Author Reads Story from May 4, 2026 Magazine Issue

On Sunday, April 26, 2026, The New Yorker announced that author Saïd Sayrafiezadeh would read his short story “Process of Elimination” from the magazine’s May 4, 2026 issue. The reading was made available through the publication’s Writers’ Voice podcast platform.

Sayrafiezadeh, known for his work in multiple literary forms, is the author of several plays, a memoir, and the story collections “Brief Encounters with the Enemy” and “American Estrangement.” The latter was a finalist for the L.A. Times Book Prize.

The May 4, 2026 issue of The New Yorker, which contains “Process of Elimination,” represents the latest installment in the magazine’s ongoing fiction series. Sayrafiezadeh’s contribution continues his pattern of exploring contemporary themes through short narrative form.

The New Yorker’s Writers’ Voice podcast regularly features authors reading their own work, providing listeners with direct access to literary pieces as they appear in the publication. This format allows audiences to experience stories in the author’s intended voice and pacing.

Sayrafiezadeh’s reading of “Process of Elimination” adds to his body of work that has been featured in major literary outlets. His previous collections have received critical attention, with “American Estrangement” receiving recognition as a finalist for a significant book award.