Literally Reading

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)

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)  

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  

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)

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)  

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)  

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)  

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)  

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   

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)  

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)  

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   

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)

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)

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   

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  

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  

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)  

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!

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)