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    LeVar Burton Reads – LeVar Burton and Stitcher

    The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting. 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 Neil Gaiman, Haruki Murakami, Octavia Butler, Ray Bradbury and more to life. So, if you’re ready, let’s take a deep breath…

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    "Tía Abuela's Face, Ten Ways" by Lisa M. Bradley Aug 31, 2021

    An anthropologist copes with the passing of her beloved tía abuela, experimenting with her own method of honoring her. This story was first published in SPECULATIVE FICTION FOR DREAMERS.

    Content advisory: Death, surgery

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    "Shock of Birth" by Cadwell Turnbull Aug 24, 2021

    A man questions his current existence -- and the life he remembers from before. Originally published in Asimov's Science Fiction, and reprinted in Lightspeed.
    Content advisory: mention of mental illness
    Only a few more days to enter the LeVar Burton Reads Writing Contest! Check out www.levarburtonpodcast.com/contest for details.

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    "Words We Say Instead" by Brit E. B. Hvide Aug 17, 2021

    A veteran pilot revisits memories, and searches for remnants of her old experimental smartship.

    Content advisory: War
    Submissions are now open for the LeVar Burton Reads Writing Contest! Check out www.levarburtonpodcast.com/contest for details.

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    "The Years of My Birth" by Louise Erdrich Aug 10, 2021

    A woman recounts the story of her birth as a surprise twin and adoption by a Native American couple, and questions the strange presence she has felt with her since childhood.

    Louise Erdrich's novel THE SENTENCE will be published by Harper on November 9th.
    Content advisory: Adoption, medical issues, ableist language
    Submissions are now open for the LeVar Burton Reads Writing Contest! Check out www.levarburtonpodcast.com/contest for details.

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    "You Perfect, Broken Thing" by C.L. Clark Aug 03, 2021

    An athlete trains to win a prize that would ensure her survival.
    Content advisory: Discussion of degenerative illness, death
    Submissions are now open for the LeVar Burton Reads Writing Contest! Check out www.levarburtonpodcast.com/contest for details.

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    "The War of the Wall" by Toni Cade Bambara Jul 27, 2021

    A young boy feuds with a muralist who has taken over a beloved hangout in his neighborhood.

    Don't forget! The LeVar Burton Reads Writing Contest opens for submissions on August 1st. Check out www.levarburtonpodcast.com/contest for details.

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    "The Angel of Khan El-Khalili" by P. Djèlí Clark Jul 20, 2021

    A girl visits a bazaar in Cairo, seeking a favor from a mysterious angelic being.
    This story first appeared in the anthology Clockwork Cairo: Steampunk Tales of Egypt. For more from the author, visit pdjeliclark.com.
    Content advisory: Fire, hospitalization

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    "Milagroso" by Isabel Yap Jul 13, 2021

    Marty brings his family to his hometown of Lucban for the annual festival to witness a miracle: lab-grown, synthetic food made real.

    This story appears in Isabel Yap's collection NEVER HAVE I EVER, published by Small Beer Press.

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    "Dark Spaces on the Map" by Anjali Sachdeva Jul 06, 2021

    A woman has her memories catalogued for the historical record, and must decide whether or not to divulge a painful and complicated moment from her past. Anjali Sachdeva's short fiction collection is ALL THE NAMES THEY USED FOR GOD.
    Epigraph used by permission from How to Lie With Maps by Mark Monmonier, published by The University of Chicago Press. © 1991, 1996, 2018 by The University of Chicago. All rights reserved.
    Content Advisory: Blood, intimation of assault/violence

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    "Jealous Husband Returns in Form of Parrot" by Robert Olen Butler Jun 29, 2021

    A man dies and finds himself reincarnated as a parrot.

    This story appears in Robert Olen Butler's collection TABLOID DREAMS. His forthcoming novel, LATE CITY, will be published in September.

    Content advisory: use of a slur

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    "The Bank of Burkina Faso" by Ekaterina Sedia Jun 22, 2021

    What if those spammy emails from princes about overseas banks were... real? An exiled prince teams up with the widow of a military general to recover their fortunes from the Bank of Burkina Faso.

    This story appears in Ekaterina Sedia's collection MOSCOW BUT DREAMING.

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    Season 9 is Almost Here! Jun 15, 2021

    LeVar Burton Reads is back June 22nd, featuring stories from P Djeli Clark, Anjali Sachdeva, Ekaterina Sedia, Isabel Yap and more. But if you just can't wait to hear a new story -- here's a sneak peek...

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    "St. Valentine, St. Abigail, St. Brigid" by C.L. Polk Apr 20, 2021

    Theresa Anne has spent years watching her mother tell fortunes and work magical spells. But when she asks to protect the girl she loves, she learns the true cost and sacrifice involved in magical requests.

    Find more from the author at www.clpolk.com.

    Content advisory: Violence

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    "Vaccine Season" by Hannu Rajaniemi Apr 13, 2021

    In a post-pandemic future where scientists have made great strides in eliminating disease, a young boy faces his fears and ventures out to his grandfather's island to give him an important vaccine.

