LitReading - Classic Short Stories and Timeless Tales
LitReading, hosted by veteran broadcaster Don McDonald, reads complete public-domain and original short stories aloud, from Poe and Twain to Chekhov and Saki. The show has 134 episodes released roughly every four days, with a median length of about 18 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 15,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $380 per host-read mid-roll.
Classic stories read aloud to a loyal, highly rated listener base
- 134 episodes with 326 Apple ratings averaging 4.8 stars signal a committed audience
- Short, self-contained episodes of about 18 minutes suit a single host-read mid-roll
- Family-friendly literary content with low profanity and no adult themes
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo narration, audiobook reading, bonus commentary
- Tone
- warm, measured
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 10 to 30 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; funding_links is empty and the description promotes only the Short Storyverses network and follow/rating requests.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles such as The Outcasts of Poker Flat and A Foot Too Deep involve death and danger in classic literary treatment, while the explicit flag is 0.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | shortstoryverses.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1438044265 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/68a38e07457a24bb950… |
Benchmark score: 87 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The McWilliamses and the Burglar Alarm by Mark Twain — Confounding Con | 2026-10-15 | 17 min |
| Still Water by Don McDonald — Four aircraft carriers in a lake? | 2026-10-12 | 45 min |
| The Romance of a Busy Broker by O. Henry — A Wall Street Love Story wi | 2026-10-08 | 10 min |
| Autopay by Don McDonald — Following Her Dead Mother’s Credit Card | 2026-10-05 | 18 min |
| Tobermory by Saki — A Proper British Cat Tells All | 2026-10-01 | 20 min |
| His Own Voice by Don McDonald — A Graphophone Records What Was Never S | 2026-09-28 | 12 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
LitReading: Great Short Stories Read Aloud Great stories deserve to be heard. LitReading brings you a complete short stories, unabridged and narrated by veteran broadcaster and voice actor Don McDonald . Hear the masters of the form, including Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain, O. Henry, Edith Wharton, Anton Chekhov, Kate Chopin, William Faulkner, Katherine Mansfield, Stephen Crane, Saki, Bret Harte…
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About LitReading - Classic Short Stories and Timeless Tales
LitReading is a podcast in which Don McDonald reads complete short stories aloud, drawing on a catalogue that runs from Edgar Allan Poe and Mark Twain to Anton Chekhov and Saki, alongside original stories he writes. The feed describes him as a veteran broadcaster and voice actor, and the show is part of the Short Storyverses network described on shortstoryverses.com. The feed lists 134 episodes with a cadence of about one every four days and a median episode length of roughly 18 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 326 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5, and the Apple listing dates back to 2018. Audience figures are estimates, not published numbers: the team estimates 5,000 to 15,000 downloads per episode, likely a US and UK listener base skewing toward adults aged 25 and over. The feed names no sponsors.
At an estimated rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $380 per episode. Brands in books, reading apps, stationery and home goods are the most natural fit for the show's literary, family-friendly audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. LitReading - Classic Short Stories and Timeless Tales can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about LitReading - Classic Short Stories and Timeless Tales
How much does LitReading charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 15,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $380 per episode. The price is an estimate from the rate formula, not a published figure.
What is LitReading about?
LitReading features complete short stories read aloud by Don McDonald, including classics by Poe, Twain, Chekhov and Saki, plus original stories. Episodes run about 18 minutes and arrive roughly every four days.
How do I contact LitReading about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked directly through Starbooked.
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