The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker

Anne Enright delivers a captivating reading of her story, taking listeners on a lively adventure between a child and an adult. The narrative beautifully captures the bittersweet nature of family road trips, filled with nostalgia and emotion. Listeners will resonate with themes of grief, connection, and the trials of maintaining relationships through loss. Enright's exploration of familial tensions adds depth, and her vivid storytelling highlights the complexities of sibling interactions and the impact of cherished memories.

Mona Awad reads her story “The Chartreuse,” from the July 28, 2025, issue of the magazine. Awad is the author of four books of fiction, including “13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl,” which won the Amazon Best First Novel Award, and “Rouge,” which was published in 2023. Her new novel, “We Love You, Bunny,” will come out in September. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Clare Sestanovich's captivating reading of 'Natural History' intertwines identity and personal history. Listeners are drawn into Jesse's emotional journey after his release from a protest holding area, as he reflects on memory and value amidst chaos. The story intensifies at a climate protest, revealing existential struggles while he grapples with his personal relationships and societal tensions. Themes of routine and introspection surface as he contemplates significant connections, adding depth to his inner narrative.

Zadie Smith presents her evocative story, 'The Silence,' exploring the powerful themes of solitude and introspection. Listeners are taken on a journey through the protagonist's reflections on life changes and memories, framed by moments of quiet. Vivid imagery underscores the complexities of human connection, showcased through symbolic encounters. Smith's reading invites deep emotional engagement, highlighting the significance of silence in fostering understanding and self-discovery.

Ottessa Moshfegh reads her story “The Comedian,” from the July 7 & 14, 2025, issue of the magazine. Moshfegh is the author of one story collection and four novels, including “Eileen,” for which she won the PEN/Hemingway Award in 2016; “My Year of Rest and Relaxation”; and “Lapvona,” which came out in 2022. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jhumpa Lahiri reads her story “Jubilee,” from the July 7 & 14, 2025, issue of the magazine. Lahiri, a recipient of the National Humanities Medal and the PEN/Malamud Award, among others, is the author of six books of fiction, including the story collections “Interpreter of Maladies,” which won the Pulitzer Prize in 2000, and “Roman Stories,” which was written in Italian and published in English in 2023. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Han Ong reads his story “Happy Days,” from the June 30, 2025, issue of the magazine. The recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship and the Berlin Prize, Ong is the author of more than a dozen plays and two novels, “Fixer Chao” and “The Disinherited.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Yiyun Li reads her story “Any Human Heart,” from the June 23, 2025, issue of the magazine. Li is the author of eight books of fiction, including the novels “Must I Go” and “The Book of Goose,” and the story collection “Wednesday’s Child,” which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2024. A new nonfiction book, “Things in Nature Merely Grow,” was published in May. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jim Shepard reads his story “The Queen of Bad Influences,” from the June 16, 2025, issue of the magazine. Shepard, a winner of the Rea Award for the Short Story, is the author of thirteen books of fiction, including the novels “The Book of Aron” and “Phase Six” and the story collection “The World to Come.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In a captivating story, Louise Erdrich explores a tense confrontation in a rural farmhouse, revealing deep themes of ownership and isolation. A gripping tale unfolds as a sheriff's tragic death sparks a frantic hunt for justice, highlighting emotional bonds and loss. Meanwhile, a fugitive's journey delves into survival and the unexpected warmth of human connections, as he navigates danger lurking in the shadows. Each narrative layer unravels the complexities of life in a slower-paced world, blending tension and poignant character relationships.