Literally Reading

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)  

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

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)  

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   

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  

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)  

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  

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  

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)

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  

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  

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)  

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

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

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   

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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)  

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  

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   

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