LeVar Burton Reads
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LeVar Burton Reads
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 sounds...
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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
Content advisory: suic...
"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...
"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....
"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.
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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 inevitab...
"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 hims...
"The Hidden Forests of Earth and Mars" by Anna Zumbro
A young woman must decide her future: planting seeds and forging civilization on Mars, or caretaking for future generations on Earth. This story origi...
"Mr. Mendoza's Paintbrush" by Luis Alberto Urrea
The self-proclaimed Graffiti King of Mexico brandishes his magical paintbrush, providing commentary on small-town sins. This story appears in the coll...
"The World Wasn't Ready for You" by Justin C. Key
An exploration of the depth of a father's love, and his attempts to keep his son happy, healthy and safe in a world rife with racism and violence. Thi...
"Quarropts Can't Dance" by Rodrigo Culagovski
A human street performer breaks out his boombox for an unauthorized and unwelcome performance on Planet Drx. For more from the author, visit https://c...
"Folk Hero Motifs in Tales Told by the Dead" by KT Bryski
A trickster storyteller brings camaraderie and hope to the land of the dead. Find more from the author at ktbryski.com.
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"The Destroyer" by Tara Isabella Burton
A scientist explores (and transcends) the limitations of the human body, using her daughter as a test subject. This story was first published by Tor.c...
Watch Out, Lucky Season 13 is Coming!
LeVar Burton Reads is back with all-new episodes starting February 20th, but if you don't want to wait, you can get a taste right here! Look out for s...
Atlas Obscura presents: Mafra Palace Library Bats
We champion the work of librarians at LeVar Burton Reads, not least because they preserve books and maintain archives of important information for gen...
A 99% Invisible / LeVar Burton Crossover!
If you’ve been listening to LeVar's new podcast Sound Detectives, you know there's something irresistible about a missing sound. That’s why we teamed...
"Waystation City" by A.T. Greenblatt
Adrift in a mysterious time and place, and with the ground roiling and churning beneath their feet, a brother and sister try to return home to 1970s L...
"Three Roses" by Karmen Špiljak
A mysterious pub draws in lost souls on Christmas Eve. This story appears in the author's collection ADD CYANIDE TO TASTE: A COLLECTION OF DARK TALES...
"The Pilgrim and the Angel" by E. Lily Yu
An angel surprises a humble coffee shop owner in Cairo. This story appears in E. Lily Yu's collection JEWEL BOX, published by Erewhon Books.
Immersive Remix: "The Takeback Tango" by Rebecca Roanhorse
A teenage thief embarks on a mission to reclaim her people's sacred treasures. First published in A UNIVERSE OF WISHES in 2020 in the United States by...
Sound Detectives! Episode 2
Enjoy more LeVar, more Detective Hunch, and more Audie with Episode #2 of LeVar's new podcast, SOUND DETECTIVES!
SOUND DETECTIVES is a fu...
"Galaxy Girl and the November Monstrosity" by Aleksandra Hill
A superhero returns home for Thanksgiving. Find more from Aleksandra Hill at aleksandrahill.com and khoreomag.com.
Introducing: Sound Detectives!
LeVar Burton presents SOUND DETECTIVES – a funny, engaging, and thought-provoking podcast that invites elementary school-aged kids to explore the magi...
"The Many Taste Grooves of the Chang Family" by Allison King
Siblings try to jog their ailing father's memory through his sense of taste. They discover that as much as he's lost -- he's retained his sense of hum...
"Sin Eater" by Ian R. MacLeod
A robot "sin eater" is called to perform a vital service for the last human on earth. This story appears in the author's collection, entitled RAGGED M...
"Those Fantastic Lives" by Bradley Sides
A chain-smoking psychic is ready to retire, but first, she's got to see one last client. Find more from the author at www.bradley-sides.com.
"The Clockmaker and His Daughter" by Tobi Ogundiran
A story about the bond between father and daughter, cities both big and small, clocks, trees, and hope in a society designed to squash all hope. Find...
"The Court Magician" by Sarah Pinsker
A young magician is given the opportunity to learn real magic, but it comes with consequences. This story appears in Sarah Pinsker's collection LOST P...
"Dragonflies" by Shannon Sanders
Knick-knacks are tagged, life choices are interrogated, and secrets are revealed after the family matriarch passes away. This story appears in Shannon...
"Mr. McCaslin" by Peter S. Beagle
Neighborhood kids help a curmudgeonly old man with a family curse. This story appears in The Essential Peter S. Beagle: Volume 2. For more of Peter S....
"The Tin Man" by Lilliam Rivera
The sole survivor of a pandemic must determine the true intentions of a robot who arrives to save her. This story appears in RECLAIM THE STARS: 17 TAL...
Season 12, Here We Come!
LeVar Burton Reads is back September 19th! We've got stories from Peter S. Beagle, Sarah Pinsker, Tobi Ogundiran and more. It's good to be back, y'all...
Immersive Remix: "An Equal Share of the Bone" by Karen Osborne
Hoping to make their fortune (or at least climb out of debt), a trio of space traders travel on a dangerous hunt for a space whale.
"D.P." by Kurt Vonnegut
In a small German village, an orphaned boy lives at a home for "displaced persons," and puzzles over where he belongs.
"D.P.” from the book WELC...
"The Destination Star" by Gregory Marlow
As a generation ship hurtles toward a distant star, one of its crew members receives a rare and precious opportunity. For more from Gregory Marlow, vi...
"Mister Dawn, How Can You Be So Cruel?" by Violet Allen
An artist works as a dream concierge, creating augmented dream packages for clients. For more from Violet Allen, visit her on Twitter @blipstress.
"The Golden Hour" by Jeffrey Ford
A time traveler is stranded in a small town. This story appears in SOMEONE IN TIME: TALES OF TIME-CROSSED ROMANCE, published by Solaris. Find more fro...
"The Lady of the Yellow-Painted Library" by Tobi Ogundiran
A hapless salesman flees the librarian hell-bent on retrieving her lost library book. This story appears in Africa Risen: A New Era of Speculative Fic...
"Wok Hei St" by Guan Un
A story of a stolen wok, magic, and manipulation. This story was originally published in Strange Horizons. You can find more of the author's work at g...
Immersive Remix: "The Foster Portfolio" by Kurt Vonnegut
A financial advisor meets his new client: a hardworking, unassuming man with a curious and potentially life-changing secret.
Immersive Remix: "Silver Door Diner" by Bishop Garrison
A waitress is jolted from her morning routine when she's visited by a mysterious child.