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New Yorker fiction writers read their stories.

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Sheila Heti reads her story “Earthly Delights,” from the August 3, 2026, issue of the magazine. Heti is the author of eleven books, including the novel “Pure Colour,” which won the Governor General’s Award in 2022, and “Alphabetical Diaries,” which w... more

Min Jin Lee reads her story “Testing,” from the July 27, 2026, issue of the magazine. Lee is the author of the novels “Free Food for Millionaires” and “Pachinko,” which was a National Book Award finalist in 2017. Her third novel, “American Hagwon,” f... more

Bryan Washington reads his story “Gatekeeping,” from the July 20, 2026, issue of the magazine. Washington is the author of four works of fiction, including “Memorial,” “Family Meal,” and “Palaver,” which won the L.A. Times Book Prize in 2025.

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Will Mackin reads his story “Pig Lab,” from the July 6 & 13, 2026, issue of the magazine. Mackin, a U.S. Navy veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, is the author of “Bring Out the Dog,” which won the PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize as the best débu... more

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Jamil Jan Kochai
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Taiye Selasi
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Episode: Taiye Selasi Reads “Firstborn Immigrant Daughter”
Ayşegül Savaş
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Episode: Ayşegül Savaş Reads “Many Worlds”
Weike Wang
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Chang-rae Lee
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Episode: Chang-rae Lee Reads “Standings”
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Episode: Saïd Sayrafiezadeh Reads “Process of Elimination”

Host

Deborah Treisman
Fiction Editor at The New Yorker; hosts The Writer's Voice segment and guides readings.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 3.4k ratings
  • Used to be a good thing

    The stories are a mixed bag— from revelatory to painfully dull. I didn’t appreciate every story but I enjoyed this podcast for years (while it was freely accessible).

    The paywall will not make me subscribe, it’ll stop me from engaging.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    sherwood dweller
    United Statesa month ago
  • Anne Enright reading The Bridge Stood Fast

    I loved listening to this story. It has everything. It is beautifully crafted with extraordinary lyricism and rhythm. It coneys atmospheres and characters superbly. The reader [listener] learns so much through the way Anne Enright shows and does not tell. The reader [listener] has work to do as well. It covers so much metaphorical and literal ground/land. I have part-read the Green Road and I need to complete it. I’m also prompted to invest in more of Anne Enright’s writing especially the shor... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wjpme
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Too much . . .

    I don’t know if Constellations is a good read or not because the narrator read it with such a heavy accent, and I was annoyed with those who deprived us, perhaps, of a wonderful tale. Question: Did those who made such a decision think an accent would make it more authentic? Did you not think that when we READ it, we don’t read it with an accent?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Danny Boy100
    United States2 months ago
  • Just checking

    In Rate Your Happiness, I want to make sure Louise’s father’s name was Harry, not Hairy, right?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Danny Boy100
    United States4 months ago
  • Questionable story choices

    Increasingly, after reading the New Yorker for 40 years, I find that these stories are almost deliberately written by young writers, without reflecting really any standards for plot, innovation, and delight. Too many of these stories are self-indulgent and reflect the lives of privileged people whose problems are quite frankly, boring. Too many of them are also coming out of the New York publishing system from writers who have connections or writers who have a novel coming out soon.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Lockwood de Forest Jr
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the intimate, author-led readings and high production quality.
Some listeners wish for more explicit discussion of the stories rather than purely the readings.
Paywall-related frustration has been noted, with some listeners lamenting paywall limitations on accessing materials.

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#30
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#32
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#53
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#41
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#87
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#19
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What is The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program features acclaimed fiction writers reading their own short stories, often guided by a host who frames the piece with biographical context and notes about related New Yorker fiction. Episodes blend intimate author readings with framing commentary, occasional post-reading discussion, and promotional notes for additional New Yorker fiction content. Notable strengths include high-quality literary performances, clear narration, and a consistent focus on contemporary short fiction from the magazine. A recurring standout is the combination of writerly reading with contextual insights, which can offer listeners a strong sense of a story's themes, voice, and craft. Potential listeners who enjoy intimate author-led performances and in-dep... more

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2. Ben Lerner
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6. Ayşegül Savaş
7. Weike Wang
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