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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
Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune
Yesteryear by Claire Caro Burke
Ellie:
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune
I Guess I Haven't Learned that Yet by Shauna Niequist
This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
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:
Dissection of a Murder by Jo Murray
Before You Were Anne by Emiko Jean
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 Truths by Liane Moriarty
The Romance Revival by Christina Lauren
The Missed Connection by Tia Williams
The Someday Garden by Ashley Poston
The MASH Up by Laura Marie Meyers
Whistler by Ann Patchett
Land by Maggie O'Farrell
Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer
Country People by Daniel Mason
The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson
Summerland Cove by Ellen Baker
Ungodly Rich by Katherine McGee
This Immortal Heart by Jennifer Saint
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:
So Good to See You by Francesca Hornak
It's a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan
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
Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson
Then She was Gone by Lisa Jewell
Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary
Traci:
These Summer Storms by Sarah MacLean
God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Liar's Girl by Catherine Ryan Howard
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
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
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 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
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 5 by Beth Brower
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 Point by Patry Francis
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune
Rules of Civility by Amor Towles
Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty
The Summer I Turned Pretty series by Jenny Han
Good Material by Dolly Alderton
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
The Wedding People by Alison Espach
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:
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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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'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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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’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.
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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 (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.
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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. 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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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)
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.
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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)
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/
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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)
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.
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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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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 August! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Traci:
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
Before We Were Innocent by Ella Berman
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
Dark Corners by Megan Goldin
The Trap by Catherine Ryan Howard
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
Queen Bee by Amalia Howard
Ellie:
We’ll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han
Just Another Missing Person by Gillian McAllister
When in Rome by Sarah Adams
Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
Happy Place by Emily Henry
All That’s Left Unsaid by Tracey Lien
I Left My Homework in the Hamptons by Blyth Grossberg
Good Bad Girl 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 what we did this summer - we didn’t just read! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (Traci)
Happy Place by Emily Henry (Ellie)
Crack the Book Open:
Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson (Ellie)
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austin (Traci)
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (Ellie)
Happy Place by Emily Henry (Ellie)
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez (Ellie)
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (Traci)
The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese (Traci)
Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson (Ellie)
Love, Lists, and Fancy Ships by Sarah Grunder Ruiz (Ellie)
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 this month.
September 2023
The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger (Traci)
Happiness Falls by Angie Kim (Ellie)
Normal Rules Don’t Apply by Kate Atkinson (Traci)
Playing the Witch Card by KJ Dell’antonia (Ellie)
The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall (Traci)
Fall of Ruin and Wrath by Jennifer L. Armentrout (Ellie)
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 July! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Traci:
She Started It by Sian Gilbert
The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff
With My Little Eye by Joshilyn Jackson
Ana Maria and the Fox by Liana De la Rose
A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas
Advika and the Hollywood Wives by Kirthana Ramisetti
Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
Ellie:
Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams
Freaks, Gleeks, and Dawson’s Creek by Thea Glassman
The Honeymoon Crashers by Christina Lauren
It’s Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han
Everyone Here is Lying by Shari Lapena
Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are chatting about a favorite sub-genre, UpLit! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams (Ellie)
The Whispers by Ashley Audrain (Traci)
Crack the Book Open:
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman (Traci)
Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman (Traci)
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman (Traci)
How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior (Ellie)
All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle (Traci)
Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano (Ellie)
Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes (Traci)
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Meredith Alone by Claire Alexander
Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: August Edition! On this mini-episode, we’ll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up this month.
The Connellys of County Down by Tracey Lange (Ellie)
The Last Ranger by Peter Heller (Traci)
Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo (Ellie)
The Trap by Catherine Ryan Howard (Traci)
Shark Heart: A Love Story by Emily Habeck
The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman (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 we literally read in June! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Ellie:
Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
Necessary People by Anna Pitoniak
Super Bloom by Megan Tady
My Murder by Katie Williams
Traci:
Emma of 83rd Street by Audrey Bellezza
The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren
The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt
Same Time, Next Summer by Annabel Mon
Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson
The Whispers by Ashley Audrain
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are celebrating our 100th episode! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson (Traci)
My Murder by Katie Williams (Ellie)
Crack the Book Open:
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
Mary Oliver
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal
American Girl Doll Books
Ramona and Her Father by Beverly Cleary
Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh
Save Me the Plums by Ruth Reichl
Bomb Shelter by Mary Laura Philpott
The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff
Tell Me More by Kelly Corrigan
The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
The Knockoff by Jo Piazza and Lucy Sykes
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Jane Austen
Elizabeth Strout
Amor Towles
Ann Napolitano
Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions by Maria Giordano
Olympus, Texas by Stacey Swann
Rules of Civility by Amor Towles
Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng
Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week Ellie is chatting with New York Times best selling author, Katherine Center. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Katherine Center’s Books:
The Bodyguard
Hello Stranger
How to Walk Away
Happiness for Beginners
What you Wish For
The Lost Husband
Things You Save in a Fire
What Katherine Center is Reading:
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth
Happy Place by Emily Henry
Nick Offerman
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 literary lineup episodes! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
The Bartender’s Cure by Wesley Straton
Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune
Crack the Book Open:
The Agathas by Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson
If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy
Olympus, Texas by Stacey Swann
The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake
Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult
Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng
Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett
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 this month.
The Housekeepers by Alex Hay (Traci)
The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer (Ellie)
Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong (Traci)
Little Monsters by Adrienne Brodeur (Ellie)
Prom Mom by Laura Lippman (Traci)
Goodbye Earl by Leesa Cross Smith (Ellie)
- Show Notes
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 - I Love …. LA! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton
Crack the Book Open:
Year on Fire by Julie Buxbaum
Love & Saffron by Kim Fay
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Eve in Hollywood by Amor Towles
The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abby Waxman
A Pho Love Story by Loan Le
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
The Black Dahlia by James Ellroy
Hi Readers! If you are like us, you read Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros the second you could get your hands on it. We wanted to discuss this book with you immediately and thought a mini episode was the best way to do it. Please note, this episode is VERY spoilery!
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
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 May! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Traci:
The Golden Spoon Jessa Maxwell
All My Knotted-Up Life by Beth Moore
The Flight Attendant by Chris Bohjalian
The Last Word by Taylor Adams
Happy Place by Emily Henry
Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney
Red Widow by Alma Katsu
The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton
The Bartender’s Cure by Wesley Straton
The Magician’s Nephew by CS Lewis
The Last Battle of CS Lewis
Ellie:
Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley
A Good Marriage by Kimberly McCreight
Drowning by T.J. Newman
And Yet by Kate Baer
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Your’s Truly by Abby Jimenez
Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune
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 this month.
You Can Trust Me by Wendy Heard (Ellie)
Watch Us Shine by Marisa de los Santos (Traci)
Nightbloom by Peace Adzo (Ellie)
Dirty Laundry by Disha Bose (Traci)
The Second Ending by Michelle Hoffman (Ellie)
Les Miserables by Victor Hugo (Traci)
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are talking about our love of Catherine Steadman. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Crack the Book Open:
Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman
Mr. Nobody by Catherine Steadman
The Disappearing Act by Catherine Steadman
The Family Game by Catherine Steadman
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are talking about going to book festivals. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
The Three Mrs. Wrights by Linda Keir
The House is on Fire by Rachel Beanland
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! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Once More with Feeling by Elissa Sussman (Ellie)
Drowning by T.J. Newman (Traci)
Open the Book:
The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren
Birds of California by Katie Cotugno
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han
Sex and Vanity by Kevin Kwan
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
Emma by Jane Austen
The Almost Sisters by Jashilyn Jackson
Her Dark Lies by J.T. Ellison
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 April! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Ellie:
Kill Joy by Holly Jackson
The Life Council by Laura Tremaine
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
Intermediate Thermodynamics by Sussanah Nix
Hello Stranger by Katherine Center
The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine
Once More with Feeling by Elissa Sussman
The Three Mrs. Wrights by Linda Keir
Traci:
The Angel Maker by Alex North
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
Cover Story by Susan Rigetti
The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakroborty
Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal
The House is on Fire by Rachel Beanland
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 this month.