    This story appears in the anthology Make Shift: Dispatches from the Post-Pandemic Future, edited by Gideon Lichfield and available for pre-order from The MIT Press.
    Content advisory: Discussion of pandemics, near-drowning

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    "Getaway" by Nicole Kornher-Stace Apr 06, 2021

    A getaway driver and her crew are hired to steal a mysterious artifact, and inadvertently get locked into a time loop. Find more from Nicole Kornher-Stace at www.nicolekornherstace.com or on Twitter @wirewalking.


    Content advisory: Gun violence, gore, death

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    "Salt" by Rosemary Melchior Mar 30, 2021

    A teenage girl is exiled to a penal colony on an icy, inhospitable island.

    But the island contains secrets, and so does the girl.

    Content Advisory: Death

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    "An Equal Share of the Bone" by Karen Osborne Mar 23, 2021

    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.

    "An Equal Share of the Bone" was originally published at Escape Pod. Find more of Karen Osborne's work at www.karenosborne.com.

    Content Advisory: Animal death

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    "Killer of Kings" by Anjali Sachdeva Mar 16, 2021

    Guided by an angel, a writer pens his greatest -- and perhaps most dangerous -- work.

    "Killer of Kings" appears in Anjali Sachdeva's collection ALL THE NAMES THEY USED FOR GOD.

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    "Flyboys" by Tobias Wolff Mar 09, 2021

    Adolescent boys are faced with the reality of friendships, old and new, as they work on plans to build their own airplane.

    "Flyboys" appears in Tobias Wolff's collection OUR STORY BEGINS, published by Vintage Books, and is available in audio from Blackstone Audio.

    Content advisory: discussion of death

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    "The Regression Test" by Wole Talabi Mar 02, 2021

    A woman helps to test the artificial intelligence based on the mind of her mother, a brilliant thinker. "The Regression Test" appears in Wole Talabi's collection INCOMPLETE SOLUTIONS from Luna Press.

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    "Alluvial Deposits" by Percival Everett Feb 23, 2021

    A government contractor deals with everyday frustrations in a small town. "Alluvial Deposits" appears in Percival Everett's collection DAMNED IF I DO. Check out other titles from Graywolf Press, including WILD SWIMS and BRING ME THE HEAD OF QUENTIN TARANTINO, at graywolfpress.org.


    Content advisory: racial slur, hateful language

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    "Daddy" by Damion Wilson Feb 16, 2021

    A woman struggles to understand why her elderly father has begun to spontaneously teleport.

    Content advisory: drug addiction, illness, death

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    "The Takeback Tango" by Rebecca Roanhorse Feb 09, 2021

    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 Crown Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC, New York. Find more from Rebecca at www.rebeccaroanhorse.com.

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    "Silver Door Diner" by Bishop Garrison Feb 02, 2021

    A waitress is jolted from her morning routine when she's visited by a mysterious child.

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    Season 8... Coming Soon! Jan 26, 2021

    The wait is nearly over! Join us for Season 8 of LeVar Burton Reads, beginning next week and featuring stories from Rebecca Roanhorse, Tobias Wolff, Bishop Garrison, Damion Wilson and more.

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    Nnedi Okorafor, Author of "Mother of Invention", Part 3 Dec 01, 2020

    LeVar talks to Africanfuturist Nnedi Okorafor about the visceral nature of her writing, writing a beautiful and green future for the Niger Delta, and how human-AI relationships can feel like parent-child relationships. Plus, she'll tell us what she thinks happens after those final tense moments in "Mother of Invention".

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    "Mother of Invention" by Nnedi Okorafor, Part 2 Nov 24, 2020

    Join us for the conclusion of this smart house story set in a future Nigeria. Will Anwuli and her child survive the storm?

    Content advisory: blood

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    "Mother of Invention" by Nnedi Okorafor, Part 1 Nov 17, 2020

    A young woman in a future Nigeria finds herself in a deadly pollen storm, alone but for her smart home.

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    Miniseries Coming November 17 Nov 10, 2020

    LeVar announces a special three-part series featuring one of his favorite authors!

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    "Little Man" by Michael Cunningham Oct 27, 2020

    A 200-year-old gnome desperately wants to become a father.

    "Little Man" is from A WILD SWAN AND OTHER TALES by Michael Cunningham, illustrated by Yuko Shimizu.
    Text copyright © 2015 by Mare Vaporum Corp. Used by permission of Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
    Reprinted by permission of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, © 2015 by Mare Vaporum Corp

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    "The Story We Used to Tell" by Shirley Jackson Oct 20, 2020

    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 of Penguin Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.

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    "A Good Friday" by Barbara Jenkins Oct 13, 2020

    A chance encounter in a bar leads to an eventful Good Friday for a devout woman and a playboy.

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    "Low Energy Economy" by Adrian Tchaikovsky Oct 06, 2020

    An asteroid miner on a solo space mission finds his sense of purpose.

    This story appears in the anthology CONSOLATION SONGS.

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    "Wherein Abigail Fields Recalls Her First Death and, Subsequently, Her Best Life" by Rebecca Roanhorse Sep 29, 2020

    A young Black girl in 1880s New Mexico territory seeks vengeance, risking life and love in the process.

