast The Diverse BookshelfThe Diverse BookshelfSamia AzizArts113Buzzsprout
73
69Podcast The Same Page Book ClubThe Same Page Book ClubBarstool SportsArts17Unknown
38
70Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts521Substack
43
71Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
72Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
73Podcast Strong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishStrong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
74Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts273Buzzsprout
62
75Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
76Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts483Simplecast
53
77Podcast Reading SmutReading SmutBrea Grant, Mallory O’MearaArts52Simplecast
68
78Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
79Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
80Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts179Buzzsprout
42
81Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts84Captivate
58
82Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
83Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
84Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
85Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
86Podcast Daily Mass ReadingsDaily Mass ReadingsAugustine InstituteArts828Simplecast
58
87Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts66Spotify for Podcasters
52
88Podcast Poetry Off the ShelfPoetry Off the ShelfPoetry FoundationArts99Simplecast
53
89Podcast The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life by Steven Bartlett, Book Summary, PodcastThe Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life by Steven Bartlett, Book Summary, PodcastRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
90Podcast Classic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook Collection LLCArts2000Megaphone
48
91Missing podcast logo
Between Pages & Friends
Details temporarily unavailable
Between Pages & FriendsArts101Buzzsprout
53
92Podcast Radio Westeros ASOIAF PodcastRadio Westeros ASOIAF PodcastRadio WesterosArts170Acast
38
93Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts88Blubrry
38
94Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1069Megaphone
63
95Missing podcast logo
Face à l'histoire
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
France InterHistory341N/A
N/A
96Podcast The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
97Podcast Kris and MadsKris and MadsKristen and MaddieArts101Spotify for Podcasters
58
98Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts326Simplecast
48
99Podcast Alt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift XArts105ART19
42
100Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts194Buzzsprout
38

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