The Museum of Ordinary People by Mike Gayle (Traci)
A Crown of Ivy and Glass by Claire Legrand (Ellie)
Summer Reading by Jenn McKinlay (Traci)
The New Mother by Nora Murphy (Ellie)
Liar’s Beach by Katie Cotugno (Traci)
Meet Me at the Lake by Carly Fortune (Ellie)
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are deciding who did it better. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (Ellie)
Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal (Traci)
Open the Book:
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson
The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
Tweet Cute by Emma Lord
A Pho Love Story by Loan Le
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
The Night Swim by Megan Goldin
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub
The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls
Educated by Tara Westover
The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins
Ayesha, at Last by Uzma Jallaluddin
The Maidens by Alex Michaelaides
The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh
The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are discussing modern classics. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
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Open the Book:
Kindred by Octavia Butler
84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff
The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
Atonement by Ian McEwan
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
Carrie by Stephen King
Dune by Frank Herbert
We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker
Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell
The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger
Sally Rooney
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Amor Towles
Olympus, Texas by Stacey Swann
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 March. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Traci:
Leave the Grave Green by Deborah Crombie
A Fire Endless by Rebecca Ross
No One Needs to Know by Lindsay Cameron
Romantic Comedy by Curtis SIttenfeld
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill
I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara
Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
Set on You by Amy Lea
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
Booth by Karen Joy Fowler
Drowning by T.J. Newman
Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
Vampiric Vacation by Kiersten White
Ellie:
Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon
Becoming Duchess Goldblatt
I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai
Okay for Now by Gary Schmidt
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
All My Knotted-Up Life by Beth Moore
Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: April Edition! On this mini-episode, we’ll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up this month.
Before We Were Innocent by Ella Berman (Ellie)
Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb (Traci)
In the Lives of Puppets by Tj Klune (Ellie)
The Plus One by Mazey Eddings (Traci)
Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane (Ellie)
Mastering the Art of French Murder by Colleen Cambridge (Traci)
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are discussing feel good fiction. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Booth by Karen Joy Fowler (Traci)
All My Knotted-Up Life by Beth Moore (Ellie)
Open the Book:
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
Love Walked In by Marisa De Los Santos
Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau
The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams
The Guncle by Steven Rowley
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany by Lori Nelson Spielman
The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters by Balli Kaur Jaswal
A City Baker’s Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller
Limelight by Amy Poeppel
The Patron Saint of Second Chances by Christine Simon
Mika in Real Life by Emiko Jean
The Unsinkable Greta James by Jennifer E. Smith
The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall
Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Ramona by Beverly Cleary
Mouse and Mole by Wong Herbert Yee
Kevin Henkes
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 releases! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
The Farewell Tour by Stephanie Clifford (Ellie)
Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Attkinson (Traci)
Open the Book:
Happy Place by Emily Henry
Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld
The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
Once More with Feeling by Elissa Sussman
Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
The Whispers by Ashley Audrain
With My Little Eye by Joshilyn Jackson
A Lady’s Guide to Scandal by Sohpie Irwin
Hello Stranger by Katherine Center
The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane
Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal
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 February! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Traci:
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
A Lady’s Guide to Fortune-Hunting by Sophie Irwin
The Measure by Nikki Erlick
The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie
Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon
Venco by Cherie Dimaline
The Assassin’s Blade by Sarah J. Maas
All That is Mine I Carry with Me by William Landay
Address Unknown by Kathrine Kressman Taylor
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas
Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
Ellie:
The Measure by Nikki Erlick
The German Wife by Kelly Rimmer
Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano
A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny
The Farewell Tour by Stephanie Clifford
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are talking about backlist books! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau (Ellie)
Babel by R.F. Kuang (Traci)
Open the Book:
A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate
The Romanov Empress by C.W. Gortner
Wreckage by Emily Bleeker
The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine
City of the Lost by Kelley Armstrong
A Share in Death by Deborah Crombie
Glitter and Glue by Kelly Corrigan
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger
Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman
Beginners Luck by Kate Clayborn
The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan
Dreamland Burning by Jennifer Latham
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
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.
The Renaissance of Gwen Hathaway by Ashley Schumacher (Traci)
The Farewell Tour by Stephanie Clifford (Ellie)
A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher (Traci)
A Flaw in the Design by Nathan Oates (Ellie)
All that is Mine I Carry with Me by William Landay (Traci)
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (Ellie)
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are sharing another of our For the Love of… episodes! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd (Traci)
Babel by R.F. Kuang
The DaVinci Code by Dan Brown
I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy (Ellie)
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
Open the Book:
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty
Only Ever Her by Marybeth Mayhew Whelan
The Sea Wife by Amity Gage
The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth
56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard
Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier
The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins
Need to Know by Karen Cleveland
The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen
The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen
Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier
The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey
My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithewaite
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
The Push by Ashley Audrain
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 January! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Ellie:
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
The Grownup by Gillian Flynn
My Favorite Half-Night Stand by Christina Lauren
Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan
Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng
My First Popsicle: An Anthology of Food and Feelings by Zosia Mamet
I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau
Traci:
The Last Flight by Julie Clark
Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng
Five Survive by Holly Jackson
Eve in Hollywood by Amor Towles
Spare by Prince Harry the Duke of Sussex
Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney
84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff
A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny
Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson
Babel by R.F. Kuang
Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are discussing different book awards. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor (Traci)
Millionaires for the Month by Stacy McAnulty (Ellie)
Ivy and Bean by Annie Barrows (Ellie)
The Best of Iggy by Annie Barrows (Ellie)
Open the Book:
March by Geraldine Brooks (Traci)
Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout (Ellie)
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
The Maid by Nita Prose
Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb
The Bullet that Missed by Richard Osman
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Memphis Tara W. Stringfellow
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham
The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
Close the Book:
Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Finding Me by Viola Davis
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.
I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai (Ellie)
The Angel Maker by Alex North (Traci)
Someone Else’s Shoes by Jojo Moyes (Ellie)
It’s One of Us by J.T. Ellison (Traci)
The Sweet Spot by Amy Poeppel (Ellie)
Varina Palladino’s Jersey Italian Love Story by Terri-Lynne Defino (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 we literally read in December! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Ellie:
The Christmas Wish by Lindsey Kelk
The Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny
Holiday Romance by Catherine Walsh
No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler
The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell
Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris
Well Traveled by Jen DeLuca
Traci:
A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams
One Last Gift by Emily Stone
Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas
Holiday Romance by Catherine Walsh
Christmas Spark by Cindy Steel
The Big Four by Agatha Christie
10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston
The Family Game by Catherine Steadman
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
Wretched Waterpark by Kiersten White
All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Wilingham
The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd
Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake
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 2022! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Traci’s Top Ten:
The Lioness by Chris Bohjalian
Who is Maud Dixon by Alexandra Andrews
The Cloisters by Katy Hays
This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
Love and Saffron by Kim Fay
Taste by Stanley Tucci
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Ellie’s Top Ten:
The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell
Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney
No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler
Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman
A Lady’s Guide to Fortune Hunting by Sophie Irwin
The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh
My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout
The View was Exhausting by Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Bomb Shelter by Mary Laura Philpott
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are looking back on 2022! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Well Traveled by Jen DeLuca (Ellie)
All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham (Traci)
Open the Book:
Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘em Dead by Elle Cosimano
His & Hers by Alice Feeney
Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris
The Patron Saint of Second Chances by Christine Simon
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
I Miss You When I Blink by Mary Laura Philpott
Always in December by Emily Stone
The Day the World Came to Town by Jim DeFede
Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow
Mansfield Park by Jane Austen
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas
The Mutual Friend by Carter Bays
The Winners by Fredrik Backman
Limelight by Amy Poeppel
Reputation by Lex Croucher
Flying Solo by Linda Holmes
The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah
Close the Book:
We Don’t Lose Our Class Goldfish by Ryan Higgins
Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal
Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: Janaury Edition! On this mini-episode, we’ll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up this month.
Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor (Traci)
The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff (Ellie)
Coronation Year by Jennifer Robson (Traci)
Begin Again by Emma Lord (Ellie)
Spare by Prince Harry of the Duke of Sussex (Traci)
Exes and O’s by Amy Lea (Ellie)
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.
