Listen Now, Read Later

Welcome to the final episode of Listen Now, Read Later, the podcast that brings you to your next favorite book by reading you short stories. We're ending with a recap of episodes 31-34; plus, hear what books we're Reading Now for even more great recommendations! Highlighted themes: interesting structures, absurdism and child stars Want to support local booksellers and this podcast? Buy you...

Welcome to Listen Now, Read Later, the podcast that brings you to your next favorite book by reading you short stories. In this episode, listen now to “The Birthmark” by Nathaniel Hawthorne (published 1843) and hear why we think fans of this story should read I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy (published 2022) later.  Highlighted themes: toxic love, shame and the search for perfection Wa...

Welcome to Listen Now, Read Later, the podcast that brings you to your next favorite book by reading you short stories. In this episode, listen now to “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” by Ambrose Bierce (published 1890) and hear why we think fans of this story should read An Abundance of Katherines by John Green (published 2006) later.  Highlighted themes: arrogance, fanciful thinking and a desi...

Welcome to Listen Now, Read Later, the podcast that brings you to your next favorite book by reading you short stories. In this episode, listen now to “The Nose” by Nikolai Gogol (published 1836) and hear why we think fans of this story should read Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater (published 2020) later.  Highlighted themes: social status, humor and finding what you've lost Want to support local...

Welcome to Listen Now, Read Later, the podcast that brings you to your next favorite book by reading you short stories. In this episode, listen now to “The Argonauts of the Air” by H. G. Wells (published 1895) and hear why we think fans of this story should read Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld (published 2009) later.  Highlighted themes: the spirit of invention, alternative histories and steampunk W...

Welcome to a special episode of Listen Now, Read Later, the podcast that brings you to your next favorite book by reading you short stories— except this time, we're doing a recap episode to let you in on how episodes 26-29 came to be. Plus, hear what books we're Reading Now for even more great recommendations! Highlighted themes: interesting perspectives, teenage angst and making connections Want...

Welcome to Listen Now, Read Later, the podcast that brings you to your next favorite book by reading you short stories. In this episode, listen now to “The Child Downstairs” by Marcia Golub (published 1996) and hear why we think fans of this story should read The Wedding People by Alison Espach (published 2024) later.  Highlighted themes: unfulfilled desires, rocky relationships and womanhood Want...

Welcome to Listen Now, Read Later, the podcast that brings you to your next favorite book by reading you short stories. In this episode, listen now to “The Transferred Ghost” by Frank Stockton (published 1882) and hear why we think fans of this story should read The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood (published 2024) later.  Highlighted themes: star-crossed love, teamwork and shenanigans Wan...

Welcome to Listen Now, Read Later, the podcast that brings you to your next favorite book by reading you short stories. In this episode, listen now to “Desiree's Baby” by Kate Chopin (published 1893) and hear why we think fans of this story should read Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng (published 2014) later.  Highlighted themes: secrets, racism and family Want to support local booksel...

Welcome to Listen Now, Read Later, the podcast that brings you to your next favorite book by reading you short stories. In this episode, listen now to “If I Were a Man” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman (published 1914) and hear why we think fans of this story should read The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon (published 2016) later.  Highlighted themes: curiosity, gender roles and perspective changes Wa...

Happy April Fools from the team at Listen Now, Read Later! This week, we're taking you behind the curtain with the best of our blooper reel. We hope you enjoy! Shout out to everyone who has made silly sounds, learned new words and given hours of their time to help us make this podcast over the last year. Music for this episode: "That's One Sly Cat" by Artifical. Music, licensed under a Creative Co...

Welcome to a special episode of Listen Now, Read Later, the podcast that brings you to your next favorite book by reading you short stories— except this time, we're doing a recap episode to let you in on how episodes 21-24 came to be. Plus, hear what books we're Reading Now for even more great recommendations! Highlighted themes: surprising endings, beloved series and great memoirs Want to support...

Welcome to Listen Now, Read Later, the podcast that brings you to your next favorite book by reading you short stories. In this episode, listen now to “The Girl and the Wild Race" and "Mrs. March's Revenge” by L. M. Montgomery (both published 1904) and hear why we think fans of this story should read Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro (published 2021) later.  Highlighted themes: lov...

