English Books Podcasts

Discover the best English podcasts in the Books category. Browse 53,359 shows with 17,746 actively publishing.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

53.4K Shows

A very large market for English Books podcasts

33.3% Active

17.7K currently publishing new episodes

Total Podcasts 53,359
Active Rate 33.3% 17,746 shows
Avg Episodes 49.9 per podcast
Market Share 1.66% of all podcasts

Overview

English Books podcasts represent very large with 53,359 shows. Of these, 17,746 (33.3%) 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 112.6% last year, indicating expanding audience interest and creator activity.

Publishing Patterns

Hourly is the most common schedule (18.2% 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 (35,628) 298 eps
2 Myths and Legends
Myths and Legends

Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod

4.8 (23,299) 529 eps
3 Pop Culture Happy Hour
4.5 (11,301) 300 eps
4 If Books Could Kill
If Books Could Kill

Michael Hobbes & Peter Shamshiri

4.6 (9,355) 73 eps
5 Good Noticings
Good Noticings

Vox Media Podcast Network

4.5 (6,512) 279 eps
6 Harry Potter and the Sacred Text
4.8 (6,335) 542 eps
8 The New Yorker Radio Hour
The New Yorker Radio Hour

WNYC Studios and The New Yorker

4.2 (5,837) 1019 eps
9 Fictional
Fictional

Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | Nextpod

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

Fantasy Fangirls

4.9 (5,244) 184 eps

Tips for English Books Creators

Ride the Wave

Market grew 113% 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 April 2026, there are 53,359 English Books podcasts, with 17,746 (33.3%) 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 9,703 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.