Literally Reading

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. 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! Ellie: Good People by Patmeena Sabit This Story Could Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum Traci: One Death at a Time by Abbi Waxman My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney

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. 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! Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke The One Day You Were My Husband by Rosie Walsh Missing Sister by Joshilyn Jackson Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth Life: A Love Story by Elizabeth Berg The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum Joyful, Anyway by Kate Bowler No Matter What by Cara Bastone American Fantasy by Emma Straub Go Gentle by Maria Semple Wait for Me by Amy Jo Burns Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune

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: The Improbably Meet Cutes: Second Chances (Amazon Originals) Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King Miracle Creek by Angie Kim

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. 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!

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. 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! Ellie: Penitence by Kristin Koval A Grim Reaper's Guide to Cheating Death by Maxie Dara Traci: My Friends by Fredrik Backman Her One Regret by Donna Freitas

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. 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! Top Ten Books of 2021 Top Ten Books of 2022 Top Ten Books of 2023 Top Ten Books of 2024 Traci: Grace and Henry's Holiday Movie Marathon by Matthew Norman The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix The Favorites by Layne Fargo Gone, Baby, Gone by Dennis Lehane Kate and Frida by Kim Fay Alchemised by SenLinYu Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy Tartufo by Kira Jane Buxton Broken Country by Claire Leslie Hall The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, Vols. 1-8 by Beth Brower Ellie: First Time Caller by B.K. Borison The Bullet that Missed by Richard Osman The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix The Dutch House by Ann Patchett Wreck by Catherine Newman Ordinary Time by Annie B. Jones The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley Three Days in June by Anne Tyler The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, Vols. 1-8 by Beth Brower

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 Lynn Painter Happy Go Lucky by David Sedaris Be Ready when the Luck Happens by Ina Garten The Painter's Daughters by Emily Howes Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera Dinner for Vampires by Bethany Joy Lenz The Rachel Incident Caroline O'Donoghue The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter Traci: All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker What Does it Feel Like by Sophie Kinsella P.S. I Hate You by Lauren Connolly Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter Darkness, Take My Hand by Dennis Lehane Dinner with Vampires by Bethany Joy Lenz Funny Story by Emily Henry Kill for Me, Kill for You by Steve Cavanagh Worst Case Scenario by T.J. Newman 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, we are chatting about our Fall 2025 reading recap! 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: Conform by Ariel Sullivan Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance by Alison Espach Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamala Ellie: The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley Dinosaurs by Lydia Millet The Housemaid by Freida McFadden Rebel Summer by Cindy Steel

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. 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! The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 1 by Beth Brower The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 2 by Beth Brower The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 3 by Beth Brower The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 4 by Beth Brower

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. 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! A Grim Reaper's Guide to Cheating Death by Maxie Dara Everyone in the Group Chat Dies by L.M. Chilton Brimstone by Callie Hart The Briars by Sarah Crouch The Anatomy of an Alibi by Ashley Elston The Storm by Rachel Hawkins My Husbands Wife by Alice Feeney The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave Cursed Daughters by Oyinkan Braithwaite Her One Regret by Donna Freitas Big Nick Energy by Kristen Bailey Christmas Fling by Lindsey Kelk The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage Love Me Tomorrow by Emiko Jean In Your Dreams by Sarah Adams And Now, Back to You by B.K. Borison

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. 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: The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb (Traci) The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel (Ellie) Crack the Book Open: Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal (Traci) Penelope in Retrograde by Brooke Abrams (Ellie) My Life in France by Julia Child (Traci) A Winter in New York by Josie Silver (Ellie) From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg (Traci) The Year of Billy Miller by Kevin Henkes (Ellie)

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. 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! 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 Gift Guide Crack the Book Open: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon (Ellie) Table for Two by Amor Towles (Traci) The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter (Ellie) The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (Traci) The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman (Ellie) The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean (Traci) A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman (Ellie) One Star Romance by Laura Jankin (Traci)

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. 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! The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 1 by Beth Brower The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 2 by Beth Brower The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 3 by Beth Brower

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. 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: Alchemised by SenLinYu (Traci) Crack the Book Open: The Butcher by Jennifer Hillier (Ellie) Bird Box by Josh Malerman (Traci) The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris (Ellie) Darkness, Take My Hand by Dennis Lehane (Traci) 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard (Ellie) The Stand by Stephen King (Traci) The Push by Ashley Audrain (Ellie) I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara (Traci)

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. 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! Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Mansfield Park by Jane Austen Emma by Jane Austen Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen Persuasion by Jane Austen

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. 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! The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 1 by Beth Brower The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 2 by Beth Brower

