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 28 Feb 2026

02/28/2026

Average data

Episodes: 273
Frequency: every 11 days
Duration: 00:56:44

Top 5 authors

1. Raghvendra Singh (6 shows)
2. Book Riot (3 shows)
3. Augustine Institute (2 shows)
4. NPR (2 shows)
5. The New Yorker (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (19 shows)
2. Simplecast (11 shows)
3. Acast (10 shows)
4. Spotify for Podcasters (9 shows)
5. Libsyn (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts38Megaphone
73
3Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts543Audioboom
63
4Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
5Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
6Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
7Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts66Megaphone
48
8Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
9Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts21Audioboom
48
10Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts223Acast
63
11Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts547Megaphone
58
12Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts230Simplecast
83
13Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
14Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts272Megaphone
42
15Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1347Simplecast
63
16Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
17Podcast The Mythic Mic PodcastThe Mythic Mic PodcastBethany AmandaArts49Buzzsprout
68
18Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts183RedCircle
62
19Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts264Buzzsprout
52
20Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts459Libsyn
62
21Podcast 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
22Podcast The Same Page Book ClubThe Same Page Book ClubBarstool SportsArts18Unknown
38
23Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
24Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
25Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts618Podbean
58
26Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
27Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts459RedCircle
53
28Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts130Megaphone
38
29Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
30Podcast Wuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëWuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëEmily BrontëArts34Spreaker
59
31Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts429Megaphone
48
32Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts941Megaphone
48
33Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts348Libsyn
62
34Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts495Simplecast
69
35Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts76Spotify for Podcasters
37
36Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts423Captivate
68
37Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
38Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts90Blubrry
38
39Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts449Libsyn
68
40Podcast Parseh Podcast (پادکست پرسه)Parseh Podcast (پادکست پرسه)Abbas SeyedeinArts76Acast
52
41Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
42Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts232Megaphone
69
43Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
44Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts91Spotify for Podcasters
37
45Podcast Loon CallLoon CallRuby and AdaArts25Spotify for Podcasters
48
46Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts793Megaphone
58
47Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts842ART19
48
48Podcast 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
49Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts108Acast
59
50Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts275ART19
69
51Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts277Megaphone
53
52Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts182Buzzsprout
42
53Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts174Megaphone
48
54Podcast 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 GilboArts283Buzzsprout
68
55Podcast The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
56Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts794Megaphone
42
57Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
58Podcast One NightstandOne NightstandBustleArts52Spotify for Podcasters
58
59Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts52Megaphone
58
60Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts228Megaphone
73
61Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
62Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts276Buzzsprout
62
63Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts365Unknown
63
64Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Acast
28
65Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts769Libsyn
48
66Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts44Acast
63
67Podcast Kris and MadsKris and MadsKristen and MaddieArts104Spotify for Podcasters
58
68Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts528ART19
63
69Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
70Podcast Fantasy FanFellasFantasy FanFellasFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts47Acast
69
71Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts524Substack
43
72Podcast 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
73Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts262Spotify for Podcasters
32
74Podcast Super Scary Haunted HomeschoolSuper Scary Haunted HomeschoolGrady HendrixArts19Buzzsprout
52
75Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
76Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts153Captivate
42
77Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
78Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
79Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
80Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1075Megaphone
63
81Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
82Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
83Podcast Dastaminophen| شاهنامه با داستامینوفنDastaminophen| شاهنامه با داستامینوفنDastaminophenArts178Acast
63
84Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
85Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts84Captivate
58
86Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts162Acast
84
87Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts246Libsyn
68
88Podcast Alt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift XArts105ART19
42
89Podcast Daily Mass ReadingsDaily Mass ReadingsAugustine InstituteArts860Simplecast
58
90Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts186Audioboom
52
91Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts199Buzzsprout
48
92Podcast Little PodLittle PodOlivia MuenterArts7Spotify for Podcasters
53
93Podcast The High Fae Housewives PodcastThe High Fae Housewives PodcastThe High Fae Housewives PodcastArts118Simplecast
52
94Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts486Simplecast
53
95Podcast كنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسكنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسPodcast RecordArts58Simplecast
72
96Podcast Gom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastGom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastLore Party MediaArts315Megaphone
42
97Missing podcast logo
Face à l'histoire
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
France InterHistory339N/A
N/A
98Podcast Strong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishStrong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
99Podcast Writing About Dragons and ShitWriting About Dragons and ShitWriting About Dragons and ShitArts231Spotify for Podcasters
32
100Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts357Blubrry
28

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