LeVar Burton Reads

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The best short fiction, handpicked by the world’s greatest storyteller. In every episode, host LeVar Burton (Reading Rainbow, Roots, 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 Neil Gaiman, Haruki Murakami, Octavia Butler, Ray Bradbury and more to life. So, if you’re ready, let’s take a deep breath...Listen to ad-free episodes one week early, plus exclusive bonus episodes, only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of listening, go to stitcherpremium.com/levar and use promo code 'LEVAR'.

Episodes

"Mother of Invention" by Nnedi Okorafor, Part 1

Nov 17 2020 • 0 MIN

A young woman in a future Nigeria finds herself in a deadly pollen storm, alone but for her smart home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miniseries Coming November 17

Nov 10 2020 • 0 MIN

LeVar announces a special three-part series featuring one of his favorite authors! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Little Man" by Michael Cunningham

Oct 27 2020 • 0 MIN

"The Story We Used to Tell" by Shirley Jackson

Oct 20 2020 • 0 MIN

A recently widowed woman vanishes overnight. Content advisory: violence, death “The Story We Used to Tell” is from DARK TALES by Shirley Jackson, published by Penguin Classics, an imprint o...

"A Good Friday" by Barbara Jenkins

Oct 13 2020 • 0 MIN

A chance encounter in a bar leads to an eventful Good Friday for a devout woman and a playboy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Low Energy Economy" by Adrian Tchaikovsky

Oct 6 2020 • 0 MIN

An asteroid miner on a solo space mission finds his sense of purpose. This story appears in the anthology CONSOLATION SONGS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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