

LitReading - Classic Short Stories and Timeless Tales
Short Storyverses
Litreading Summer Stories
Starting on the first Tuesday of summer, June 23rd, Litreading presents classic stories of summer every week. Don has picked out several classic seasonal tales starting with Chekov's "A Day in the Country" and is bringing back a couple of old favorite summer memories to keep you company on your travels or adventures. A summer story episode will be available every Tuesday, so check back regularly. Also, be sure to explore our entire catalog of classic tales, well read.
Litreading delivers classic and original short stories—carefully selected, beautifully narrated, and updated every week. From Poe to Twain, O. Henry to Wharton, each episode presents a complete tale in a clean, immersive performance lasting anywhere from a few minutes to an hour. These timeless stories are read with clarity, warmth, and just enough character to bring them fully to life.
Litreading is part of Short Storyverses (shortstoryverses.com), a growing collection of podcasts devoted to exceptional storytelling. Explore New Tales Told—our companion series of original stories inspired by the tone and spirit of the classics; Season’s Readings to brighten your holidays any time of year; FRIGHTLY! for tales of terror; and Readastorus for for younger listeners. Search for all of these titles wherever you get your podcasts.
All episodes are narrated by professional voice actor, Don McDonald
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- 20 episodes
- Updated Tuesday
- weekly
- 21 min on average
Episodes 20
Tuesday · 19 min
July 28 · 9 minThe Long Light — An Original Short Story by Don McDonald
July 21 · 21 minThe Nice People — A Classic Short Story by H.C. Brunner
July 14 · 36 minThe Wizard's Touch — A Classic Short Story by Alice Brown
July 9 · 14 minThe Storm — A Classic Short Story by Kate Chopin

June 30 · 31 minThe Castaway — A Classic Short Story by W.W. Jacobs
June 23 · 17 minA Day in the Country – A Classic Tale by Anton Chekov
June 16 · 25 minA Rose for Emily — A Classic Short Story by William Faulkner
June 9 · 25 minDark — An Original Short Story by Don McDonald
June 2 · 15 minMiss Brill — A Classic Short Story by Katherine Mansfield

May 19 · 19 minChickamauga — A Classic Short Story by Ambrose Bierce
May 12 · 24 minThe Pen — An Original Civil War Story by Don McDonald

April 28 · 41 minThe Crevice — An Original Short Story by Don McDonald
April 21 · 12 minThe Schartz-Metterklume Method – A Classic Short Story by Saki
April 14 · 16 minThe Telegram That Shouldn't Exist – An Original Short Story

March 31 · 16 minThe Committee Committee – An Original Short Story by Don McDonald