Ellie:
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton
Rivals (American Royals #3) by Katharine McGee
Have I Told You This Already? by Lauren Graham
Faking Christmas by Cindy Steel
My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout
The Villa by Rachel Hawkins
Always in December by Emily Stone
One Last Gift by Emily Stone
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Traci:
Delicious by Ruth Reichl
Cloisters by Katy Hays
The Good Left Undone by Adriana Trigiani
The Last Party by Claire Mackintosh
Rules of Civility by Amor Towles
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.
Well Traveled by Jen DeLuca (Ellie)
Five Survive by Holly Jackson (Traci)
Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by Lisa Unger (Ellie)
A Hard Day for a Hangover by Darynda Jones (Traci)
A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella (Ellie)
Your Table is Ready by Michael Cecchi-Azzolina (Traci)
- Show Notes
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we have a special Thanksgiving episode for you! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
More Than You’ll Ever Know by Katie Gutierrez (Ellie)
Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese (Traci)
Open the Book:
This is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper
Olympus, Texas by Stacey Swann
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Falling by T.J. Newman
You Never Forget Your First by Alexis Coe
The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd
The Need by Helen Phillips
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
Atonement by Ian McEwan
The Swan House by Elizabeth Musser
Abby Jimenez
Flight by Lynn Stegar Strong
One Last Gift by Emily Stone
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are sharing our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Room by Emma Donoghue
The Family Game by Catherine Steadman
Open the Book:
The Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak
Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison
Bomb Shelter by Mary Laura Philpott
The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra by Vaseem Khan
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham
Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell
This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub
The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
The Reading List Sara Nisha Adams
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Eve in Hollywood by Amor Towles
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are sharing our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Room by Emma Donoghue
The Family Game by Catherine Steadman
Open the Book:
The Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak
Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison
Bomb Shelter by Mary Laura Philpott
The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra by Vaseem Khan
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham
Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell
This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub
The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
The Reading List Sara Nisha Adams
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Eve in Hollywood by Amor Towles
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
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:
Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak
Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young
The Hangman by Louise Penny
Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney
Frankenstein by Mary Shelly
Isn’t it Bromantic by Lyssa Kay Adams
Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman
Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant
The Bullet that Missed by Richard Osman
Meredith Alone by Claire Alexander
Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese
Room by Emma Donoghue
Ellie:
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
Frankenstein by Mary Shelly
Isn’t it Bromantic by Lyssa Kay Adams
Stir: My Broken Brain and the Meals That Brought Me Home by Jessica Fechtor
I Hope this Finds You Well by Kate Baer
More Than You’ll Ever Know by Katie Gutierrez
The Family Game by Catherine Steadman
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:
Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak
Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young
The Hangman by Louise Penny
Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney
Frankenstein by Mary Shelly
Isn’t it Bromantic by Lyssa Kay Adams
Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman
Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant
The Bullet that Missed by Richard Osman
Meredith Alone by Claire Alexander
Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese
Room by Emma Donoghue
Ellie:
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
Frankenstein by Mary Shelly
Isn’t it Bromantic by Lyssa Kay Adams
Stir: My Broken Brain and the Meals That Brought Me Home by Jessica Fechtor
I Hope this Finds You Well by Kate Baer
More Than You’ll Ever Know by Katie Gutierrez
The Family Game by Catherine Steadman
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are discussing our favorite food memoirs! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark (Traci)
Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney (Ellie)
Open the Book:
Save me the Plums by Ruth Reichl
Garlic and Sapphires by Ruth Reichl
Tender at the Bone by Ruth Reichl
Taste by Stanley Tucci
Champagne Baby by Laure Dugas
Stir by Jessica Fechtor
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
Bread and Wine by Shauna Niequist
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are discussing our favorite food memoirs! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark (Traci)
Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney (Ellie)
Open the Book:
Save me the Plums by Ruth Reichl
Garlic and Sapphires by Ruth Reichl
Tender at the Bone by Ruth Reichl
Taste by Stanley Tucci
Champagne Baby by Laure Dugas
Stir by Jessica Fechtor
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
Bread and Wine by Shauna Niequist
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.
A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny (Traci)
We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman (Ellie)
A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams (Traci)
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir by Matthew Perry (Ellie)
Smitten Kitchen Keepers by Deb Perelman (Traci)
And Yet: Poems by Kate Baer (Ellie)
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are telling you where to start with different genres. And if you’ve already read our “start here” books, we tell you what to read next! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
A Lady’s Guide to Fortune-Hunting by Sophie Irwin (Ellie)
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn (Traci)
Open the Book:
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
Would Like to Meet by Rachel Winters
Well Met by Jen DeLuca
Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano
Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions by Mario Giordano
Defending Jacob by William Landay
The Push by Ashley Audrain
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
Code Name Helene by Ariel Lawhon
The Unadoptables by Hana Tooke
The List of Things that will not Change by Rebecca Stead
A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross
House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City #1) by Sarah J. Maas
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me by Mindy Kaling
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:
Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie
Bunnicula by James and Deborah Howe
A Vow so Bold and Deadly by Brigid Kemmerer
The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling
Little Darlings by Melanie Golding
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
Ellie:
When we were Bright and Beautiful by Jillian Medoff
Mad About You by Mhiari McFarlane
Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Need by Helen Phillips
A Lady’s Guide to Fortune-Hunting by Sophie Irwin
Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week is all about seasonal reading! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood (Ellie)
Two Nights in Lisbon by Chris Pavone (Traci)
Open the Book:
Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout
The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
Inspector Gamache by Louise Penny
The Winners by Fredrik Backman
The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling
The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling
White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson
10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston
The Push by Ashley Audrain
The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh
Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano
Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Emily Henry
Abbey Jimenez
Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson
Cackle by Rachel Harrison
The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow
Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
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.
The Family Game by Catherine Steadman (Ellie)
The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake (Traci)
Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese (Ellie)
Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young (Traci)
Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng (Ellie)
One Last Gift by Emily Stone (Traci)
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week is all about our love of Taylor Jenkins Reid! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
The Winners by Fredrik Backman (Traci)
The Overdue Life of Amy Byler by Kelly Harms (Ellie)
Open the Book:
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Daisy Jones and the Six
Malibu Rising
Carrie Soto is Back
After I Do
One True Loves
Maybe in Another Life
Forever Interrupted
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week is all about our love of Taylor Jenkins Reid! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
The Winners by Fredrik Backman (Traci)
The Overdue Life of Amy Byler by Kelly Harms (Ellie)
Open the Book:
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Daisy Jones and the Six
Malibu Rising
Carrie Soto is Back
After I Do
One True Loves
Maybe in Another Life
Forever Interrupted
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are chatting about what we literally read in August! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Traci:
Mika in Real Life by Emiko Jean
The New Neighbor by Karen Cleveland
Hide by Kiersten White
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
When we were Bright and Beautiful by Jillian Medoff
Run Time by Catherine Ryan Howard
This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub
Stay Awake by Megan Goldin
The Winners by Fredrik Backman
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers
Ellie:
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston
Crazy Stupid Bromance (Bromance Bookclub #3) by Lyssa Kay Adams
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Thank you for Listening by Julia Whelan
Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
Acts of Violet by Margarita Montimore
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are chatting about what we literally read in August! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Traci:
Mika in Real Life by Emiko Jean
The New Neighbor by Karen Cleveland
Hide by Kiersten White
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
When we were Bright and Beautiful by Jillian Medoff
Run Time by Catherine Ryan Howard
This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub
Stay Awake by Megan Goldin
The Winners by Fredrik Backman
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers
Ellie:
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston
Crazy Stupid Bromance (Bromance Bookclub #3) by Lyssa Kay Adams
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Thank you for Listening by Julia Whelan
Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
Acts of Violet by Margarita Montimore
- Show Notes
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are going back to school! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Birds of California by Katie Cotugno (Traci)
The It Girl by Ruth Ware (Ellie)
Open the Book:
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
The Diary of Anne Frank by Anne Frank
The Hiding Place Corrie Ten Boom
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
Hank the Cowdog by John R. Erickson
Our Town by Thorton Wilder
The Crucible by Arthur Miller
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
The Giver by Lois Lowry
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgereald
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
David Copperfield by Charles Dickens
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan
Save Me a Seat by Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan
El Deafo by Cece Bell
Bridge to Terabithia by Katerine Paterson
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
- Show Notes
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are going back to school! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Birds of California by Katie Cotugno (Traci)
The It Girl by Ruth Ware (Ellie)
Open the Book:
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
The Diary of Anne Frank by Anne Frank
The Hiding Place Corrie Ten Boom
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
Hank the Cowdog by John R. Erickson
Our Town by Thorton Wilder
The Crucible by Arthur Miller
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
The Giver by Lois Lowry
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgereald
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
David Copperfield by Charles Dickens
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan
Save Me a Seat by Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan
El Deafo by Cece Bell
Bridge to Terabithia by Katerine Paterson
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
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 this month.
