

Literally Reading
Literally Reading
We are two bookish friends who love to talk all things books and reading.
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Jan 22, 2025 • 36min
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 Poeppel (Ellie) The Getaway List by Emma Lord (Traci) Just Another Missing Person by Gillian McAllister (Ellie) Mastering the Art of French Murder by Colleen Cambridge (Traci) What to Say Next by Julie Buxbaum (Ellie) Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean (Traci) The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes (Ellie) The Neighbor's Secret by L. Allison Heller (Traci)

Jan 15, 2025 • 1h 1min
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 Ally Carter The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love by isthisselfcare Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane Table for Two by Amor Towles The Wedding People by Alison Espach Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau Ellie: What Does it Feel Like by Sophie Kinsella Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane Mercury by Amy Jo Burns We are the Brennans by Tracey Lange Sandwich by Catherine Newman A Grimm Reapers Guide to Catching a Killer by Maxie Dara Funny Story by Emily Henry Better than the Movies and Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter Ready or Not by Cara Bastone The Wedding People by Alison Espach

Jan 8, 2025 • 18min
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)

Dec 18, 2024 • 46min
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 Book Open: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis (Ellie) Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling (Traci) The Wedding People by Allison Espach (Ellie) Sandwich by Catherine Newman (Ellie) We are the Brennans by Tracey Lange (Ellie) A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes (Traci) The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center (Ellie) The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han (Traci) Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris (Ellie) Darkness, Take My Hand by Dennis Lehane (Traci) The Women by Kristin Hannah (Ellie) It End With Us by Colleen Hoover (Traci) The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley (Ellie) The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt (Traci) Absolution by Alice McDermott (Ellie) All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker (Traci) House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas (Ellie) Twilight by Stephenie Meyer (Traci) What Happened to the McCrays by Tracey Lange (Ellie) Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yaarros (Ellie) Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams (Ellie) Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Traci)

Dec 11, 2024 • 39min
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: Dracula by Bram Stoker (Traci) Elizabeth Strout (Ellie) Wolf Hall by Hillary Mantel (Ellie)

Dec 4, 2024 • 18min
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

Nov 20, 2024 • 37min
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 Holiday Gift Guide 2022 Holiday Gift Guide 2023 Holiday Gift Guide Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera (Ellie) LEGO Books Are My Passion The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman (Traci) The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams (Traci) No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler (Ellie) What Kind of Woman by Kate Baer (Ellie) The Harper Muse Classic Painted Editions (Traci) The Cook's Book by Bri McKoy (Ellie) Smitten Kitchen Keepers by Deb Perelman (Traci) Author Clock (Ellie) Kill for Me, Kill for You by Steve Cavanagh (Traci) Kindle Bookstand (Ellie) Kindle Bookstand Pillow (Ellie) Kindle Remote (Ellie) Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Traci)

Nov 13, 2024 • 46min
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 the Book Open: Love & Saffron by Kim Fay (Traci) Tweet Cute by Emma Lord (Ellie) Emily Henry (Traci) T.J. Newman (Traci) People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry (Ellie) The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh (Ellie)

Nov 6, 2024 • 13min
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)

Oct 30, 2024 • 39min
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 Karen Cleveland (Ellie) The Cloisters by Katy Hays (Traci) What Kind of Woman by Kate Baer (Ellie) Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen (Traci) The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth (Ellie) Booth by Karen Joy Fowler (Traci)


