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Dear Reader

Dear Reader

Literary Wordplay

572 ratings
277 reviews
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Local No. 12
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Engage with classic literature through unique word puzzles. Unscramble passages, unlock new books, and complete challenges to discover special abilities. This game transforms beloved stories into interactive wordplay experiences.

✓Play with over 130 classic books
✓Unlock dozens of wordplay puzzle types
✓Acquire new books from a rotating selection
✓Earn Rare Books by completing goals
✓Embark on Research missions for abilities
✓Solve daily word challenges
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What users say about Dear Reader

Reviews of Dear Reader are mostly positive: the game is rated 4.5/5 from 572 App Store ratings. What users like most: engaging word puzzles, variety of classic books. Top complaints: crashes and bugs, high battery consumption. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Engaging word puzzles
  • 📚Variety of classic books
  • 👍Relaxing gameplay
  • 💡Unique concept of 'playing books'
  • 🤓Helps improve reading and language skills
  • 🎨Beautiful UI design

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes and bugs
  • 🔋High battery consumption
  • 🤔Heavily abridged book excerpts
  • 🙄Repetitive daily challenges
  • 💰Expensive rare books
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What's New in Dear Reader

3.14.0

September 9, 2026

These literary delights have just arrived at the Dear Reader Bookstore. Be the first on your block to add them to your library. Also included: the usual handful of small fixes and improvements. • Phases of Irish History, Eoin MacNeill • Relativity: The Special and General Theory, Albert Einstein • The Poetic Edda, Anonymous • The Worm Ouroboros, E. R. Eddison

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User reviews

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BEST GAME EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I’m 12, and I was looking for a good game, and I found this. Best game ever!!!!!!! I combines literature and happiness, which is the best combo ever. It is really satisfying, and fun. I didn’t realize how good pride and prejudice actually is until I found this app. Lol, I am never deleting this game!
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U24ever2013U24ever2013

Nice English game

I very love it to reading and practicing
SuivanitasSuivanitas

買い切り版が欲しい

Apple Arcadeのトライアルで遊びましたが非常におもしろいゲームでした。
ただこのゲームのためだけにArcadeを継続するのは厳しいので買い切り版が欲しいです。
くろのねここっこくろのねここっこ

Dictionary

Hi guys, really liked your app. It would be great if you added a feature that would allow using a built-in dictionary on your iPhone/pad. Thx
Aleksei9AlekseiAleksei9Aleksei

Great game and calming

Love to have games like this here, especially for those who want less noise and just enjoyment. Im not a constant reader but this help a lot
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Game progress being deleted

Bug

Inability to exit the library

Bug

Crashes when trying to purchase rare books

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add more modern and popular book titles

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Option to read full unabridged books

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Dark mode

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Ability to report typos and errors

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More varied and engaging goals/achievements

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FAQ

What is Dear Reader?

Dear Reader is a mobile game that transforms classic literature into engaging word puzzles. You can play with the actual text of over 130 classic books, unscrambling passages and solving various wordplay challenges.

What kind of puzzles can I expect?

The app offers dozens of different word puzzle types, including unscrambling anagrams and swapping lines of text. These puzzles are designed to be clever and challenging, drawing directly from the content of classic books.

Is Dear Reader free to play?

Yes, Dear Reader is a free-to-play application. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted gaming experience.

How do I get more books?

You can acquire new books through a rotating selection available in the in-game Bookstore. Additionally, you can earn Rare Books by successfully completing challenging Reading Goals within the game.

What are Research missions?

Research missions are special in-game activities that allow you to unlock special abilities. By embarking on these missions, you can enhance your gameplay experience and discover new ways to interact with the literary puzzles.