English Books Podcasts

Discover the best English podcasts in the Books category. Browse 65,912 shows with 29,218 actively publishing.

Last updated: May 30, 2026

65.9K Shows

A very large market for English Books podcasts

44.3% Active

29.2K currently publishing new episodes

Total Podcasts 65,912
Active Rate 44.3% 29,218 shows
Avg Episodes 41.7 per podcast
Market Share 2.02% of all podcasts

Overview

English Books podcasts represent very large with 65,912 shows. Of these, 29,218 (44.3%) 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 112.2% last year, indicating expanding audience interest and creator activity.

Publishing Patterns

Hourly is the most common schedule (16.2% 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 (35,727) 298 eps
2 Myths and Legends
Myths and Legends

Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod

4.8 (23,321) 532 eps
3 Pop Culture Happy Hour
4.5 (11,334) 300 eps
4 If Books Could Kill
If Books Could Kill

Michael Hobbes & Peter Shamshiri

4.6 (9,444) 76 eps
5 Good Noticings
Good Noticings

Vox Media Podcast Network

4.5 (6,535) 286 eps
6 Harry Potter and the Sacred Text
4.8 (6,336) 542 eps
8 The New Yorker Radio Hour
The New Yorker Radio Hour

WNYC Studios and The New Yorker

4.2 (5,896) 1033 eps
9 Fictional
Fictional

Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | Nextpod

4.9 (5,659) 58 eps
10 What Should I Read Next?
4.8 (5,141) 527 eps

Recently Added

Tips for English Books Creators

Ride the Wave

Market grew 112% last year. New listeners are actively discovering—great timing to launch.

The Episode 10 Filter

63% quit before episode 10. Reach 15 episodes and you're in the top 37%.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many English Books podcasts are there in 2026?

As of May 2026, there are 65,912 English Books podcasts, with 29,218 (44.3%) 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 10,680 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.