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 Jul 2026

07/31/2026

Average data

Episodes: 323
Frequency: every 11 days
Duration: 00:59:32

Top 5 authors

1. iHeartPodcasts (3 shows)
2. Book Riot (3 shows)
3. London Review of Books (2 shows)
4. NPR (2 shows)
5. The New Yorker (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (24 shows)
2. Acast (11 shows)
3. Simplecast (10 shows)
4. Spotify for Podcasters (7 shows)
5. Libsyn (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
2Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts35Megaphone
73
3Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts541Audioboom
63
4Podcast Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithPositive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithAlexander McCall SmithArts9Spotify for Podcasters
32
5Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
6Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts62Acast
63
7Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts62Megaphone
48
8Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts217Acast
63
9Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
10Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts544Megaphone
58
11Podcast Storytime for GrownupsStorytime for GrownupsFaith MooreArts258Buzzsprout
52
12Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1330Simplecast
63
13Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
14Podcast Books, Beach, & BeyondBooks, Beach, & BeyondElin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N MagazineArts51Buzzsprout
73
15Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts180RedCircle
42
16Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
17Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts72Spotify for Podcasters
37
18Podcast Classical Stuff You Should KnowClassical Stuff You Should KnowA.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas MagbeeArts300Squarespace
63
19Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
20Podcast 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 WesterosArts422Spotify for Podcasters
22
21Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts453RedCircle
53
22Podcast The OdysseyThe OdysseyHomerArts24Spreaker
59
23Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts346Libsyn
62
24Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
25Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts228Simplecast
83
26Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts426Megaphone
48
27Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts839ART19
48
28Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts445Libsyn
68
29Podcast Podcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comPodcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comCory DoctorowArts756Unknown
32
30Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
31Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts269Megaphone
42
32Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts936Megaphone
48
33Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts273Buzzsprout
62
34Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts88Spotify for Podcasters
37
35Podcast PASSAGES: On MorrisonPASSAGES: On MorrisonNamwali Serpell, Random HouseArts9Libsyn
59
36Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts49Megaphone
58
37Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts456Libsyn
62
38Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts224Megaphone
73
39Podcast 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 GilboArts282Buzzsprout
68
40Podcast Among the AncientsAmong the AncientsLondon Review of BooksArts13Megaphone
63
41Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts156Acast
84
42Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts420Captivate
68
43Podcast Friends & FictionFriends & FictionMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, BleavArts482Simplecast
53
44Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts130Megaphone
38
45Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts492Simplecast
69
46Podcast The Book CaseThe Book CaseABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate GibsonArts229Megaphone
69
47Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts788Megaphone
58
48Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts179Buzzsprout
42
49Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts107Acast
59
50Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts791Megaphone
42
51Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts616Podbean
58
52Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts275Megaphone
53
53Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts362Unknown
63
54Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts524ART19
63
55Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts43Acast
63
56Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts272ART19
69
57Podcast WilderWilderiHeartPodcastsHistory16Omny Studio
69
58Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
59Podcast Totally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyZibby OwensArts2000Acast
79
60Podcast Fantasy FanFellasFantasy FanFellasFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts43Acast
69
61Podcast Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubEarsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook ClubiHeartPodcastsArts17Omny Studio
52
62Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts758Libsyn
48
63Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts355Blubrry
28
64Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks572N/A
N/A
65Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts84Captivate
58
66Podcast Alt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift XArts105ART19
42
67Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts730Megaphone
48
68Podcast 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 RadioArts232RedCircle
63
69Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
70Podcast پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)Jabe podcastArts49Acast
37
71Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts521Substack
43
72Podcast Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAdriana TrigianiArts169Megaphone
48
73Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts88Blubrry
38
74Podcast Booknotes+Booknotes+C-SPANArts295Megaphone
59
75Podcast Classic Audiobooks CollectionClassic Audiobooks CollectionGraham WhitmoreArts27Spotify for Podcasters
32
76Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts153Captivate
42
77Podcast Ryers ReadersRyers ReadersAshleyArts308Spotify for Podcasters
33
78Podcast Marlon and Jake Read Dead PeopleMarlon and Jake Read Dead PeoplePenguin Random HouseArts45Simplecast
68
79Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
80Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts18Audioboom
48
81Podcast LPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityLPN Deep Dives: Crescent CityThe Last Podcast NetworkArts143Simplecast
62
82Podcast Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubSara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubPlosiveArts137Acast
79
83Podcast Spoil Me! Dungeon Crawler CarlSpoil Me! Dungeon Crawler CarlUNspoiled! NetworkArts118Spreaker
38
84Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
85Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts100Squarespace
48
86Podcast Gom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastGom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastLore Party MediaArts311Megaphone
42
87Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts255Spotify for Podcasters
32
88Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts194Buzzsprout
38
89Podcast داستان شبداستان شبDASTANESHABArts1553Acast
49
90Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1069Megaphone
63
91Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
92Podcast Thoughts from a Page PodcastThoughts from a Page PodcastEvergreen PodcastsArts602Megaphone
52
93Podcast The Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time PodcastThe Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time PodcastDani and BrettArts517Spreaker
53
94Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
95Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts421Acast
84
96Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts182Audioboom
52
97Podcast Bend the Knee: A Song of Ice and Fire PodcastBend the Knee: A Song of Ice and Fire PodcastGame of ThronesArts561RedCircle
37
98Podcast Talking ScaredTalking ScaredNeil McRobertArts352Megaphone
48
99Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
100Podcast Daily Mass ReadingsDaily Mass ReadingsAugustine InstituteArts828Simplecast
58

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