

Literally Reading
Literally Reading
We are two bookish friends who love to talk all things books and reading.
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Jan 5, 2024 • 10min
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Jan 3, 2024 • 19min
Literary Lineup: January
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)

Dec 13, 2023 • 30min
The Twelve Romcoms of Christmas
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 Silverman A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams Faking Christmas by Cindy Steel A Christmas Spark by Cindy Steel

Dec 6, 2023 • 47min
What We Literally Read in November
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are chatting about what we literally read in November! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Traci: Murder in the Family by Cara Hunter Wonder by R.J. Palacio The Matchmaker by Catherine Walsh My Life in France by Julia Child Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross What the River Knows by Isabel Ibanez Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Mastering the Art of French Murder by Colleen Cambridge Ellie: Witch of Wild Things by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland Tom Lake by Ann Patchett The Woman in Me by Britney Spears A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham The One with the Kiss Cam by Cindy Steel Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Dory Fantasmagory: Can't Live Without You by Abby Hanlon Spare by Prince Harry

Dec 1, 2023 • 26min
Bonus: Spoiler-FULL Discussion of Iron Flame
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. In this spoiler-full mini episode, we are doing a deep dive into Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

Nov 29, 2023 • 38min
2023 Holiday Gift Guide
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are sharing our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Literally Reading Shark Heart by Emily Habeck (Ellie) Happiness Falls by Angie Kim (Traci) Crack the Book Open: Nobody Will Tell You This But Me by Bess Kalb (Ellie) Booth by Karen Joy Fowler (Traci) Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (Ellie) The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany by Lori Nelson Spielman (Traci) The One-in-a-Million Boy by Monica Wood (Ellie) The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman (Traci) Dory Fantasmagory by Abby Hanlon (Ellie) The Christmas Pig by JK Rowling (Traci) Long Bright River by Liz Moore (Ellie) The Guide by Peter Heller (Traci)

Nov 22, 2023 • 14min
Literary Lineup: December
Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: December Edition! On this mini-episode, we'll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up this month. December 2023 The Future by Naomi Alderman (Ellie) The Gentleman's Gambit by Evie Dunmore (Traci) Faking Christmas by Kerry Winfrey (Ellie) The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon (Traci)

Nov 15, 2023 • 43min
What We Literally Read in October
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are chatting about what we literally read in October! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Traci: Liar's Beach by Katie Cotugno From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg The Secret Place by Tana French The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall Clytemnestra by Costanza Cosati Starling House by Alix E. Harrow Manacled by SenLinYu The Dinner List by Rebecca Sterle The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger Ellie: An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren Penelope in Retrograde by Brooke Abrams The Bookstore Sisters by Alice Hoffman Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross Shark Heart: A Love Story by Emily Habock Happiness Falls by Angie Kim Knockout by Sarah MacLean

Nov 8, 2023 • 50min
Annie B. Jones stops by Literally Reading!
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, Ellie had the opportuity to sit down with Annie B. Jones, owner of The Bookshelf in Thomasville, GA and host of the podcast, From the Front Porch. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Glaciers by Alexis M. Smith My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine Frances and Bernard by Carlene Bauer Heirloom Rooms by Erin Napier The Life Council by Laura Tremaine The Wager by David Grann If We're Being Honest by Cat Shook

Nov 1, 2023 • 20min
Literary Lineup: November
Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: November Edition! On this mini-episode, we'll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up this month. November 2023 Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros (Traci & Ellie) Never Met A Duke Like You by Amalie Howard (Ellie) The Good Part by Sophie Cousens (Ellie) Everyone on This Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson (Traci) **US release on 1/30/24** The Helsinki Affair by Anna Pitoniak (Ellie)


