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 Dec 2025

12/29/2025

Average data

Episodes: 316
Frequency: every 12 days
Duration: 00:54:24

Top 5 authors

1. Raghvendra Singh (7 shows)
2. Book Riot (3 shows)
3. The New Yorker (2 shows)
4. NPR (2 shows)
5. iHeartPodcasts (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (22 shows)
2. Acast (11 shows)
3. Simplecast (10 shows)
4. RSS.com (7 shows)
5. Libsyn (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
3Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
4Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts547Megaphone
58
5Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
6Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts277Megaphone
53
7Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts460Libsyn
62
8Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts543Audioboom
63
9Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts495Simplecast
69
10Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
11Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
12Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
13Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
14Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts66Megaphone
48
15Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts224Acast
63
16Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1347Simplecast
63
17Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts183RedCircle
62
18Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts230Simplecast
83
19Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
20Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
21Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts265Buzzsprout
52
22Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts272Megaphone
42
23Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
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 PodcastArts430Megaphone
48
26Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts348Libsyn
62
27Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks575N/A
N/A
28Podcast The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
29Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts843ART19
48
30Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts108Acast
59
31Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts460RedCircle
53
32Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
33Podcast Dedicated with Doug BruntDedicated with Doug BruntSiriusXMArts124Simplecast
62
34Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts130Megaphone
38
35Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts276ART19
69
36Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts528ART19
63
37Podcast 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
38Podcast The Next Big IdeaThe Next Big IdeaNext Big Idea ClubEducation376Megaphone
53
39Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts366Unknown
63
40Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts263Spotify for Podcasters
32
41Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts232Megaphone
69
42Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts525Substack
43
43Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts423Captivate
68
44Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts618Podbean
58
45Podcast The Clearing with Katherine MayThe Clearing with Katherine MayKatherine MayArts101Acast
79
46Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts794Megaphone
58
47Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts794Megaphone
42
48Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
49Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
50Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts733Megaphone
48
51Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1075Megaphone
63
52Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts174Megaphone
48
53Podcast پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)Jabe podcastArts49Acast
37
54Podcast Well-ReadWell-ReadAnn Cox and Halle EisenmanArts100Podbean
48
55Podcast داستان شبداستان شبDASTANESHABArts1568Acast
49
56Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts44Acast
63
57Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts942Megaphone
48
58Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts276Buzzsprout
62
59Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts228Megaphone
73
60Podcast Witches of Scotland Witches of Scotland madison mitchell Arts79Spotify for Podcasters
53
61Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts76Spotify for Podcasters
37
62Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts449Libsyn
68
63Podcast بیوگرافیبیوگرافیMonaArts128Acast
63
64Podcast Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubEarsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubiHeartPodcastsArts17Omny Studio
52
65Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
66Podcast 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
67Podcast 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
68Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
69Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts52Megaphone
58
70Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Acast
28
71Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts246Libsyn
68
72Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts182Buzzsprout
42
73Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
74Podcast سعدیسعدیمحمدرضا طاهریArts72Acast
63
75Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
76Podcast The Diverse BookshelfThe Diverse BookshelfSamia AzizArts113Buzzsprout
73
77Podcast The Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewArts51PRX
59
78Podcast 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
79Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts357Blubrry
28
80Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts51Buzzsprout
73
81Podcast Charles Dickens: A Brain on Fire! 🔥 Charles Dickens: A Brain on Fire! 🔥 Dominic GerrardArts99Buzzsprout
48
82Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
83Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts486Simplecast
53
84Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts327Simplecast
48
85Podcast I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishI Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
86Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
87Podcast LARB Radio HourLARB Radio HourLos Angeles Review of BooksArts99Libsyn
43
88Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts212Megaphone
53
89Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
90Podcast The Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time PodcastThe Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time PodcastDani and BrettArts517Spreaker
53
91Podcast Great AudiobooksGreat AudiobooksGreat LiteratureArts2000RedCircle
43
92Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
93Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
94Podcast Strong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishStrong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
95Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
96Podcast 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
97Podcast Booknotes+Booknotes+C-SPANArts298Megaphone
59
98Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts397BBC
28
99Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts187Audioboom
52
100Podcast Gom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastGom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastLore Party MediaArts315Megaphone
42

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