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Dearest Reader

Hosted by DR Podcast · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 14 episodes

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Episodes
14
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8 days ago
Avg length
44m
Booking Probability™
29
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Listen Score
16
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47
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About this podcast

Welcome to Dearest Reader, the podcast where two book lovers dive into anything and everything related to the world of reading — whether it’s deep dives into stories, quirky bookish chats, or just sharing our latest literary adventures. Join us every week as we spread the joy of pages, talk about what we’re reading, and share the stories behind our friendship and love for books. Perfect for anyone who loves to get lost in a good book or just wants a fun, relaxed conversation about all things bookish.

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DR Podcast hosts Dearest Reader, a arts show with 14 episodes published.

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HAPPY AAPI MONTH

May 26, 202655mEp. 14S1

Happy Tuesday, my Dearest Readers! Sorry for being a day late. In today’s episode, Rose (they/them) and Shreya (She/Her) discuss their AAPI book recommendations and books on their TBR in honor of Asian American & Pacific

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Happy Indie Bookstore Day!

May 12, 202648m0

Episode 12 is finally here, and this one is dedicated to the places that keep book lovers alive: independent bookstores. 📚✨ In honor of Independent Bookstore Day, Shreya and I are talking about some of the indie booksto

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Happy Arab American Month!

Apr 22, 202651mEp. 11S1

📚🖤 Welcome to Dearest Reader This isn’t your average book podcast. Hosted by two readers who feel everything way too deeply, Dearest Reader is where we unpack the stories that wreck us, reshape us, and refuse to let us

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Happy Poetry Month!

Apr 8, 202644mEp. 10S1

Happy Wednesday, Dearest Readers! Since April is National Poetry Month, Rose (they/them) and Shreya (she/her) are sharing poems that reflect one another and their friendship. So, grab a snack (and maybe some tissues) bef

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1st Quarter Book Favorites!

Mar 30, 202631mEp. 9S1

Dear listeners, We’re officially closing the chapter on the first quarter of the year, and you know we had to sit down and spill all our bookish favorites so far 👀💌 From unforgettable characters to stories that complet

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Let's Talk Smut!

Mar 24, 202645mEp. 8S1

Happy Tuesday, Dear Readers! 💌 Your favorite bookish duo, Shreya (she/her) and Rose (they/them), are back at it again—fashionably late, but worth the wait! 📚✨ In this cozy (and slightly cheeky 😉) episode, we dive into

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Ch.7-All about the women!

Mar 4, 202640mEp. 7S1

Welcome back, Dearest Readers!

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Ch. 6-When the Al Enters the Chat 🤖📖

Feb 23, 202654m0

Episode 6: When the Al Enters the Chat 🤖📖 AI is everywhere — writing essays, recommending books, generating fanfic, maybe even trying to write the next bestseller 👀 — but what happens when it steps into bookish spaces

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Ch. 5-Behind the Shadows of Dark Romance

Feb 16, 202650mEp. 6S1

Dearest Reader… This week, Shreya (she/her) and Rose (they/them) step into the shadows with dark romance author Nadine Theiss for an intimate deep dive into the mind behind her stories. Follow our Podcast IG! ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow

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Ch. 4- Let's get romantic!

Feb 13, 202627mEp. 4S1

Dearest Readers… it’s a solo takeover episode. 💌📚 While Rose was taken out by the flu, the amazing Shreya grabbed the mic and ran with it — and by ran with it, we mean passionately spiraled into all things romance. In

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Ch. 3- The Best of Fiction 2025

Feb 9, 202643mEp. 4S1

📚✨ Best of Fiction, Best of Intentions ✨📚 In this episode, we crack open Barnes & Noble’s Best of Fiction 2025 list and let our bookish curiosity run wild. Which novels are calling our names? Which ones are boldly goin

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Ch. 2-Is reading political?

Jan 31, 202653mEp. 4S1

Welcome, Dearest Readers! Today is Chapter. 3 of our podcast where we discuss whether or not reading is political and how that may look. I will put a Trigger Warning here right now; as we do have discussions touching tou

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Ch. 1-Our Top 2025 Reads

Jan 19, 202646mEp. 20

In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the books we’re loving in 2025—one favorite per genre and plenty of opinions to go around 📖✨From romance to fantasy, literary fiction to nonfiction, we break down what’s been

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Prologue-Meet the Hosts!

Jan 12, 202626mEp. 1S1

In this episode of Dearest Reader, we introduce ourselves and share our personal journeys as readers—from our earliest memories with books to the stories that shaped us. We also dive into a thoughtful conversation about

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Dearest Reader is hosted by DR Podcast. The show is categorised under arts (books) and has published 14 episodes.

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Dearest Reader has published 14 episodes.

What topics does Dearest Reader cover?

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How long are Dearest Reader episodes?

Episodes of Dearest Reader average 44 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.

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