The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling (Traci)
Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match by Sally Thorne (Ellie)
Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson (Traci)
The Two Lives of Sara by Catherine Adel West (Ellie)
Winners by Fredrik Backman (Traci)
Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout (Ellie)
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are chatting with our in real life book club! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
The Lioness by Chris Bohjalian (Traci)
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han (Ellie)
Open the Book:
The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates
East of Eden by John Steinbeck
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
The Library Book by Susan Orlean
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Two Nights in Lisbon by Chris Pavone
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub
Bewilderment by Richard Powers
Sansei and Sensibility by Karen Tei Yamashita
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
Olympus, Texas by Stacey Swann
I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
These Precious Days by Ann Patchett
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are chatting about what we literally read in July! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Traci:
Nora Goes off Script by Annabel Monaghan
All the Queen's Men by SJ Bennett
Reputation by Lex Croucher
The Unquiet Dead by Ausma Zehanat Khan
Crazy Stupid Bromance (Bromance Book Club #3) by Lyssa Kay Adams
The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah
Mansfield Park by Jane Austen
The Impossible Us by Sarah Lotz
Two Nights in Lisbon by Chris Pavone
Birds of California by Katie Cotugno
Ellie:
Undercover Bromance (Bromance Book Club #2) by Lyssa Kay Adams
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
The Mutual Friend by Carter Bays
The Layover by Lacie Waldon
Heatwave by Victor Jestin
Just Like Home by Sarah Gailey
The It Girl by Ruth Ware
The Overdue Life of Amy Byler by Kelly Harms
Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: August Edition! On this mini-episode, we’ll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up this month.
Run Time by Catherine Ryan Howard
Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
Stay Awake by Megan Goldin
Mad About You by Mhairi McFarlane
Mika in Real Life by Emiko Jean
Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: August Edition! On this mini-episode, we’ll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up this month.
Run Time by Catherine Ryan Howard
Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
Stay Awake by Megan Goldin
Mad About You by Mhairi McFarlane
Mika in Real Life by Emiko Jean
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are sharing our Literally Reading Survival Guide. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Inheritance (American Royals #0.5) by Katharine McGee (Ellie)
The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley
Open the Book:
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
The Martian by Andy Weir
Rabbit Cake by Annie Hartnett
Fantasticland by Mike Bockoven
Maybe You Should Talk To Someone by Lori Gottlieb
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are sharing what we literally read in June. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Traci’s Books:
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
Flying Solo by Linda Holmes
The Chestnut Man by Soren Sveistrup
The Lioness by Chris Bohjalian
The Love Connection (Airport Novellas, #1) by Denise Williams
My Favorite Half-Night Stand by Christina Lauren
The Disappearing Act by Catherine Steadman
Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow
The Roughest Draft by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka
The Agathas by Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson
Things we do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier
Upgrade by Blake Crouch
Tokyo Dreaming by Emiko Jean
Love and Other Great Expectations by Becky Dean
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
Ellie’s Books:
Flying Solo by Linda Holmes
The Love Connection (Airport Novellas, #1) by Denise Williams
This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub
Nora Goes off Script by Annabel Monaghan
The View Was Exhausting by Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta
Inheritance (American Royals #0.5) by Katherine McGee
The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams
Finding Me by Viola Davis
Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen
Remedial Rocket Science by Susannah Nix
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are chatting about some random bookish questions. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
One Night on the Island by Josie Silver (Traci)
Year on Fire by Julie Buxbaum (Ellie)
Open the Book:
The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh
Bomb Shelter by Mary Laura Philpott
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Everything After by Jill Santopolo
The Dating Plan by Sara Desai
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
These Precious Days by Ann Patchett
The Change by Kristen Miller
The Chestnut Man by Soren Sveistrup
No Cure for Being Human by Kate bowler
I Hope This Finds You Well by Kate Baer
Your House Will Pay by Steph Cha
Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson
Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow
In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware
See You Yesterday by Rachel Lynn Solomon
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes
Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gotleib
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are sharing how we pack our books for vacations. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
The Maid by Nita Prose (Traci)
The Change by Kirsten Miller (Traci)
Open the Book:
Ellie Recommends to Traci:
Shipped by Angie Hockman
The Disappearing Act by Catherine Steadman
Something Wild by Hanna Halperin
Traci Recommends to Ellie:
The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James
Amelia Unabridged by Ashley Schumacher
Rush by Lisa Patton
Close the Book:
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
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 this month.
The Patron Saint of Second Chances by Christine Simon (Traci)
The Bodyguard by Catherine Center (Ellie)
The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell (Traci)
Let’s Not Do This Again by Grant Ginder (Ellie)
Mansfield Park by Jane Austen (Traci)
Acts of Violet by Margarita Montimore (Ellie)
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are speaking with a favorite author, Julie Buxbaum! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Julie Buxbaum’s Books:
The Opposite of Love
After You
Tell Me Three Things
What to Say Next
Hope and Other Punch Lines
Admission
Year on Fire
The Area 51 Files
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are talking about what we literally read in May! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Open the Book:
Mutual Books:
Something Wilder by Christina Lauren
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
The Change by Kristen Miller
Traci’s Books:
The Golden Couple by Sarah Pekkanen and Greer Hendricks
The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb
The Patron Saint of Second Chances by Christine Simon
Undercover Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams
Rewind by Catherine Ryan Howard
The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman
Ellie’s Books:
The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
Year on Fire by Julie Buxbaum
Bomb Shelter by Mary Laura Philpott
Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow
In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware
- Show Notes
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk 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.
Literally Reading:
Always Only You by Chloe Liese (Ellie)
Wilderlore: The Accidental Apprentice volume 1 by Amanda Foody (Traci)
Open the Book:
The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany by Lori Nelson Spielman
Love & Saffron by Kim Fay
Limelight by Amy Poepell
Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan
Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead by Elle Cosimano
Undercover Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams
The House of Breath and Sky by Sarah J. Maas
Something Wilder by Christina Lauren
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week is another installment in our For the Love of series…and this week we are talking all about our love of Emily Henry! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
The Stand by Stephen King (Traci)
The Last Girl Ghosted by Lisa Unger (Ellie)
Crack the Book Open:
Beach Read by Emily Henry
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
A Million Junes by Emily Henry
Close the Book:
Carnival of Snackery by David Sedaris (Ellie)
Taste by Stanley Tucci (Traci)
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are talking about what we literally read in April! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Open the Book:
Traci’s April Reading List:
I Am Not Who You Think I Am by Eric Rickstad
Poirot Investigates: A Hercule Poirot Collection by Agatha Christie
Love & Saffron: A Novel of Friendship, Food, and Love by Kim Fay
Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas
The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh
Finlay Donovan is Knocks ‘Em Dead by Elle Cosimano
The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley
A Million Junes by Emily Henry
The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn
His and Hers by Alice Feeney
Anthem by Noah Hawley
Ellie’s April Reading List:
The Unsinkable Greta James by Jennifer E. Smith
Stuck with You (STEMinist Novella #2) by Ali Hazelwood
Dear Sweet Pea by Julie Murphy
Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by John Krakauer
Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman
The Last Girl Ghosted by Lisa Unger
Bewilderment by Richard Powers
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are sharing our summer reading list! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
The Unsinkable Greta James by Jennifer E. Smith (Traci)
The Simple Wild by K.A. Tucker (Ellie)
Open the Book:
Traci’s Bookbag:
Anne of Manhattan by Briana Starler
Mother May I by Joshilyn Jackson
The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
Ellie’s Bookbag:
Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman
The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth
Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano
A Pho Love Story by Loan Le
Close the Book:
Nevermoor the Trails of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk books in any spare minute that we have. This week we are discussing mothers in literature. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Dear Sweet Pea by Julie Murphy (Ellie)
Who is Maud Dixon by Alexandra Andrews (Traci)
Crack the Book Open:
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
East of Eden by John Steinbeck
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
Carrie by Stephen King
Close the Book:
I Guess I Haven’t Learned that Yet by Shauna Niequist
Bomb Shelter by Mary Laura Philpott
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 this month.
