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 29 Mar 2025

03/29/2025

Average data

Episodes: 299
Frequency: every 14 days
Duration: 00:53:48

Top 5 authors

1. Book Riot (2 shows)
2. NPR (2 shows)
3. The New Yorker (2 shows)
4. Next Big Idea Club (2 shows)
5. Savannah Gilbo (1 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (21 shows)
2. Simplecast (14 shows)
3. Libsyn (12 shows)
4. Buzzsprout (8 shows)
5. Acast (8 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts226Acast
63
3Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
4Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts543Audioboom
63
5Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
6Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
7Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
8Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts231Simplecast
83
9Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
10Podcast The Diverse BookshelfThe Diverse BookshelfSamia AzizArts113Buzzsprout
73
11Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1351Simplecast
63
12Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts547Megaphone
58
13Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
14Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
15Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts273Megaphone
42
16Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts233Megaphone
69
17Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts266Buzzsprout
52
18Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
19Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts461RedCircle
53
20Podcast Reading SmutReading SmutBrea Grant, Mallory O’MearaArts54Simplecast
68
21Podcast The Book Nook, brought to you by the Fable appThe Book Nook, brought to you by the Fable appFableArts10Spotify for Podcasters
58
22Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts44Acast
63
23Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts620Podbean
58
24Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts109Acast
59
25Podcast Velshi Banned Book ClubVelshi Banned Book ClubMSNBCArts24Simplecast
69
26Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts183Buzzsprout
42
27Podcast Gehre JazbaatGehre JazbaatTanuj KhoslaArts19Audioboom
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28Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts184RedCircle
62
29Podcast Critical Magic Theory: An Analytical Harry Potter PodcastCritical Magic Theory: An Analytical Harry Potter PodcastProf. Julian WambleArts109Spreaker
78
30Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1076Megaphone
63
31Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts187Audioboom
52
32Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts529ART19
63
33Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts349Libsyn
62
34Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts425Captivate
68
35Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts460Libsyn
62
36Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts366Unknown
63
37Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
38Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts487Simplecast
53
39Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
40Podcast پادکست فارسی انسانک | Ensanakپادکست فارسی انسانک | EnsanakHesam IpakchiArts69Unknown
53
41Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
42Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts430Megaphone
48
43Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
44Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts131Megaphone
38
45Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts943Megaphone
48
46Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts496Simplecast
69
47Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenSociety & Culture228Acast
73
48Podcast 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
49Podcast Truth Is In The Art: Spoken Word PoetryTruth Is In The Art: Spoken Word PoetryRaheem MuhammadArts68RedCircle
59
50Podcast Classic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook Collection LLCArts2000Megaphone
48
51Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts844ART19
48
52Podcast The Next Big IdeaThe Next Big IdeaNext Big Idea ClubEducation376Megaphone
53
53Podcast Meagan's Book Club PodcastMeagan's Book Club PodcastMeagan BriggsArts164Spotify for Podcasters
11
54Podcast The Baldwin 100The Baldwin 100Penguin Random House + Vintage BooksArts9Simplecast
63
55Podcast Bookmark'd with Sara & Des Bookmark'd with Sara & Des Destiny Sidwell Arts96Buzzsprout
52
56Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts450Libsyn
68
57Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts248Libsyn
68
58Podcast The FinestThe FinestKPBS Public MediaArts3StreamGuys
43
59Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Blubrry
32
60Podcast Happy Face Killer CaseHappy Face Killer CaseScott C. ArnoldArts2Spotify for Podcasters
33
61Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts277Buzzsprout
62
62Podcast The Great BooksThe Great BooksNational ReviewArts12Simplecast
53
63Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts175Megaphone
48
64Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts525Substack
43
65Podcast Well-ReadWell-ReadAnn Cox and Halle EisenmanArts100Podbean
48
66Podcast پادکست آذرخش مکریپادکست آذرخش مکریDr Azarakhsh mokriArts99Spotify for Podcasters
53
67Podcast Talking ScaredTalking ScaredNeil McRobertArts357Megaphone
48
68Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts794Megaphone
58
69Podcast It Gets GoodIt Gets GoodHannah, Micaela and KyleighArts182Libsyn
58
70Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts277Megaphone
53
71Podcast The Substack PodcastThe Substack PodcastThe Substack teamArts65Substack
38
72Podcast Dupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينDupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينNasser AlaqeelArts12Acast
63
73Podcast پادکست ناوکست / Navcastپادکست ناوکست / NavcastRoshan AbadyArts73Unknown
48
74Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts795Megaphone
42
75Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
76Podcast كنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسكنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسPodcast RecordArts58Simplecast
72
77Podcast The Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewArts51PRX
59
78Podcast پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)Jabe podcastArts49Acast
37
79Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
80Podcast Hardcore LiteratureHardcore LiteratureBenjamin McEvoyArts92Libsyn
58
81Podcast Book Talk for BookTokBook Talk for BookTokCloud10Arts456Megaphone
79
82Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts100Squarespace
48
83Podcast Dear Fantasy ReaderDear Fantasy ReaderDear Fantasy ReaderArts74Libsyn
79
84Podcast The Read Well PodcastThe Read Well PodcastEddy HoodArts125Buzzsprout
62
85Podcast A Dana Perino Podcast: Everything Will Be OkayA Dana Perino Podcast: Everything Will Be OkayFox News PodcastsArts67Megaphone
42
86Podcast Literally ReadingLiterally ReadingLiterally ReadingArts101Libsyn
53
87Podcast بیوگرافیبیوگرافیMonaArts128Acast
63
88Podcast The Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenArts123Pinecast
53
89Podcast The Next Big Idea DailyThe Next Big Idea DailyNext Big Idea ClubEducation835Megaphone
59
90Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts772Libsyn
48
91Podcast The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan DoyleThe Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan DoyleLoyal BooksArts12Loyal Books
49
92Podcast Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksMelissa & DaveArts239Megaphone
58
93Podcast The Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time PodcastThe Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time PodcastDani and BrettArts520Spreaker
53
94Podcast The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and NeuroscienceThe Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and NeuroscienceKelton ReidArts541Megaphone
48
95Podcast Gom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastGom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastLore Party MediaArts319Megaphone
42
96Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
97Podcast Poetry Off the ShelfPoetry Off the ShelfPoetry FoundationArts99Simplecast
53
98Podcast Novel PairingsNovel PairingsNovel PairingsArts171Libsyn
48
99Missing podcast logo
Between Pages & Friends
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Between Pages & FriendsArts101Buzzsprout
53
100Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63

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