Welcome to Listen Now, Read Later, the podcast that brings you to your next favorite book by reading you short stories. In this episode, listen now to “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell (published 1924) and hear why we think fans of this story should read Address Unknown by Kathrine Kressmann Taylor (published 1938) later.  Highlighted themes: strained relationships, unexpected danger an...

Welcome to Listen Now, Read Later, the podcast that brings you to your next favorite book by reading you short stories. In this episode, listen now to “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman (published 1892) and hear why we think fans of this story should read Educated by Tara Westover (published 2018) later.  Highlighted themes: feeling trapped, bad advice and breaking free Want to sup...

Welcome to Listen Now, Read Later, the podcast that brings you to your next favorite book by reading you short stories. In this episode, listen now to “A Friend of Napoleon” by Richard Connell (published 1923) and hear why we think fans of this story should read Front Desk by Kelly Yang (published 2018) later.  Highlighted themes: sense of belonging, friendship, and things not being what they seem...

Welcome to a special episode of Listen Now, Read Later, the podcast that brings you to your next favorite book by reading you short stories— except this time, we're doing a recap episode to let you in on how episodes 16-19 came to be. Plus, hear what books we're Reading Now for even more great recommendations! Highlighted themes: rom-coms, good audiobooks and holidays Want to support local booksel...

Welcome to Listen Now, Read Later, the podcast that brings you to your next favorite book by reading you short stories. In this episode, listen now to “A Christmas Inspiration” by L. M. Montgomery (published 1901) and hear why we think fans of this story should read The Santa Suit by Mary Kay Andrews (published 2021) later.  Highlighted themes: friendship, empathy and helping others Want to suppor...

Welcome to Listen Now, Read Later, the podcast that brings you to your next favorite book by reading you short stories. In this episode, listen now to “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry (published 1905) and hear why we think fans of this story should read In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren (published 2020) later.  Highlighted themes: Christmas traditions, selfless love and it’s the thought that cou...

Welcome to Listen Now, Read Later, the podcast that brings you to your next favorite book by reading you short stories. In this episode, listen now to “At Christmas Time" and "A Malefactor” by Anton Chekhov (published 1899 and 1885) and hear why we think fans of this story should read The No Show by Beth O'Leary (published 2022) later.  Highlighted themes: misunderstandings, miscommunications and...

Welcome to Listen Now, Read Later, the podcast that brings you to your next favorite book by reading you short stories. In this episode, listen now to “The Overcoat” by Nikolai Gogol (published 1842) and hear why we think fans of this story should read Fairest by Gail Carson Levine (published 2006) later.  Highlighted themes: rags-to-riches, injustices of the world and a touch of magic Want to sup...

Welcome to a special episode of Listen Now, Read Later, the podcast that brings you to your next favorite book by reading you short stories— except this time, we're doing a recap episode to let you in on how episodes 11-14 came to be. Plus, hear what books we're Reading Now for even more great recommendations! Highlighted themes: love stories, surprise endings and feminism. Want to support local b...

Welcome to Listen Now, Read Later, the podcast that brings you to your next favorite book by reading you short stories. In this episode, listen now to “The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin and "Sleepy” by Anton Chekhov (published 1894 and 1888) and hear why we think fans of this story should read The Grace Year by Kim Liggett (published 2019) later.  Highlighted themes: freedom, womanhood, and twi...

Welcome to Listen Now, Read Later, the podcast that brings you to your next favorite book by reading you short stories. In this episode, listen now to “The Darling” by Anton Chekhov (published 1899) and hear why we think fans of this story should read The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson (published 2011) later.  Highlighted themes: desperation, self-discovery and empowerment Want to support l...

Welcome to Listen Now, Read Later, the podcast that brings you to your next favorite book by reading you short stories. In this episode, listen now to “The Rememberer” by Aimee Bender and “Wakefield” by Nathaniel Hawthorne (published 1997 and 1835) and hear why we think fans of these stories should read Looking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta (published 1992) later. Highlighted themes: atypical...