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Literally Reading

We are two bookish friends who love to talk all things books and reading.
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Literary Lineup: July 2025

Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: July 2025 Edition! On this mini-episode, we’ll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up in July. July 2025 We Won’t All Survive by Kate Alice Marshall (Traci) She Didn’t See It Coming by Shari Lapena (Ellie) Silverborn (Nevermoor #4) by Jessica Townsend (Traci) The Rabbit Club by Christopher J. Yates (Ellie) Far and Away by Amy Poeppel (Ellie)...

Jul 02, 202519 min

5 Star Reads... For Us!

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we are discussing five star reads for us, not necessarily for other readers. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading ! Literally Reading: Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall Fun for the Whole Family by Jennifer E. Smith Crack the Book Open...

Jun 18, 202549 minEp. 151

Spring 2025 Reading Recap

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we are looking back on our Spring 2025 reading! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading ! Crack the Book Open: Kills Well With Others by Deanna Raybourn (Traci) Playing Nice by J.P. Delaney (Ellie) Something Like Fate by Amy Lea (Traci) Af...

Jun 11, 202538 minEp. 150

Literary Lineup: June 2025

Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: June 2025 Edition! On this mini-episode, we’ll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up in June. June 2025 With a Vengeance by Riley Sager (Ellie) Slow Burn Summer by Josie Silver (Traci) Run For the Hills by Kevin Wilson (Ellie) Eat Post Like by Emily Arden Wells (Traci) Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell (Ellie) The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark (Traci)...

Jun 04, 202517 min

Summer Reading Guide 2025

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we have our Summer Reading Guide 2025 for you! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading ! Crack the Book Open: What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall (Ellie) The Intern by Michele Campbell (Traci) Good Company by Cynthia D’Aprix Swee...

May 21, 202528 minEp. 149

I Love... the Beach!

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we have the next installment in our I LOVE series and this time, we are sharing our love for the beach! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading ! Literally Reading: Saltwater by Katy Hays (Traci) Ordinary Time by Annie B. Jones (Ellie) Cra...

May 14, 202544 minEp. 148

Literary Lineup: May 2025

Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: May 2025 Edition! On this mini-episode, we’ll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up in May. May 2025 The Doorman by Chris Pavone (Traci) The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Harnett (Ellie) A Winter’s Promise by Christelle Dabos (Traci) Climbing in Heels by Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas (Ellie) Maine Characters by Hannah Orenstein (Ellie)...

May 07, 202513 min

Bonus: Patreon Sneak Peek!

Psst. We have a BONUS episode today and we’re giving everyone a sneak peak of what you can find over on our Patreon: From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading. This episode was released in March of 2024 and is one of our most popular episodes: What We Literally Read. If you like it, you’ll get this episode (and 1-2 more!) each month if you subscribe to our Patreon! Enjoy this throw back to March 2024!

Apr 30, 202537 min

Books and Flowers

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we have another book typing episode… we are matching our favorite spring flowers to books! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading ! Literally Reading: First Time Caller by BK Borrison (Ellie) Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone (Traci) Cr...

Apr 16, 202533 minEp. 147

Books That Read Fast

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we’re talking about the qualities that make a book a fast read. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading ! Literally Reading: Tartufo by Kira Jane Buxton (Traci) Playing Nice by J.P. Delaney (Ellie) Crack the Book Open: Short Books for When...

Apr 09, 202537 minEp. 146

Literary Lineup: April 2025

Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: April 2025 Edition! On this mini-episode, we’ll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up in April. April 2025 Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry (Ellie) Say You’ll Remember Me by Jimenez (Traci) Swept Away by Beth O’Leary (Ellie) Heartwood by Amity Gage (Traci) Fun for the Whole Family by Jennifer E. Smith (Traci)...

Apr 02, 202517 min

Five Years of Literally Reading!

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are celebrating five years of Literally Reading! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading ! Literally Reading: Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister (Ellie) Penitence by Kristin Koval (Traci) Crack the Book Open: Interview with Annie B....

Mar 19, 202541 minEp. 145

March Madness 2025 - Literally Reading Edition

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we have our take on March Madness … the March Madness of new releases!. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading ! Literally Reading: The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 1 by Beth Brower (Ellie) This Motherless Land by Nikki May (Tr...

Mar 12, 202548 minEp. 144

Literary Lineup: March 2025

Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: March 2025 Edition! On this mini-episode, we’ll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up in March. March 2025 The Jackal’s Mistress by Chris Bohjalian (Traci) All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman (Ellie) Kate & Frida by Kim Fay (Traci) Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone (Ellie) Something Like Fate by Amy Lea (Traci) Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall (Ellie)...

Mar 05, 202515 min

Middle Grade March

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are giving you a starter pack for Middle Grade March. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading ! Literally Reading: Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson (Ellie) The Favorites by Layne Fargo (Traci) Crack the Book Open: Wonder by RJ Palacio (E...

