English Books Podcasts

Discover the best English podcasts in the Books category. Browse 50,367 shows with 17,066 actively publishing.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

50.4K Shows

A very large market for English Books podcasts

33.9% Active

17.1K currently publishing new episodes

Total Podcasts 50,367
Active Rate 33.9% 17,066 shows
Avg Episodes 49.0 per podcast
Market Share 1.67% of all podcasts

Overview

English Books podcasts represent very large with 50,367 shows. Of these, 17,066 (33.9%) are actively publishing new episodes, which is exceptionally high for this market segment.

Whether you're a native English speaker or learning the language, these Books podcasts offer valuable content. The variety ensures you can find shows matching your interests and level.

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Growth Trends

English Books podcasts grew 116.6% last year, indicating expanding audience interest and creator activity.

Publishing Patterns

Hourly is the most common schedule (18.3% of shows). Maintaining this rhythm helps build audience loyalty.

Update Frequency

Episode Duration

Episodes per Podcast

Top English Books Podcasts

1 Fresh Air
4.3 (35,478) 300 eps
2 Myths and Legends
Myths and Legends

Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod

4.8 (23,269) 526 eps
3 Pop Culture Happy Hour
4.5 (11,247) 300 eps
4 If Books Could Kill
If Books Could Kill

Michael Hobbes & Peter Shamshiri

4.6 (9,231) 72 eps
5 Good Noticings
Good Noticings

Vox Media Podcast Network

4.5 (6,479) 273 eps
6 Harry Potter and the Sacred Text
4.8 (6,335) 541 eps
8 The New Yorker Radio Hour
The New Yorker Radio Hour

WNYC Studios and The New Yorker

4.2 (5,765) 1006 eps
9 Fictional
Fictional

Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | Nextpod

4.9 (5,659) 58 eps
10 Fantasy Fangirls
Fantasy Fangirls

Fantasy Fangirls

4.9 (5,182) 173 eps

Recently Added

The Takeover
The Takeover

Mur Lafferty

Tortallan Knights
Tortallan Knights

Tortallan Knights

The Writing Endeavor
The Writing Endeavor

William Eaton and Nathaniel Griffin

Tips for English Books Creators

Ride the Wave

Market grew 117% last year. New listeners are actively discovering—great timing to launch.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many English Books podcasts are there in 2026?

As of February 2026, there are 50,367 English Books podcasts, with 17,066 (33.9%) actively publishing new episodes.

How often do English Books podcasts publish new episodes?

The most common publishing schedule for English Books podcasts is Hourly, with 9,219 shows following this pattern.

What are the best English Books podcasts?

Check out our curated list of top-rated English Books podcasts above, ranked by listener ratings and popularity on Apple Podcasts.