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 Jul 2026

07/23/2026

Average data

Episodes: 298
Frequency: every 12 days
Duration: 00:57:52

Top 5 authors

1. Book Riot (3 shows)
2. iHeartPodcasts (3 shows)
3. The New Yorker (2 shows)
4. NPR (2 shows)
5. A.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas Magbee (1 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (21 shows)
2. Acast (12 shows)
3. Simplecast (10 shows)
4. Libsyn (8 shows)
5. Spotify for Podcasters (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts35Megaphone
73
3Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts62Acast
63
4Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts541Audioboom
63
5Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
6Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts62Megaphone
48
7Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts218Acast
63
8Podcast Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithPositive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithAlexander McCall SmithArts9Spotify for Podcasters
32
9Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts544Megaphone
58
10Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
11Podcast The OdysseyThe OdysseyHomerArts24Spreaker
59
12Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1331Simplecast
63
13Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
14Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts36Simplecast
43
15Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts483Simplecast
53
16Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts270Megaphone
42
17Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts51Buzzsprout
73
18Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts258Buzzsprout
52
19Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts73Spotify for Podcasters
37
20Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts456Libsyn
62
21Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
22Podcast 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 WesterosArts422Spotify for Podcasters
22
23Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
24Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts180RedCircle
42
25Podcast 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
26Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts445Libsyn
68
27Podcast WilderWilderiHeartPodcastsHistory16Omny Studio
69
28Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts346Libsyn
62
29Podcast 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
30Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts839ART19
48
31Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts49Megaphone
58
32Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
33Podcast PASSAGES: On MorrisonPASSAGES: On MorrisonNamwali Serpell, Random HouseArts9Libsyn
59
34Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts228Simplecast
83
35Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts426Megaphone
48
36Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts453RedCircle
53
37Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts273Buzzsprout
62
38Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
39Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
40Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts524ART19
63
41Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts936Megaphone
48
42Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts788Megaphone
58
43Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts420Captivate
68
44Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts169Megaphone
48
45Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts107Acast
59
46Podcast Fantasy FanFellasFantasy FanFellasFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts43Acast
69
47Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts179Buzzsprout
42
48Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts791Megaphone
42
49Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts84Captivate
58
50Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts421Acast
84
51Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts246Libsyn
68
52Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts362Unknown
63
53Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts272ART19
69
54Podcast Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubEarsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubiHeartPodcastsArts17Omny Studio
52
55Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts19Audioboom
48
56Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts157Acast
84
57Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
58Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts153Captivate
42
59Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts758Libsyn
48
60Podcast Booknotes+Booknotes+C-SPANArts295Megaphone
59
61Podcast داستان شبداستان شبDASTANESHABArts1554Acast
49
62Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts275Megaphone
53
63Podcast Marlon and Jake Read Dead PeopleMarlon and Jake Read Dead PeoplePenguin Random HouseArts45Simplecast
68
64Podcast Alt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift XArts105ART19
42
65Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts130Megaphone
38
66Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
67Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts492Simplecast
69
68Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
69Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts521Substack
43
70Podcast Classic Audiobooks CollectionClassic Audiobooks CollectionGraham WhitmoreArts27Spotify for Podcasters
32
71Podcast Literally ReadingLiterally ReadingLiterally ReadingArts101Libsyn
53
72Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1069Megaphone
63
73Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts256Spotify for Podcasters
32
74Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts100Squarespace
48
75Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts43Acast
63
76Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts229Megaphone
69
77Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts88Blubrry
38
78Podcast The Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenArts122Pinecast
53
79Podcast LPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityLPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityThe Last Podcast NetworkArts143Simplecast
62
80Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts211Megaphone
53
81Podcast Spoil Me! Dungeon Crawler CarlSpoil Me! Dungeon Crawler CarlUNspoiled! NetworkArts118Spreaker
38
82Podcast 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 RadioArts232RedCircle
63
83Podcast پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)Jabe podcastArts49Acast
37
84Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
85Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts182Audioboom
52
86Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
87Podcast بیوگرافیبیوگرافیMonaArts121Acast
63
88Podcast Gom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastGom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastLore Party MediaArts312Megaphone
42
89Podcast The Critic and Her PublicsThe Critic and Her PublicsMerve EmreArts39ART19
48
90Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks573N/A
N/A
91Podcast The Same Page Book ClubThe Same Page Book ClubBarstool SportsArts17Unknown
38
92Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts616Podbean
58
93Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
94Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts194Buzzsprout
38
95Podcast Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubSara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubPlosiveArts137Acast
79
96Podcast Daily Mass ReadingsDaily Mass ReadingsAugustine InstituteArts828Simplecast
58
97Podcast The First Draft ClubThe First Draft ClubBy Mary Adkins | Author & Book Writing CoachArts170Podbean
52
98Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
99Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts730Megaphone
48
100Podcast Well-ReadWell-ReadAnn Cox and Halle EisenmanArts100Podbean
48

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