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 26 Apr 2026

04/26/2026

Average data

Episodes: 268
Frequency: every 10 days
Duration: 00:57:19

Top 5 authors

1. Raghvendra Singh (8 shows)
2. Book Riot (3 shows)
3. NPR (2 shows)
4. iHeartPodcasts (2 shows)
5. The New Yorker (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (23 shows)
2. Simplecast (10 shows)
3. RSS.com (8 shows)
4. Libsyn (8 shows)
5. Spotify for Podcasters (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast Boozy BookgasmsBoozy BookgasmsJenLynnKimArts56Podbean
48
3Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts39Megaphone
73
4Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
5Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts543Audioboom
63
6Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts225Acast
63
7Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
8Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
9Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts67Megaphone
48
10Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts21Audioboom
48
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 BogelArts547Megaphone
58
13Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts76Spotify for Podcasters
37
14Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts230Simplecast
83
15Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts183RedCircle
62
16Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts460RedCircle
53
17Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts349Libsyn
62
18Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts460Libsyn
62
19Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1349Simplecast
63
20Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts265Buzzsprout
52
21Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts272Megaphone
42
22Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
23Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts618Podbean
58
24Podcast PagenerdPagenerdby the pagenerdsArts23Simplecast
63
25Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
26Podcast Double LoveDouble LoveHeadStuff PodcastsArts217Megaphone
38
27Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
28Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts430Megaphone
48
29Podcast Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubEarsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubiHeartPodcastsArts17Omny Studio
52
30Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts65Acast
63
31Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts449Libsyn
68
32Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts843ART19
48
33Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
34Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts90Blubrry
38
35Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts495Simplecast
69
36Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts942Megaphone
48
37Podcast Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishDare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
38Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts423Captivate
68
39Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts228Megaphone
73
40Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks575N/A
N/A
41Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts232Megaphone
69
42Podcast The BibliofillesThe BibliofillesHosted by Sophie and ChayaArts39Megaphone
74
43Podcast 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
44Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
45Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
46Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
47Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
48Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts182Buzzsprout
42
49Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts525Substack
43
50Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
51Podcast Drinks in the LibraryDrinks in the LibraryGigi HowardArts136RedCircle
48
52Podcast Loon CallLoon CallRuby and AdaArts25Spotify for Podcasters
48
53Podcast Super Scary Haunted HomeschoolSuper Scary Haunted HomeschoolGrady HendrixArts19Buzzsprout
52
54Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts794Megaphone
58
55Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts100Squarespace
48
56Podcast The PlotpointThe PlotpointEvergreen Podcasts Arts6Megaphone
53
57Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
58Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts52Megaphone
58
59Podcast BookVerse TalksBookVerse TalksBookVerse TalksArts130Blubrry Podcasting
22
60Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts528ART19
63
61Podcast Everyday ShakespeareEveryday ShakespeareCaroline Bicks & Michelle EphraimArts30Libsyn
59
62Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts276ART19
69
63Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts366Unknown
63
64Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts277Buzzsprout
62
65Podcast 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
66Podcast The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
67Podcast 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
68Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts263Spotify for Podcasters
32
69Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts277Megaphone
53
70Podcast 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
71Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts770Libsyn
48
72Podcast Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubSara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubPlosiveArts140Acast
79
73Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts130Megaphone
38
74Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
75Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts486Simplecast
53
76Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
77Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1076Megaphone
63
78Podcast Reading SmutReading SmutBrea Grant, Mallory O’MearaArts53Simplecast
68
79Podcast Classic Audiobooks CollectionClassic Audiobooks CollectionGraham WhitmoreArts27Spotify for Podcasters
32
80Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts794Megaphone
42
81Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
82Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts157Captivate
42
83Podcast The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
84Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
85Podcast Strong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishStrong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
86Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts246Libsyn
68
87Podcast Nothing Like a Good BookNothing Like a Good BookMark Bishop MediaArts111Spreaker
43
88Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
89Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts175Megaphone
48
90Podcast Everything CookbooksEverything CookbooksAndrea Nguyen, Molly Stevens, Kate Leahy, Kristin DonnellyArts211Simplecast
63
91Podcast Gom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastGom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastLore Party MediaArts316Megaphone
42
92Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts357Blubrry
28
93Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts733Megaphone
48
94Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
95Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
96Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
97Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
98Podcast Rereading the RevolutionRereading the RevolutionKellie and DaphneArts103Acast
74
99Podcast PLOT TWISTPLOT TWISTSoman Chainani and Victoria AveyardArts72Acast
63
100Podcast The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42

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