From the other side of climate change.

“Through These Moments, Darkly” by Samantha Murray (2025) — 3,610 words (about 15 minutes for the average reader)

Published in Clarkesworld magazine issue #223, April 2025.

An exploration of how sound might work on other planets.

“The Sound of the Star” by Ren Zeyu, translated from Chinese by Jay Zhang (2025) — 3,820 words (about 16 minutes for the average reader)

Published in Clarkesworld magazine issue #222, March 2025.

A deeply moving story of helping others.

“Those Uncaring Waves” by Yukimi Ogawa (2025) — 18,140 words (about 73 minutes for the average reader)

Published in Clarkesworld magazine issue #222, March 2025.

Compassion for AI? Really? Just read it.

“From Enceladus, with Love” by Ryan Cole (2025) — 4,970 words (about 20 minutes for the average reader)

Published in Clarkesworld magazine issue #222, March 2025.

A son cares for his elderly father.

“The Hanging Tower of Babel” by Wang Zhenzhen, translated from Chinese by Carment Yiling Yan (2025) — 6,380 words (about 26 minutes for the average reader)

Published in Clarkesworld magazine issue #221, February 2025.

This one has the depth and feel of a novel.

“We Begin Where Infinity Ends” by Somto Ihezue (2025) — 9,270 words (about 37 minutes for the average reader)

Published in Clarkesworld magazine issue #221, February 2025.

A sentient ship has to make a harrowing decision.

“Never Eaten Vegetables” by H. H. Pak (2025) — 15,170 words (about 61 minutes for the average reader)

Published in Clarkesworld magazine issue #220, January 2025.

Beautifully written and read.

“The Pilgrim and the Angel” by E. Lily Yu (2023) — about 40 minutes to listen to

From LeVar Burton Reads, 27 November 2023.