

Literally Reading
Literally Reading
We are two bookish friends who love to talk all things books and reading.
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Aug 6, 2025 • 20min
Literary Lineup: August 2025
Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: August 2025 Edition! On this mini-episode, we’ll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up in August. 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! August 2025 These Summer Storms by Sarah MacLean (Ellie) Katabasis by R.F. Kuang (Traci) Forget Me Not by Stacey Willingham (Ellie) The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter (Traci) So Good To See You by Francesca Hornak (Traci)

Jul 30, 2025 • 39min
Best Books of 2025... So Far!
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we are sharing our top books of 2025…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! Ellie: Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall Poor: Grit, Courage, and the Life-Changing Value of Self-Belief by Katriona O’Sullivan Ordinary Time by Annie B. Jones The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion (#1-3) by Beth Brower The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett Traci: The Favorites by Layne Fargo The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion (#1-3) by Beth Brower Gone, Baby, Gone by Dennis Lehane Tartufo by Kira Jane Buxton Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall

Jul 16, 2025 • 38min
Christmas in July
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we are celebrating Christmas in July! 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: Shopgirls by Jessica Anya Blau (Traci) Three Days in June by Anne Tyler (Ellie) Crack the Book Open: In A Holidaze by Christina Lauren (Traci) The Christmas You Found Me by Sarah Morgenthaler (Ellie) The Family Game by Catherine Steadman (Traci) The Afterlife of Holly Chase by Cynthia Hand (Ellie) Always in December by Emily Stone (Traci) A Winter in New York by Josie Silver (Ellie) The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter (Traci) Holiday Romance by Catherine Walsh (Ellie) A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams (Traci) Little Women by Louisa May Alcott (Traci) Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak (Traci) Faking Christmas by Cindy Steel (Ellie) Ten Blind Dates by Ashley Elston (Ellie) Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison (Ellie) I’ll Be Home for Christmas by Jenny Bayliss (Traci) Good Spirits by B.K. Borison (Ellie)

Jul 2, 2025 • 19min
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)

Jun 18, 2025 • 49min
5 Star Reads... For Us!
Join two book-loving friends as they chat about their personal five-star reads, filled with light-hearted banter and differing tastes. They explore the emotional depths of 'Fun for the Whole Family,' tackling themes of love and moral dilemmas. Dive into the quirky charm of 'Tartuffo' and the humorous take on grief in 'Rabbit Cake.' Get thrills with 'Daisy Darker' and vampire slaying in 'The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires,' highlighting how personal experiences shape literary connections.

Jun 11, 2025 • 38min
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) After Annie by Anna Quindlen (Ellie) Heartwood by Amity Gage (Traci) Big Fan by Alexandra Romanoff (Ellie) One Good Thing by Georgia Hunter (Traci) Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros (Ellie) Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez (Ellie)

Jun 4, 2025 • 17min
Literary Lineup: June 2025
Get ready for an enticing literary lineup as the hosts share their must-read selections for June 2025! Discover the thrilling confrontations of 'With a Vengeance,' where justice unfolds on a train. Dive into emotional depths with upcoming summer reads, touching on themes of adventure and warmth. Explore 'Eat Post Like,' a delicious journey of grief and self-discovery through food. Plus, delve into dark secrets and suspenseful narratives with thrilling new releases from Lisa Jewell and Julie Clark!

May 21, 2025 • 28min
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 Sweeney (Ellie) Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff (Traci) The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston (Ellie) Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner (Traci)

May 14, 2025 • 44min
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) Crack the Book Open: The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren (Traci) Shipped by Angie Hockman (Ellie) Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins (Traci) Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman (Ellie) Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell (Traci) The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See (Ellie)

May 7, 2025 • 13min
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)