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 24 Feb 2026

02/24/2026

Average data

Episodes: 259
Frequency: every 11 days
Duration: 00:56:02

Top 5 authors

1. Raghvendra Singh (10 shows)
2. NPR (2 shows)
3. Book Riot (2 shows)
4. The New Yorker (2 shows)
5. Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara (1 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (20 shows)
2. RSS.com (10 shows)
3. Simplecast (10 shows)
4. Spotify for Podcasters (8 shows)
5. Acast (8 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts33Megaphone
73
2Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
3Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts17Audioboom
48
4Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
5Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
6Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts235Megaphone
38
7Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts227Simplecast
83
8Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts540Audioboom
63
9Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts211Acast
63
10Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts454Libsyn
62
11Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
12Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts542Megaphone
58
13Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1318Simplecast
63
14Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
15Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts59Megaphone
48
16Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts253Buzzsprout
52
17Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
18Podcast Wuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëWuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëEmily BrontëArts34Spreaker
59
19Podcast 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 WesterosArts420Spotify for Podcasters
22
20Podcast The Mythic Mic PodcastThe Mythic Mic PodcastBethany AmandaArts49Buzzsprout
68
21Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts177RedCircle
42
22Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts448RedCircle
53
23Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
24Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
25Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts931Megaphone
48
26Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
27Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts70Spotify for Podcasters
37
28Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
29Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
30Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts424Megaphone
48
31Podcast Little PodLittle PodOlivia MuenterArts7Spotify for Podcasters
53
32Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts268Megaphone
42
33Podcast Loon CallLoon CallRuby and AdaArts25Spotify for Podcasters
48
34Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
35Podcast 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
36Podcast The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
37Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts48Megaphone
58
38Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts836ART19
48
39Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts441Libsyn
68
40Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts129Megaphone
38
41Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts269ART19
69
42Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts345Libsyn
62
43Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Blubrry
38
44Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
45Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts222Megaphone
73
46Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts418Captivate
68
47Podcast The Same Page Book ClubThe Same Page Book ClubBarstool SportsArts15Unknown
38
48Podcast The Book Club | PragerUThe Book Club | PragerUPragerUArts53Megaphone
43
49Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
50Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts166Megaphone
48
51Podcast Alt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift XArts105ART19
42
52Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts274Megaphone
53
53Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts480Simplecast
53
54Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts489Simplecast
69
55Podcast Super Scary Haunted HomeschoolSuper Scary Haunted HomeschoolGrady HendrixArts19Buzzsprout
52
56Podcast 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
57Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
58Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Crescent City & Maasverse Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Crescent City & Maasverse Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts85Spotify for Podcasters
37
59Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts520ART19
63
60Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts612Podbean
58
61Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts150Captivate
42
62Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts785Megaphone
58
63Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
64Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts106Acast
59
65Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts152Acast
84
66Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
67Podcast The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
68Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts227Megaphone
69
69Podcast The Other Side of Change by Maya Shankar, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Other Side of Change by Maya Shankar, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
70Podcast كنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسكنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسPodcast RecordArts58Simplecast
72
71Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts42Acast
69
72Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts176Buzzsprout
42
73Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
74Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts518Substack
43
75Podcast The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
76Podcast The Diverse BookshelfThe Diverse BookshelfSamia AzizArts113Buzzsprout
73
77Podcast Dastaminophen| شاهنامه با داستامینوفنDastaminophen| شاهنامه با داستامینوفنDastaminophenArts176Acast
63
78Podcast Poetry Off the ShelfPoetry Off the ShelfPoetry FoundationArts99Simplecast
53
79Podcast All Things BooksAll Things BooksAll Things BooksArts15ART19
43
80Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
81Podcast Classic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook Collection LLCArts2000Megaphone
48
82Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts360Unknown
63
83Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
84Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts788Megaphone
42
85Podcast StoryKindStoryKindKelly YangArts21Unknown
73
86Podcast 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
87Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts82Captivate
58
88Podcast Fantasy FanFellasFantasy FanFellasFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts40Acast
69
89Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
90Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts192Buzzsprout
38
91Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts751Libsyn
48
92Podcast The Five Books: Jewish Authors on the Books That Shaped ThemThe Five Books: Jewish Authors on the Books That Shaped ThemTali Rosenblatt CohenArts63Megaphone
58
93Podcast Swish and Flick: A Harry Potter PodcastSwish and Flick: A Harry Potter PodcastSwish and Flick PodcastArts486RedCircle
37
94Podcast Strong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishStrong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
95Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
96Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
97Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts63Spotify for Podcasters
52
98Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
99Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts251Spotify for Podcasters
32
100Podcast Atomic Habits by James Clear, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishAtomic Habits by James Clear, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts2RSS.com
42

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