The Lioness by Chris Bohjalian (Traci)
Family of Liars by E. Lockhart (Ellie)
The Agathas by Kathleen Glasgow (Traci)
This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub (Ellie)
Adult Assembly Required by Abby Waxman (Traci)
Musical Chairs by Amy Poeppel (Ellie)
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are discussing when we buy, borrow, listen, and e-read our books. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
A Brush with Love by Mazey Eddings (Traci)
The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh (Ellie)
Close the Book:
Year on Fire by Julie Buxbaum (Ellie)
In this mini episode, Traci and Ellie each share a backlist book to add to your TBR. Check out all of our book recommendations at our shop.
Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal (Traci)
Limelight by Amy Poeppel (Ellie)
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are discussing Middle Grade vs. Young Adult! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
The Year of Billy Miller by Kevin Henkes (Ellie)
The Christmas Pig by J.K. Rowling (Traci)
Save Me a Seat by Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan (Ellie)
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas (Traci)
Crack the Book Open:
On the Come Up by Angie Thomas (Ellie)
The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley (Traci)
Hope and Other Punch Lines by Julie Buxbaum (Ellie)
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell (Traci)
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han (Ellie)
The Unadoptables by Hana Tooke (Traci)
To Night Owl from Dogfish by Holly Goldberg Sloan and Meg Wolitzer (Ellie)
Field Notes on Love by Jennifer E. Smith (Traci)
Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: April Edition! On this mini-episode, we’ll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up this month.
Year on Fire by Julie Buxbaum
Reputation by Lex Croucher
Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett
Elektra by Jeniffer Saint
I Guess I Haven’t Learned that Yet by Shauna Niequist
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are discussing some new releases - March Madness style! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Literally Reading:
A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross (Traci)
Unmissing by Minka Kent (Ellie)
Find Me by Alafair Burke (Traci)
The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany by Lori Nelson Spielman (Ellie)
Crack the Book Open:
Something Wilder by Christina Lauren
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
One Night on the Island by Josie Silver
Flying Solo by Linda Holmes
The Maid by Nita Prose
The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley
The Island by Adrian McKinty
The New Neighbor by Karen Cleveland
Tokyo Dreaming by Emiko Jean
Rivals by Katharine McGee
Upgrade by Blake Crouch
Forging Silver into Stars by Brigid Kemmerer
Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Just Like Home by Sarah Gaily
In this mini episode, Traci and Ellie each share a backlist book to add to your TBR. Check out all of our book recommendations at our shop.
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin (Ellie)
The Day the World Came to Town by Jim DeFede (Traci)
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are discussing what we literally read this winter! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
The Martian by Andy Weir (Traci)
The Brightest Star in Paris by Diana Biller (Ellie)
Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins (Traci)
Like a Sister by Kellye Garrett (Ellie)
Crack the Book Open:
Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson (Traci)
Lovelight Farms by B.K. Morrison (Ellie)
Taste by Stanley Tucci (Traci)
All the Devils are Here by Louise Penny (Ellie)
The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn (Traci)
56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard (Ellie)
The Turnout by Megan Abbott (Traci)
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas (Ellie)
On this monthly mini-episode, we each share three books that we’re looking forward to getting our hands on this month, whether it be a shining new release we’ve been impatiently anticipating or a dusty backlist book from our own shelves!
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are discussing our love of Christina Lauren! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City #1) by Sarah J. Maas (Ellie)
The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams (Traci)
When You Get the Chance by Emma Lord (Ellie)
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke (Traci)
Crack the Book Open:
The Unhoneymooners
In a Holidaze
Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating
The Soulmate Equation
Dating You/Hating You
Twice in a Blue Moon
Love and Other Words
Roomies
The Honey Don’t List
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are discussing celebrity book clubs! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby (Traci)
Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney (Ellie)
The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie (Traci)
I Miss You When I Blink by Mary Laura Philpott (Ellie)
Crack the Book Open:
The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
Good Company by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney
Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
The Push by Ashley Audrain
We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
Olympus, Texas by Stacey Swann
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris
How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones
Becoming by Michelle Obama
Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout
Gilead by Marilynne Robinson
The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates
The Love Songs of W.E.B. deBois by Honoree Fanonne Jeffers
On this mini episode, Traci and Ellie each share a backlist book to add to your TBR. Check out all of our book recommendations at our shop.
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are discussing some of our reading quirks! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Everything After by Jill Santopolo (Ellie)
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham (Traci)
Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell (Ellie)
The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra by Vaseem Khan (Traci)
On this monthly mini-episode, we each share three books that we’re looking forward to getting our hands on this month, whether it be a shining new release we’ve been impatiently anticipating or a dusty backlist book from our own shelves!
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are discussing our top ten books of 2021! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Traci’s Top Ten:
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
The Push by Ashley Audrain
The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver
The Thursday Murder Club and The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman
The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany Lori Nelson Spielman
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessican Townsend
The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker
Ellie’s Top Ten:
We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker
This Close to Okay by Leesa Cross-Smith
Olympus, Texas by Stacey Swann
Shiner by Amy Jo Burns
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout
Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci
Normal People by Sally Rooney
The Push by Ashley Audrain
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are looking back on our year in books! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Only When It’s Us by Chloe Liese (Ellie)
Hana Kahn Carries On by Uzma Jalaluddin (Traci)
The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell (Ellie)
The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss (Traci)
Crack the Book Open:
The Unadoptables by Hana Tooke
The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker
The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall
White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson
Goodnight Beautiful by Aimee Molloy
Rage Against the Minivan by Kristen Howerton
Auntie Poldi and the Handsome Antonio by Mario Giordano
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
I Liked My Life by Abby Fabiaschi
Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah
El Deafo by Cece Bell
The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
The Windsor Knot by SJ Bennett
If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy
You have a Match by Emma Lord
The Last Summer at the Golden Hotel by Elyssa Friedland
What’s Next:
All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle
Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano
A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza
The Night Circus by Erin Morganstern
Fablehaven by Brandon Mull
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
On this monthly mini-episode, we each share three books that we’re looking forward to getting our hands on this month, whether it be a shining new release we’ve been impatiently anticipating or a dusty backlist book from our own shelves!
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are discussing all the bookish Holiday things! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain (Traci)
Her Dark Lies by J.T. Ellison (Ellie)
No One Goes Alone by Erik Larson (Traci)
The Family by Naomi Krupitsky (Ellie)
Crack the Book Open:
One Day in December by Josie Silver
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren
10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston
Recommended For You by Laura Silverman
Louise Penny
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
The Seven Days of Us by Francesa Hornak
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
What’s Next:
The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver
No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler
On this mini episode, Traci and Ellie each share a backlist book to add to your TBR. Check out all of our book recommendations at our shop.
On this monthly mini-episode, we each share three books that we’re looking forward to getting our hands on this month, whether it be a shining new release we’ve been impatiently anticipating or a dusty backlist book from our own shelves!
- Show Notes
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are discussing what we literally read this Fall! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
The Defense by Steve Cavanaugh (Ellie)
Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapena (Traci)
Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty (Ellie)
Hostage by Clare Mackintosh (Traci)
Crack the Book Open:
The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth (Ellie)
The Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny (Traci)
A Better Man by Louise Penny (Ellie)
Ariadne by Jennifer Saint (Traci)
99 Percent Mine by Sally Thorne (Ellie)
The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller (Traci)
The Witch Haven by Sasha Peyton Smith (Ellie)
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee (Traci)
What’s Next:
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner (Ellie)
The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles (Traci)
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week is our 2021 Holiday Gift Guide! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard (Traci)
Beautiful World, Where Are You? By Sally Rooney (Ellie)
Literally Listening:
Broken Harbor by Tana French (Traci)
Well Matched by Jen DeLuca (Ellie)
Crack the Book Open:
Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak (Traci)
Who is Maud Dixon? By Alexandra Andrews (Ellie)
Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson (Traci)
We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker (Ellie)
Life after Life by Kate Atkinson (Traci)
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett (Ellie)
The Night Swim by Megan Goldin (Traci)
One by One by Ruth Ware (Ellie)
What’s Next:
Taste by Stanley Tucci (Traci)
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas (Traci)
The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles (Ellie)
On this mini episode, Traci and Ellie each share a backlist book to add to your TBR. Check out all of our book recommendations at our shop.
