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 31 May 2025

05/31/2025

Average data

Episodes: 332
Frequency: every 12 days
Duration: 00:56:06

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (20 shows)
2. Simplecast (13 shows)
3. Acast (12 shows)
4. Buzzsprout (10 shows)
5. Spotify for Podcasters (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
3Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
4Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
5Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts543Audioboom
63
6Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts225Acast
63
7Podcast The Diverse BookshelfThe Diverse BookshelfSamia AzizArts113Buzzsprout
73
8Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
9Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
10Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts349Libsyn
62
11Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
12Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1349Simplecast
63
13Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
14Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
15Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts230Simplecast
83
16Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts547Megaphone
58
17Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts460RedCircle
53
18Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts272Megaphone
42
19Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts449Libsyn
68
20Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts618Podbean
58
21Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts108Acast
59
22Podcast UlyssesIn80-Reading James Joyce Masterpiece in 80 DaysUlyssesIn80-Reading James Joyce Masterpiece in 80 Daysmark sanford grossArts27Buzzsprout
38
23Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts183RedCircle
62
24Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts175Megaphone
48
25Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts460Libsyn
62
26Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
27Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts843ART19
48
28Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts44Acast
63
29Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts182Buzzsprout
42
30Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts486Simplecast
53
31Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts265Buzzsprout
52
32Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts187Audioboom
52
33Podcast 银杏树下银杏树下银杏树下FMArts279Ximalaya
53
34Podcast 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
35Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts528ART19
63
36Podcast Classic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook Collection LLCArts2000Megaphone
48
37Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts130Megaphone
38
38Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts397BBC
28
39Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts366Unknown
63
40Podcast Sarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveSarah Dickinson | Sarah's BookshelvesArts246Libsyn
68
41Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts430Megaphone
48
42Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Blubrry
32
43Podcast The Baldwin 100The Baldwin 100Penguin Random House + Vintage BooksArts9Simplecast
63
44Podcast Velshi Banned Book ClubVelshi Banned Book ClubMSNBCArts24Simplecast
69
45Podcast The Next Big IdeaThe Next Big IdeaNext Big Idea ClubEducation376Megaphone
53
46Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts423Captivate
68
47Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts277Buzzsprout
62
48Podcast Reading SmutReading SmutBrea Grant, Mallory O’MearaArts53Simplecast
68
49Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts228Megaphone
73
50Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts770Libsyn
48
51Podcast Bookmark'd with Sara & Des Bookmark'd with Sara & Des Destiny Sidwell Arts96Buzzsprout
52
52Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts495Simplecast
69
53Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
54Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts942Megaphone
48
55Podcast Witches of Scotland Witches of Scotland madison mitchell Arts79Spotify for Podcasters
53
56Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts232Megaphone
69
57Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
58Podcast Books With Your BestiesBooks With Your BestiesEmily and AshleyArts57Buzzsprout
59
59Podcast داستان شبداستان شبDASTANESHABArts1568Acast
49
60Podcast Octavia's Parables Octavia's Parables adrienne maree brown & Toshi ReagonArts73Spotify for Podcasters
33
61Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts100Squarespace
48
62Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts424Acast
84
63Podcast كنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسكنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسPodcast RecordArts58Simplecast
72
64Podcast Meet Me HereMeet Me HereKUOW Puget Sound Public RadioArts12Omny Studio
94
65Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts357Blubrry
28
66Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
67Podcast Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksMelissa & DaveArts239Megaphone
58
68Podcast Just King ThingsJust King ThingsRanged TouchArts80Blubrry
43
69Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts199Buzzsprout
48
70Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts794Megaphone
58
71Podcast The Next Big Idea DailyThe Next Big Idea DailyNext Big Idea ClubEducation835Megaphone
59
72Podcast Great AudiobooksGreat AudiobooksGreat LiteratureArts2000RedCircle
43
73Podcast Meagan's Book Club PodcastMeagan's Book Club PodcastMeagan BriggsArts164Spotify for Podcasters
11
74Podcast Booknotes+Booknotes+C-SPANArts299Megaphone
59
75Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
76Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts525Substack
43
77Podcast The Substack PodcastThe Substack PodcastThe Substack teamArts64Substack
43
78Podcast Moms Into Literary FreedomMoms Into Literary FreedomCourtney Green and Jennifer MendozaArts65Spreaker
59
79Podcast The Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewArts51PRX
59
80Podcast بیوگرافیبیوگرافیMonaArts128Acast
63
81Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts733Megaphone
48
82Podcast In A Certain LandIn A Certain LandNicholas KotarArts12Acast
74
83Podcast LalaLand | لالالندLalaLand | لالالند4rah computerArts13Acast
84
84Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1076Megaphone
63
85Podcast پادکست آذرخش مکریپادکست آذرخش مکریDr Azarakhsh mokriArts99Spotify for Podcasters
53
86Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts277Megaphone
53
87Podcast Poetry Off the ShelfPoetry Off the ShelfPoetry FoundationArts99Simplecast
53
88Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts65Acast
63
89Podcast Literally ReadingLiterally ReadingLiterally ReadingArts101Libsyn
53
90Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks575N/A
N/A
91Podcast Dupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينDupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينNasser AlaqeelArts12Acast
63
92Podcast Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian NovelSpeculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian NovelHeather Davis, Writing Coach, Book Coach, and Developmental Editor, Many Worlds WritingArts56Buzzsprout
48
93Podcast Well-ReadWell-ReadAnn Cox and Halle EisenmanArts100Podbean
48
94Podcast پادکست فارسی انسانک | Ensanakپادکست فارسی انسانک | EnsanakHesam IpakchiArts69Unknown
53
95Podcast A Dana Perino Podcast: Everything Will Be OkayA Dana Perino Podcast: Everything Will Be OkayFox News PodcastsArts67Megaphone
42
96Podcast Book Talk for BookTokBook Talk for BookTokCloud10Arts456Megaphone
79
97Podcast 민음사 라디오민음사 라디오민음사Arts44Spotify for Podcasters
28
98Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts68Spotify for Podcasters
52
99Podcast 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
100Podcast Read Me RomanceRead Me RomanceRead Me RomanceArts180Blubrry
53

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