About this episode

This episode features an audio reading of 'The Scent of Memory' by Zhao Haihong.

This episode features "The Scent of Memory" written by Zhao Haihong and translated by S. Qiouyi Lu. Published in the May 2026 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/zhao_05_26 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership

People in this episode

Host: Kate Baker

Topics covered

• memory
• science fiction
• translation
• literature
• audio storytelling

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Organizations: Clarkesworld Magazine

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