LeVar Burton Reads

Hosted ByLeVar Burton

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 Neil Gaiman, Haruki Murakami, Octavia Butler, Ray Bradbury and more to life. So, if you’re ready, let’s take a deep breath...


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“My Dear You” by Rachel Khong

As she filters through memories and relationships, a young woman navigates a new plane of existence. Find more from the author atwww.rachelkhong.com. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Audible. Start...

“The Great Wide World Over There” by Ray Bradbury

A visitor’s arrival delivers both wonder and heartache to a rural community. This story appears in Ray Bradbury’s collection THE GOLDEN APPLES OF THE SUN.Thanks to our presenting sponsor...

“Different Kinds of Darkness” by David Langford

A group of children form a secret society around a mysterious and powerful artifact. This story appears in David Langford’s collection DIFFERENT KINDS OF DARKNESS. This episode is brought...

“Furry Night” by Joan Aiken

An elderly lycanthropist retires to his estate in the English countryside, but his rest is disturbed by a rowdy village tradition. “Furry Night” is copyright © 1976 by Joan...

“The Baboon War” by Nnedi Okorafor

A group of schoolgirls have a disturbing and life-altering encounter with the animal kingdom. “The Baboon War” appears in Nnedi Okorafor’s collection KABU KABU. Thanks to our presenting sponsor...

“Mrs. Perez” by Oscar Casares

When a burglary deprives her of her most prized possession, a woman discovers just how resilient and assertive she can be. “Mrs. Perez” appears in Oscar Casares’ collection BROWNSVILLE:...

“Unassigned Territory” by Stephanie Powell Watts

A young Jehovah’s Witness spends a blistering hot afternoon preaching door-to-door to hostile homeowners, and questioning her future. Copyright © 2011 by Stephanie Powell Watts, used by permission of...

“The Truth About Owls” by Amal El-Mohtar

A young girl explores her own power, and finds kinship with a bird of prey. Find more from the author atamalelmohtar.com.Thanks to our presenting sponsor Audible. Start your free...

“Repairing the World” by John Chu

Description: Two friends are tasked with protecting a world that is literally ripping at the seams. Find more from John Chu atjohnchu.net. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Audible. Start...

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