Clarkesworld Magazine

Mirror Stages by Claire Jia-Wen (audio)

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Mirror Stages" written by Claire Jia-Wen. Published in the November 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker....

LuvHome™ by Resa Nelson (audio)

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "LuvHome™" written by Resa Nelson. Published in the November 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. T...

The Face of God: A Documentary by Damián Neri (audio)

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "The Face of God: A Documentary" written by Damián Neri. Published in the October 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read ...

Midnight Patron by Mike Robinson (audio)

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Midnight Patron" written by Mike Robinson. Published in the October 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker....

Fishing the Intergalactic Stream by Louis Inglis Hall (audio)

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Fishing the Intergalactic Stream" written by Louis Inglis Hall. Published in the October 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine an...

Fractal Karma by Arula Ratnakar (audio)

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Fractal Karma" written by Arula Ratnakar. Published in the October 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. ...

The Children of Flame by Fiona Moore (audio)

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "The Children of Flame" written by Fiona Moore. Published in the October 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Ba...

The Buried People by Nigel Brown (audio)

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "The Buried People" written by Nigel Brown. Published in the October 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker....

A Space O/pera by Abby Nicole Yee (audio)

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "A Space O/pera" written by Abby Nicole Yee. Published in the October 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker...

A World of Milk and Promises by R H Wesley (audio)

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "A World of Milk and Promises" written by R H Wesley. Published in the September 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by...

A Theory of Missing Affections by Renan Bernardo (audio)

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "A Theory of Missing Affections" written by Renan Bernardo. Published in the September 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and r...

Those Who Remember the World by Ben Berman Ghan (audio)

28 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Those Who Remember the World" written by Ben Berman Ghan. Published in the September 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and re...

The Children I Gave You, Oxalaia by Cirilo Lemos (audio)

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "The Children I Gave You, Oxalaia" written by Cirilo Lemos. Published in the September 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and r...

How to Remember Perfectly by Eric Schwitzgebel (audio)

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "How to Remember Perfectly" written by Eric Schwitzgebel. Published in the September 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and rea...

Broken by Laura Williams McCaffrey (audio)

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Broken" written by Laura Williams McCaffrey. Published in the September 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Ba...

Fish Fear Me, You Need Me by Tiffany Xue (audio)

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Fish Fear Me, You Need Me" written by Tiffany Xue. Published in the September 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by K...

The Music Must Always Play by Marissa Lingen (audio)

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "The Music Must Always Play" written by Marissa Lingen. Published in the September 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read ...

Three Circuits of the Monoceros Ring by Marisca Pichette (audio)

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Three Circuits of the Monoceros Ring" written by Marisca Pichette. Published in the August 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine ...

Where My Love Still Lives by Emily Taylor (audio)

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Where My Love Still Lives" written by Emily Taylor. Published in the August 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kat...

The Deformed Saint and the Poison Wind by David McGillveray (audio)

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "The Deformed Saint and the Poison Wind" written by David McGillveray. Published in the August 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazi...

Canyon Dance by Rajeev Prasad (audio)

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Canyon Dance" written by Rajeev Prasad. Published in the August 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. ...

Something Crossing Over, Something Coming Back by Timothy Mudie (audio)

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Something Crossing Over, Something Coming Back" written by Timothy Mudie. Published in the August 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Ma...

Molum, Molum, Molum the Scourge by Rich Larson (audio)

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Molum, Molum, Molum the Scourge" written by Rich Larson. Published in the August 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read b...

The Sort by Thomas Ha (audio)

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "The Sort" written by Thomas Ha. Published in the August 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The tex...

The Time Capsule by Alice Towey (audio)

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "The Time Capsule" written by Alice Towey. Published in the August 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. ...

Born Outside by Polenth Blake (audio)

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Born Outside" written by Polenth Blake. Published in the July 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. T...

The Happiness Institute by AnaMaria Curtis (audio)

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "The Happiness Institute" written by AnaMaria Curtis. Published in the July 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate...

Aktis Aeliou, or The Machine of Margot's Destruction by Natalia Theodoridou (audio)

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Aktis Aeliou, or The Machine of Margot's Destruction" written by Natalia Theodoridou. Published in the July 2024 issue of Clark...

Stellar Evolutions in Pop Idol Artistry by Em X. Liu (audio)

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Stellar Evolutions in Pop Idol Artistry" written by Em X. Liu. Published in the July 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and re...

The Best Version of Yourself by Grant Collier (audio)

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "The Best Version of Yourself" written by Grant Collier. Published in the July 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by K...

I Will Meet You When the Artifacts End by Amal Singh (audio)

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "I Will Meet You When the Artifacts End" written by Amal Singh. Published in the July 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and re...

Every Hopeless Thing by Tia Tashiro (audio)

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Every Hopeless Thing" written by Tia Tashiro. Published in the July 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker....

Off Track by Luc Diamant (audio)

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Off Track" written by Luc Diamant. Published in the June 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The te...

Bodies by Cat McMahan (audio)

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Bodies" written by Cat McMahan. Published in the June 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text ...

Himalia by Carrie Vaughn (audio)

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Himalia" written by Carrie Vaughn. Published in the June 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The te...