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. 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! 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 Susan Orlean (Ellie) Small Great Things by Jodi Piccoult (Traci) Just Mercy by Brian Stevenson (Traci) The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd (Ellie) East of Eden by John Steinbeck (Traci) Shark Heart by Emily Habeck (Ellie) Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkin Reid (Traci) Flying Solo by Linda Holmes (Ellie) Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley (Ellie) The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb (Traci)

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. 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! Fake Skating by Lynn Painter Anne of Avenue A by Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman The Black Wolf by Louise Penny The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown Yours for the Season by Emily Stone Good Spirits by B.K. Borison Conform by Ariel Sullivan Alchemised by Sen Lin Yu Heart the Lover by Lily King Wreck by Catherine Newman What We Can Know by Ian McEwan How About Now by Kate Baer Mate by Ali Hazelwood Famous by Blake Crouch

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. 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! The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 1 by Beth Brower

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. 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! 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's Outrageous Brownies New York Times Mississippi Roast Smitten Kitchen's Caesar Salad The Big Boo Cast

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. 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! 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 (Traci)

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. 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! 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. Jones The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion (#1-3) by Beth Brower The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett Traci: The Favorites by Layne Fargo The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion (#1-3) by Beth Brower Gone, Baby, Gone by Dennis Lehane Tartufo by Kira Jane Buxton Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall

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. 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: Shopgirls by Jessica Anya Blau (Traci) Three Days in June by Anne Tyler (Ellie) Crack the Book Open: In A Holidaze by Christina Lauren (Traci) The Christmas You Found Me by Sarah Morgenthaler (Ellie) The Family Game by Catherine Steadman (Traci) The Afterlife of Holly Chase by Cynthia Hand (Ellie) Always in December by Emily Stone (Traci) A Winter in New York by Josie Silver (Ellie) The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter (Traci) Holiday Romance by Catherine Walsh (Ellie) A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams (Traci) Little Women by Louisa May Alcott (Traci) Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak (Traci) Faking Christmas by Cindy Steel (Ellie) Ten Blind Dates by Ashley Elston (Ellie) Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison (Ellie) I'll Be Home for Christmas by Jenny Bayliss (Traci) Good Spirits by B.K. Borison (Ellie)

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)

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. 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: Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall Fun for the Whole Family by Jennifer E. Smith Crack the Book Open: The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren Rabbit Cake by Annie Hartnett Tartufo by Kira Jane Buxton Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

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. 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: Kills Well With Others by Deanna Raybourn (Traci) Playing Nice by J.P. Delaney (Ellie) Something Like Fate by Amy Lea (Traci) After Annie by Anna Quindlen (Ellie) Heartwood by Amity Gage (Traci) Big Fan by Alexandra Romanoff (Ellie) One Good Thing by Georgia Hunter (Traci) Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros (Ellie) Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez (Ellie)

Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: June 2025 Edition! On this mini-episode, we'll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up in June. June 2025 With a Vengeance by Riley Sager (Ellie) Slow Burn Summer by Josie Silver (Traci) Run For the Hills by Kevin Wilson (Ellie) Eat Post Like by Emily Arden Wells (Traci) Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell (Ellie) The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark (Traci)

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we have our Summer Reading Guide 2025 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! Crack the Book Open: What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall (Ellie) The Intern by Michele Campbell (Traci) Good Company by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney (Ellie) Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff (Traci) The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston (Ellie) Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner (Traci)

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we have the next installment in our I LOVE series and this time, we are sharing our love for the beach! 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: Saltwater by Katy Hays (Traci) Ordinary Time by Annie B. Jones (Ellie) Crack the Book Open: The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren (Traci) Shipped by Angie Hockman (Ellie) Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins (Traci) Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman (Ellie) Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell (Traci) The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See (Ellie)

Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: May 2025 Edition! On this mini-episode, we'll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up in May. May 2025 The Doorman by Chris Pavone (Traci) The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Harnett (Ellie) A Winter's Promise by Christelle Dabos (Traci) Climbing in Heels by Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas (Ellie) Maine Characters by Hannah Orenstein (Ellie)

Psst. We have a BONUS episode today and we're giving everyone a sneak peak of what you can find over on our Patreon: From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading. This episode was released in March of 2024 and is one of our most popular episodes: What We Literally Read. If you like it, you'll get this episode (and 1-2 more!) each month if you subscribe to our Patreon! Enjoy this throw back to March 2024!