    Content Advisory: violence, death

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    "Dune Song" by Suyi Davies Okungbowa Sep 22, 2020

    A young girl must negotiate her own path out of a strict community in a post-disaster desertland. Visit www.suyidavies.com for more information on Suyi's work, including his novel DAVID MOGO, GODHUNTER.

    Content Advisory: physical violence

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    "Madre Nuestra, Que Estás en Maracaibo" by Ana Hurtado Sep 15, 2020

    A woman discovers her grandmother is being haunted by unearthly spirits. Find more of Ana Hurtado's work at www.anahurtadowrites.com.


    Content Advisory: Death, discussion of suicide

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    "Cricket" by Kenneth Yu Sep 08, 2020

    A family is both delighted and troubled by the visitation of a peculiar insect. "Cricket" was published in Lauriat: A Filipino-Chinese Speculative Fiction Anthology.
    Content advisory: violence

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    "Room for Rent" by Richie Narvaez Sep 01, 2020

    A family in dire straits must share their new home with a different species. This story was published in Latinx Rising: An Anthology of Latinx Science Fiction and Fantasy.
    Content advisory: violence, death/dying

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    "The Nine Curves River" by R. F. Kuang Aug 25, 2020

    A girl escorts her younger sister on an important and life-altering journey, while thinking back on their relationship and the nature of sacrifice.

    Content advisory: violence

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    "Your Rover is Here" by LP Kindred Aug 18, 2020

    A rideshare driver must spring into action when his passenger casts a dangerous and deadly spell.

    Content advisory: explicit language, violence, terrorism

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    "Pockets" by Amal El-Mohtar Aug 11, 2020

    What could it mean to reach into your pocket and pull out... something that wasn't there before? Find more from Amal El-Mohtar at www.amalelmohtar.com.

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    A Conversation with James McBride (and News About Season 7!) Aug 04, 2020

    You heard that correctly -- we're coming back for a new season starting August 11! So make sure to hit subscribe if you haven't already, and check out LeVar's recent conversation with James McBride, author of "Goat" from our very first live show.

    This virtual book tour stop was presented by Linda McLoughlin Figel of {pages} a bookstore, and by Eso Won Books. We suggest ordering your copy of James McBride's new novel, DEACON KING KONG, online from either of these fine independent booksellers!
    www.pagesabookstore.com
    www.esowonbookstore.com

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    "The Foster Portfolio" by Kurt Vonnegut Apr 14, 2020

    A financial advisor meets his new client: a hardworking, unassuming man with a curious and potentially life-changing secret.
    "The Foster Portfolio" is from WELCOME TO THE MONKEY HOUSE by Kurt Vonnegut. Copyright © 1968 by Kurt Vonnegut, used by permission of The Wylie Agency LLC.

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    "Recitatif" by Toni Morrison, Part 2 Apr 07, 2020

    Join us for the conclusion to Toni Morrison's tale. Twyla and Roberta's longstanding and complicated friendship becomes more challenging as they become adults.

    Content advisory: archaic/derogatory language

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    "Recitatif" by Toni Morrison, Part 1 Mar 31, 2020

    Two young girls, abandoned by the world, are drawn together.

    Content advisory: archaic/derogatory language

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    "Let Those Who Would" by Genevieve Valentine Mar 24, 2020

    A dystopian society tackles fake news.

    Content advisory: violence

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    "A Kiss with Teeth" by Max Gladstone Mar 17, 2020

    In order to live an urban lifestyle as a father and husband, a domesticated vampire must suppress his darker urges. This story first appeared at Tor.com.

    Content advisory: references to violence, death

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    "Staying Behind" by Ken Liu Mar 10, 2020

    As humanity tiptoes toward the Singularity, what happens to those who are left behind? This story appears in Ken Liu's new collection THE HIDDEN GIRL AND OTHER STORIES. It was first published in CLARKESWORLD in 2011.

    Content advisory: death

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    "Skinwalker, Fast-Talker" by Darcie Little Badger Mar 03, 2020

    A tabloid reporter sets out to investigate a fast-talking con man who may or may not be the trickster Coyote.

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    "End Game" by Nancy Kress Feb 25, 2020

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

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    "SPAM" by Savannah Burney Feb 18, 2020

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

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    "As Worlds Collide" by Stephen Michell Feb 11, 2020

    A young couple tries to make sense of an influx of mythic creatures. This story was first published in THOSE WHO MAKE US: CANADIAN CREATURE, MYTH, AND MONSTER STORIES.

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    "Valedictorian" by N.K. Jemisin Feb 04, 2020

    A smart, stubborn high school student sets her own rules in a near-future dystopia. This story appears in N.K. Jemisin's collection HOW LONG 'TIL BLACK FUTURE MONTH?

    Content advisory: language

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    "Tideline" by Elizabeth Bear Jan 28, 2020

    A sentient robot searches for her purpose in a post-war world. This story was originally published in Asimov's Science Fiction magazine in March 2007. It is available in THE BEST OF ELIZABETH BEAR.
    Content advisory: Brief violence/combat, mentions of death

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    BONUS: Behind the Scenes and a Sneak Peek at Season 6! Jan 21, 2020

    Get ready for Season 6! Get a peek behind the curtain as LeVar talks about story selection, vocal exercises, and finding characters' voices.

