The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker

The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker

Author: The New Yorker Language: English Episodes: 6
Each week, the pages of The New Yorker magazine come to life in a uniquely intimate way. The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice-New Fiction from The New Yorker offers a direct connection to the creative minds behind the publication's celebrated fiction. Instead of simply reading the story yourself, you hear it in the author's own voice, complete with their personal cadence, emphasis, and emotional inflection. This subtle shift transforms the experience, adding a new layer of texture and understanding to their work. You're not just absorbing a narrative; you're being guided through it by its architect, gaining insight into the rhythm and intent embedded in every sentence. The selections are diverse, showcasing the wide range of styles and voices that define contemporary short fiction. Tuning into this podcast is like attending a private reading, a quiet moment where the distractions fall away and the focus rests entirely on the power of language and story. It's a compelling listen for anyone who appreciates literature, the craft of writing, or simply a well-told tale. The result is a deeper, more resonant encounter with some of the finest new writing available today.
Episodes
Andrea Bajani Reads “Constellation” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:03
Andrea Bajani reads his story “Constellation,” which was translated, from the Italian, by Geoffrey Brock, and appeared in the June 15, 2026, issue of the magazine. Bajani is a winner of the Bagutta Prize and the Strega P…
Jamil Jan Kochai Reads “The Twice-Widowed Khala Helai” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:43
Jamil Jan Kochai reads his story “The Twice-Widowed Khala Helai,” from the June 8, 2026, issue of the magazine. Kochai is the author of the novel “99 Nights in Logar” and the story collection “The Haunting of Hajji Hotak…
Taiye Selasi Reads “Firstborn Immigrant Daughter” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:16
Taiye Selasi reads her story “Firstborn Immigrant Daughter,” from the July 8, 2026, issue of the magazine. Selasi is an author and photographer. Her début novel, “Ghana Must Go,” a New York Times best-seller, was publish…
Weike Wang Reads “The Dreamdrive” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:07
Weike Wang reads “The Dreamdrive,” from the May 25, 2026, issue of the magazine. Wang was chosen for the National Book Foundation’s “5 under 35” list in 2017, and has published three novels, “Chemistry,” which won the PE…
Chang-rae Lee Reads “Standings” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:41
Chang-rae Lee reads his story “Standings,” from the May 11 & 18, 2026, issue of the magazine. Lee is the author of six novels, including “Native Speaker,” “The Surrendered,” which won the Dayton Literary Peace Prize in 2…
Thomas McGuane Reads “Ordinary Wear and Tear” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:41
Thomas McGuane reads his story “Ordinary Wear and Tear,” from the April 27, 2026, issue of the magazine. McGuane has published more than a dozen books of fiction, including the story collections “Gallatin Canyon,” “Crow…