The Reflection of Sand by Tan Gang (audio)

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "The Reflection of Sand" written by Tan Gang and translated by Emily Jin. Published in the June 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magaz...

Artistic Encounters of a Monumental Nature by S.B. Divya (audio)

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Artistic Encounters of a Monumental Nature" written by S.B. Divya. Published in the June 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine an...

Our Chatbots Said "I Love You," Shall We Meet? by Caroline M. Yoachim (audio)

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Our Chatbots Said "I Love You," Shall We Meet?" written by Caroline M. Yoachim. Published in the June 2024 issue of Clarkesworl...

Twenty-Four Hours by H.H. Pak (audio)

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Twenty-Four Hours" written by H.H. Pak. Published in the June 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. T...

Our Father by K. J. Khan (audio)

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Our Father" written by K. J. Khan. Published in the May 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The tex...

The Weight of Your Own Ashes by Carlie St. George (audio)

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "The Weight of Your Own Ashes" written by Carlie St. George. Published in the May 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read b...

The Blinding Light of Resurrection by Rajeev Prasad (audio)

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "The Blinding Light of Resurrection" written by Rajeev Prasad. Published in the May 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read...

The Texture of Memory, of Light by Samara Auman (audio)

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "The Texture of Memory, of Light" written by Samara Auman. Published in the May 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by ...

The Brotherhood of Montague St. Video by Thomas Ha (audio)

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "The Brotherhood of Montague St. Video" written by Thomas Ha. Published in the May 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read ...

In Which Caruth is Correct by Carolyn Zhao (audio)

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "In Which Caruth is Correct" written by Carolyn Zhao. Published in the May 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate ...

The Portmeirion Road by Fiona Moore (audio)

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "The Portmeirion Road" written by Fiona Moore. Published in the May 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. ...

Fishy by Alice Towey (audio)

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Fishy" written by Alice Towey. Published in the May 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text ve...

The Oldest Fun by Natalia Theodoridou (audio)

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "The Oldest Fun" written by Natalia Theodoridou. Published in the April 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Bak...

Occurrence at O1339 by Kelly Jennings (audio)

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Occurrence at O1339" written by Kelly Jennings. Published in the April 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Bak...

The Rambler by Shen Dacheng (audio)

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "The Rambler" written by Shen Dacheng and translated by Cara Healey. Published in the April 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine ...

The Arborist by Derrick Boden (audio)

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "The Arborist" written by Derrick Boden. Published in the April 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. ...

The Indomitable Captain Holli by Rich Larson (audio)

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "The Indomitable Captain Holli" written by Rich Larson. Published in the April 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by K...

An Intergalactic Smugglers Guide to Homecoming by Tia Tashiro (audio)

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "An Intergalactic Smugglers Guide to Homecoming" written by Tia Tashiro. Published in the April 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magaz...

The Lark Ascending by Eleanna Castroianni (audio)

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "The Lark Ascending" written by Eleanna Castroianni. Published in the April 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate...

Swarm X1048 - Ethological Field Report: Canis Lupus Familiaris, “6” by F.E. Choe (audio)

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Swarm X1048 - Ethological Field Report: Canis Lupus Familiaris, “6”" written by F.E. Choe. Published in the March 2024 issu...

Geminoid by Malena Salazar Maciá (audio)

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Geminoid" written by Malena Salazar Maciá. Published in the March 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. ...

Her Body, The Ship by Z. K. Abraham (audio)

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Her Body, The Ship" written by Z. K. Abraham. Published in the March 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker...

One Flew Over the Songhua River by Qi Ran (audio)

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "One Flew Over the Songhua River" written by Qi Ran and translated by Andy Dudak. Published in the March 2024 issue of Clarkeswo...

A Brief Oral History of the El Zopilote Dock by Alaya Dawn Johnson (audio)

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "A Brief Oral History of the El Zopilote Dock" written by Alaya Dawn Johnson. Published in the March 2024 issue of Clarkesworld ...

Nine Beauties and the Entangled Threads by D.A. Xiaolin Spires (audio)

20 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Nine Beauties and the Entangled Threads" written by D.A. Xiaolin Spires. Published in the March 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Maga...

Phosphorescence by Ben Berman Ghan (audio)

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Phosphorescence" written by Ben Berman Ghan. Published in the March 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker....

Hello! Hello! Hello! by Fiona Jones (audio)

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Hello! Hello! Hello!" written by Fiona Jones. Published in the March 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker...

Lonely Ghosts by Meghan Feldman (audio)

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Lonely Ghosts" written by Meghan Feldman. Published in the February 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker....

The Beam Eidolon by Ryan Marie Ketterer (audio)

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "The Beam Eidolon" written by Ryan Marie Ketterer. Published in the February 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kat...

Why Don't We Just Kill the Kid In the Omelas Hole by Isabel J. Kim (audio)

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Why Don't We Just Kill the Kid In the Omelas Hole" written by Isabel J. Kim. Published in the February 2024 issue of Clarkeswor...

The Peregrine Falcon Flies West by Yang Wanqing (audio)

14 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "The Peregrine Falcon Flies West" written by Yang Wanqing and translated by Jay Zhang. Published in the February 2024 issue of C...

