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Jun 12, 2024 • 32min

Spring 2024 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 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 the Lie by Amy Tintera (Ellie) The Liar’s Girl by Catherine Ryan Howard (Traci) Betting on You by Lynn Painter  (Ellie) Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli (Traci) The Painter’s Daughters by Emily Howes (Ellie) We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange (Ellie) The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer (Traci) Anne of Manhattan by Brina Starler (Ellie) Twilight by Stephenie Meyer (Ellie)  
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Jun 5, 2024 • 18min

Literary Lineup: June 2024

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) Sandwich by Catherine Newman (Ellie) All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker (Traci)
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May 29, 2024 • 29min

BONUS: Short Books for When You're Short on Time

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: My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout (Ellie) Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson (Traci) The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs by Laura Tremaine (Ellie) We Were Liars by E. Lockhart (Traci) Glitter and Glue by Kelly Corrigan (Ellie) The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie (Traci) Unmissing by Minka Kent (Ellie) Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson (Traci)  
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May 15, 2024 • 33min

2024 Summer Reading Guide

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 Jo Burns (Ellie) Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez (Traci) Crack the Book Open: Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore (Ellie) The Patron Saint of Second Chances by Christine Simon (Traci) The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas (Traci) The View was Exhausting by Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta (Ellie) When You Get the Chance by Emma Lord (Ellie) The Bartender’s Cure by Wesley Straton (Traci) The Unsinkable Greta James by Jennifer E. Smith (Traci) Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout (Ellie)  
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May 8, 2024 • 37min

All About Our TBRs

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 the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane  The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
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May 1, 2024 • 19min

Literary Lineup: May 2024

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 Black by Emiko Jean (Traci) Within Arm’s Reach by Ann Napolitano (Ellie) James by Percival Everett (Traci) One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware (Ellie) Southern Man by Greg Iles (Traci) The Lifeline by Tom Ellen (Ellie)  
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Apr 17, 2024 • 41min

Behind the Scenes of Literally Reading

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   
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Apr 10, 2024 • 24min

Interview with Katie Cotugno

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  
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Apr 3, 2024 • 12min

Literary Lineup: April 2024

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)  
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Mar 20, 2024 • 41min

March Madness 2024 - Literally Reading Edition

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 Familiar by Leigh Bardugo God of the Woods by Liz Moore The Sicilian Inheritance by Jo Piazza The Paris Novel by Ruth Reichl  The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth Table for Two by Amor Towles I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger The Rule Book by Sarah Adams This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe  

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