? The New Yorker’s Fiction podcast has been bringing stories off the page and into listeners’ ears since 2007. With over 200 episodes under its belt, the podcast has become a treasure trove for anyone who loves diving deep into great literature.

Peel back the layers of each story: Host Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker’s fiction editor, sits down with guest writers who choose and read their favorite pieces from a rich archive. But they don’t stop at just reading — Treisman and her guests dig into everything from the writer’s craft to the hidden meaning that might escape a casual reader.

The standout: A.M. Homes reads Shirley Jackson’s chilling masterpiece The Lottery, first published in The New Yorker in 1948. This story about a small town’s dark traditions will still send a shiver down readers’ spines today. Homes brings the text to life with her reading, then unpacks how Jackson used this seemingly simple tale to expose the dangers of blind tradition and mob mentality.

The podcast’s library spans generations of literary giants — from Margaret Atwood to Kazuo Ishiguro to Jorge Luis Borges — while also shining a light on brilliant but lesser known works. It’s like having a seat in a fascinating literature seminar, but one you can tune into while doing the dishes or taking a walk.

WHERE TO FIND IT- Ready to dive in? You can find Fiction on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anghami, Audible, or Amazon Music.

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