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 Oct 2025

10/30/2025

Average data

Episodes: 324
Frequency: every 11 days
Duration: 00:52:44

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (24 shows)
2. Simplecast (10 shows)
3. Acast (9 shows)
4. Libsyn (8 shows)
5. Spotify for Podcasters (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts1662Simplecast
59
2Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts59Megaphone
48
3Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts211Acast
63
4Podcast Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubEarsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubiHeartPodcastsArts17Omny Studio
52
5Podcast Outlive by Peter Attia MD, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishOutlive by Peter Attia MD, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
6Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1320Simplecast
63
7Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts540Audioboom
63
8Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
9Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts607Simplecast
48
10Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts542Megaphone
58
11Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
12Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts268Megaphone
42
13Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts235Megaphone
38
14Podcast The Next Big IdeaThe Next Big IdeaNext Big Idea ClubEducation371Megaphone
53
15Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
16Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
17Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts454Libsyn
62
18Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts253Buzzsprout
52
19Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts227Simplecast
83
20Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts345Libsyn
62
21Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts424Megaphone
48
22Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts932Megaphone
48
23Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Blubrry
32
24Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts178RedCircle
42
25Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
26Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks570N/A
N/A
27Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
28Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts106Acast
59
29Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
30Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts271Buzzsprout
62
31Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts836ART19
48
32Podcast The Five Books: Jewish Authors on the Books That Shaped ThemThe Five Books: Jewish Authors on the Books That Shaped ThemTali Rosenblatt CohenArts63Megaphone
58
33Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts442Libsyn
68
34Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts448RedCircle
53
35Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts49Megaphone
58
36Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
37Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
38Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts129Megaphone
38
39Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts244Libsyn
68
40Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts418Captivate
68
41Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts789Megaphone
42
42Podcast 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
43Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
44Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts274Megaphone
53
45Podcast Read Me RomanceRead Me RomanceRead Me RomanceArts180Blubrry
53
46Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts785Megaphone
58
47Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts521ART19
63
48Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
49Podcast Dedicated with Doug BruntDedicated with Doug BruntSiriusXMArts120Simplecast
68
50Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
51Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts42Acast
69
52Podcast LPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityLPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityThe Last Podcast NetworkArts140Simplecast
62
53Podcast 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
54Podcast Rereading the RevolutionRereading the RevolutionKellie and DaphneArts98Acast
74
55Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts222Megaphone
73
56Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
57Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
58Podcast بیوگرافیبیوگرافیMonaArts122Acast
63
59Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
60Podcast 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
61Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
62Podcast Podcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comPodcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comCory DoctorowArts718Unknown
32
63Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts180Audioboom
52
64Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1066Megaphone
63
65Podcast Rabbit Room Press PresentsRabbit Room Press PresentsRabbit Room PressArts21Omny Studio
73
66Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts166Megaphone
48
67Podcast Barbican Station - A Slow Horses PodcastBarbican Station - A Slow Horses PodcastSpy WriteArts65Unknown
32
68Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts50Buzzsprout
73
69Podcast The Next Big Idea DailyThe Next Big Idea DailyNext Big Idea ClubEducation835Megaphone
59
70Podcast Booknotes+Booknotes+C-SPANArts292Megaphone
59
71Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts227Megaphone
69
72Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts210Megaphone
53
73Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts269ART19
69
74Podcast داستان شبداستان شبDASTANESHABArts1544Acast
49
75Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts612Podbean
58
76Podcast Talking ScaredTalking ScaredNeil McRobertArts350Megaphone
48
77Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts519Substack
43
78Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts360Unknown
63
79Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
80Podcast Booked, Blonde & Busy w/ Olivia PontonBooked, Blonde & Busy w/ Olivia PontonOlivia PontonArts26Buzzsprout
58
81Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts751Libsyn
48
82Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts394BBC
28
83Podcast Dear Fantasy ReaderDear Fantasy ReaderDear Fantasy ReaderArts74Libsyn
79
84Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts251Spotify for Podcasters
32
85Podcast Critical Magic Theory: An Analytical Harry Potter PodcastCritical Magic Theory: An Analytical Harry Potter PodcastProf. Julian WambleArts108Spreaker
78
86Podcast Everyone Should ReadEveryone Should ReadEveryone Should ReadArts9Spotify for Podcasters
43
87Podcast The Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time PodcastThe Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time PodcastDani and BrettArts516Spreaker
53
88Podcast Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenLoyal BooksArts61Loyal Books
49
89Podcast The Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewArts51PRX
59
90Podcast پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)Jabe podcastArts49Acast
37
91Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts176Buzzsprout
42
92Podcast Well-ReadWell-ReadAnn Cox and Halle EisenmanArts100Podbean
48
93Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts489Simplecast
69
94Podcast كنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسكنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسPodcast RecordArts58Simplecast
72
95Podcast Witches of Scotland Witches of Scotland madison mitchell Arts79Spotify for Podcasters
53
96Podcast Book Talk for BookTokBook Talk for BookTokCloud10Arts440Megaphone
79
97Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
98Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts70Spotify for Podcasters
37
99Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
100Podcast The Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenArts121Pinecast
53

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