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we will be reporting back on books we mentioned in previous episodes! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling (Ellie)
Persuasion by Jane Austen (Traci)
Literally Listening:
As Good As Dead by Holly Jackson (Ellie)
A Portrait of a Scotsman by Evie Dunmore (Traci)
Crack the Book Open:
Life’s Too Short by Abby Jimenez (Ellie)
Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley (Traci)
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (Ellie)
Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman (Traci)
The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley (Ellie)
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner (Traci)
Someone Else’s Love Story by Joshilyn Jackson (Ellie)
Kindred by Octavia Butler (Traci)
The Tourist Attraction by Sarah Morgenthaler (Ellie)
The Gifted School by Bruce Holsinger (Traci)
What’s Next:
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
A Heart so Fierce and Broken by Brigid Kemmerer
On this monthly mini-episode, we each share three books that we’re looking forward to getting our hands on this month, whether it be a shining new release we’ve been impatiently anticipating or a dusty backlist book from our own shelves!
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we will be discussing our love for October reads! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
The Neighbor’s Secret by L. Alison Heller (Traci)
The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth (Ellie)
Literally Listening:
Rush by Lisa Patton (Traci)
Fault Lines by Emily Itami (Ellie)
October Reads:
The Sundown Motel by Simone St. James (Traci)
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness (Ellie)
Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier (Traci)
Home Before Dark by Riley Sager (Ellie)
Fantasticland by Mike Bockoven (Traci)
The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E. Schwab (Ellie)
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Carrie by Stephen King
What’s Next:
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness (Traci)
The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins (Traci)
Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness (Ellie)
The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow (Ellie)
Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant (Traci)
The Witch Haven by Sasha Peyton Smith (Ellie)
The Complete Poetry of Edgar Allan Poe (Ellie)
On this mini episode, Traci and Ellie each share a backlist book to add to your TBR. Check out all of our book recommendations at our shop.
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we will be discussing one of our favorite things... cookbooks! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Normal People by Sally Rooney (Ellie)
The Final Girls Support Group by Grady Hendrix (Traci)
Literally Listening:
A Curious Beginning (Veronica Speedwell #1) by Deanna Raybourn (Ellie)
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (Traci)
Cookbooks:
It’s All Good by Gwyneth Paltrow
It’s All Easy by Gwyneth Paltrow
The Sprouted Kitchen
What’s Gaby Cooking by Gaby Dalkin
Eat What You Want by Gaby Dalkin
Half Baked Harvest by Tieghan Gerard
Half Baked Harvest Super Simple by Tieghan Gerard
Ottolenghi Simple by Yotam Ottolenghi
Jerusalem by Yotam Ottolenghi
Nothing Fancy by Alison Roman
The Defined Dish by Alex Snodgrass
Two Peas & Their Pod by Maria Lichty
SkinnyTaste by Gina Homolka
Smitten Kitchen Every Day by Deb Perelman
The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook by Deb Perelman
America’s Test Kitchen
How to Cook Everything Mark Bittman
Bread & Wine by Shauna Niequist
Tender at the Bone by Ruth Reichl
Save Me the Plums by Ruth Reichl
One More Croissant for the Road by Felicity Cloake
Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal
Champagne Baby by Laure Dugas
What’s Next:
The Comfortable Kitchen by Alex Snodgrass (Ellie)
Jen Hatmaker
The Lazy Genius Kitchen by Kendra Adachi
A Homemade Life by Molly Wizenberg (Traci)
The Kitchen Counter Cooking School by Kathleen Flinn
Finding Freedom by Erin French
The Lost Kitchen by Erin French
On this monthly mini-episode, we each share three books that we’re looking forward to getting our hands on this month, whether it be a shining new release we’ve been impatiently anticipating or a dusty backlist book from our own shelves!
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are playing Would You Rather: Bookish Edition. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Summer Job by Lizzy Dent (Traci)
The Perfect Find by Tia Williams (Ellie)
Literally Listening:
The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino (Traci)
The Maidens by Alex Michaelides (Ellie)
On this mini episode, Traci and Ellie each share a backlist book to add to your TBR. Check out all of our book recommendations at our shop.
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week is our 3rd Literally Reading Book Club and we will be discussing Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Daughter of Sparta by Claire Andrews (Traci)
Olympus, Texas by Stacey Swann (Ellie)
Literally Listening:
The Windsor Knot by SJ Bennett (Traci)
Ivy and Bean by Annie Barrows (Ellie)
LRBC:
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
What’s Next:
Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Traci)
One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Ellie)
On this monthly mini-episode, we each share three books that we’re looking forward to getting our hands on this month, whether it be a shining new release we’ve been impatiently anticipating or a dusty backlist book from our own shelves!
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are chatting about what we literally read this summer. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy (Ellie)
Falling by T.J. Newman (Traci)
Literally Listening:
The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey (Ellie)
Her Dark Lies by J.T. Ellison (Traci)
What We Literally Read this Summer:
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams (Ellie)
Echo by Pamela Munoz Ryan (Traci)
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry (Ellie)
If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy (Ellie)
The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd (Ellie)
Olympus, Texas by Stacey Swann (Ellie)
The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris (Ellie)
We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker (Ellie)
The Rose Code by Kate Quinn (Traci)
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro (Ellie)
The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd (Traci)
The Guncle by Steven Rowley (Ellie)
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue (Traci)
What’s Next:
The Vacationers by Emma Straub (Ellie)
A Hundred Summers by Beatriz Williams (Ellie)
Shipped by Angie Hockman (Ellie)
The Last Summer at the Golden Hotel by Elyssa Friedland (Traci)
On this mini episode, Traci and Ellie each share a backlist book to add to your TBR. Check out all of our book recommendations at our shop.
On this monthly mini-episode, we each share three books that we’re looking forward to getting our hands on this month, whether it be a shining new release we’ve been impatiently anticipating or a dusty backlist book from our own shelves!
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are chatting about books and beverage pairings. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Life’s Too Short by Abby Jimenez (Traci)
The Guncle by Steven Rowley (Ellie)
Literally Listening:
Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley (Traci)
The Disappearing Act by Catherine Steadman (Ellie)
Books and Beverages:
Sex and Vanity by Kevin Kwan
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
Head Over Heels by Hannah Orenstein
City of the Lost by Kelley Armstrong
The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany by Lori Nelson Spielman
Good Company by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney
One More Croissant for the Road by Felicity Cloake
Rage Against the Minivan by Kristen Howerton
What’s Next:
Shipped by Angie Hockman (Ellie)
A Thousand Ships by Natalie Hayes (Traci)
Ariadne by Jennifer Saint (Traci)
Daughter of Sparta by Claire Andrews (Traci)
Troy by Stephen Fry (Traci)
Olympus, Texas by Stacey Swann
On this mini episode, Traci and Ellie each share a backlist book to add to your TBR. Check out all of our book recommendations at our shop.
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are chatting about reading long books. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean (Ellie)
The Rose Code by Kate Quinn (Traci)
The Alice Network by Kate Quinn
The Huntress by Kate Quinn
Literally Listening:
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (Ellie)
The Martian by Andy Weir
The Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian (Traci)
Long Books:
The Stand by Stephen King
11/22/63 by Stephen King
The Dublin Murder Squad by Tana French
Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng
The Island of Sea Women by Lisa Sea
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith
Becoming by Michelle Obama
The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwann
East of Eden by John Steinbeck
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
11/22/63 by Stephen King
The Witch Elm by Tana French
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
Outlander by Diana Galbaldon
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
What’s Next:
11/22/63 by Stephen King
The Count of Monte Criso by Alexander Dumas
On this monthly mini-episode, we each share three books that we’re looking forward to getting our hands on this month, whether it be a shining new release we’ve been impatiently anticipating or a dusty backlist book from our own shelves!
