The quality and quantity of short stories available for free download continues to amaze me. You’re missing out on the chance to hear some remarkable tales if you’re not subscribing to the podcasts on this list:
The New Yorker Fiction Podcast
Monthly readings of New Yorker stories by New Yorker authors.
Award-winning series of short fiction read by prominent actors.
Guardian Short Stories Podcast
Episodes featuring an interview with a well known author followed by a reading of one of the author’s favorite stories.
BBC International Short Story Award
Free recordings of the ten shortlisted stories read by popular actors.
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