LitReading - Short Stories and Timeless Tales
Short StoryversesLitReading: Great Short Stories Read Aloud
Great stories deserve to be heard.
LitReading brings you a complete short stories, unabridged and narrated by veteran broadcaster and voice actor Don McDonald. Hear the masters of the form, including Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain, O. Henry, Edith Wharton, Anton Chekhov, Kate Chopin, William Faulkner, Katherine Mansfield, Stephen Crane, Saki, Bret Harte and ... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 140 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FictionArtsPerforming Arts | |||
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He has four words. He's had them for forty-two years. He's said them in the car, he's said them in the shower with the water running, and he still can't get the stress to fall where it belongs.
Now the seatbelt sign is on, the descent has started, a... more
Mark Twain falls into conversation with a pleasant gentleman who has mild opinions on weather, crops, literature, scandal and religion. Then the talk lands on burglar alarms, and the gentleman is suddenly not mild at all. His was the most imposing al... more
Dr. Nathan Cole measures water for a living. It's quiet work, gauges and spreadsheets, the slow arithmetic of things that don't change much. Then a reservoir gains four inches overnight with no rain, no inflow, no explanation, and gives them back by ... more
Wall Street, a spring morning at the turn of the century. The ticker is running hot, the telephone won’t quit, and Harvey Maxwell, broker, is handling it all like a man with springs where his heart should be. His clerk thinks the boss is slipping. Hi... more
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Nothing but good things to say about these stories. So much variety! It’s becoming a nightly ritual. Thank you for introducing me to so much good listening.
Apple Podcasts517651Fa
United Statesa month ago - Enjoy
I’ve just recently discovered your podcast and downloaded several episodes to listen to at night. Sometimes I have time only for short episodes, so it’s nice there are a mix of both longer and shorter. It’s nice having no interruptions with adds, also it’s great having a variety of story types. I’d like to hear stories that you, the narrator of this podcast, have written.
Apple Podcasts5Chirps99United States2 months ago - Horrible Readings
The reading of these stories is so bad I thought it was a parody. Seriously, the delivery is in full “Announcer Voice” suitable for an infomercial on TV. Unlistenable for us.
Apple Podcasts1CaptcasualUnited States3 months ago - Talent
Don you are so talented. Thank you for bringing us long forgotten stories.
Apple Podcasts5BSLS2424United States4 months ago - Great Voice
Great stories. Thanks for sharing your talents Don!
Apple Podcasts5lovadayUnited States4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #127 |  United Arab Emirates/Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #224 |  Sweden/Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #227 |  Ukraine/Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #229 |  Saudi Arabia/Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #233 |  Mexico/Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #243 |  Philippines/Fiction |
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What is LitReading about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A storytelling-centric show that blends original pieces with classic short stories, all read in a warm, clear narration. Episodes mix intimate character studies, social satire, and literary classics, often interleaving biographical notes about authors and contextual context to enrich the listening experience. Listeners tend to savor well-chosen classics and thoughtful narration, with occasional original tales that showcase strong storytelling craft. The format consistently emphasizes accessibility, nostalgia, and a high-quality voice performance, making it appealing for commutes, learning about literature, or relaxing with immersive fiction. A notable strength is the host's steady, articulate delivery and the careful curation that spans fro... more
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