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Welcome Dear Reader

Welcome Dear Reader

Written by: Tracy Fleming
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 Podcast show trailer Welcome to Dear Reader, the podcast where I finally read the classics we all meant to get to. I’m Tracy, and each week I’ll take you on a spoiler-free journey through a well-loved book — exploring the story, the author behind it, and the time it was written. We’ll reflect on why it still matters today, and whether it’s worth adding to your own reading list. Season 1 consists of 10 episodes. Some books, like Pride and Prejudice and Little Women, are old favourites I’m revisiting with fresh eyes. But most — like Treasure Island, The Three Musketeers, The Jungle Book, The Secret Garden, The Road to Wigan Pier, Beowulf, and The Hobbit — are completely new to me. And for a special Christmas episode, we’ll unwrap A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Each episode includes a quick book overview, a peek into the author’s life, a look at the world they were writing in, and a few thoughts on how the story still speaks to us today. There’s even a fun quiz at the end — and I’d love for you to play along. So whether you’re catching up on the classics or discovering them for the first time, Dear Reader is your invitation to read along, reflect, and rediscover the stories that shaped us.Copyright 2026 Tracy Fleming Art World
Episodes
  • Episode 5 - The Jungle Book

    Episode 5 - The Jungle Book
    Mar 3 2026

    A curious look at The Jungle Book, this episode follows Tracy and her children as they read the original stories together, discover the surprising depth behind Mowgli’s world, and dig into Rudyard Kipling’s own complicated life to understand the book in its full historical context.
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    23 mins
  • Episode 4 - Pride & Prejudice

    Episode 4 - Pride & Prejudice
    Jan 19 2026

    In this episode, we head back to regency England to explore the world of Jane Austen and read my favourite book, Pride & Prejudice.
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    31 mins
  • Episode 3 - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

    Episode 3 - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
    Dec 16 2025

    “Step into the streets of Victorian London, where Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of ghosts, generosity, and redemption still glows with the spirit of Christmas.”
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    23 mins
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