    This season will feature stories by NK Jemisin, Elizabeth Bear, Max Gladstone, Ken Liu and many more of your favorite (or soon-to-be favorite!) authors.

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    The Paris Review Podcast Returns Nov 06, 2019

    Embark on audio adventures through The Paris Review's fiction, poetry, interviews, archival recordings, and sonic imaginings with the likes of Toni Morrison, Simone de Beauvoir, Tennessee Williams, and today's leading writers. Featuring readings and writings from Charlotte Rampling, Philip Roth, Jason Alexander, Jenny Slate, Devendra Banhart, Danez Smith, Sharon Olds, Lucille Clifton, Molly Ringwald, Salman Rushdie, and more!


    Season 2 of The Paris Review Podcast is out NOW -- listen wherever you get your podcasts. More info at www.theparisreview.org/podcast.

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    "The Hofzinser Club" by Michael Chabon Oct 29, 2019

    A boy studies magic and escape artistry in 1930s Prague, hoping to become a member of an illustrious magicians' club. From Michael Chabon's THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF KAVALIER AND CLAY.



    This episode is sponsored by Aspen Institute (www.aspenideas.org/podcast).

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    "The Specialist's Hat" by Kelly Link Oct 22, 2019

    Twin girls are left with a babysitter in a haunted house.

    “The Specialist’s Hat” © 1998 by Kelly Link. Originally published in Event Horizon, 1998, and reprinted in Kelly Link’s Stranger Things Happen (Small Beer Press, 2001) and Kelly Link’s Pretty Monsters (Viking Books For Young Readers, 2008).



    This episode is sponsored by Villains (www.parcast.com/VILLAINS) and Native (www.nativedeodorant.com code: LEVAR).

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    "Jump" by Cadwell Turnbull Oct 15, 2019

    An ordinary couple experiences an extraordinary event during a walk in the park. "Jump" was first published in LIGHTSPEED MAGAZINE. Cadwell Turnbull's debut novel is THE LESSON.

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    BONUS: Stories with Friends - Amanda Seales Oct 11, 2019

    In Stories with Friends, LeVar invites one of his friends to sit down for a conversation inspired by a short story or another piece of literature, giving them an excuse to talk about art, life philosophies, politics, and so much more. In this free episode, LeVar talks with Amanda Seales (HBO's Insecure, Small Doses) about Scholastic book fairs, Dorothy West's story "Mammy", and making space for intellectual conversation. Amanda's new book of essays is out October 22nd. It's called Small Doses: Potent Truths for Everyday Use. Find it at SmallDosesBook.com.


    You can find "Mammy" in one of these collections:

    https://www.amazon.com/Harlems-Glory-Black-Writing-1900-1950/dp/0674372697

    https://www.amazon.com/Richer-Poorer-Dorothy-West/dp/0385471459

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    "The Water Museum" by Nisi Shawl Oct 08, 2019

    The owner of an unusual private museum picks up a hitchhiker sent to assassinate her. This story appears in Nisi Shawl's collection FILTER HOUSE. Content advisory: kidnapping and abduction

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    "The House on the Moon" by William Alexander Oct 01, 2019

    A castle's mysteries begin to slowly unravel. Content advisory: mentions of death, eugenics



    This episode is sponsored by Mythical Monsters podcast (www.parcast.com/mythicalmonsters)

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    "Tiger Baby" by JY Yang Sep 24, 2019

    A woman is haunted by her dreams of being a tiger.



    This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp (www.betterhelp.com/levar code: LEVAR) and The Great Courses (www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/LEVAR).

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    “Blur" by Carmen Maria Machado Sep 17, 2019

    A woman in a troubled relationship loses her glasses at a rest stop along the highway, and the world shifts in and out of focus. Content advisory: explicit language, abuse

    From the forthcoming collection A BRIEF AND FEARFUL STAR, to be published by Alfred A. Knopf, an imprint of The Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.


    This episode is sponsored by The Great Courses (www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/LEVAR) and Native (www.nativedeodorant.com code: LEVAR).

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    “Face Value” by Sean Williams Sep 10, 2019

    A team of peace-keepers investigate an inventor with an astonishing claim.


    This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp (www.betterhelp.com/levar code: LEVAR) and The Great Courses (www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/LEVAR).

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    "Small Medicine" by Genevieve Valentine Sep 03, 2019

    A girl scrutinizes the line between humans and robots when her grandmother is replaced with a replica. Content advisory: Death or dying, self-harming behaviors



    This episode is sponsored by There Will Come a Darkness, A Life Lived podcast, and The Great Courses (www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/LEVAR).

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    "Cuisine des Mémoires" by N.K. Jemisin Aug 27, 2019

    A themed restaurant presents a very unique opportunity to its patrons. This story appears in N.K. Jemisin's collection HOW LONG 'TIL BLACK FUTURE MONTH?



    This episode is sponsored by The Great Courses (www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/LEVAR).

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    "Shoggoths in Traffic" by Tobias S. Buckell Aug 20, 2019

    Two co-workers repossess a car to make some quick cash, and get mixed up in a surprising and much larger scheme. Content advisory tags: Blood, Road Collision



    This episode is sponsored by The Great Courses (www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/LEVAR).

