This time we discussed The Imposition of Unnecessary Obstacles, written by Malka Older and narrated by Lindsey Dorcus. We also shared some of our favorite recent short fiction listens in our short fiction spotlight.

The Imposition of Unnecessary Obstacles [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible]

The Mimicking of Known Successes [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 201]

Short Fiction Spotlight:

"Wonderland Is a Parking Lot in Revere" written by John Chu, narrated by Matt Peters [Uncanny Magazine] - Issue Fifty-Nine

"Scrap Dragon" written by Naomi Kritzer, narrated by Rachel Lackey and Heather Klinke [Cast of Wonders 591]

"The Best Version of Yourself" written by Grant Collier, narrated by Kate Baker [Clarkesworld] - Issue 214: July 2024

"The Time Capsule" written by Alice Towey, narrated by Kate Baker [Clarkesworld] - Issue 215: August 2024

"What He Woke" written by Jess Whitecroft, narrated by Kat Day [PseudoPod 931]

"The Scientist Does Not Look Back" written by Kristen Koopman, narrated by Ant Bacon, Valerie Valdes and Adam Pracht [Escape Pod 951]