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 summer 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: Darkness, Take My Hand by Dennis Lehane (Traci) The Wedding People by Alison Espach (Ellie) Funny Story by Emily Henry (Traci) Happy-G...
Sep 18, 2024•44 min•Ep. 132
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are chatting about our auto-buy authors! 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: Middle of the Night by Riley Sager The God of the Woods by Liz Moore Crack the Book Open: David Sedaris Blake Crouch Ann Napolitano Pet...
Sep 11, 2024•48 min•Ep. 131
Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: September Edition! On this mini-episode, we’ll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up in August. September 2024 The Night We Lost Him by Laura Dave (Traci) A Bit Much by Lyndsay Rush (Ellie) Entitlement by Rumaan Alam (Traci) Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune (Ellie) We Solve Murders by Richard Osman (Traci) Intermezzo by Sally Rooney (Ellie)...
Sep 04, 2024•12 min
Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: August Edition! On this mini-episode, we’ll each share two books that we are hoping to pick-up in August. August 2024 Hera by Jennifer Saint (Traci) By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult (Ellie) Worst Case Scenario by TJ Newman (Traci) Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca (Ellie)...
Aug 07, 2024•14 min
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are each sharing our top 5 books of the year (so far). 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 Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love by is...
Jul 31, 2024•32 min•Ep. 130
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week Ellie is sharing her top ten audiobooks! 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: Happiness Falls by Angie Kim Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt Bomb Shelter by ...
Jul 17, 2024•34 min•Ep. 129
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are making the case for audiobook 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: Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan (Ellie) The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean (Traci) Crack the Book Open: Mary Jane by Jessica Any...
Jul 10, 2024•45 min•Ep. 128
Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: July Edition! On this mini-episode, we’ll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up in July. July 2024 Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell (Ellie) Look in the Mirror by Catherine Steadman (Traci) Like Mother, Like Daughte r by Kimberly McCreight (Ellie) All This and More by Peng Shepherd (Traci) The Wedding People by Alison Espach (Ellie)...
Jul 03, 2024•12 min
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are giving recommendations for what to read after you’ve read that very popular best seller. 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: Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra (Ellie) Table for Two by Amor Towles (Traci) Crack th...
Jun 19, 2024•31 min•Ep. 127
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 reading. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. To listen to all of our past episodes, check out our website: https://literallyreading.com/ 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: Bride by Ali Hazelwood (Traci) Listen for ...
Jun 12, 2024•32 min•Ep. 126
Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: June Edition! On this mini-episode, we’ll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up in June. Want to read Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte along with Traci this summer? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading ! June 2024 Tangled Up In You by Christina Lauren (Ellie) When the Sea Came Alive by Garrett M. Graff (Traci) The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center (Ellie) Isabel and the Rogue by Liana De La Rosa (Traci...
Jun 05, 2024•18 min
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. In this bonus episode, we are filling your TBR with short books - perfect for summer reading! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. To listen to all of our past episodes, check out our website: https://literallyreading.com/ 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: M...
May 29, 2024•29 min
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are sharing our Summer Reading Guide for 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 ! If you want more summer reading content, check out our past summer reading guides: 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , and 2020 Literally Reading: Mercury by Amy J...
May 15, 2024•33 min•Ep. 125
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are talking about our ever present TBR lists. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Literally Reading: The Painter’s Daughters by Emily Howes (Ellie) Kill for Me, Kill for You by Steve Cavanagh (Traci) Crack the Book Open: Traci: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel The Winds of War by Herman Wouk Ellie: The Serpent and ...
May 08, 2024•37 min•Ep. 124
Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: May Edition! On this mini-episode, we’ll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up in May. This month, Book of the Month is sponsoring Literary Lineup! We’re featuring our two choices from Book of the Month’s May selections and giving you the chance to get your own copy for only $5.00 for the first month (using code: PETALS)! The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley (BOTM: Traci) Real Americans by Rachel Khong (BOTM: Ellie) The Return of Ellie Bl...
May 01, 2024•19 min
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are bringing you behind the scenes of Literally Reading. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Literally Reading: Ready or Not by Cara Bastone The Getaway List by Emma Lord...
