LeVar Burton Reads

LeVar Burton and Stitcher

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.

"The Toynbee Convector" by Ray Bradbury

00:43:13

"The November Story" by Rebecca Makkai

00:49:59

"She Builds Quick Machines" by Lyndsie Manusos

00:38:33

"When the Apples are Ripe" by Diane Oliver

00:44:59

"The Coffin Maker" by AnaMaria Curtis

00:49:46

"The Appropriation of Cultures" by Percival Everett

00:33:44

"The Hidden Forests of Earth and Mars" by Anna Zumbro

00:43:34

"Mr. Mendoza's Paintbrush" by Luis Alberto Urrea

00:39:13

"The World Wasn't Ready for You" by Justin C. Key

00:57:50

"Quarropts Can't Dance" by Rodrigo Culagovski

00:33:29

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