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    "The Simplest Equation" by Nicky Drayden Aug 13, 2019

    A struggling college student gains new perspective on her studies from her classmate, who's come to study from another planet. This story was first published in Space and Time Magazine.


    This episode is sponsored by The Great Courses (www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/LEVAR) and Native (www.nativedeodorant.com code: LEVAR).

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    "L'Aquilone du Estrellas (The Kite of Stars)" by Dean Francis Alfar Jun 18, 2019

    A young woman sets out on a quest to find all of the impossible materials needed to build a kite that can carry her to the stars.



    This episode is sponsored by Penguin Random House (www.penguinrandomhouse.com/levar), Calm (www.calm.com/LEVAR), and Betterhelp (www.betterhelp.com/levar code: LEVAR).

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    "The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate" Part 2 by Ted Chiang Jun 11, 2019

    Join us for the conclusion of this time travel tale set in medieval Baghdad. “The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate” is from EXHALATION by Ted Chiang, published by Penguin Random House Audio, an

    imprint of Penguin Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.


    This episode is sponsored by Penguin Random House (www.penguinrandomhouse.com/levar) and Betterhelp (www.betterhelp.com/levar code: LEVAR).

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    "The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate" Part 1 by Ted Chiang Jun 05, 2019

    A wandering merchant in medieval Baghdad is brought before the Caliph, and recounts tales of ingenious gates that allow time travel to the past and future. “The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate” is from EXHALATION by Ted Chiang, published by Penguin Random House Audio, an imprint of Penguin Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.


    This episode is sponsored by Penguin Random House (www.penguinrandomhouse.com/levar) and Betterhelp (www.betterhelp.com/levar code: LEVAR).

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    "Flying Carpets" by Steven Millhauser May 28, 2019

    A man remembers a summer from his youth, filled with rides on a flying carpet. “Flying Carpets” is from Steven Millhauser’s collection THE KNIFE THROWER: AND OTHER STORIES, published by Crown in 1998.

    This episode is sponsored by Calm (www.calm.com/LEVAR).

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    "Toward Happy Civilization" by Samanta Schweblin May 21, 2019

    A man finds something strange going on at a rural train station. “Toward Happy Civilization” is from MOUTHFUL OF BIRDS by Samanta Schweblin, published by Riverhead Books, an imprint of Penguin Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.


    This episode is sponsored by Aunt Fannie's (www.auntfannies.com/summer code: LEVAR).

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    "The Galactic Tourist Industrial Complex" by Tobias S. Buckell May 14, 2019

    A cab driver spends an ordinary day ferrying passengers around Manhattan -- until an incident involving a wealthy alien tourist imperils his livelihood. Content advisory: alien death.



    This episode is sponsored by ZipRecruiter (www.ziprecruiter.com/LEVAR) and Aunt Fannie's (www.auntfannies.com/summer code: LEVAR).

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    "Republica and Grau" by Daniel Alarcón May 07, 2019

    A ten year old boy is enlisted to help a blind man beg at a traffic intersection, and is exposed to a new side of humanity. “Republica and Grau” is from THE KING IS ALWAYS ABOVE THE PEOPLE by Daniel Alarcón, published by Riverhead Books, an imprint of Penguin Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.



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    "Mister Hadj's Sunset Ride" by Saladin Ahmed Apr 30, 2019

    A bounty hunter reminisces about his escapades with an old mentor and friend in this weird western. This story appears in the magazine BENEATH CEASELESS SKIES.


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    “The Best We Can” by Carrie Vaughn Apr 23, 2019

    A scientist fights for the investigation of an unidentified object in space. "The Best We Can" appears in Carrie Vaughn's collection AMARYLLIS AND OTHER STORIES.


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    "Kwoon" by Charles Johnson Apr 16, 2019

    A martial arts instructor meets his match. "Kwoon" appears in Charles Johnson's collection DR. KING'S REFRIGERATOR AND OTHER BEDTIME STORIES.



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    "Free Jim's Mine" by Tananarive Due Apr 09, 2019

    In pursuit of freedom from slavery, a young couple must gather up their courage and spend a night underground. "Free Jim's Mine" appears in Tananarive Due's collection GHOST SUMMER: STORIES.

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    "Miracle" by Tope Folarin Apr 02, 2019

    A congregation eagerly anticipates the healing powers of a blind prophet. "Miracle" © 2019 by Tope Folarin. From Harvard's Transition magazine, Issue 109, Fall 2012.


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    LIVE! in Boston: "Mono No Aware" by Ken Liu Feb 12, 2019

    A space traveler flashes back to memories of his childhood in Japan, before the world ended. Recorded live at the Wilbur Theatre with music provided by Katy Wherry and Jake Wherry. "Mono No Aware" appears in THE PAPER MENAGERIE AND OTHER STORIES. Ken Liu's new anthology, BROKEN STARS, is out this month.


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    LIVE! in New Jersey: "Driftglass" by Samuel R. Delany Feb 05, 2019

    As a new frontier is explored on the ocean floor, an amphiman is haunted by a deep sea accident from his youth. Recorded live at the Scottish Rite Auditorium with musical accompaniment by Kendrah Butler. "Driftglass" is contained in AYE, AND GOMORRAH AND OTHER STORIES, Vintage Books, 2003.

