Literally Reading
We are two bookish friends who love to talk all things books and reading.
181. What We Literally Read in October 2026 (The Short Stack)
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are sharing the short stack of all the books we read in October 2026! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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Ellie:
Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford
Traci:
Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros
Fa...
180. Our Fae Queen: Sarah J. Maas
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, in honor of her newest release, we are deep-diving the Maas-verse! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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Throne of Glass
A Court of Thorns and Roses
Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood
179. What We Literally Read in September 2026 (The Short Stack)
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are sharing the short stack of all the books we read in September 2026! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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Ellie:
The Someday Garden by Ashley Poston
Traci:
The Three Graces of Pearl Street by Elizabeth Wellington Ro...
178. Plotting Ahead: Fall 2026
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are discussing all of the top books coming out in Fall 2026! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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The Pirate Queen by Ariel Lawhon
Whale Harbor by Mary Beth Keane
A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J. Maas
...177. What We Literally Read in August 2026 (The Short Stack)
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are sharing the short stack of all the books we read in August 2026! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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Ellie:
The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson
Traci:
Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford
176. Backlist Bookcase: Back-to-School Edition
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we have our next installment of a favorite series: Backlist Bookcase: Back to School edition! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque
The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a...
175. Best Books of 2026 (So Far)
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are sharing our favorite books of 2026 (so far)! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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Traci:
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
...
174. What We Literally Read in June 2026 (The Short Stack)
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are sharing the short stack of all the books we read in June 2026! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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Ellie:
Finally Donovan Crosses the Line by Elle Cosimano
Finders Keepers by Stephen King
Traci:
Di...
173. Plotting Ahead: Summer 2026
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we are chatting about our most anticipated books of Summer 2026! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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Buyer Beware by Catherine Ryan Howard
Nine Lives by Catherine Steadman
It Could Have Been Her by Lisa Jewell
Big Little Trut...
172. What We Literally Read in May 2026 (The Short Stack)
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are sharing the short stack of all the books we read in May 2026! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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Ellie:
59 Minutes by Holly Seddon
Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent by Judi Dench
Traci:
171. 2026 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 2026! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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If you want more summer reading content, check out our past summer reading guides: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020.
Ellie:
The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett
Pi...
170. What We Literally Read in April 2026 (The Short Stack)
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are sharing the short stack of all the books we read in April 2026! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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Ellie and Traci:
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
No Matter What by Cara Bastone
BONUS: Ellie's Selected Thoughts on Emma's Unselected Journals, Vol. 5
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we have something a little different for you. Ellie is doing a SPOILER-FULL deep dive into The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 5 by Beth Brower! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 1 by Beth Browe...
169. Taylor Swift: The Bookish Era
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are blending two worlds… Taylor Swift and reading! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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Amelia Unabridged by Ashley Shumacher
Betting on You by Lynn Painter
Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe
The Orphans of Race Poin...
168. What We Literally Read in March 2026 (The Short Stack)
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are sharing the short stack of all the books we read in February 2026! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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Ellie:
Good People by Patmeena Sabit
This Story Could Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum
Traci:
...167. Plotting Ahead: Spring 2026
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we are chatting about our most anticipated books of Spring 2026… March Madness style! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
The One Day You Were My Husband by Rosie Walsh
Missing Sister by Joshilyn Jackson
...
166. What We Literally Read in February 2026 (The Short Stack)
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are sharing a preview of all the books we read in February 2026! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Care to join us on Patreon for even more content (and our full list of February 2026 reads)? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading!
Ellie:
Lightfall: The Girl and the Galdurian by Tim Probert
Traci:
Th...
165. Reading Habits and Goals for 2026
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are discussing our low key reading goals for 2026. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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164. What We Literally Read in January 2026 (The Short Stack)
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are sharing a preview of all the books we read in January 2024! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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Ellie:
Penitence by Kristin Koval
A Grim Reaper's Guide to Cheating Death by Maxie Dara
Traci:
My...
163. Top 10 Books of 2025
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are sharing our Top Ten Books of 2025! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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Top Ten Books of 2021
Top Ten Books of 2022
Top Ten Books of 2023
Top Ten Books of 2024
Traci:
Grace and Henry...
BONUS: Our Top 11-20 Books of 2024 (Rerelease from Patreon!)
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we are sharing with you our Top 11-20 Books from 2024! This is an episode that previously was just available for our Patreon Supporters. If you are interested in our Top 11-20 Books of 2025, we would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Ellie:
The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman
Betting on You by L...
