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 25 Feb 2026

02/25/2026

Average data

Episodes: 268
Frequency: every 11 days
Duration: 00:53:00

Top 5 authors

1. Raghvendra Singh (9 shows)
2. Book Riot (3 shows)
3. Augustine Institute (2 shows)
4. The New Yorker (2 shows)
5. NPR (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (20 shows)
2. Simplecast (12 shows)
3. RSS.com (9 shows)
4. Buzzsprout (8 shows)
5. Libsyn (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts40Megaphone
73
3Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteReligion & Spirituality259Simplecast
63
4Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
5Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts21Audioboom
48
6Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts543Audioboom
63
7Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts231Simplecast
83
8Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts237Megaphone
38
9Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts548Megaphone
58
10Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts227Acast
63
11Podcast The Mythic Mic PodcastThe Mythic Mic PodcastBethany AmandaArts49Buzzsprout
68
12Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
13Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts461Libsyn
62
14Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts68Megaphone
48
15Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts38Simplecast
43
16Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1353Simplecast
63
17Podcast 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
18Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts274Megaphone
42
19Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts268Buzzsprout
52
20Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
21Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts184RedCircle
62
22Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
23Podcast Wuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëWuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëEmily BrontëArts34Spreaker
59
24Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
25Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
26Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts462RedCircle
53
27Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
28Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
29Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
30Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts431Megaphone
48
31Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts350Libsyn
62
32Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts77Spotify for Podcasters
37
33Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts53Megaphone
58
34Podcast Loon CallLoon CallRuby and AdaArts25Spotify for Podcasters
48
35Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts944Megaphone
48
36Podcast Little PodLittle PodOlivia MuenterArts7Spotify for Podcasters
53
37Podcast The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
38Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts845ART19
48
39Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts277ART19
69
40Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
41Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts278Megaphone
53
42Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts109Acast
59
43Podcast 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
44Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Acast
28
45Podcast 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
46Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts425Captivate
68
47Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts450Libsyn
68
48Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts278Buzzsprout
62
49Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts131Megaphone
38
50Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts795Megaphone
42
51Podcast The Diverse BookshelfThe Diverse BookshelfSamia AzizArts113Buzzsprout
73
52Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts176Megaphone
48
53Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts229Megaphone
73
54Podcast Alt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift XArts105ART19
42
55Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
56Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts795Megaphone
58
57Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts93Spotify for Podcasters
37
58Podcast Super Scary Haunted HomeschoolSuper Scary Haunted HomeschoolGrady HendrixArts19Buzzsprout
52
59Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts496Simplecast
69
60Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
61Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts44Acast
63
62Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts526Substack
43
63Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts157Captivate
42
64Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts620Podbean
58
65Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts367Unknown
63
66Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts164Acast
84
67Podcast The Worst BestsellersThe Worst BestsellersWorst BestsellersArts309Blubrry Podcasting
32
68Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts233Megaphone
69
69Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
70Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts265Spotify for Podcasters
32
71Podcast The Book Club | PragerUThe Book Club | PragerUPragerUArts53Megaphone
43
72Podcast The Same Page Book ClubThe Same Page Book ClubBarstool SportsArts19Unknown
38
73Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
74Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
75Podcast All Things BooksAll Things BooksAll Things BooksArts15ART19
43
76Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts487Simplecast
53
77Podcast كنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسكنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسPodcast RecordArts58Simplecast
72
78Podcast Booknotes+Booknotes+C-SPANArts300Megaphone
59
79Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts84Captivate
58
80Podcast Daily Mass ReadingsDaily Mass ReadingsAugustine InstituteArts871Simplecast
58
81Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts200Buzzsprout
48
82Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
83Podcast Poetry Off the ShelfPoetry Off the ShelfPoetry FoundationArts99Simplecast
53
84Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
85Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
86Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts183Buzzsprout
42
87Podcast The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
88Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts529ART19
63
89Podcast Bend the Knee: A Song of Ice and Fire PodcastBend the Knee: A Song of Ice and Fire PodcastGame of ThronesArts561RedCircle
37
90Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts398BBC
28
91Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts773Libsyn
48
92Podcast Strong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishStrong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
93Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts188Audioboom
52
94Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1078Megaphone
63
95Podcast LPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityLPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityThe Last Podcast NetworkArts148Simplecast
62
96Podcast 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
97Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts248Libsyn
68
98Podcast The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
99Podcast I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishI Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
100Podcast StoryKindStoryKindKelly YangArts24Unknown
68

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