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 Aug 2025

08/23/2025

Average data

Episodes: 356
Frequency: every 30 days
Duration: 00:55:18

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (21 shows)
2. Acast (12 shows)
3. Simplecast (11 shows)
4. Spotify for Podcasters (8 shows)
5. Libsyn (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 Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
4Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
5Podcast The Stephen J. Cloobeck PodcastThe Stephen J. Cloobeck PodcastiHeartPodcastsArts8Omny Studio
42
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 Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
9Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
10Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1351Simplecast
63
11Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts547Megaphone
58
12Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts226Acast
63
13Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts273Megaphone
42
14Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts231Simplecast
83
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 LyraArts461RedCircle
53
17Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts349Libsyn
62
18Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts175Megaphone
48
19Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts44Acast
63
20Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
21Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
22Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
23Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts183Buzzsprout
42
24Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts460Libsyn
62
25Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts51Buzzsprout
73
26Podcast Constantly CuriousConstantly CuriousNicholas JohnArts12Spotify for Podcasters
43
27Podcast 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
28Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts266Buzzsprout
52
29Podcast The Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewArts51PRX
59
30Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts109Acast
59
31Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenSociety & Culture228Acast
73
32Podcast ASH | پادکست اشASH | پادکست اشعرفان حقیEducation56Podbean
58
33Podcast Atomic Habits by James Clear, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishAtomic Habits by James Clear, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts2RSS.com
42
34Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts430Megaphone
48
35Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
36Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts131Megaphone
38
37Podcast BibliophageBibliophageGwenna LaithlandArts16Spotify for Podcasters
43
38Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts366Unknown
63
39Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts620Podbean
58
40Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts794Megaphone
58
41Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts52Megaphone
58
42Podcast Experience The Thought-Provoking Full Audiobook Experience!Experience The Thought-Provoking Full Audiobook Experience!thebookvoice.comArts1498Unknown
49
43Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts184RedCircle
62
44Podcast The PanelistsThe PanelistsJaysen HeadleyArts3Acast
69
45Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts248Libsyn
68
46Podcast The Next Big IdeaThe Next Big IdeaNext Big Idea ClubEducation376Megaphone
53
47Podcast 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
48Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts425Captivate
68
49Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts943Megaphone
48
50Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts496Simplecast
69
51Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts233Megaphone
69
52Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts525Substack
43
53Podcast داستان شبداستان شبDASTANESHABArts1570Acast
49
54Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts529ART19
63
55Podcast Dupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينDupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينNasser AlaqeelArts12Acast
63
56Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts450Libsyn
68
57Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1076Megaphone
63
58Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts844ART19
48
59Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
60Podcast كنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسكنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسPodcast RecordArts58Simplecast
72
61Podcast Classic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook Collection LLCArts2000Megaphone
48
62Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts277Buzzsprout
62
63Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
64Podcast PLOT TWISTPLOT TWISTSoman Chainani and Victoria AveyardArts72Acast
63
65Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks576N/A
N/A
66Podcast Kris and MadsKris and MadsKristen and MaddieArts104Spotify for Podcasters
58
67Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts213Megaphone
53
68Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Blubrry
32
69Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts187Audioboom
52
70Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts229Megaphone
73
71Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts487Simplecast
53
72Podcast پادکست فارسی انسانک | Ensanakپادکست فارسی انسانک | EnsanakHesam IpakchiArts69Unknown
53
73Podcast Book Talk for BookTokBook Talk for BookTokCloud10Arts456Megaphone
79
74Podcast Daily Mass ReadingsDaily Mass ReadingsAugustine InstituteArts864Simplecast
58
75Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts84Captivate
58
76Podcast Great AudiobooksGreat AudiobooksGreat LiteratureArts2000RedCircle
43
77Podcast Rabbit Room Press PresentsRabbit Room Press PresentsRabbit Room PressArts21Omny Studio
73
78Podcast Poetry Off the ShelfPoetry Off the ShelfPoetry FoundationArts99Simplecast
53
79Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts795Megaphone
42
80Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts277Megaphone
53
81Podcast Literally ReadingLiterally ReadingLiterally ReadingArts101Libsyn
53
82Podcast كتب غيّرتناكتب غيّرتناAsharq Podcasts | الشرق بودكاستArts43Omny Studio
83
83Podcast بیوگرافیبیوگرافیMonaArts128Acast
63
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 Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts77Spotify for Podcasters
37
86Podcast Talking ScaredTalking ScaredNeil McRobertArts357Megaphone
48
87Podcast 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
88Podcast The Next Big Idea DailyThe Next Big Idea DailyNext Big Idea ClubEducation835Megaphone
59
89Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
90Podcast Well-ReadWell-ReadAnn Cox and Halle EisenmanArts100Podbean
48
91Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts424Acast
84
92Podcast 2 To Ramble2 To RambleAustin & RichardArts387RedCircle
48
93Podcast Basic Bitch Book ClubBasic Bitch Book ClubAlex HouriganArts28Spotify for Podcasters
38
94Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts276ART19
69
95Podcast پادکست آذرخش مکریپادکست آذرخش مکریDr Azarakhsh mokriArts99Spotify for Podcasters
53
96Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts734Megaphone
48
97Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
98Podcast RadioVajeh | رادیو واژهRadioVajeh | رادیو واژهYalda AlaeiArts22RSS.com
58
99Podcast پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)Jabe podcastArts49Acast
37
100Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52

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