Unravel the threads of destiny and dust.
Unravel the threads of destiny and dust.
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 subtle knife, the nature of Dust, and the extraordinary life of Lyra Belacqua.
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.
Meet the Hosts
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Asiya (she/her) is a 35 year old Iranian-American woman who defines herself as curious, playful, and intelligent. She first began reading fantasy series as “sacred texts” in 2018 after she was inspired by the Harry Potter and the Sacred Text podcast. She enjoys long walking pilgrimages, rock climbing, and gardening.
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Des (he/him) is an ultimate millennial fantasy lover, having been obsessed with central cultural texts like Harry Potter, Twilight, and His Dark materials as a child. One of his favorite things in life is discussing books with friends, having been in 4 book clubs at once previously. He spends his weekends playing video games, gardening dahlias, and cooking with his husband.
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Soon, you’ll be able to listen to Tracing Lyra wherever you find podcasts.
Contact us.
If you have a thought about the theme or a question you’d like to ask, we’d love to hear from you. Record your your thoughts via Voice Memos (iPhone) or Recorder (Google) and we’ll feature it on the podcast!