Sarah Braunstein, recipient of the '5 Under 35' Award, reads 'Abject Naturalism' on the podcast. The story dives into themes of betrayal and abandonment post-father's departure, exploring complexities of past relationships. It follows a single mother's journey in a gentrified neighborhood, navigating motherhood and relationships while reflecting on trust, vulnerability, and personal boundaries. The narrative culminates in a heartwarming moment in a donut shop between the protagonist and her daughter.

Author Ayşegül Savaş reads 'Freedom to Move,' a story set in Istanbul, exploring family dynamics, generational shifts, and the importance of connecting to family roots amidst concerns about the grandfather's health.

Author Sally Rooney reads her story 'Opening Theory' from The New Yorker, exploring themes of confusion, vulnerability, missed opportunities, and intimate moments. The podcast also includes discussions on dedicated chess players, regrets, and upcoming topics on the Critics at Large podcast.

Award-winning author Annie Proulx reads 'The Hadal Zone', weaving a tale of grief and family history. The story explores themes of betrayal, mysterious discoveries at White Chimneys estate, and the depths of the ocean. Proulx's introspective narrative captivates listeners with rich character dynamics and unexpected twists.

Tessa Hadley, author of 'Free Love,' reads 'Vincent’s Party,' a tale set at a winter party capturing the essence of lifting spirits. The story follows Evelyn's daring transformation for a party, exploring Vincent's charismatic world at a steam packet party, social interactions, and reflections on life and death.

Author Roddy Doyle reads his story 'The Buggy,' exploring a man's reflections on parenthood, past experiences with children, and a surprising encounter where he saves a baby in a buggy. The story delves into emotions, doubts, and the roles we play as parents, creating a captivating narrative.

Camille Bordas, author of 'How to Behave in a Crowd' and 'The Material,' reads 'Chicago on the Seine.' The story explores repatriation, family connections, childhood memories, industrial espionage, and reflections on fatherhood in Paris.

Author Lore Segal reads 'Beyond Imagining' in which characters reflect on death. Conversations explore relationships, citizenship, and belongings, adding emotional depth. Segal promotes fiction readings and podcasts, encouraging engagement with The New Yorker's content.

Thomas McGuane, author of 'Gallatin Canyon' and 'Cloudbursts,' reads 'Thataway.' The story follows two sisters dreaming of Palm Springs while dealing with financial constraints. It explores solitude, familial dynamics, emotional reservations, past relationships, and unresolved family tensions. McGuane's story delves into the complexities of family relationships and the struggles of confronting the past.

Playwright and fiction writer André Alexis reads 'Consolation,' exploring love, loss, and family dynamics, shifting perceptions, navigating identity and success, an unconventional guest at a dinner party, the complexity of human relationships, and familial love and skepticism in this thought-provoking New Yorker fiction.