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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)
36:5320/11/2024
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)
45:3013/11/2024
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)
12:4706/11/2024
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)
39:2630/10/2024
Gentle Mysteries
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are sharing some of our favorite gentle mysteries and suspenses. 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: Colton Gentry’s Third Act by Jeff Zentner (Traci) The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand (Ellie) Crack the Book Open: The House is on Fire by Rachel Beanland (Traci) The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie (A Flavia de Luce Novel) by Alan Bradley (Ellie) All That is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay (Traci) A Quiet Life in the Country by T.E. Kinsey (Ellie) Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson (Traci) A Curious Beginning (Veronica Speedwell #1) by Deanna Raybourn (Ellie)
43:3616/10/2024
For the Love of... Ann Patchett
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are discussing our love for Ann Patchett! 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: Books by Ann Patchett Bel Canto The Dutch House Tom Lake Commonwealth
50:0209/10/2024
Literary Lineup: October 2024
Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: October Edition! On this mini-episode, we’ll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up in August. October 2024 Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter (Ellie) The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rukulak (Traci) Framed by John Grisham and JIm McCloskey (Ellie) No One Will Know by Rose Carlyle (Traci) Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten (Ellie) Fang Fiction by Kate-Stayman London (Traci)
17:3102/10/2024
Summer 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 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-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris (Ellie) One Star Romance by Laura Hankin (Traci) Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell (Ellie) The Rule Book by Sarah Adams (Traci) One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware (Ellie)
44:0618/09/2024
Our Auto-Buy Authors
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 Peter Heller
48:1511/09/2024
Literary Lineup: September 2024
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)
11:3504/09/2024
Literary Lineup: August 2024
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)
13:3507/08/2024
Best Books of 2024 (So Far)!
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 isthisselfcare Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau Table for Two by Amor Towles Ellie: We are the Brennans by Tracey Lange The Rachel Incident by Caroline O’Donoghue Mercury by Amy Jo Burns Funny Story by Emily Henry Ready or Not by Cara Bastone
32:0431/07/2024
Audiobooks with Ellie (Part 2)!
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 Mary Laura Philpott Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb Goodnight Beautiful by Aimee Malloy Ready or Not by Cara Bastone Rabbit Cake by Annie Hartnett
34:0517/07/2024
Audiobooks with Ellie (Part 1)!
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 Anya Blau
44:5810/07/2024
Literary Lineup: July
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 Daughter by Kimberly McCreight (Ellie) All This and More by Peng Shepherd (Traci) The Wedding People by Alison Espach (Ellie)
11:3603/07/2024
If You Liked This... Then Read That
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 the Book Open: All That’s Left Unsaid by Tracey Lien (Ellie) Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam (Traci) The Change by Kristen Miller (Traci) Young Jane Young by Gabrielle Zevin (Ellie) This Close to Okay by Leesa Cross Smith (Ellie) All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle (Traci) The Woman in the Window by AJ Flynn (Traci) The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey (Ellie) Click here for our episode all about killer spouses!
31:0419/06/2024
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)
32:1712/06/2024
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)
18:0105/06/2024
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)
29:0529/05/2024
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)
33:0415/05/2024
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
37:2608/05/2024
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)
18:5301/05/2024
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
41:1217/04/2024
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
24:0510/04/2024
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)
12:2703/04/2024
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
40:3920/03/2024
Winter 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 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 Richard Osman Anna O by Matthew Blake
42:2513/03/2024
Literary Lineup: March
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)
16:1406/03/2024
A Book Club Book with a Menu!
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 Quick Pickles Grasshopper Brownies
33:5821/02/2024
I Love... SNOW!
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 Secret History by Donna Tartt
32:0214/02/2024
Literary Lineup: February
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)
18:0207/02/2024
BONUS: Interview with Kelsey from The Girl Next Door Podcast
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
47:0431/01/2024
Our First Books of the Year
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 Claire Keegan A Christmas Spark by Cindy Steel Traci: The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer The Christmas Pig by JK Rowling Babel by RF. Kuang Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo
47:3117/01/2024
Top 10 Books of 2023
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 Wing/ Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Babel by RF Kuang Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal Ellie’s Top Ten: The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez All My Knotted-Up Life by Beth Moore Happiness Falls by Angie Kim Happy Place by Emily Henry I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jeannette McCurdy Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau Fourth Wing/ Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Shark Heart by Emily Habeck Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
01:06:4610/01/2024
Literally Reading is on Patreon!
Hi Readers! We wanted to pop into your ears today to give you a little more information about our new Patreon feed. Follow the link to support us! Join Patreon here!
09:3905/01/2024
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)
18:3403/01/2024
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
30:0213/12/2023
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
46:4106/12/2023
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
26:2801/12/2023
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)
37:5929/11/2023
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)
13:3622/11/2023
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
43:2015/11/2023
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
50:2508/11/2023
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)
20:0001/11/2023
Halloween Book Typing
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are chatting about Halloween and fall reading! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Literally Reading A Lady’s Guide to Scandal by Sophie Irwin (Ellie) Manacled by SenLinYu (Traci) Crack the Book Open: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young The Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller Beartown Trilogy by Fredrik Backman Acts of Violet by Margarita Montimore Carrie by Stephen King You Will Know Me by Megan Abbott The Girl in the Mirror by Rose Carlyle The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller
38:3425/10/2023
Fantasy for Everyone
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are chatting about how reading fantasy is for everyone! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Literally Reading A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab (Ellie) The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman (Traci) Crack the Book Open: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab Ariadne by Jennifer Saint
45:0118/10/2023
What We Literally Read in September
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 September! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Traci: I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes The American Roommate Experiment by Elena Armas Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley by Courtney Walsh The Intern by Michele Campbell Black Coffee by Agatha Christie The League of Gentlewomen Witches by India Holton Our Town by Thornton Wilder Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell Shark Heart by Emily Habeck Happiness Falls by Angie Kim The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix Ellie: The Whispers by Ashley Audrain Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson Dead Eleven by Jimmy Juliano You, With a View by Jessica Joyce A Darker Shade of Magic by VE Schwab A Lady’s Guide to Scandal by Sophie Irwin Murder in the Family Cara Hunter
43:1411/10/2023
Interview with Catherine Steadman
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are chatting with the one and only Catherine Steadman! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Crack the Book Open: Novels by Catherine Steadman: Something in the Water Mr. Nobody The Disappearing Act The Family Game Her short story: Stockholm Other books mentioned: Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang Tom Lake by Ann Patchett Our Town by Thornton Wilder
36:1604/10/2023
Literary Lineup: October
Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: October Edition! On this mini-episode, we’ll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up this month. October 2023 The Leftover Women by Jean Kwok (Ellie) Starling House by Alix E. Harrow (Traci) Bittersweet in the Hollow by Kate Pearsall (Ellie) The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch by Melinda Taub (Traci) Hold My Girl by Charlene Carr (Ellie) A Winter in New York by Josie Silver (Traci)
17:5727/09/2023
Tackle a Tome
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are chatting about the details of how to tackle those really big books! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Literally Reading: Queen Bee by Amalie Howard (Traci) All That’s Left Unsaid by Tracey Lien (Ellie) Crack the Book Open: East of Eden by John Steinbeck The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas 11/22/63 by Stephen King The Secret History by Donna Tartt Les Miserables by Victor Hugo The Stand by Stephen King Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry Dracula by Bram Stoker Schindler's List by Thomas Keneally
41:5820/09/2023