Apr 17, 2024•41 min•Ep. 123
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are talking with author Katie Cotugno. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Books by Katie Cotugno: Birds of California Meet the Benedettos Liar's Beach Heavy Hitter Hemlock House: A Liar's Beach Novel...
Apr 10, 2024•24 min•Ep. 122
Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: April 2024 Edition! On this mini-episode, we’ll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up this month. She’s Not Sorry by Mary Kubica (Ellie) The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians by James Patterson and Matthew Eversmann (Traci) How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang (Ellie) The Twilight Garden by Sara Nisha Adams (Traci)...
Apr 03, 2024•12 min
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are sharing our March Madness of Spring 2024 new releases! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Literally Reading: House of Flame and Shadow (Crescent City #3) by Sarah J Maas The Women by Kristin Hannah Open the Book: Funny Story by Emily Henry A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren The ...
Mar 20, 2024•41 min•Ep. 121
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 winter reading. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Open the Book: Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love by isthisselfcare The Rachel Incident by Caroline O’Donoghue Absolution by Alice McDermott Red Rising by Pierce Brown The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman The Last Devil to Die by...
Mar 13, 2024•42 min•Ep. 120
Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: March Edition! On this mini-episode, we’ll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up this month. In a Not So Perfect World by Neely Tubati-Alexander (Ellie) The Princess of Las Vegas by Chris Bohjalian (Traci) After Annie by Anna Quindlen (Ellie) Everyone is Watching by Heather Gudenkauf (Traci) This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan (Ellie)...
Mar 06, 2024•16 min
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we paired great book club books with a menu. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Literally Reading: Small Mercies by Dennis Lahane Yellowface by R.F. Kuang Open the Book: Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Recipes: Brandy Old Fashioned...
Feb 21, 2024•34 min•Ep. 119
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are continuing our “I Love” series with I Love…Snow! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Literally Reading: First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston The Quiet Tenant by Clemence Michallon Open the Book: The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah One by One by Ruth Ware Beartown Trilogy by Fredik Backman Snowed In by Catherine Walsh The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf The S...
Feb 14, 2024•32 min•Ep. 118
Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: February Edition! On this mini-episode, we’ll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up this month. February 2024 If It Breaks Your Heart by Erin Hahn (Ellie) The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang (Traci) Ready or Not by Cara Bastone (Ellie) The Women by Kristin Hannah (Traci) A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams (Ellie) The Year of the Locust by Terry Hayes (Traci)...
Feb 07, 2024•18 min
Hey Readers! We have a bonus episode for you today! Ellie and Kelsey from The Girl Next Door Podcast sit down and talk all about goal setting, creating a reading syllabus, and so much more! To shop the books mentioned in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Rising Shining The Girl Next Door Podcast Kelsey’s Goals Workshop Yellowface by R. F. Kuang I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green Past Forward by Clay Routledge West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge...
Jan 31, 2024•47 min
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are analyzing our first books of each year! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Literally Reading: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon Everyone on This Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson Open the Book: Ellie: Tidelands by Philippa Gregory Glass Houses (Inspector Gamache #13) by Louise Penny Everything After by Jill Santopolo Small Things Like These by Clair...
Jan 17, 2024•48 min•Ep. 117
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are discussing our top ten books of 2023! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Traci’s Top Ten: The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson All My Knotted-Up Life by Beth Moore Manacled by SenLinYu Drowning by TJ Newman Tom Lake by Ann Patchett Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor Fourth Win g/ Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Babel by RF Kuang Saturday...
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 116
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Jan 05, 2024•10 min
Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: January Edition! On this mini-episode, we’ll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up this month. The Fury by Alex Michaelides (Ellie) Argylle by Elly Conway (Traci) Come and Get It by Kiley Reid (Ellie) House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas (Traci) The Getaway List by Emma Lord (Ellie)...
Jan 03, 2024•19 min
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are sharing our 12 rom coms of Christmas! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. The Christmas Wish by Lindsey Kelk 10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston Lovelight Farms by BK Borison Love, Holly by Emily Stone A Winter in New York by Josie Silver Holiday Romance by Catherine Walsh All About Us by Tom Ellen In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren Recommended for You by Laura...
Dec 13, 2023•30 min•Ep. 115