Feb 19, 202542 minEp. 143

For the Love of... Liane Moriarty

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are chatting about our love of Liane Moriarty! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading ! Crack the Book Open (all by Liana Moriarty): Three Wishes The Last Anniversary What Alice Forgot The Hypnotist’s Love Story The Husband’s Secret Big...

Feb 12, 202547 minEp. 142

Literary Lineup: February 2025

Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: February 2025 Edition! On this mini-episode, we’ll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up in February. February 2025 Here Be Dragons by Melanie Shankle (Ellie) Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix (Traci) Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks (Ellie) The Snowbirds by Christina Clancy (Traci) Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister (Ellie) Back After This by Linda Holmes (Traci)...

Feb 05, 202524 min

Palate Cleansers

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are chatting about a book category needed by all - palate cleansers! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading ! Literally Reading: Ghosted by Rosie Walsh (Ellie) Quicksilver by Callie Hart (Traci) Crack the Book Open: Limelight by Amy Poe...

Jan 22, 202536 minEp. 141

Top 10 Books of 2024

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are sharing our Top Ten Books of 2024! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading ! Traci: The Paris Novel by Ruth Reichl The Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Al...

Jan 15, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 140

Literary Lineup: January 2025

Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: January 2025 Edition! On this mini-episode, we’ll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up in December. January 2025 Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney (Traci) More or Less Maddy by Lisa Genova (Ellie) Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams (Traci) What Happened to the McCrays by Tracey Lange (Ellie) The Starlight Heir by Amalie Howard (Traci) The Favorites by Layne Fargo (Ellie)...

Jan 08, 202518 min

2024 is in the Books!

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are looking back on our year of reading. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading ! Literally Reading: Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness (Ellie) Smitten Kitchen Keepers: A Kitchen Counter Conversation by Deb Perelman (Traci) Crack the B...

Dec 18, 202446 minEp. 139

Countdown to 2025!

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are counting down to 2025 with some New Year’s reading intentions. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading ! Literally Reading: PS: I Hate You by Lauren Connolly (Traci) Dinner for Vampires by Bethany Joy Lenz Crack the Book Open: Dracul...

Dec 11, 202439 minEp. 138

Literary Lineup: December 2024

Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: December 2024 Edition! On this mini-episode, we’ll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up in December. December 2024 The Holiday Honeymoon Switch by Julia McKay (Traci) The Wedding Witch by Erin Sterling (Traci) Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret by Benjamin Stevenson (Traci) The Christmas You Found Me by Sarah Morgenthaler (Ellie) The Christmas Countdown by Holly Cassidy (Ellie) One Foggy Christmas by Kortney Kiesel...

Dec 04, 202418 min

2024 Holiday Gift Guide

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we have our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide for you! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading ! Literally Reading: Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty (Ellie) The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst (Traci) Crack the Book Open: 2020 Holiday Gift Guide 2021 ...

Nov 20, 202437 minEp. 137

Why We're Thankful for Reading

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are chatting about why we are thankful for reading. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading ! Literally Reading: Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten (Traci) A Grim Reaper’s Guide to Catching a Killer by Maxie Dara (Ellie) Crack ...

Nov 13, 202446 minEp. 136

Literary Lineup: November 2024

Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: November 2024 Edition! On this mini-episode, we’ll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up in November. November 2024 Quicksilver by Callie Hart (Traci) A Queen’s Game by Katherine McGee (Ellie) A Winter Wish by Emily Stone (Traci) Pictures of You by Emma Grey (Ellie)...

Nov 06, 202413 min

Books to Match Your Favorite Halloween Candy

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are matching our favorite Halloween candy to books. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading ! Literally Reading: Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca (Ellie) Worst Case Scenario by T.J. Newman (Traci) Crack the Book Open: Need to Know by Kar...

Oct 30, 202439 minEp. 135

Gentle Mysteries

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are sharing some of our favorite gentle mysteries and suspenses. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading ! Literally Reading: Colton Gentry’s Third Act by Jeff Zentner (Traci) The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand (Ellie) Crack the Book...

Oct 16, 202444 minEp. 134

For the Love of... Ann Patchett

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are discussing our love for Ann Patchett! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading ! Crack the Book Open: Books by Ann Patchett Bel Canto The Dutch House Tom Lake Commonwealth...

Oct 09, 202450 minEp. 133

Literary Lineup: October 2024

Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: October Edition! On this mini-episode, we’ll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up in August. October 2024 Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter (Ellie) The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rukulak (Traci) Framed by John Grisham and JIm McCloskey (Ellie) No One Will Know by Rose Carlyle (Traci) Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten (Ellie) Fang Fiction by Kate-Stayman London (Traci)...

Oct 02, 202418 min
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