162. Fall 2025 Reading Recap
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we are chatting about our Fall 2025 reading recap! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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Traci:
Conform by Ariel Sullivan
Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance by Alison Espach
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
The Lion...
BONUS: Ellie's Selected Thoughts on Emma's Unselected Journals, Vol. 4
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we have something a little different for you. Ellie is doing a SPOILER-FULL deep dive into The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 4 by Beth Brower! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 1 by Beth Browe...
161. Plotting Ahead: Winter 2025-26
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we are chatting about what books are coming out Winter of 2025-2026! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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A Grim Reaper's Guide to Cheating Death by Maxie Dara
Everyone in the Group Chat Dies by L.M. Chilton
Brimstone by Ca...
160. Thanksgiving Prep Reads
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we are sharing what books you should listen to while you prep Thanksgiving dinner. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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Literally Reading:
The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb (Traci)
The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and...
159. 2025 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 2025 Holiday Gift Guide. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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Check out our previous gift guides here:
2020 Gift Guide
2020 Kid Lit Gift Guide
2021 Gift Guide
2022 Gift Guide
2023 Gift Guide
2024 G...
BONUS: Ellie's Selected Thoughts on Emma's Unselected Journals, Vol. 3
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we have something a little different for you. Ellie is doing a SPOILER-FULL deep dive into The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 3 by Beth Brower! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 1 by Beth Browe...
The Scariest Books We've Ever Read
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 scary books. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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Literally Reading:
Alchemised by SenLinYu (Traci)
Crack the Book Open:
The Butcher by Jennifer Hillier (Ellie)
Bird Box by Josh Male...
Author Spotlight: Jane Austen
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we are starting a new series: Author Spotlight! This week, we are talking all about the legend, Jane Austen. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Mansfield Park...
BONUS: Ellie's Selected Thoughts on Emma's Unselected Journals, Vol. 2
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we have something a little different for you. Ellie is doing a SPOILER-FULL deep dive into The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 2 by Beth Brower! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 1 by Beth Browe...
Book Club Recs
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we are chatting about book clubs! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy (Traci)
The Other Side of Now by Paige Harbison (Ellie)
Olympus, Texas by Stacey Swann (Traci)
The Library Book by S...
Plotting Ahead: Fall 2025
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we are chatting about what books are coming out Fall of 2025! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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Fake Skating by Lynn Painter
Anne of Avenue A by Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding
The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand
The...
BONUS: Ellie's Selected Thoughts on Emma's Unselected Journals, Vol. 1
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we have something a little different for you. Ellie is doing a SPOILER-FULL deep dive into The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 1 by Beth Brower! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 1 by Beth Browe...
We Don't Just Literally Read (August 2025)
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 are doing besides reading! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 1 by Beth Brower
Smitten Kitchen's Frozen Watermelon Mojitos
Smitten Kitchen's Slushie Paper Airplanes
Ina...
Literary Lineup: August 2025
Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: August 2025 Edition! On this mini-episode, we'll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up in August.
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August 2025
These Summer Storms by Sarah MacLean (Ellie)
Katabasis by R.F. Kuang (Traci)
Forget Me Not by Stacey Willingham (Ellie)
The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter (Traci)
So Good To See You by Francesca Hornak (Tr...
Best Books of 2025... So Far!
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we are sharing our top books of 2025…so far! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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Ellie:
Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall
Poor: Grit, Courage, and the Life-Changing Value of Self-Belief by Katriona O'Sullivan
Ordinary Time by Annie B...
Christmas in July
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we are celebrating Christmas in July! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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Literally Reading:
Shopgirls by Jessica Anya Blau (Traci)
Three Days in June by Anne Tyler (Ellie)
Crack the Book Open:
In A Holidaze by Ch...
Literary Lineup: July 2025
Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: July 2025 Edition! On this mini-episode, we'll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up in July.
July 2025
We Won't All Survive by Kate Alice Marshall (Traci)
She Didn't See It Coming by Shari Lapena (Ellie)
Silverborn (Nevermoor #4) by Jessica Townsend (Traci)
The Rabbit Club by Christopher J. Yates (Ellie)
Far and Away by Amy Poeppel (Ellie)
5 Star Reads... For Us!
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we are discussing five star reads for us, not necessarily for other readers. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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Literally Reading:
Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall
Fun for the Whole Family by Jennifer E. Smith
Crack the Bo...
Spring 2025 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 2025 reading! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
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Crack the Book Open:
Kills Well With Others by Deanna Raybourn (Traci)
Playing Nice by J.P. Delaney (Ellie)
Something Like Fate by Amy...
