Best 17 Read Aloud Podcasts in the US

Phoebe reads a mystery novel. Our other shows are Criminal and This is Love.

Every week, join award-winning narrator B.J. Harrison as he narrates the greatest stories the world has ever known. From the jungles of South America to the Mississippi Delta, from Victorian England to the sands of the Arabian desert, join us on a fantastic journey through the words of the world's greatest authors. Critically-acclaimed and highly recommended for anyone who loves a good story with plenty of substance. more

Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. New episodes every Thursday, from Symphony Space. more

The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting and presented in 3D immersive audio. In every episode, host LeVar Burton (Roots, Reading Rainbow, Star Trek) invites you to take a break from your daily life, and dive into a great story. LeVar's narration blends with gorgeous soundscapes to bring stories by Stephen King, Toni Morrison, Nnedi Okorafor, Kurt Vonnegut, Ken Liu and more to life. So, if you're ready, let's take a deep breath...Our immersive audio is best with headphones! If you'd prefer to listen without immersive audio, visit levarburtonpodcast.com/mono. more

Beautifully read and written audio stories for kids. The original stories podcast, founded in 2005.

The King James Bible, read aloud by someone who just happens to love that translation.

While they may seem prehistoric, the best children's stories never grow old. Readastorus presents classic tales for kids that have entertained for generations. These are the stories that our parents and grandparents enjoyed and they haven't lost their charm. Let the Readastorus 'read a story to us.' Readastorus is part of Short Storyverses ( shortstoryverses.com ), a growing collection of podcasts devoted to exceptional storytelling. Explore New Tales Told —our companion series of original stories inspired by the tone and spirit of the classics; Season's Readings to brighten your holidays any time of year; FRIGHTLY! for tales of terror; and Litreading for for a variety of classic short stories. Search for all of these titles wherever you get your podcasts. All episodes are narrated by professional voice actor, Don McDonald Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

You're never too young or too old to enjoy being read to. classicsreadaloud.substack.com

This is the official podcast of the Raven Reads YouTube channel. Enjoy stories from the main channel almost every night. more

Are you a fan of audiobooks? This is a podcast for you! Join Connor on his quest to read more, and practice his narration skills. Connor Reads books from the public domain, but is happy to read any book he is given permission to read; we don't want to start the podcast Connor Gets Sued. This show contains all sorts of stories, so the content warnings will be different depending on the story he reads. more

LifeCraft presents you stories and essays that inform and challenge the mind, feed the soul, and warm the heart. We uncover little known treasures and bring back neglected classics to offer you a variety of joyful and life-changing perspectives. Presented with clarity and passion, these recordings are perfect for your morning commute or a fireside family gathering. Keep checking back for new offerings. more

In this sound soothing podcast I read some of my favorite poetry and short stories. I also feature some of my own writing. I encourage recommendations. Thank you for listening ! more

Scripts Aloud brings drama right into your ears. By using text-to-speech software, theater scripts go from the page into drama, every week. Typically 10-minute scripts are presented in each episode. It's like having a Theater Festival - right on your phone! more

New episodes every week! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE! DadReadsToYou is a place where you can listen to professional voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, read children's books to you, complete with different voices and music. Some books are for fun, and some are for falling asleep to. Spend time with your favorite characters, like the Paw Patrol, Peppa Pig, Thomas & Friends, Clifford the big red dog, and more! There are even some sleep stories here! Enjoy! DadReadsToYou is a cozy, story‑time podcast where voice actor Patrick Vierzba brings kids' books to life with character voices, gentle music, and warm narration. Each episode is a short, self‑contained read‑aloud story perfect for bedtime, quiet time, car rides, or winding down after school. Designed for ages 4 10, these calming stories help kids relax, imagine, and fall asleep peacefully. Some tales are silly and adventurous, others are soft and sleepy — all crafted to be easy to finish, easy to replay, and safe for bedtime. New stories arrive regularly, so follow the show to enjoy fresh read‑aloud adventures whenever your kids need a moment of calm. more

Kid-friendly read-aloud of your children's favorite books

I know, I know. It's hard to make time to give undivided attention to a book, no matter how life changing it is. I got you. I'll read it to you.This incredible Sefer, Raising Royalty is a compilation of Chinuch Lessons and stories from our Gedolim. It will give you Torah perspective, chizuk, and inspiration to love unconditionally, especially when it's hard. For parents, mechanchim, and anyone who would like to educate themselves on the true Torah approach to help struggling fellow yidden reach their light.(Permission given from Avi Fishoff - Author of 'Raising Royalty') more

Listen to our kid-friendly scientific articles. All articles are available to download free on our website sciencejournalforkids.org#read-aloud #text-to-speech sciencejournalforkids.substack.com more