
New Yorker fiction writers read their stories.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 393 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Arts | |||

Joseph O’Neill reads his story “Light Secrets,” from the January 26, 2026, issue of the magazine. O’Neill is the author of a story collection and five novels, including “Netherland,” which won the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction in 2009, “The Dog,” an... more
Sadia Shepard reads her story “Kim’s Game,” from the January 19, 2026, issue of the magazine. Shepard is a writer and documentary filmmaker. Her first book, “The Girl from Foreign," was published in 2008.
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Allegra Goodman reads her story “Deal-Breaker,” from the January 12, 2026, issue of the magazine. Goodman is the author of ten books of fiction, including the novels “Kaaterskill Falls,” which was a National Book Award finalist, “Sam,” and “Isola,” p... more
Nell Zink reads her story “The Welfare State,” from the December 29, 2025 & January 5, 2026, issue of the magazine. Zink is the author of seven novels, including “Doxology,” “Avalon,” and “Sister Europe,” which was published last year.
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Once again, The New Yorker publishes Allegra Goodman to remind readers that fiction can survive without plot, stakes, or discernible purpose. The story is a slurry of banal dialogue and narrative stasis, mistaking inertia for subtlety and dullness for seriousness. It reads like styrofoam packing filler shaped into sentences: a plain, unsalted rice cake that absorbs time, ink, and paper while offering nothing in return—a total waste of the reader and the page.
Great show
Sad to see they moved this podcast behind a paywall.
This podcast was a great source for discovering new authors and books, but now I can’t go back and find the name of authors and stories I like and want to recommend because of the paywall.
I have no interest in subscribing to the New Yorker, I will continue to get audiobooks of short stories from my public library. This podcast will just no longer be a source of learning about new authors and their books.
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Love this but hard to choose what to listen to . Can caption include what story is about
This podcast, in its simplicity and beauty, brings me so much joy. You can't control how or when things come or go. But I would miss it (so much) if it were gone.
UPDATE: Sadly, the podcasts episodes are going behind a paywall... like everything else that our society should be encouraging people to consume regardless of how much money they have. The highest quality news, information, and now even the creative arts — it's all walled off. Nobody is under the illusion that journalism and cr... more
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This podcast features authors reading their own short stories, showcasing a varied array of contemporary fiction. The content focuses on themes such as relationships, identity, family dynamics, and cultural perspectives, often reflecting on personal and societal challenges. Noteworthy is the intimate experience of hearing stories told directly by the writers, which adds depth and nuance to the narratives. From the complexities of marriage and motherhood to poignant reflections on loss and community, the storytelling style captivates and resonates with listeners seeking literary inspiration and reflections on the intricacies of life.
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