The Birthday of the World and Other Stories — ranked audiobook

This week’s list includes The Birthday of the World and Other Stories, from Ursula K. Le Guin. Press play and stay for every chapter.

The recipient of numerous literary prizes, including the National Recording Award, the Kafka Award, five Hugo Awards and five Nebula Awards, the renowned writer Ursula K. Le Guin has, in each story and novel, created a provocative, ever-evolving universe filled with diverse worlds and rich characters reminiscent of our earthly selves. Now, in The Birthday of the World, this gifted artist returns to these worlds in eight brilliant short works, including a never-before-published novella, each of which probes the essence of humanity.

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