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    LIVE! in DC: "A Dark Night" by Edward P. Jones Jan 29, 2019

    A stormy evening leads to a dark night of the soul. Recorded live at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington, D.C. with musical accompaniment by Élise Cuffy. "A Dark Night" appears in Edward P. Jones' collection LOST IN THE CITY.

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    LIVE! in Dallas: "In the City of Martyrs" by Bonnie Jo Stufflebeam Jan 22, 2019

    A fantasy tale about a royal family, a flower seller, and a shocking discovery. Recorded live at the Majestic Theatre with musical accompaniment by Zhenya Rock.


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    LIVE! in Toronto: "Four Stations in His Circle" by Austin Clarke Jan 15, 2019

    Language Advisory: This story contains adult language. An immigrant from Barbados strives to shake off his past, buy his dream house, and climb the ranks in Toronto. From the collection CHOOSING HIS COFFIN. Recorded live at the Hot Docs Podcast Festival, with musical accompaniment by Dieufaite Charles and conversation with Itah Sadu.

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    LIVE! in Atlanta: "The Vishakanya's Choice" by Roshani Chokshi Jan 08, 2019

    After spending years in isolation with her vishakanya sisters, a poison maiden is given her first deadly mission. © 2015 Roshani Chokshi, as first appeared on BookSmugglers.com. Recorded live at Variety Playhouse in Atlanta, with musical accompaniment by Anand Vyas.

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    LIVE! in Austin: "Asymmetry" by Kendra Fortmeyer Dec 18, 2018

    While suffering through a breakup, a woman encounters a strange figure. Recorded live in Austin at the Paramount Theatre, with musical accompaniment by Peter Tran of Curved Light.

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    LIVE! in Brooklyn: "Playing Nice with God's Bowling Ball" by N.K. Jemisin Dec 11, 2018

    In this fantastical police procedural, detectives are perplexed when a young boy confesses to a murder. "Playing Nice with God's Bowling Ball" was originally published in the August 2008 issue of Jim Baen’s Universe. N. K. Jemisin's new collection is HOW LONG 'TIL BLACK FUTURE MONTH?


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    "Morning Child" by Gardner Dozois Oct 09, 2018

    Two people reconnect in a post-apocalyptic world. © 1984 by Gardner Dozois. Originally published in OMNI. Used by permission of the author’s Estate and the Estate’s agents, the Virginia Kidd Agency, Inc.



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    "Yiwu" by Lavie Tidhar Oct 02, 2018

    For a humble shopkeeper in Yiwu, it’s a living, selling lottery tickets. Until a winning ticket opens up mysteries he’d never imagined.


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    "Singing on a Star" by Ellen Klages Sep 25, 2018

    A kindergartner travels through a portal to a fantastic and eerie new world. This story appears in Ellen's collection WICKED WONDERS.


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    "The Cell Phones" by Karen E. Bender Sep 18, 2018

    A Rosh Hashanah service is interrupted by voices clamoring for attention. This story appears in the forthcoming collection THE NEW ORDER.


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    "Jackalope Wives" by Ursula Vernon Sep 11, 2018

    A brooding young man is captivated by a magical creature who dances in the firelight. This story appears in JACKALOPE WIVES AND OTHER STORIES by T. Kingfisher.



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    "Fyrewall" by Stefani Cox Sep 04, 2018

    In a future version of Los Angeles, a woman and her ragtag crew must repair a critical piece of technology or let the city burn to the ground.


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    "Fantaisie Impromptu No. 4 in C#min, Op. 66” by Carlos Hernandez Aug 28, 2018

    A reporter travels to Miami to investigate the fringes of science and faith. This story appears in THE ASSIMILATED CUBAN'S GUIDE TO QUANTUM SANTERIA.


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    "Multo" by Samuel Marzioli Aug 21, 2018

    A man remembers a supernatural force from his childhood. 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'.


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    "Fires" by Rick Bass Aug 14, 2018

    In this meditative tale, a runner spends a summer training in a remote mountain town. This story appears in the collection FOR A LITTLE WHILE by Rick Bass, published by Little, Brown & Company. 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'.



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    "The Last Cheng Beng Gift" by Jaymee Goh Aug 07, 2018

    A family matriarch takes up residence in the Underworld. 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'.



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    "Sea Girls" by Daniel Wallace Jul 31, 2018

    Two teenagers deal with family issues... and a stranded sea creature.

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    "Welcome to Your Authentic Indian Experience TM" by Rebecca Roanhorse Jul 24, 2018

    A tour guide leads virtual reality “experiences” for tourists who want to know what it’s like to be Native American. Think Black Mirror meets Westworld. 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'.


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    LIVE! in Portland: "The Fliers of Gy" by Ursula K. Le Guin Jun 19, 2018

    An interplanetary tale about those who take flight, and those who do not. Recorded on the LeVar Burton Reads LIVE! tour. This story appears in Le Guin's collection THE UNREAL AND THE REAL: SELECTED STORIES, VOLUME TWO: OUTER SPACE, INNER LANDS. With musical accompaniment by Marisa Anderson, and featuring a conversation with writer and activist Walidah Imarisha about social justice and the legacy of Ursula K. Le Guin. This episode is brought to you by KiwiCo (www.kiwico.com/LEVAR) and Hungryroot (www.hungryroot.com code: LEVAR).


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    LIVE! in Seattle: "Black Betty" by Nisi Shawl Jun 05, 2018

    The story of Betty, and her struggle to be fully understood by her new family. Recorded on the LeVar Burton Reads LIVE! tour. With accompaniment by Gretchen Yanover, and featuring a conversation with author Nisi Shawl.



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    LIVE! in Los Angeles: "Money Tree" by Nalo Hopkinson May 22, 2018

    A young man sets out to uncover sunken treasure and make his fortune, and his sister must pick up the pieces. Recorded on the LeVar Burton Reads LIVE! tour. With accompaniment by vibraphonist Justin Thomas, and featuring a conversation with the author. This story appears in Nalo Hopkinson's collection SKIN FOLK.

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    LIVE! in San Francisco: "As Good as New" by Charlie Jane Anders May 08, 2018

    A young woman unexpectedly finds herself with the fate of the world in her hands. Recorded on the LeVar Burton Reads LIVE! tour. With accompaniment by Astronauts, etc. keyboardist Anthony Ferraro, and featuring a conversation with Charlie Jane Anders. This story appears in Anders' collection SIX MONTHS, THREE DAYS, FIVE OTHERS.

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    LIVE! in Chicago: "The Winds of Harmattan" by Nnedi Okorafor Apr 24, 2018

    A young woman discovers her destiny as a Windseeker. Recorded on the LeVar Burton Reads LIVE! tour. With accompaniment by the legendary instrumentalist and kalimba player Kahil El'Zabar, and featuring a conversation with Nnedi Okorafor. This story appears in Okorafor's collection KABU KABU.

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    "Childfinder" by Octavia Butler Apr 03, 2018

    A telepath uses her skills to mentor children with psionic ability. "Childfinder" is available in e-book format in the collection UNEXPECTED STORIES, published by Open Road Media. The story is copyright Ernestine Walker-Zadnick. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Audible. Start your free trial and get a free audiobook at audible.com/levar. And thanks to Fictional. Find them at apple.fictional.fm.



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    "A Fable with Slips of White Paper Spilling from the Pockets" by Kevin Brockmeier Mar 27, 2018

    An ordinary man finds himself unexpectedly in possession of an extraordinary power. This story appears in Kevin Brockmeier's collection THE VIEW FROM THE SEVENTH LAYER. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Audible. Start your free trial and get a free audiobook at audible.com/levar.

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    "The 5:22" by George Harrar Mar 20, 2018

    When a fellow passenger on his usual train goes missing, a man begins to wonder if everything is as it seems. Find more from the author at www.georgeharrarbooks.com. This episode is brought to you by Audible (audible.com/levar) and Tripping.com (www.tripping.com/LEVAR).

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    "My Dear You" by Rachel Khong Mar 13, 2018

    As she filters through memories and relationships, a young woman navigates a new plane of existence. Find more from the author at www.rachelkhong.com. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Audible. Start your free trial and get a free audiobook at audible.com/levar.

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    "The Great Wide World Over There" by Ray Bradbury Mar 06, 2018

    A visitor's arrival delivers both wonder and heartache to a rural community. This story appears in Ray Bradbury's collection THE GOLDEN APPLES OF THE SUN. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Audible. Start your free trial and get a free audiobook at audible.com/levar.

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    "Different Kinds of Darkness" by David Langford Feb 27, 2018

    A group of children form a secret society around a mysterious and powerful artifact. This story appears in David Langford's collection DIFFERENT KINDS OF DARKNESS. This episode is brought to you by Audible (audible.com/levar) and Tripping.com (www.tripping.com/LEVAR).

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    "Furry Night" by Joan Aiken Feb 20, 2018

    An elderly lycanthropist retires to his estate in the English countryside, but his rest is disturbed by a rowdy village tradition. "Furry Night" is copyright © 1976 by Joan Aiken. Available in THE PEOPLE IN THE CASTLE by Joan Aiken, published by Small Beer Press. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Audible. Start your free trial and get a free audiobook at audible.com/levar.


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    "The Baboon War" by Nnedi Okorafor Feb 06, 2018

    A group of schoolgirls have a disturbing and life-altering encounter with the animal kingdom. "The Baboon War" appears in Nnedi Okorafor's collection KABU KABU. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Audible. Start your free trial and get a free audiobook at audible.com/levar.

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    "Mrs. Perez" by Oscar Casares Feb 06, 2018

    When a burglary deprives her of her most prized possession, a woman discovers just how resilient and assertive she can be. "Mrs. Perez" appears in Oscar Casares' collection BROWNSVILLE: STORIES from Back Bay Books. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Audible. Start your free trial and get a free audiobook at audible.com/levar.

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    "Unassigned Territory" by Stephanie Powell Watts Jan 30, 2018

    A young Jehovah's Witness spends a blistering hot afternoon preaching door-to-door to hostile homeowners, and questioning her future. Copyright © 2011 by Stephanie Powell Watts, used by permission of Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Audible. Start your free trial and get a free audiobook at audible.com/levar.

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    "The Truth About Owls" by Amal El-Mohtar Jan 23, 2018

    A young girl explores her own power, and finds kinship with a bird of prey. Find more from the author at amalelmohtar.com. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Audible. Start your free trial and get a free audiobook at audible.com/levar.

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    "Repairing the World" by John Chu Jan 16, 2018

    Description: Two friends are tasked with protecting a world that is literally ripping at the seams. Find more from John Chu at johnchu.net. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Audible. Start your free trial and get a free audiobook at audible.com/levar.

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    Bonus Episode: "Goat" by James McBride Oct 24, 2017

    A well-meaning teacher discovers a student's talent, and in the process of helping out his family, bites off more than she can chew. Recorded live at the Now Hear This festival. This story appears in James McBride's collection FIVE CARAT SOUL, available now from Riverhead Books.

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    "No Man's Guns" by Elmore Leonard Sep 05, 2017

    In a classic Western tale, a newly-discharged soldier runs into trouble on his journey home, and must fight for his innocence and his identity. "No Man's Guns" by Elmore Leonard. Copyright © 1975, 2004 Elmore Leonard, used by permission of The Wylie Agency LLC and of William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Audible. Start your free trial and get a free audiobook at audible.com/levar.

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    "The Paper Menagerie" by Ken Liu Aug 29, 2017

    An immigrant mother tries to bond with her American-born son by creating a magical paper menagerie. This story appears in Ken Liu's collection THE PAPER MENAGERIE AND OTHER STORIES, available now from Saga Press. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Audible. Start your free trial and get a free audiobook at audible.com/levar.

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    "Navigators" by Mike Meginnis Aug 22, 2017

    A father and son become immersed in a video game with a unusual philosophical goal -- one that's unlike any game they've played before. "Navigators" appears in THE BEST AMERICAN SHORT STORIES 2012. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Audible. Start your free trial and get a free audiobook at audible.com/levar.

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    "1000-Year-Old Ghosts" by Laura Chow Reeve Aug 15, 2017

    A grandmother teaches her family to deal with difficult memories in a unique way -- by pickling them in jars. "1000-Year-Old Ghosts" appears in the new anthology PEN AMERICA BEST DEBUT SHORT STORIES 2017. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Audible. Start your free trial and get a free audiobook at audible.com/levar.

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    Bonus Episode: A Conversation with Lesley Nneka Arimah Aug 08, 2017

    Today, a special bonus episode featuring a wide-ranging conversation between LeVar and Lesley Nneka Arimah, author of "What It Means When a Man Falls From the Sky".

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    "The Second Bakery Attack" by Haruki Murakami Aug 01, 2017

    Cursed with an unbearable hunger, a newlywed couple goes to drastic measures to break its spell. "The Second Bakery Attack" appears in Haruki Murakami's collection THE ELEPHANT VANISHES from Vintage Books, and is available as an audiobook from Penguin Random House Audio. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Audible. Start your free trial and get a free audiobook at audible.com/levar.

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    "Chivalry" by Neil Gaiman Jul 25, 2017

    An elderly widow purchases the Holy Grail at a second-hand store, and becomes wrapped up in an epic quest. "Chivalry" appears in Neil Gaiman's collection SMOKE AND MIRRORS: SHORT FICTIONS AND ILLUSIONS from William Morrow, which is available on Audible. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Audible. Start your free trial and get a free audiobook at audible.com/levar.

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    "Graham Greene" by Percival Everett Jul 18, 2017

    A man is contacted by a 102-year-old woman with an unusual and seemingly impossible request. "Graham Greene" appears in Percival Everett's collection HALF AN INCH OF WATER, available from Graywolf Press.Thanks to our presenting sponsor Audible. Start your free trial and get a free audiobook at audible.com/levar.

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    "What It Means When a Man Falls From the Sky" by Lesley Nneka Arimah Jul 11, 2017

    A mathematician has discovered a formula that explains the universe and makes it possible to manipulate human bodies and emotions. "What It Means When a Man Falls From the Sky" is the title story of Lesley Nneka Arimah's collection from Riverhead Books.


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    "Empty Places" Part Two by Richard Parks Jul 04, 2017

    In the conclusion to our story, Jayn risks death when he infiltrates the queen’s chambers, and discovers the real reason for his mission. "Empty Places" was collected in FANTASY: THE BEST OF THE YEAR (2005).

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    "Empty Places" Part One by Richard Parks Jun 27, 2017

    An accomplished thief is approached by a wizard who wants to send him on an unusual mission. The two embark on a journey together, matching wits along the way. "Empty Places" was collected in FANTASY: THE BEST OF THE YEAR (2005).

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    "The Lighthouse Keeper" by Daisy Johnson Jun 20, 2017

    The story of a solitary life by the sea, and a woman’s courage. "The Lighthouse Keeper" is part of FEN: STORIES, available from Graywolf Press. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Audible. Start your free trial and get a free audiobook at audible.com/levar.

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    "Kin" by Bruce McAllister Jun 13, 2017

    A young boy contacts an alien assassin in the hopes of saving his sister’s life. "Kin" is part of Bruce McAllister's collection THE GIRL WHO LOVED ANIMALS.
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