195 episodes
LeVar Burton Reads Stitcher Studios
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4.9 • 17 Ratings
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The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting and presented in 3D immersive audio. In every episode, host LeVar Burton (Roots, Reading Rainbow, Star Trek) invites you to take a break from your daily life, and dive into a great story. LeVar’s narration blends with gorgeous soundscapes to bring stories by Stephen King, Toni Morrison, Nnedi Okorafor, Kurt Vonnegut, Ken Liu and more to life. So, if you’re ready, let’s take a deep breath...
Our immersive audio is best with headphones! If you'd prefer to listen without immersive audio, visit levarburtonpodcast.com/mono.
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"The Toynbee Convector" by Ray Bradbury
The world's only time traveler finally reveals his secrets. "The Toynbee Convector" © 1983 by Ray Bradbury
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"The November Story" by Rebecca Makkai
A reality TV show producer tries to make love happen, on- and off-screen. “The November Story” is from MUSIC FOR WARTIME by Rebecca Makkai, published by Viking, an imprint of Penguin Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.
Find LeVar on Instagram Live on Monday, May 6th from 6:30-8pm Pacific, celebrating 13 seasons of LeVar Burton Reads! Join us for a Q&A and surprise guests. Follow @levar.burton on IG and sign up for reminders! -
"She Builds Quick Machines" by Lyndsie Manusos
Robotics, quick machines, fugitives -- none are exactly what they seem on the surface. Find more from the author at https://lyndsiekay.wordpress.com. And find LeVar on Instagram Live on Monday, May 6th from 6:30-8pm Pacific, celebrating 13 seasons of LeVar Burton Reads! Join us for a Q&A and surprise guests. Follow @levar.burton on IG and mark your calendar!
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"When the Apples are Ripe" by Diane Oliver
A young boy puzzles over the behavior of his mysterious elderly neighbor, his parents, and his older brother, a budding civil rights activist.
This story appears in the collection entitled NEIGHBORS AND OTHER STORIES by Diane Oliver, published by Grove Press.
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"The Coffin Maker" by AnaMaria Curtis
On a long mission to search for a new home planet, an outfitter tries to protect the crewmembers' lives. But can she protect herself from the inevitable loss and heartbreak? This story first appeared in Uncanny Magazine. For more from the author, check out anamariacurtis.com.
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"The Appropriation of Cultures" by Percival Everett
A young Black musician is heckled by a group of white fraternity brothers, asking him to play "Dixie." His response surprises everyone, including himself. This story appears in the collection DAMNED IF I DO, published by Graywolf Press.
Customer Reviews
That magical voice had cured me!
I’ve heard so many of short stories on podcast and yet listened to barely any. Because LeVar Burton’s soothing voice quietens my brain and helps me sleep. For someone who has battled sleep issues for so long, LeVar Burton is godsend!
My Favourite
My childhood self has come alive again listening to Levar read to me. I have encountered so many new authors from this podcast and even signed up for BetterHelp due to the ads. It's amazing to hear so many stories by queer and/or POC writers and to even hear them talk about their own books in the live tapings. Thank you for this representation!
I would love to suggest Where the Long Grass Bends by Neela Vaswani. I think the magical realism would fit perfectly with the podcast theme.
Amazing experience
Great collection of stories, masterfully told by Levar. I stumbled upon this podcast while looking for something to keep me company while driving home. Levar’s renditions do more than just that, they’ve got me hooked! To a point where sometimes I reach home and just wait in the parking lot till the story is finished!
I’d love to suggest a prolific Indian short story writer and author; if the team at Levar Burton Reads is taking suggestions.... please look up Ruskin Bond. He’s an Indian author who writes some beautiful short stories. I’m sure you’ll love his work and I hope I can listen to one of his stories through you!
Thank you again for putting this podcast out. Keep up the good work!