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 Jun 2025

06/26/2025

Average data

Episodes: 346
Frequency: every 12 days
Duration: 00:58:28

Top 5 authors

1. Book Riot (2 shows)
2. Next Big Idea Club (2 shows)
3. NPR (2 shows)
4. The New Yorker (2 shows)
5. I'll Read What She's Reading (1 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (23 shows)
2. Simplecast (14 shows)
3. Libsyn (10 shows)
4. Spotify for Podcasters (7 shows)
5. Acast (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 The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
4Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts541Audioboom
63
5Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
6Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
7Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1333Simplecast
63
8Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts220Acast
63
9Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
10Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts840ART19
48
11Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts545Megaphone
58
12Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts271Megaphone
42
13Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
14Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
15Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
16Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts51Buzzsprout
73
17Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
18Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts229Simplecast
83
19Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts347Libsyn
62
20Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts454RedCircle
53
21Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
22Podcast 27 Views27 ViewsElizabeth WoodmanArts30Spotify for Podcasters
63
23Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts259Buzzsprout
52
24Podcast Book Lounge by LibbyBook Lounge by LibbyBook Lounge by LibbyArts955Megaphone
59
25Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts457Libsyn
62
26Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts50Megaphone
58
27Podcast Subtext: Conversations about Classic Books and FilmsSubtext: Conversations about Classic Books and FilmsWes Alwan and Erin O'LuanaighArts173Libsyn
53
28Podcast 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 GilboArts282Buzzsprout
68
29Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
30Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts179Buzzsprout
42
31Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts183Audioboom
52
32Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts180RedCircle
42
33Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts616Podbean
58
34Podcast PLOT TWISTPLOT TWISTSoman Chainani and Victoria AveyardArts63Acast
63
35Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts421Captivate
68
36Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts483Simplecast
53
37Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts937Megaphone
48
38Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts130Megaphone
38
39Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts246Libsyn
68
40Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
41Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts445Libsyn
68
42Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts427Megaphone
48
43Podcast The Next Big IdeaThe Next Big IdeaNext Big Idea ClubEducation376Megaphone
53
44Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts171Megaphone
48
45Podcast The Next Big Idea DailyThe Next Big Idea DailyNext Big Idea ClubEducation835Megaphone
59
46Podcast Classic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook Collection LLCArts2000Megaphone
48
47Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts43Acast
63
48Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts107Acast
59
49Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts66Spotify for Podcasters
52
50Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts524ART19
63
51Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts274Buzzsprout
62
52Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts789Megaphone
58
53Podcast 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 WesterosArts423Spotify for Podcasters
22
54Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
55Podcast Reading SmutReading SmutBrea Grant, Mallory O’MearaArts52Simplecast
68
56Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
57Podcast Booknotes+Booknotes+C-SPANArts295Megaphone
59
58Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts276Megaphone
53
59Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts760Libsyn
48
60Podcast Borrowed & ReturnedBorrowed & ReturnedBrooklyn Public LibraryArts123Buzzsprout
63
61Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts492Simplecast
69
62Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
63Podcast Dupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينDupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينNasser AlaqeelArts12Acast
63
64Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts100Squarespace
48
65Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts363Unknown
63
66Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
67Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts791Megaphone
42
68Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts355Blubrry
28
69Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts521Substack
43
70Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1070Megaphone
63
71Podcast Literally ReadingLiterally ReadingLiterally ReadingArts101Libsyn
53
72Podcast Dedicated with Doug BruntDedicated with Doug BruntSiriusXMArts122Simplecast
62
73Podcast Well-ReadWell-ReadAnn Cox and Halle EisenmanArts100Podbean
48
74Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts394BBC
28
75Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks573N/A
N/A
76Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts89Spotify for Podcasters
37
77Podcast پادکست فارسی انسانک | Ensanakپادکست فارسی انسانک | EnsanakHesam IpakchiArts69Unknown
53
78Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts273ART19
69
79Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts229Megaphone
69
80Podcast Poetry Off the ShelfPoetry Off the ShelfPoetry FoundationArts99Simplecast
53
81Podcast Velshi Banned Book ClubVelshi Banned Book ClubMSNBCArts24Simplecast
69
82Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts83Captivate
58
83Podcast Meagan's Book Club PodcastMeagan's Book Club PodcastMeagan BriggsArts164Spotify for Podcasters
11
84Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts730Megaphone
48
85Podcast LPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityLPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityThe Last Podcast NetworkArts144Simplecast
62
86Podcast كنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسكنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسPodcast RecordArts58Simplecast
72
87Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
88Podcast The Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenArts122Pinecast
53
89Podcast The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and NeuroscienceThe Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and NeuroscienceKelton ReidArts535Megaphone
48
90Podcast Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksMelissa & DaveArts237Megaphone
58
91Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts224Megaphone
73
92Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts153Captivate
42
93Podcast The Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time PodcastThe Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time PodcastDani and BrettArts517Spreaker
53
94Podcast The Canon ClubThe Canon ClubEd West & Paul MorlandArts9Captivate
59
95Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts73Spotify for Podcasters
37
96Podcast A Dana Perino Podcast: Everything Will Be OkayA Dana Perino Podcast: Everything Will Be OkayFox News PodcastsArts67Megaphone
42
97Podcast Great AudiobooksGreat AudiobooksGreat LiteratureArts2000RedCircle
43
98Missing podcast logo
Smut Up and Listen!
Details temporarily unavailable
Smut Up and ListenArts182Spotify for Podcasters
43
99Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
100Podcast Writers CircleWriters CircleWill Parker AndersonArts48Libsyn
63

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