Listen to This: Tuesday Stories Read Aloud

Program Type:

Community Engagement, Literature, Performing Arts

Age Group:

Adults
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Event Details

Weekly readings of favorite classic and modern short stories selected by library staff performed by Write Out Loud professional actors. Part of WOL’s popular reading performance program Listen to This where new stories are released daily for the community to enjoy.

Listen to "The Masque of the Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe, performed by Veronica Murphy

The Masque of the Red Death is recommended by San Diego Public Library director, Misty Jones. "I have always been a fan of Gothic fiction and I think Poe is such a master of this genre. I also think that Poe is such a tragic and misunderstood figure. Written in 1842, the story is said to be influenced by the first Gothic novel, Horace Walpole's The Castle of Otranto (1764)".  Read a copy here and listen to Misty talk about why she recommended it.

Edgar Allan Poe is a central figure in American literature best known for his short stories and tales of mystery. He is considered a major influencer on the detective and science fiction genres. Get more on Poe.

Write Out Loud was founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud to audiences.  Join their international listenership and receive your free daily story.

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Hear previous stories and selector interviews:

The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe

Christine Miller

The Open Window by Saki 

Jennifer Geran

The Lottery by Shirley Jackson 

Jennifer Jenkins

Accessibility

Need disability-related modifications or accommodations? Information and program content can be made available in alternative formats upon request by emailing JFRogers@sandiego.gov.