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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 br... Read more

Ranked #1

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LIVE! in DC: "A Dark Night" by Edward P. Jones

LIVE! in DC: "A Dark Night" by Edward P. Jones

A stormy evening leads to a dark night of the soul. Recorded live at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington, D.C. with musica... Read more

29 Jan 2019

50mins

Ranked #2

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"Multo" by Samuel Marzioli

"Multo" by Samuel Marzioli

A man remembers a supernatural force from his childhood. Listen to ad-free episodes one week early, plus exclusive bonus... Read more

21 Aug 2018

39mins

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Ranked #3

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"The Hofzinser Club" by Michael Chabon

"The Hofzinser Club" by Michael Chabon

A boy studies magic and escape artistry in 1930s Prague, hoping to become a member of an illustrious magicians' club. Fr... Read more

29 Oct 2019

53mins

Ranked #4

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LIVE! in Chicago: "The Winds of Harmattan" by Nnedi Okorafor

LIVE! in Chicago: "The Winds of Harmattan" by Nnedi Okorafor

A young woman discovers her destiny as a Windseeker. Recorded on the LeVar Burton Reads LIVE! tour. With accompaniment b... Read more

24 Apr 2018

1hr 1min

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Ranked #5

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LIVE! in San Francisco: "As Good as New" by Charlie Jane Anders

LIVE! in San Francisco: "As Good as New" by Charlie Jane Anders

A young woman unexpectedly finds herself with the fate of the world in her hands. Recorded on the LeVar Burton Reads LI... Read more

8 May 2018

1hr 4mins

Ranked #6

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Bonus Episode: "Goat" by James McBride

Bonus Episode: "Goat" by James McBride

A well-meaning teacher discovers a student's talent, and in the process of helping out his family, bites off more than s... Read more

24 Oct 2017

1hr 8mins

Ranked #7

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"Jump" by Cadwell Turnbull

"Jump" by Cadwell Turnbull

An ordinary couple experiences an extraordinary event during a walk in the park. "Jump" was first published in LIGHTSPEE... Read more

15 Oct 2019

31mins

Ranked #8

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"The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate" Part 1 by Ted Chiang

"The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate" Part 1 by Ted Chiang

A wandering merchant in medieval Baghdad is brought before the Caliph, and recounts tales of ingenious gates that allow ... Read more

5 Jun 2019

53mins

Ranked #9

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"1000-Year-Old Ghosts" by Laura Chow Reeve

"1000-Year-Old Ghosts" by Laura Chow Reeve

A grandmother teaches her family to deal with difficult memories in a unique way -- by pickling them in jars. "1000-Yea... Read more

15 Aug 2017

31mins

Ranked #10

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"Navigators" by Mike Meginnis

"Navigators" by Mike Meginnis

A father and son become immersed in a video game with a unusual philosophical goal -- one that's unlike any game they've... Read more

22 Aug 2017

42mins

Ranked #11

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"Valedictorian" by N.K. Jemisin

"Valedictorian" by N.K. Jemisin

A smart, stubborn high school student sets her own rules in a near-future dystopia. This story appears in N.K. Jemisin's... Read more

4 Feb 2020

54mins

Ranked #12

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"Repairing the World" by John Chu

"Repairing the World" by John Chu

Description: Two friends are tasked with protecting a world that is literally ripping at the seams. Find more from John ... Read more

16 Jan 2018

48mins

Ranked #13

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"End Game" by Nancy Kress

"End Game" by Nancy Kress

A man becomes obsessed with quieting the thoughts and static in his brain. You can find this story in FOUNTAIN OF AGE by... Read more

25 Feb 2020

44mins

Ranked #14

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"SPAM" by Savannah Burney

"SPAM" by Savannah Burney

A misanthropic B&B owner is unsettled by an encounter with one of his guests. Follow Savannah Burney on Twitter @sav... Read more

18 Feb 2020

44mins

Ranked #15

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"The House on the Moon" by William Alexander

"The House on the Moon" by William Alexander

A castle's mysteries begin to slowly unravel. Content advisory: mentions of death, eugenicsThis episode is sponsored by ... Read more

1 Oct 2019

50mins

Ranked #16

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"The Water Museum" by Nisi Shawl

"The Water Museum" by Nisi Shawl

The owner of an unusual private museum picks up a hitchhiker sent to assassinate her. This story appears in Nisi Shawl's... Read more

8 Oct 2019

49mins

Ranked #17

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LIVE! in Seattle: "Black Betty" by Nisi Shawl

LIVE! in Seattle: "Black Betty" by Nisi Shawl

The story of Betty, and her struggle to be fully understood by her new family. Recorded on the LeVar Burton Reads LIVE! ... Read more

5 Jun 2018

1hr 1min

Ranked #18

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"As Worlds Collide" by Stephen Michell

"As Worlds Collide" by Stephen Michell

A young couple tries to make sense of an influx of mythic creatures. This story was first published in THOSE WHO MAKE US... Read more

11 Feb 2020

47mins

Ranked #19

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"The Galactic Tourist Industrial Complex" by Tobias S. Buckell

"The Galactic Tourist Industrial Complex" by Tobias S. Buckell

A cab driver spends an ordinary day ferrying passengers around Manhattan -- until an incident involving a wealthy alien ... Read more

14 May 2019

40mins

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