LeVar Burton Reads

By 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 br... more

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

This episode is sponsored by Amazon Kindle (www.amazon.com/levarburton).
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34min
April 23, 2019 “The Best We Can” by Carrie Vaughn
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.
This episode is sponsored by Amazon Kindle (www.amazon.com/levarburton).
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47min
April 16, 2019 "Kwoon" by Charles Johnson
A martial arts instructor meets his match. "Kwoon" appears in Charles Johnson's collection DR. KING'S REFRIGERATOR AND OTHER BEDTIME STORIES.

This episode is sponsored by Calm (www.calm.com/LEVAR) and ZipRecruiter (www.ziprecruiter.com/LEVAR).
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46min
April 09, 2019 "Free Jim's Mine" by Tananarive Due
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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56min
April 02, 2019 "Miracle" by Tope Folarin
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.

This episode is sponsored by ZipRecruiter (www.ziprecruiter.com/LEVAR).
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44min
February 12, 2019 LIVE! in Boston: "Mono No Aware" by Ken Liu
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.

This episode is sponsored by Calm (www.calm.com/LEVAR).
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1h 3min
February 05, 2019 LIVE! in New Jersey: "Driftglass" by Samuel R. Delany
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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1h 1min
January 29, 2019 LIVE! in DC: "A Dark Night" by Edward P. Jones
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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51min
January 22, 2019 LIVE! in Dallas: "In the City of Martyrs" by Bonnie Jo Stufflebeam
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.

This episode is sponsored by Calm (www.calm.com/LEVAR).
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51min
January 15, 2019 LIVE! in Toronto: "Four Stations in His Circle" by Austin Clarke
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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55min

FAQs about LeVar Burton Reads:

How many episodes does LeVar Burton Reads have?

The podcast currently has 206 episodes available.