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 May 2025

05/23/2025

Average data

Episodes: 304
Frequency: every 11 days
Duration: 00:56:40

Top 5 authors

1. Book Riot (2 shows)
2. The New Yorker (2 shows)
3. NPR (2 shows)
4. Fated Mates (1 shows)
5. MSNBC (1 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (16 shows)
2. Acast (14 shows)
3. Buzzsprout (12 shows)
4. Simplecast (12 shows)
5. Libsyn (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
3Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
4Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts268Megaphone
42
5Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts540Audioboom
63
6Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts345Libsyn
62
7Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts211Acast
63
8Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts235Megaphone
38
9Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts227Simplecast
83
10Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts542Megaphone
58
11Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts394BBC
28
12Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
13Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
14Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
15Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
16Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
17Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1320Simplecast
63
18Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts106Acast
59
19Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts178RedCircle
42
20Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts612Podbean
58
21Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts521ART19
63
22Podcast In A Certain LandIn A Certain LandNicholas KotarArts12Acast
74
23Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts448RedCircle
53
24Podcast Reading SmutReading SmutBrea Grant, Mallory O’MearaArts50Simplecast
68
25Podcast Green Ember Goes Forth!Green Ember Goes Forth!Story WarrenArts3Spotify for Podcasters
53
26Podcast Classic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook Collection LLCArts2000Megaphone
48
27Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts253Buzzsprout
52
28Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts177Buzzsprout
42
29Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts454Libsyn
62
30Podcast The Next Big IdeaThe Next Big IdeaNext Big Idea ClubEducation371Megaphone
53
31Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
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 Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts442Libsyn
68
34Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts424Megaphone
48
35Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts180Audioboom
52
36Podcast LalaLand | لالالندLalaLand | لالالند4rah computerArts13Acast
84
37Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts42Acast
69
38Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts166Megaphone
48
39Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Blubrry
32
40Podcast Reading & RantingReading & RantingreadingandrantingpodArts83Podbean
63
41Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts129Megaphone
38
42Podcast Witches of Scotland Witches of Scotland madison mitchell Arts79Spotify for Podcasters
53
43Podcast The Baldwin 100The Baldwin 100Penguin Random House + Vintage BooksArts9Simplecast
63
44Podcast Bookmark'd with Sara & Des Bookmark'd with Sara & Des Destiny Sidwell Arts96Buzzsprout
52
45Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts360Unknown
63
46Missing podcast logo
Between Pages & Friends
Details temporarily unavailable
Between Pages & FriendsArts101Buzzsprout
53
47Podcast Ulysses - James JoyceUlysses - James JoyceRTÉ Radio 1Arts40Omny Studio
58
48Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
49Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts244Libsyn
68
50Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts489Simplecast
69
51Podcast Velshi Banned Book ClubVelshi Banned Book ClubMSNBCArts24Simplecast
69
52Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
53Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts227Megaphone
69
54Podcast Well-ReadWell-ReadAnn Cox and Halle EisenmanArts100Podbean
48
55Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts418Captivate
68
56Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
57Podcast Dupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينDupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينNasser AlaqeelArts12Acast
63
58Podcast UlyssesIn80-Reading James Joyce Masterpiece in 80 DaysUlyssesIn80-Reading James Joyce Masterpiece in 80 Daysmark sanford grossArts27Buzzsprout
38
59Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
60Podcast Nothing Like a Good BookNothing Like a Good BookMark Bishop MediaArts111Spreaker
43
61Podcast پادکست فارسی انسانک | Ensanakپادکست فارسی انسانک | EnsanakHesam IpakchiArts69Unknown
53
62Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts353Blubrry
28
63Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts519Substack
43
64Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts932Megaphone
48
65Podcast 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
66Podcast Meagan's Book Club PodcastMeagan's Book Club PodcastMeagan BriggsArts164Spotify for Podcasters
11
67Podcast داستان شبداستان شبDASTANESHABArts1544Acast
49
68Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
69Podcast Meet Me HereMeet Me HereKUOW Puget Sound Public RadioArts12Omny Studio
94
70Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1066Megaphone
63
71Podcast Literally ReadingLiterally ReadingLiterally ReadingArts101Libsyn
53
72Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts59Acast
63
73Podcast The Read Well PodcastThe Read Well PodcastEddy HoodArts125Buzzsprout
62
74Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts271Buzzsprout
62
75Podcast پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)Jabe podcastArts49Acast
37
76Podcast Grandma Kerri’s Sleepy Time ClassicsGrandma Kerri’s Sleepy Time ClassicskerrinhuntArts155Podbean
42
77Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks570N/A
N/A
78Podcast Read Me RomanceRead Me RomanceRead Me RomanceArts180Blubrry
53
79Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts274Megaphone
53
80Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts751Libsyn
48
81Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts785Megaphone
58
82Podcast بیوگرافیبیوگرافیMonaArts122Acast
63
83Podcast The Diverse BookshelfThe Diverse BookshelfSamia AzizArts113Buzzsprout
73
84Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts836ART19
48
85Podcast Books With Your BestiesBooks With Your BestiesEmily and AshleyArts57Buzzsprout
59
86Podcast The Play's the ThingThe Play's the ThingCiRCE Podcast NetworkArts209Acast
64
87Podcast Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenLoyal BooksArts61Loyal Books
49
88Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts64Spotify for Podcasters
52
89Podcast Double LoveDouble LoveHeadStuff PodcastsArts217Megaphone
38
90Podcast Write Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthKristina Horner & Liz LeoArts99Buzzsprout
67
91Podcast Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel PodcastSmart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel PodcastSarah WendellArts335Acast
33
92Podcast The MeditationsThe MeditationsMarcus AureliusArts15Spreaker
64
93Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts99Squarespace
48
94Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts789Megaphone
42
95Podcast Traditional Catholic AudiobooksTraditional Catholic AudiobooksSGZArts111Spotify for Podcasters
28
96Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts480Simplecast
53
97Podcast The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and NeuroscienceThe Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and NeuroscienceKelton ReidArts531Megaphone
48
98Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
99Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts50Buzzsprout
73
100Podcast Poetry Off the ShelfPoetry Off the ShelfPoetry FoundationArts99Simplecast
53

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