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are discussing what reading will look like in our homes this summer. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling (Traci)
Ivy and Bean by Annie Barrows (Ellie)
Literally Listening:
Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan (Traci)
The Ramona Collection by Beverly Cleary (Ellie)
Kid Lit:
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
Choose Your Own Adventure Books
The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey
Little Golden Books
Ramona by Beverly Cleary
Henry Huggins by Beverly Cleary
The Owl Diaries by Rebecca Elliot
The Unicorn Diaries by Rebecca Elliot
Olivia by Ian Falconer
Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney
Sophia Valdez, Future Prez by Andrea Beaty
The Berenstain Bears by Stan and Jan Berenstain
Elephant and Piggy by Mo Willems
Two Times the Fun by Beverly Cleary
Dinosaur Books
What’s Next:
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
On this mini episode, Traci and Ellie each share a backlist book to add to your TBR. Check out all of our book recommendations at our shop.
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. June is our birthday month so we are celebrating with an episode all about us! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Life’s Too Short by Abby Jimenez (Ellie)
The Last Thing He told Me by Laura Dave (Traci)
Literally Listening:
The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren (Ellie)
Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren (Traci)
Are You an Ellie or a Traci:
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes
The Push by Ashley Audrain
This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel
Defending Jacob by William Landay
Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal
Circe by Madeline Miller
Rules of Civility by Amor Towles
The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
What’s Next:
The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris
The Guncle by Steven Rowley
Excuse Me Why I Ugly Cry by Joya Goffney
Anne of Manhattan by Brina Starler
A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes
The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray
On this monthly mini-episode, we each share three books that we’re looking forward to getting our hands on this month, whether it be a shining new release we’ve been impatiently anticipating or a dusty backlist book from our own shelves!
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Ellie)
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave (Traci)
Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane (Ellie)
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austin (Traci)
The Last Flight by Julie Clark (Ellie)
Anna K Away by Jenny Lee (Traci)
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are chatting about what you should literally read this summer. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Matthew Sullivan (Traci)
Meet Cute by Helena Hunting (Ellie)
Literally Listening:
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman (Traci)
The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman (Ellie)
What You Should Literally Read this Summer:
Would Like to Meet by Rachel Winters
Don’t You Forget About Me by Mhairi McFarlane
Amelia Unabridged by Ahley Schumacher
Meet Me at Midnight by Jessica Pennington
Sea Wife by Amity Gaige
Goodnight Beautiful by Aimee Molloy
I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon
A Curse so Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins
Shiner by Amy Jo Burns
A Favorite from Last Summer:
The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
On this mini episode, Traci and Ellie each share a backlist book to add to your TBR. Check out all of our book recommendations at our shop.
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are chatting about our first Literally Reading Book Club … Fable by Adrienne Young. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Relish by Lucy Knisley (Ellie)
The Sundown Motel by Simone St. James (Traci)
Literally Listening:
Crying in H-Mart by Michelle Zauner (Ellie)
You Never Forget Your First by Alexis Coe (Traci)
Literally Reading Book Club:
Fable by Adrienne Young
Books Also Mentioned:
El Deafo by Cece Bell
The Action Bible by Sergio Cariello
Book Plans:
Good Company by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney (Ellie)
On this mini episode, Traci and Ellie each share a backlist book to add to your TBR. Check out all of our book recommendations at our shop.
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are sharing some conflicting opinions. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend (Traci)
Little Eyes by Samanta Schweblin (Ellie)
Literally Listening:
Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell (Traci)
The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth (Ellie)
Crack the Book Open:
The Lola Quartet by Emily St. John Mandel
Ready Player One by by Ernest Cline
A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline
The River by Peter Heller
Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell
Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
Recursion by Blake Crouch
Other Books Mentioned:
Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend
The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
On this mini episode, Traci and Ellie each share a backlist book to add to your TBR. Check out all of our book recommendations at our shop.
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are filling your TBR with audiobooks! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley (Ellie)
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner (Traci)
Literally Listening:
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurty (Ellie)
The Unadoptables by Hana Tooke (Traci)
Crack the Book Open:
A Nearly Normal Family by M.T. Edvardsson
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez
Would Like to Meet by Rachel Winters
Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren
Inheritance by Dani Shapiro
Open Book by Jessica Simpson
Calypso by David Sedaris
On the Come Up by Angie Thomas
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
Inspector Gamache Series by Louise Penny
Dublin Murder Squad Series by Tana French
Emma by Jane Austin
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kid
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
The Family Next Door by Sally Hepworth
The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth
Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West
Ordinary Grace by William
Shiner by Amy Jo Baker
Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
Kelly Corrigan
Nobody will Tell You This But Me by Bess Kalb
The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff
Bossypants by Tina Fey
Where’d You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple
Becoming by Michelle Obama
11-22-63 by Stephen King
Other Books Mentioned:
Defending Jacob by William Landay
One by One by Ruth Ware
The Guest List by Lucy Foley
Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend
The War that Saved My Life Kimberly Burbaker Bradley
A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving
On this mini episode, Traci and Ellie each share a backlist book to add to your TBR. Check out all of our book recommendations at our shop.
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are talking about the nuts and bolts of audiobooks! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman (Traci)
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
This Close to Okay by Leesa Cross-Smith (Ellie)
Literally Listening:
Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson (Traci & Ellie)
The Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
Crack the Book Open:
Where’d You Go, Bernadette? by Maria Semple
Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins-Reid
Surprised by Motherhood by Lisa Jo-Baker
Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me/ Why Not Me by Mindy Kaling
Bossy Pants by Tina Fey
In the Woods by Tana French
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurty
Newbie Listener:
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
Dad is Fat by Jim Gaffigan
Favorite Audiobook:
Rabbit Cake by Annie Hartnett
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
What’s Next:
Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman (Traci)
Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman
Hollywood Park by Mikel Jollett (Ellie)
Educated by Tara Westover
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
On this mini episode, Traci and Ellie each share a backlist book to add to your TBR. Check out all of our book recommendations at our shop.
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are celebrating our podcast anniversary! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
The Midnight Gang by David Walliams (Ellie)
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurty (Traci)
Literally Listening:
Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus (Ellie)
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend (Traci)
Crack the Book Open:
Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Orphans of Race Point by Patry Francis
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gaile Honeyman
Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng
Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
Save Me the Plums by Ruth Reichl
Rules of Civility by Amor Towles
The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman
Beach Read by Emily Henry
Well Met by Jen DeLuca
Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions by Mario Giordano
On this mini episode, Traci and Ellie each share a backlist book to add to your TBR. Check out all of our book recommendations at our shop.
- LRBC: The Four Winds
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are chatting about our first Literally Reading Book Club … The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh (Traci)
The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon (Ellie)
Literally Listening:
Rage Against the Minivan by Kristen Howerton (Ellie)
Literally Reading Book Club:
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
Books Also Mentioned:
Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
Book Plans:
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck (Traci)
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah (Ellie)
On this mini episode, Traci and Ellie each share a backlist book to add to your TBR. Check out all of our book recommendations at our shop.
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are chatting about BuzzList vs. BackList books. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney (Ellie)
The Survivors by Jane Harper (Traci)
Literally Listening:
Someone Else’s Love Story (Ellie)
Confessions on the 7:45 by Lisa Unger (Traci)
BuzzList vs. BackList Books:
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware
One by One by Ruth Ware
The Guest List by Lucy Foley
Admission by Julie Buxbaum
Hope and Other Punch Lines by Julie Buxbaum
Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
The Hypnotist’s Love Story by Liane Moriarty
A Good Marriage by Kimberly McCreight
Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal
The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray
Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman
Books Also Mentioned:
Other Alice Feeney Books:
His and Hers by Alice Feeney
I Know Who You Are by Alice Feeney
Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney
The Dry by Jane Harper
Never Have I Ever by Joshilyn Jackson
The Almost Sisters by Joshilyn Jackson
Rabbit Cake by Annie Hartnett
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkinss
The Witch Elm by Tana French
Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty
The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty
Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty
The Push by Ashley Audrain
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are chatting about some of our favorite love stories! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.
