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LeVar Burton Reads

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 Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
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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I am not normally a fan of Sci-Fi, but this story was well written and I enjoyed it very much. LeVar Burton did an amazing job reading.

Great story. Awesome reading.

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Anything LeVar Burton reads becomes gold! You get so enthralled in the story you feel like you are right there!

King Midas of Storytelling

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Where were you LP Kindred when I was a kid? Out of this world read.

Sci-Fi for me!

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I adore this podcast so much. i pray that Levar Burton picks it back up once he is done with his Auto biography. I have been following Levar Burton and this podcast for YEARS. it has gotten me through long car drives, overnight work shifts, international flights, waiting rooms and more. i shared so many experiences with the stories in these books. im thankful for levar Burton bringing these pieces of work to life is this podcast 🙌🏿

ABSOLUTE FAVE!

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Definitely worth to listen to. Hopefully this story will adapt into a new media (animation, TV show, etc) because it's sooo great.

Great story.

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This was a wonderful read of a touching story! Discovered Levar Burton Reads late but the upside is the ability to binge these stories. This one certainly made me go searching for the authors other works the minute the recording was done.

Touching and Fascinating Read

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I loved LeVar’s voice taking us on wonderful journeys through a wide range of short stories with voices sounds and tempos to match! I specifically loved the sci fi story stories. Listening to the new episodes the morning they were available was a part of my routine and is missed tremendously!

LeVar Burton is a staple of the magic of reading, and this podcast is missed dearly!

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Just 4 episodes in and I am hooked. I like that the stories are all so different, but the best part is that they are very well interpreted. Well selected and performed by Mr. Burton.

What a great find!

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Very thought provoking! Words We Say Instead was a terrific place to start listening to Burton’s podcast. Definitely, going to catch up on all the shorts he recommends and reads.

Loved it!

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Loved the story, great narration and I had chills down my spine throughout the telling. LeVar Burton did an amazing job with his narration and this amazing story kept me on the edge of my seat.

Excellent story, I was on the edge of my seat!

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