LeVar Burton Reads

By: LeVar Burton and Stitcher
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  • 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.
    2021 LeVar Burton and Stitcher
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Episodes
  • "The Toynbee Convector" by Ray Bradbury

    "The Toynbee Convector" by Ray Bradbury
    May 7 2024

    The world's only time traveler finally reveals his secrets. "The Toynbee Convector" © 1983 by Ray Bradbury


    Content advisory: suicide
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    43 mins
  • "The November Story" by Rebecca Makkai

    "The November Story" by Rebecca Makkai
    Apr 30 2024

    A reality TV show producer tries to make love happen, on- and off-screen. “The November Story” is from MUSIC FOR WARTIME by Rebecca Makkai, published by Viking, an imprint of Penguin Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.

    Find LeVar on Instagram Live on Monday, May 6th from 6:30-8pm Pacific, celebrating 13 seasons of LeVar Burton Reads! Join us for a Q&A and surprise guests. Follow @levar.burton on IG and sign up for reminders!
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    50 mins
  • "She Builds Quick Machines" by Lyndsie Manusos

    "She Builds Quick Machines" by Lyndsie Manusos
    Apr 23 2024

    Robotics, quick machines, fugitives -- none are exactly what they seem on the surface. Find more from the author at https://lyndsiekay.wordpress.com. And find LeVar on Instagram Live on Monday, May 6th from 6:30-8pm Pacific, celebrating 13 seasons of LeVar Burton Reads! Join us for a Q&A and surprise guests. Follow @levar.burton on IG and mark your calendar!

    Content advisory: warfare, death
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    39 mins

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LeVar does it again. Excellent story telling!

Loved it. Effervescent imagery. Always thought provoking. A good read for any Harry Potter fans.

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Wonderful..

Fantastic stories you won't hear elsewhere,. Beautifully read, chosen and contextualised by the incomparable LeVar Burton.

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brilliant

Fabulous voice reading a real diversity of short stories of speculative fiction and sci-fi, an escape from today's day to day world

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