Dear Reader

Dear Reader

Literary Wordplay

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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's New in Dear Reader

3.13.0

May 22, 2026

Dear Readers, presenting another stack of new books: • The Birds, by Aristophanes • The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald • The Railway Children, by Edith Nesbit Plus small fixes and improvements.

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User reviews

Masterpiece!

Unique, Insightful, Provocative, Comprehension Exercises, Direct engagement with words, rearranging syntax.

A beautiful game, all the millions of readers worldwide, should immediately download and play this gem - they would cherish it!

Hmmm

I promise just read books. This is not a better experience just because it uses a technology. Reading books is more fun and you can find them on whatever app your local library uses. If you don’t follow my advice I’ll literally get you so

My favorite game

Dear Reader combines mostly classic literature with contemporary technology in a delightfully entertaining way. The different game types add to the fun of “reading” books that, as a busy adult, I would not have time to sit down and actually read. I enjoy the daily challenges and research quests, and appreciate the ability to change the difficulty. The variety of books is quite substantial and I feel as if I am not wasting as much time as when I play other games.
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I was having fun until…

I’ve been playing this game for a while now. I love it betas someone who has been labeled as dyslexic it’s a fun game. I do have just ONE issue. I’ve come across the daily challenges and there’s just one that’s super annoying. It’s where the words are switched places and you click one and it changes automatically. However for someone who (and to anyone who can do this) can basically “autocorrect” mentally and do not read it as an error it’s really frustrating. I actually skip the daily challenges because of this.
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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

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add more modern and popular book titles

Feature

Option to read full unabridged books

Feature

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.