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Tracing Lyra

Tracing Lyra

By: Asiya Akhgar
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Welcome to Tracing Lyra, the definitive podcast for every reader ready to journey deeper into Philip Pullman’s magnificent universe. We’re doing what no one else is: reading the complete Lyra Silvertongue story—from her infancy at Godstow Priory to her courageous adulthood—in true chronological order across The Book of Dust and His Dark Materials.

We treat these novels as sacred texts, pouring over every chapter like a precious scroll. Join us as we read just one chapter per episode, filtering our discussion through a focused theme to uncover new revelations about the connections between our own world and Lyra’s. We’ll explore the depths of human connection, political regimes, and the nature of free will in the Anthropocene.

Grab your favorite tea or go for a long walk and join your new friends, Asiya and Des, for a thoughtful conversation about the world you love.

The compass is set. Let’s read between the lines.

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Episodes
  • Innocence: La Belle Sauvage, Chapter 1

    Innocence: La Belle Sauvage, Chapter 1
    Jan 16 2026

    On this episode, Asiya and Desmond read chapter 1 of Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage, The Terrace Room, through the theme of innocence.


    Trigger warning: This episode contains a brief mention of sexual assault.

    About the Podcast: Tracing Lyra is a podcast dedicated to reading the complete Lyra Silvertongue story — from her infancy at Godstow Priory to her courageous adulthood — in true chronological order across Philip Pullman's trilogies, His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust. Think of it as a weekly book club, where we discuss one chapter at a time through a theme to help us understand how to operate in our current political and cultural atmosphere.


    Learn more at tracinglyrapodcast.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    39 mins
  • Introduction: Tracing Lyra

    Introduction: Tracing Lyra
    Jan 14 2026

    On this episode, the hosts, Asiya and Desmond, introduce themselves and discuss what you can expect to hear in upcoming episodes.

    About the Podcast: Tracing Lyra is a podcast dedicated to reading the complete Lyra Silvertongue story — from her infancy at Godstow Priory to her courageous adulthood — in true chronological order across Philip Pullman's trilogies, His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust. Think of it as a weekly book club, where we discuss one chapter at a time through a theme to help us understand how to operate in our current political and cultural atmosphere.


    Learn more at tracinglyrapodcast.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    14 mins
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