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 Jul 2026

07/24/2026

Average data

Episodes: 297
Frequency: every 12 days
Duration: 00:58:22

Top 5 authors

1. Book Riot (3 shows)
2. iHeartPodcasts (3 shows)
3. NPR (2 shows)
4. The New Yorker (2 shows)
5. Flights of Fantasy (1 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (21 shows)
2. Simplecast (11 shows)
3. Acast (11 shows)
4. Libsyn (9 shows)
5. Buzzsprout (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts34Megaphone
73
3Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts60Acast
63
4Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts541Audioboom
63
5Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
6Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts60Megaphone
48
7Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts213Acast
63
8Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts235Megaphone
38
9Podcast Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithPositive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithAlexander McCall SmithArts9Spotify for Podcasters
32
10Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts543Megaphone
58
11Podcast The OdysseyThe OdysseyHomerArts24Spreaker
59
12Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1324Simplecast
63
13Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
14Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts255Buzzsprout
52
15Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
16Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts179RedCircle
42
17Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
18Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts71Spotify for Podcasters
37
19Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts51Buzzsprout
73
20Podcast 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
21Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts269Megaphone
42
22Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts444Libsyn
68
23Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts455Libsyn
62
24Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
25Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts450RedCircle
53
26Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts87Spotify for Podcasters
37
27Podcast 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 GilboArts281Buzzsprout
68
28Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts49Megaphone
58
29Podcast WilderWilderiHeartPodcastsHistory16Omny Studio
69
30Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
31Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts346Libsyn
62
32Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts481Simplecast
53
33Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts228Simplecast
83
34Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts837ART19
48
35Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts425Megaphone
48
36Podcast PASSAGES: On MorrisonPASSAGES: On MorrisonNamwali Serpell, Random HouseArts9Libsyn
59
37Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
38Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts420Captivate
68
39Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts522ART19
63
40Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
41Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts272Buzzsprout
62
42Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts934Megaphone
48
43Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts167Megaphone
48
44Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts107Acast
59
45Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts228Megaphone
69
46Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts420Acast
84
47Podcast Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubEarsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubiHeartPodcastsArts17Omny Studio
52
48Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts614Podbean
58
49Podcast Fantasy FanFellasFantasy FanFellasFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts42Acast
69
50Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts178Buzzsprout
42
51Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts244Libsyn
68
52Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts786Megaphone
58
53Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts790Megaphone
42
54Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts490Simplecast
69
55Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
56Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts754Libsyn
48
57Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts83Captivate
58
58Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts275Megaphone
53
59Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts129Megaphone
38
60Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts270ART19
69
61Podcast Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations & Author InterviewsBookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations & Author InterviewsKara InfanteArts230Buzzsprout
73
62Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
63Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
64Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts151Captivate
42
65Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts520Substack
43
66Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts361Unknown
63
67Podcast Literally ReadingLiterally ReadingLiterally ReadingArts101Libsyn
53
68Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts154Acast
84
69Podcast The Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenArts122Pinecast
53
70Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
71Podcast Booknotes+Booknotes+C-SPANArts294Megaphone
59
72Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts43Acast
63
73Podcast Classic Audiobooks CollectionClassic Audiobooks CollectionGraham WhitmoreArts27Spotify for Podcasters
32
74Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts18Audioboom
48
75Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1067Megaphone
63
76Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts253Spotify for Podcasters
32
77Podcast 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 RadioArts231RedCircle
63
78Podcast Daily Mass ReadingsDaily Mass ReadingsAugustine InstituteArts828Simplecast
58
79Podcast Alt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift XArts105ART19
42
80Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts99Squarespace
48
81Podcast Marlon and Jake Read Dead PeopleMarlon and Jake Read Dead PeoplePenguin Random HouseArts45Simplecast
68
82Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
83Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts354Blubrry
28
84Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts210Megaphone
53
85Podcast Spoil Me! Dungeon Crawler CarlSpoil Me! Dungeon Crawler CarlUNspoiled! NetworkArts118Spreaker
38
86Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts193Buzzsprout
38
87Podcast پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)Jabe podcastArts49Acast
37
88Podcast LPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityLPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityThe Last Podcast NetworkArts142Simplecast
62
89Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks571N/A
N/A
90Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts87Blubrry
38
91Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts181Audioboom
52
92Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts223Megaphone
73
93Podcast داستان شبداستان شبDASTANESHABArts1548Acast
49
94Podcast The Same Page Book ClubThe Same Page Book ClubBarstool SportsArts15Unknown
38
95Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
96Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
97Podcast Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubSara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubPlosiveArts136Acast
79
98Podcast Gom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastGom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastLore Party MediaArts310Megaphone
42
99Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
100Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts325Simplecast
48

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