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we have another book typing episode… we are matching our favorite spring flowers 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: First Time Caller by BK Borrison (Ellie) Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone (Traci) Crack the Book Open: The Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams (Ellie) Love and Other Great Expectations by Becky Dean (Traci) This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune (Ellie) The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver (Traci) People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry (Ellie) The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley (Traci) Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney (Ellie) Five Survive by Holly Jackson (Traci)

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we're talking about the qualities that make a book a fast read. 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: Tartufo by Kira Jane Buxton (Traci) Playing Nice by J.P. Delaney (Ellie) Crack the Book Open: Short Books for When You're Short on Time

Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: April 2025 Edition! On this mini-episode, we'll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up in April. April 2025 Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry (Ellie) Say You'll Remember Me by Jimenez (Traci) Swept Away by Beth O'Leary (Ellie) Heartwood by Amity Gage (Traci) Fun for the Whole Family by Jennifer E. Smith (Traci)

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are celebrating five years of Literally 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: Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister (Ellie) Penitence by Kristin Koval (Traci) Crack the Book Open: Interview with Annie B. Jones Interview with Katherine Center Mothers in Literature (Ep. 55) Thanksgiving Food and Their Counterparts (Ep. 77) Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry The Secret History by Donna Tartt Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte Best Books of 2023 Backlist Bookcase Episodes

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we have our take on March Madness … the March Madness of new releases!. 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: The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 1 by Beth Brower (Ellie) This Motherless Land by Nikki May (Traci) Crack the Book Open: One Good Thing by Georgia Hunter The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue One Death at a Time by Abbi Waxman Kills Well with Others by Deanna Raybourn Totally and Completely Fine by Elissa Sussman One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune It's a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan The Love Haters by Katherine Center Shopgirls by Jessica Anya Blau Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid Saltwater by Katy Hays My Friends by Fredrik Backman All the Men I've Loved Again by Christine Pride Everyone is Lying to You by Jo Piazza The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley How to Lose a Lord in Ten Days by Sophie Irwin

Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: March 2025 Edition! On this mini-episode, we'll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up in March. March 2025 The Jackal's Mistress by Chris Bohjalian (Traci) All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman (Ellie) Kate & Frida by Kim Fay (Traci) Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone (Ellie) Something Like Fate by Amy Lea (Traci) Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall (Ellie)

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are giving you a starter pack for Middle Grade March. 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: Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson (Ellie) The Favorites by Layne Fargo (Traci) Crack the Book Open: Wonder by RJ Palacio (Ellie) The Unadoptables by Hana Took (Traci) Front Desk by Kelly Yang (Ellie) The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi (Traci) The List of Things that Will Not Change by Rebecca Stead (Ellie) The Door in the Dragon's Throat by Frank Peretti (Traci)

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are chatting about our love of Liane Moriarty! 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 (all by Liana Moriarty): Three Wishes The Last Anniversary What Alice Forgot The Hypnotist's Love Story The Husband's Secret Big Little Lies Truly Madly Guilty Nine Perfect Strangers Apple Never Fall Here One Moment

Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: February 2025 Edition! On this mini-episode, we'll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up in February. February 2025 Here Be Dragons by Melanie Shankle (Ellie) Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix (Traci) Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks (Ellie) The Snowbirds by Christina Clancy (Traci) Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister (Ellie) Back After This by Linda Holmes (Traci)

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are chatting about a book category needed by all - palate cleansers! 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: Ghosted by Rosie Walsh (Ellie) Quicksilver by Callie Hart (Traci) Crack the Book Open: Limelight by Amy Poeppel (Ellie) The Getaway List by Emma Lord (Traci) Just Another Missing Person by Gillian McAllister (Ellie) Mastering the Art of French Murder by Colleen Cambridge (Traci) What to Say Next by Julie Buxbaum (Ellie) Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean (Traci) The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes (Ellie) The Neighbor's Secret by L. Allison Heller (Traci)

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 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! Traci: The Paris Novel by Ruth Reichl The Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love by isthisselfcare Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane Table for Two by Amor Towles The Wedding People by Alison Espach Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau Ellie: What Does it Feel Like by Sophie Kinsella Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane Mercury by Amy Jo Burns We are the Brennans by Tracey Lange Sandwich by Catherine Newman A Grimm Reapers Guide to Catching a Killer by Maxie Dara Funny Story by Emily Henry Better than the Movies and Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter Ready or Not by Cara Bastone The Wedding People by Alison Espach

Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: January 2025 Edition! On this mini-episode, we'll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up in December. January 2025 Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney (Traci) More or Less Maddy by Lisa Genova (Ellie) Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams (Traci) What Happened to the McCrays by Tracey Lange (Ellie) The Starlight Heir by Amalie Howard (Traci) The Favorites by Layne Fargo (Ellie)

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)