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 27 Sep 2026

09/27/2026

Average data

Episodes: 313
Frequency: every 11 days
Duration: 00:57:07

Top 5 authors

1. Book Riot (3 shows)
2. NPR (2 shows)
3. The New Yorker (2 shows)
4. iHeartPodcasts (2 shows)
5. Barnes & Noble (1 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (22 shows)
2. Acast (10 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (9 shows)
4. Simplecast (9 shows)
5. Libsyn (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast Jeselnik Book ClubJeselnik Book ClubThe RingerArts1Megaphone
38
3Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
4Podcast The Bookshelf ChroniclesThe Bookshelf ChroniclesAC WilsonArts1000Spreaker
64
5Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts35Megaphone
73
6Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts541Audioboom
63
7Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
8Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts215Acast
63
9Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts235Megaphone
38
10Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts61Acast
63
11Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1327Simplecast
63
12Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
13Podcast It Was A Book FirstIt Was A Book FirstIt Was A Book FirstArts17Captivate
68
14Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts543Megaphone
58
15Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts72Spotify for Podcasters
37
16Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts179RedCircle
42
17Podcast Marlon and Jake Read Dead PeopleMarlon and Jake Read Dead PeoplePenguin Random HouseArts45Simplecast
68
18Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts193Buzzsprout
38
19Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts106Acast
59
20Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
21Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts228Simplecast
83
22Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts60Megaphone
48
23Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts257Buzzsprout
52
24Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
25Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts426Megaphone
48
26Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts346Libsyn
62
27Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts614Podbean
58
28Podcast BookVerse TalksBookVerse TalksBookVerse TalksArts130Blubrry Podcasting
22
29Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts452RedCircle
53
30Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks572N/A
N/A
31Podcast MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesNoeArts140RSS.com
21
32Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts88Spotify for Podcasters
37
33Podcast Prose Society with Eli RalloProse Society with Eli RalloiHeartPodcastsArts8Omny Studio
42
34Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts18Audioboom
48
35Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts456Libsyn
62
36Podcast The Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenArts122Pinecast
53
37Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts444Libsyn
68
38Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
39Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts88Blubrry
38
40Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts839ART19
48
41Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts491Simplecast
69
42Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts51Buzzsprout
73
43Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts269Megaphone
42
44Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts420Captivate
68
45Podcast Fantasy FanFellasFantasy FanFellasFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts42Acast
69
46Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts935Megaphone
48
47Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts168Megaphone
48
48Podcast Barbican Station - A Slow Horses PodcastBarbican Station - A Slow Horses PodcastSpy WriteArts68Unknown
32
49Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts49Megaphone
58
50Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts523ART19
63
51Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts272Buzzsprout
62
52Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts129Megaphone
38
53Podcast 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
54Podcast Otherppl with Brad Listi: Books & CultureOtherppl with Brad Listi: Books & CultureBrad ListiArts1351Megaphone
38
55Podcast Grandma Kerri’s Sleepy Time ClassicsGrandma Kerri’s Sleepy Time ClassicskerrinhuntArts180Podbean
42
56Podcast Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksMelissa & DaveArts237Megaphone
58
57Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts228Megaphone
69
58Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts875Megaphone
42
59Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts155Acast
84
60Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
61Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts788Megaphone
58
62Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts520Substack
43
63Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts755Libsyn
48
64Podcast 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 RadioArts232RedCircle
63
65Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts43Acast
63
66Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts335Blubrry
28
67Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts362Unknown
63
68Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts255Spotify for Podcasters
32
69Podcast One NightstandOne NightstandBustleArts50Spotify for Podcasters
58
70Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts482Simplecast
53
71Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Acast
28
72Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts223Megaphone
73
73Podcast 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
74Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
75Podcast Classic Audiobooks CollectionClassic Audiobooks CollectionGraham WhitmoreArts27Spotify for Podcasters
32
76Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts178Buzzsprout
42
77Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts244Libsyn
68
78Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts270ART19
69
80Podcast داستان شبداستان شبDASTANESHABArts1552Acast
49
81Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
82Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts84Captivate
58
83Podcast Gom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastGom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastLore Party MediaArts311Megaphone
42
84Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
85Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
86Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
87Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts181Audioboom
52
88Podcast The Great Books of Literature PodcastThe Great Books of Literature PodcastThe Institute of Public Affairs11Podbean
37
89Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts65Spotify for Podcasters
52
90Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts275Megaphone
53
91Podcast Literally ReadingLiterally ReadingLiterally ReadingArts101Libsyn
53
92Podcast The Murder of Roger Ackroyd: A Classic Crime Novel by Agatha ChristieThe Murder of Roger Ackroyd: A Classic Crime Novel by Agatha ChristieAgatha ChristieArts29Spreaker
69
93Podcast The Waterstones PodcastThe Waterstones PodcastWaterstonesArts202Spotify for Podcasters
42
94Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1068Megaphone
63
95Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
96Podcast LPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityLPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityThe Last Podcast NetworkArts142Simplecast
62
97Podcast Super Scary Haunted HomeschoolSuper Scary Haunted HomeschoolGrady HendrixArts19Buzzsprout
52
98Podcast Booknotes+Booknotes+C-SPANArts294Megaphone
59
99Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
100Podcast Real or Not Real: A Hunger Games PodcastReal or Not Real: A Hunger Games PodcastDarinda and HalleeArts60Acast
62

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