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 Jul 2025

07/30/2025

Average data

Episodes: 321
Frequency: every 12 days
Duration: 00:55:50

Top 5 authors

1. Book Riot (2 shows)
2. The New Yorker (2 shows)
3. NPR (2 shows)
4. Sarah Dickinson | Sarah's Bookshelves (1 shows)
5. A.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas Magbee (1 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (22 shows)
2. Simplecast (11 shows)
3. Acast (10 shows)
4. Libsyn (9 shows)
5. Buzzsprout (8 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
3Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
4Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
5Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
6Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
7Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts540Audioboom
63
8Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts211Acast
63
9Podcast Moms Into Literary FreedomMoms Into Literary FreedomCourtney Green and Jennifer MendozaArts65Spreaker
59
10Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts235Megaphone
38
11Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
12Podcast Books With Your BestiesBooks With Your BestiesEmily and AshleyArts57Buzzsprout
59
13Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
14Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts267Megaphone
42
15Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1318Simplecast
63
16Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts541Megaphone
58
17Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts227Simplecast
83
18Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts166Megaphone
48
19Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts344Libsyn
62
20Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts105Acast
59
21Podcast Comic Book Ruminations with Anthony M. CaroComic Book Ruminations with Anthony M. CaroAnthony M. CaroArts8Spotify for Podcasters
28
22Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts480Simplecast
53
23Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts176Buzzsprout
42
24Podcast ASH | پادکست اشASH | پادکست اشعرفان حقیEducation56Podbean
58
25Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
26Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts448RedCircle
53
27Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts836ART19
48
28Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts48Megaphone
58
29Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts520ART19
63
30Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts50Buzzsprout
73
31Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts42Acast
69
32Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
33Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts424Megaphone
48
34Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts454Libsyn
62
35Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts227Megaphone
69
36Podcast Reading SmutReading SmutBrea Grant, Mallory O’MearaArts50Simplecast
68
37Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts129Megaphone
38
38Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts518Substack
43
39Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts612Podbean
58
40Podcast 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 GilboArts279Buzzsprout
68
41Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts221Megaphone
73
42Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts489Simplecast
69
43Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts270Buzzsprout
62
44Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
45Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts179Audioboom
52
46Podcast Book Talk for BookTokBook Talk for BookTokCloud10Arts440Megaphone
79
47Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts931Megaphone
48
48Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts253Buzzsprout
52
49Podcast The Next Big IdeaThe Next Big IdeaNext Big Idea ClubEducation371Megaphone
53
50Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts177RedCircle
42
51Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts418Captivate
68
52Podcast كنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسكنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسPodcast RecordArts58Simplecast
72
53Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts360Unknown
63
54Podcast BibliophageBibliophageGwenna LaithlandArts16Spotify for Podcasters
43
55Podcast Dupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينDupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينNasser AlaqeelArts12Acast
63
56Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts394BBC
28
57Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
58Podcast Classic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook Collection LLCArts2000Megaphone
48
59Podcast Slate's Audio Book ClubSlate's Audio Book ClubSlate PodcastsArts84Megaphone
49
60Podcast Borrowed & ReturnedBorrowed & ReturnedBrooklyn Public LibraryArts123Buzzsprout
63
61Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts750Libsyn
48
62Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts785Megaphone
58
63Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Blubrry
32
64Podcast 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
65Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
66Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Crescent City & Maasverse Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Crescent City & Maasverse Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts85Spotify for Podcasters
37
67Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts274Megaphone
53
68Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts150Captivate
42
69Podcast پادکست فارسی انسانک | Ensanakپادکست فارسی انسانک | EnsanakHesam IpakchiArts69Unknown
53
70Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks569N/A
N/A
71Podcast anyhow, anyway by Summer Englandanyhow, anyway by Summer EnglandSummer EnglandArts6Substack
63
72Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts788Megaphone
42
73Podcast داستان شبداستان شبDASTANESHABArts1544Acast
49
74Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts269ART19
69
75Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts82Captivate
58
76Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts441Libsyn
68
77Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
78Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1065Megaphone
63
79Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
80Podcast Meagan's Book Club PodcastMeagan's Book Club PodcastMeagan BriggsArts164Spotify for Podcasters
11
81Podcast بیوگرافیبیوگرافیMonaArts120Acast
63
82Podcast Well-ReadWell-ReadAnn Cox and Halle EisenmanArts100Podbean
48
83Podcast The MeditationsThe MeditationsMarcus AureliusArts15Spreaker
64
84Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts251Spotify for Podcasters
32
85Podcast Booknotes+Booknotes+C-SPANArts292Megaphone
59
86Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
87Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts99Squarespace
48
88Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
89Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts244Libsyn
68
90Podcast Thoughts from a Page PodcastThoughts from a Page PodcastEvergreen PodcastsArts592Megaphone
52
91Podcast Velshi Banned Book ClubVelshi Banned Book ClubMSNBCArts24Simplecast
69
92Podcast The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and NeuroscienceThe Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and NeuroscienceKelton ReidArts531Megaphone
48
93Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts353Blubrry
28
94Podcast Bookmark'd with Sara & Des Bookmark'd with Sara & Des Destiny Sidwell Arts96Buzzsprout
52
95Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts727Megaphone
48
96Podcast Literally ReadingLiterally ReadingLiterally ReadingArts101Libsyn
53
97Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts59Acast
63
98Podcast Hardcore LiteratureHardcore LiteratureBenjamin McEvoyArts91Libsyn
63
99Podcast PLOT TWISTPLOT TWISTSoman Chainani and Victoria AveyardArts63Acast
63
100Missing podcast logo
Smut Up and Listen!
Details temporarily unavailable
Smut Up and ListenArts182Spotify for Podcasters
43

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