We are back and fishing up part one of book one of the His Dark Materials series! Phew! In this episode, we meet the Gyptians, we explore the Great Taboo, we get five more amazing additions to our playlist...and Lyra starts to read the Alethiometer. Also, who gets the Extra award? This one might surprise you. Times:

0:00: Intro
0:01: Chapters 6-9, summary/characters/themes/ideas
0:50:35: Demonology
1:01:17: Worldbuilding details: The North and more
1:06:07: The Alethiometer
1:08:34: His Dark Materials, The Playlist
1:18:15: The Extra Award
1:20:35: Wrap-up