LeVar Burton Reads
Watch Out, Lucky Season 13 is Coming!
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Quick takeaways
- LeVar Burton Reads is back with all-new episodes starting February 20th, featuring stories from a range of authors.
- The podcast explores themes of destruction, ambition, and the consequences of unchecked scientific power.
Deep dives
LeVar Burton Reads: A Blend of Favorite Authors and Speculative Fiction
The LeVar Burton Reads podcast, hosted by LeVar Burton, offers listeners the opportunity to be introduced to and hear readings from some of his favorite authors including Toni Morrison, N.K. Jemisin, and Stephen King. Similar to his work on Reading Rainbow, the podcast focuses on providing engaging content for adults. Burton delves into his love for speculative fiction, which predates his time on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Each episode concludes with Burton sharing personal stories and discussing the themes explored in the readings, connecting them to aspects of humanity, technology, and relationships. The upcoming season promises an exciting range of stories set in a futuristic Rome, an enchanting Mexican mining town, and the dark depths of the underworld. The podcast aims to provide an immersive experience akin to a book club, with Burton doing the reading for the audience.
