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 30 Apr 2026

04/30/2026

Average data

Episodes: 258
Frequency: every 9 days
Duration: 00:59:16

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (25 shows)
2. Simplecast (10 shows)
3. Libsyn (9 shows)
4. RSS.com (8 shows)
5. Spotify for Podcasters (8 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts33Megaphone
73
3Podcast Boozy BookgasmsBoozy BookgasmsJenLynnKimArts56Podbean
48
4Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts211Acast
63
5Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts59Megaphone
48
6Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
7Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts540Audioboom
63
8Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts542Megaphone
58
9Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts235Megaphone
38
10Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
11Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1320Simplecast
63
12Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts268Megaphone
42
13Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts454Libsyn
62
14Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
15Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts70Spotify for Podcasters
37
16Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts227Simplecast
83
17Podcast Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishDare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
18Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts178RedCircle
42
19Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts448RedCircle
53
20Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
21Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
22Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts253Buzzsprout
52
23Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts59Acast
63
24Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts17Audioboom
48
25Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts271Buzzsprout
62
26Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts345Libsyn
62
27Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts836ART19
48
28Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts424Megaphone
48
29Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
30Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts442Libsyn
68
31Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts86Spotify for Podcasters
37
32Podcast Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubEarsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubiHeartPodcastsArts17Omny Studio
52
33Podcast In Your Spare Time: From the Blog of Ursula K. Le GuinIn Your Spare Time: From the Blog of Ursula K. Le GuinUrsula K. Le Guin FoundationArts17Libsyn
48
34Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts932Megaphone
48
35Podcast 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 GilboArts280Buzzsprout
68
36Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts244Libsyn
68
37Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts177Buzzsprout
42
38Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts360Unknown
63
39Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts151Captivate
42
40Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
41Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
42Podcast PagenerdPagenerdby the pagenerdsArts20Simplecast
73
43Podcast 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 WesterosArts420Spotify for Podcasters
22
44Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts418Captivate
68
45Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts222Megaphone
73
46Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
47Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
48Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
49Podcast The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
50Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts789Megaphone
42
51Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts274Megaphone
53
52Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
53Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts49Megaphone
58
54Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts521ART19
63
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 Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts519Substack
43
57Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts612Podbean
58
58Podcast 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
59Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts269ART19
69
60Podcast Loon CallLoon CallRuby and AdaArts25Spotify for Podcasters
48
61Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts87Blubrry
38
62Podcast Strong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishStrong Ground by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
63Podcast 雨天的有声书雨天的有声书rainyday 雨天Arts94RSS.com
38
64Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts129Megaphone
38
65Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts489Simplecast
69
66Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts751Libsyn
48
67Podcast Classic Audiobooks CollectionClassic Audiobooks CollectionGraham WhitmoreArts27Spotify for Podcasters
32
68Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
69Podcast Booknotes+Booknotes+C-SPANArts292Megaphone
59
70Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
71Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts99Squarespace
48
72Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts353Blubrry
28
73Podcast Book Talk for BookTokBook Talk for BookTokCloud10Arts440Megaphone
79
74Podcast Everything CookbooksEverything CookbooksAndrea Nguyen, Molly Stevens, Kate Leahy, Kristin DonnellyArts202Simplecast
63
75Podcast 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 RadioArts230RedCircle
63
76Podcast Poetry Off the ShelfPoetry Off the ShelfPoetry FoundationArts99Simplecast
53
77Podcast Talking ScaredTalking ScaredNeil McRobertArts350Megaphone
48
78Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts166Megaphone
48
79Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts251Spotify for Podcasters
32
80Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
81Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts785Megaphone
58
82Podcast Master Fiction WritingMaster Fiction WritingStuart WakefieldArts106Spotify for Podcasters
28
83Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts82Captivate
58
84Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
85Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
86Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts227Megaphone
69
87Podcast The Votive PodcastThe Votive PodcastHaley StewartArts41Libsyn
58
88Podcast One NightstandOne NightstandBustleArts46Spotify for Podcasters
58
89Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks570N/A
N/A
90Podcast The BibliofillesThe BibliofillesHosted by Sophie and ChayaArts33Megaphone
74
91Podcast Fantasy FanReadsFantasy FanReadsFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts25Acast
58
92Podcast Gom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastGom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastLore Party MediaArts309Megaphone
42
93Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts210Megaphone
53
94Podcast Double LoveDouble LoveHeadStuff PodcastsArts217Megaphone
38
95Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts192Buzzsprout
38
96Podcast The PlotpointThe PlotpointEvergreen Podcasts Arts6Megaphone
53
97Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts152Acast
84
98Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts180Audioboom
52
99Podcast Hardcore LiteratureHardcore LiteratureBenjamin McEvoyArts91Libsyn
63
100Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts480Simplecast
53

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