Kardashev's Palimpsest by David Goodman (audio)

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Kardashev's Palimpsest" written by David Goodman. Published in the February 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kat...

The Enceladus South Pole Base Named after V.I. Lenin by Zohar Jacobs (audio)

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "The Enceladus South Pole Base Named after V.I. Lenin" written by Zohar Jacobs. Published in the February 2024 issue of Clarkesw...

The Flowers That We Intend To Share by Rajeev Prasad (audio)

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "The Flowers That We Intend To Share" written by Rajeev Prasad. Published in the February 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine an...

Scalp by H.H. Pak (audio)

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Scalp" written by H.H. Pak. Published in the February 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text ...

You Cannot Grow in Salted Earth by Priya Chand (audio)

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "You Cannot Grow in Salted Earth" written by Priya Chand. Published in the January 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read ...

You Dream of the Hive by C. M. Fields (audio)

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "You Dream of the Hive" written by C. M. Fields. Published in the January 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate B...

Rail Meat by Marie Vibbert (audio)

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Rail Meat" written by Marie Vibbert. Published in the January 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. T...

Just Another Cat in a Box by E.N. Auslender (audio)

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Just Another Cat in a Box" written by E.N. Auslender. Published in the January 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by ...

Stars Don't Dream by Chi Hui (audio)

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Stars Don't Dream" written by Chi Hui and translated by John Chu. Published in the January 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine ...

Binomial Nomenclature and the Mother of Happiness by Alexandra Munck (audio)

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Binomial Nomenclature and the Mother of Happiness" written by Alexandra Munck. Published in the January 2024 issue of Clarkeswo...

Down the Waterfall by Cécile Cristofari (audio)

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Down the Waterfall" written by Cécile Cristofari. Published in the January 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kat...

Nothing of Value by Aimee Ogden (audio)

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Nothing of Value" written by Aimee Ogden. Published in the January 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. ...

Eight or Die (Part 2) by Thoraiya Dyer (audio)

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Eight or Die (Part 2)" written by Thoraiya Dyer. Published in the December 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate...

Kill That Groundhog by Fu Qiang (audio)

31 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Kill That Groundhog" written by Fu Qiang and translated by Andy Dudak. Published in the December 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Mag...

The Last Gamemaster in the World by Angela Liu (audio)

31 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "The Last Gamemaster in the World" written by Angela Liu. Published in the December 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read...

The World's Wife by Ng Yi-Sheng (audio)

31 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "The World's Wife" written by Ng Yi-Sheng. Published in the December 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker....

Waffles Are Only Goodbye for Now by Ryan Cole (audio)

31 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Waffles Are Only Goodbye for Now" written by Ryan Cole. Published in the December 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read ...

In Memories We Drown by Kelsea Yu (audio)

31 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "In Memories We Drown" written by Kelsea Yu. Published in the December 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Bake...

Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Cyborg by Samara Auman (audio)

31 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Cyborg" written by Samara Auman. Published in the December 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine an...

Morag's Boy by Fiona Moore (audio)

31 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Morag's Boy" written by Fiona Moore. Published in the December 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. ...

To Carry You Inside You by Tia Tashiro (audio)

16 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "To Carry You Inside You" written by Tia Tashiro. Published in the November 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate...

Thin Ice by Kemi Ashing-Giwa (audio)

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Thin Ice" written by Kemi Ashing-Giwa. Published in the November 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. ...

Eight or Die (Part 1) by Thoraiya Dyer (audio)

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Eight or Die (Part 1)" written by Thoraiya Dyer. Published in the November 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate...

The Mub by Thomas Ha (audio)

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "The Mub" written by Thomas Ha. Published in the November 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The te...

The Parts That Make Me by Louise Hughes (audio)

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "The Parts That Make Me" written by Louise Hughes. Published in the November 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kat...

The Long Mural by James Van Pelt (audio)

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "The Long Mural" written by James Van Pelt. Published in the November 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker...

Bird-Girl Builds a Machine by Hannah Yang (audio)

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Bird-Girl Builds a Machine" written by Hannah Yang. Published in the November 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by K...

Eddies are the Worst by Bo Balder (audio)

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Eddies are the Worst" written by Bo Balder. Published in the November 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Bake...

Timothy: An Oral History by Michael Swanwick (audio)

25 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Timothy: An Oral History" written by Michael Swanwick. Published in the October 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by...

Rafi by Amal Singh (audio)

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Rafi" written by Amal Singh. Published in the October 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text ...

Post Hacking for the Uninitiated by Grace Chan (audio)

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Post Hacking for the Uninitiated" written by Grace Chan. Published in the October 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read ...

De Profundis, a Space Love Letter by Bella Han (audio)

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "De Profundis, a Space Love Letter" written by Bella Han. Published in the October 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read ...

Such Is My Idea Of Happiness by David Goodman (audio)

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Such Is My Idea Of Happiness" written by David Goodman. Published in the October 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read b...

Down To The Root by Lisa Papademetriou (audio)

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features "Down To The Root" written by Lisa Papademetriou. Published in the October 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate ...