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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 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.

Copyright: © 2021 LeVar Burton and Stitcher

Latest Episodes:

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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A dystopian society tackles fake news.

Content advisory: violence

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

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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

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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

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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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