60 acast.com <![CDATA[Tracing Lyra | A His Dark Materials & Book of Dust Podcast]]> https://shows.acast.com/tracing-lyra en Asiya Akhgar Literary,Close reading,Ethical themes,Secular spirituality,Life lessons,Reflection,Fantasy as text,Theology,Connections,Imagination Asiya Akhgar 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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]]> 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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]]> false Asiya Akhgar info+69488788184761c021aaa349@mg-eu.acast.com 69488788184761c021aaa349 tracing-lyra episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/69488788184761c021aaa349/1766361739607-c293ee41-5150-47ac-a3bf-4899e7563eaa.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/tracing-lyra <![CDATA[Tracing Lyra | A His Dark Materials & Book of Dust Podcast]]> Confidence: La Belle Sauvage, Chapter 6 Confidence: La Belle Sauvage, Chapter 6 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT 49:04 696964cf71ed352e2ea5cdbf false https://shows.acast.com/tracing-lyra/episodes/confidence-la-belle-sauvage-chapter-6 696964cf71ed352e2ea5cdbf 69488788184761c021aaa349 confidence-la-belle-sauvage-chapter-6 Asiya and Desmond read chapter 6, Glazing Springs, through the theme of confidence. full On this episode, Asiya and Desmond read chapter 6 of Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage, Glazing Springs, through the theme of confidence.

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

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]]> On this episode, Asiya and Desmond read chapter 6 of Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage, Glazing Springs, through the theme of confidence.

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

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]]> Trust: La Belle Sauvage, Chapter 5 Trust: La Belle Sauvage, Chapter 5 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT 46:49 696962aa2f4375874a75b93d false https://shows.acast.com/tracing-lyra/episodes/trust-la-belle-sauvage-chapter-5 696962aa2f4375874a75b93d 69488788184761c021aaa349 trust-la-belle-sauvage-chapter-5 Asiya and Desmond read chapter 5, The Scholar, through the theme of trust. full 1 5 On this episode, Asiya and Desmond read chapter 5 of Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage, The Scholar, through the theme of trust.

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

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]]> On this episode, Asiya and Desmond read chapter 5 of Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage, The Scholar, through the theme of trust.

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

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]]> Mystery: La Belle Sauvage, Chapter 4 Mystery: La Belle Sauvage, Chapter 4 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT 53:26 69695d3517bb88de8d0db4c7 true https://shows.acast.com/tracing-lyra/episodes/mystery-la-belle-sauvage-chapter-4 69695d3517bb88de8d0db4c7 69488788184761c021aaa349 mystery-la-belle-sauvage-chapter-4 Asiya and Desmond read chapter 4, Upsala, through the theme of mystery. full 1 4 On this episode, Asiya and Desmond read chapter 4 of Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage, Upsala, through the theme of mystery.


Trigger warning: This episode contains a discussion 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

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]]> On this episode, Asiya and Desmond read chapter 4 of Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage, Upsala, through the theme of mystery.


Trigger warning: This episode contains a discussion 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

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]]> Investigation: La Belle Sauvage, Chapter 3 Investigation: La Belle Sauvage, Chapter 3 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT 48:15 696958d217bb88de8d0b9637 false https://shows.acast.com/tracing-lyra/episodes/investigation-la-belle-sauvage-chapter-3 696958d217bb88de8d0b9637 69488788184761c021aaa349 investigation-la-belle-sauvage-chapter-3 Asiya and Desmond read chapter 3, Lyra, through the theme of investigation. full 1 3 On this episode, Asiya and Desmond read chapter 3 of Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage, Lyra, through the theme of investigation.

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

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]]> On this episode, Asiya and Desmond read chapter 3 of Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage, Lyra, through the theme of investigation.

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

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]]> Bravery: La Belle Sauvage, Chapter 2 Bravery: La Belle Sauvage, Chapter 2 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT 40:48 696956df2f4375874a70a947 false https://shows.acast.com/tracing-lyra/episodes/bravery-la-belle-sauvage-chapter-2 696956df2f4375874a70a947 69488788184761c021aaa349 bravery-la-belle-sauvage-chapter-2 Asiya and Desmond read chapter 2, The Acorn, through the theme of bravery. full 1 2 On this episode, Asiya and Desmond read chapter 2 of Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage, The Acorn, through the theme of bravery.

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

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]]> On this episode, Asiya and Desmond read chapter 2 of Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage, The Acorn, through the theme of bravery.

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

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]]> Innocence: La Belle Sauvage, Chapter 1 Innocence: La Belle Sauvage, Chapter 1 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT 38:32 6967ff5940cb06a2d41cddc3 true https://shows.acast.com/tracing-lyra/episodes/innocencelabellsauvagechapter1 6967ff5940cb06a2d41cddc3 69488788184761c021aaa349 innocencelabellsauvagechapter1 Asiya and Desmond read chapter 1, The Terrace Room, through the theme of innocence. full 1 1 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.


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]]> 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

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]]> Introduction: Tracing Lyra Introduction: Tracing Lyra Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:26:27 GMT 14:25 6967dee0a3b74ba76bc645c9 false https://www.tracinglyrapodcast.com/ 6967dee0a3b74ba76bc645c9 69488788184761c021aaa349 introduction-tracing-lyra trailer 1 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.

]]> 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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