Literally Reading:
Kindred by Octavia Butler (Traci)
Push by Ashley Audrain (Ellie)
Literally Listening:
The Gifted School by Bruce Holsinger (Traci)
You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria (Ellie)
Love Stories:
Field Notes on Love by Jennifer E. Smith (Traci)
Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes (Ellie)
The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez
The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez
The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes (Ellie)
Love Walked In by Marisa De Los Santos (Traci)
The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany by Lori Nelson Spielman (Traci)
This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel (Ellie)
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty (Ellie)
Gone With the Wind By Margaret Mitchell (Traci)
One More Croissant for the Road by Felicity Cloake (Traci)
Circe by Madeline Miller (Ellie)
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk books and reading in any spare minute that we have. This week we are chatting about some habits and tips to start your reading year off right.
Literally Reading:
Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May (Ellie)
The Bookshelf Thomasville, GA
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas (Ellie and Traci)
Literally Listening:
The Tourist Attraction by Sarah Morgenthaler (Ellie)
Well Met Jen Deluca
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn (Traci)
Crack the Book Open:
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
Reading Plans:
The Moth Presents All These Wonders by Catherine Burns (Ellie)
We’re Ellie and Traci, two bookish friends who read in every spare minute that we have! In this episode, we are sharing our top ten books of 2020! Join us on instagram @literally_reading.
Top Ten Books of 2020:
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The Unhoneymooners Christina Lauren (Traci)
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Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid (Ellie)
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Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak (Traci)
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I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown (Ellie)
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Anxious People by Fredrik Backman (Traci)
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American Royals by Katherine McGee (Ellie)
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This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger (Traci)
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The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix (Ellie)
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The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix (Traci)
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Anxious People by Fredrik Backman (Ellie)
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The Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson (Traci)
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The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune (Ellie)
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Code Name Helene by Ariel Lawhon (Traci)
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Beach Read by Emily Henry (Ellie)
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The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff (Traci)
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What Kind of Woman by Kate Baer (Ellie)
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The Dearly Beloved by Kara Wall (Traci)
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Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano (Ellie)
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Louise Penny (Traci)
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Nobody Will Tell You This but Me by Bess Kalb (Ellie)
2021 Reading:
A Curse so Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer (Traci)
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab (Ellie)
- 2020 Reading Recap
We’re Ellie and Traci, two bookish friends who read in every spare minute that we have! In this episode, we are sharing our 2020 reading recap. Join us at instagram @literally_reading.
What we are Literally Reading:
The Girl in the Mirror by Rose Carlyle (Ellie)
The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins (Traci)
What we are Literally Listening To:
Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris (Ellie)
Faithful Place by Tana French (Traci)
The Searcher by Tana French
Reading Recap:
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy (Traci)
Emma by Jane Austen (Traci)
Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier (Traci)
Reading Superlatives:
Nobody Will Tell You This But Me by Bess Kalb (Ellie)
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie (Traci)
Death on the Nile Agatha Christie (Traci)
And Then There Were None Agatha Christie (Traci)
Emma by Jane Austen (Ellie)
Tell Me Three Things by Julie Buxbaum (Traci)
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb (Traci)
Sea Wife by Amity Gaige (Ellie)
Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam (Ellie)
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (Ellie)
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy (Traci)
Stand All The Way Up by Sophie Hudson (Ellie)
The Only Plane in the Sky by by Garrett M. Graff (Traci)
Long Bright River by Liz Moore (Ellie)
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver (Traci)
2021 Reading:
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah (Ellie)
A Court of Thorns and Flames by Sarah J. Maas (Ellie)
Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline (Traci)
We’re Ellie and Traci, two bookish friends who read in every spare minute that we have! In this episode, we are sharing our gift picks for the kids in your lives. Join us at instagram @literally_reading.
What we are Literally Reading:
My Brilliant Friend (Traci)
A Good Neighborhood (Ellie)
What we are Literally Listening To:
Practical Magic (Traci)
The Choice: Embrace the Possible (Ellie)
The Best of Me (Ellie)
Kid Lit Gift Guide:
The Secret Garden
Beezus and Ramona (Traci)
Fancy Nancy (Ellie)
Little Golden Books (Traci)
The Bad Guy Series (Ellie)
Best Kids Jokes Ever (Traci)
Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse (Ellie)
Chrysanthemum (Ellie)
The Jesus Storybook Bible (Traci)
Dear Zoo (Ellie)
Brown Bear Brown
Usborne Books (Traci)
Calvin and Hobbes (Ellie)
Garfield
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Traci)
Moo Ba La La La (Traci)
The Going to Bed Book (Traci)
The Lemonade War (Ellie)
We’re Ellie and Traci, two bookish friends who read in every spare minute that we have! In this episode, we are sharing our 2020 holiday gift guide. Join us at instagram @literally_reading.
What we are Literally Reading:
Nothing to See Here (Ellie)
Auntie Poldi and the Handsome Antonio (Traci)
What we are Literally Listening To:
One By One (Ellie)
Wolf Hall (Traci)
Gift Guide:
Where the Crawdads Sing (Ellie)
Kitchens of the Great Midwest (Traci)
The Lager Queens of Minnesota (Traci)
One to Watch (Traci)
Open Book (Ellie)
Such a Fun Age (Ellie)
The River (Ellie)
Leave the World Behind (Ellie)
Beneath a Scarlet Sky (Traci)
The Nightingale (Traci)
Before We Were Yours (Ellie)
Anne of Green Gables (Ellie)
Lovely War (Traci)
The Mysterious Benedict Society (Traci)
The House in the Cerulean Sea (Ellie)
Little Fires Everywhere (Ellie)
Daisy Jones and the Six (Ellie)
Big Little Lies (Ellie)
The Rosie Project (Ellie)
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (Traci)
Louise Penny Series (Traci)
A Court of Thorns and Roses Series (Ellie)Shop these links to support our local independent bookstore, Vroman’s. Independent bookstores have taken a hit during Coronavirus...let’s support them and keep them open!
- This or That?!
We’re Ellie and Traci, two bookish friends who read in every spare minute that we have! In this episode, we will play a little reading game we like and force each other to make some real hard decisions! Join us at instagram @literally_reading.
What we are Literally Reading:
Rebecca (Traci)
What You Wish For (Ellie)
Happiness For Beginners
What we are Literally Listening To:
A Rogue of One's Own (Traci)
Bridging Down the Duke
Paris is Always a Good Idea (Ellie)
This or That:
Tweet Cute
Tell Me Three Things
A Gentleman in Moscow
Rules of Civility
Such a Fun Age
Dear Edward
The One in a Million Boy
J.K. Rowling
Louise Penny
Daisy Jones and the Six
The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires
Agatha Christie
Anthony Horowitz
Peter Swanson
Reading Plans:
The Penderwicks (Traci)
The Moffats
To Have and to Hoax (Ellie)
Shop these links to support our local independent bookstore, Vroman’s. Independent bookstores have taken a hit during Coronavirus...let’s support them and keep them open!
We’re Ellie and Traci, two bookish friends who read in every spare minute that we have! In this episode, we will talk about our real life book club! Join us at instagram @literally_reading.
What we are Literally Reading:
A Discovery of Witches (Ellie)
Magpie Murders (Traci)
What we are Literally Listening To:
Nobody Will Tell You This But Me by Bess Kalb (Ellie)
Outlander (Traci)
Book Club Reads:
Orphan Train
The Library Book
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine
Where the Crawdads Sing
A Man Called Ove
The Dutch House
Anne of Green Gables
Little Women
Pride & Prejudice
Ayesha at Last
The Underground Railroad
An American Marriage
Everything I Never Told You
Bel Canto
Defending Jacob
East of Eden
A Gentleman in Moscow
What Our Book Club Should Read Next:
Kindred (Ellie)
What Kind of Woman (Ellie)
Year of Wonders (Traci)Shop these links to support our local independent bookstore, Vroman’s. Independent bookstores have taken a hit during Coronavirus...let’s support them and keep them open!
We’re Ellie and Traci, two bookish friends who read in every spare minute that we have! In this episode, we will talk about spooky, spine-tingling books. Join us at instagram @literally_reading.
What we are Literally Reading:
FantasticLand by Mike Bockoven
Meet Me at Midnight by Jessica Pennington
What we are Literally Listening To:
Well Met by Jen DeLuca (Traci)
A Quiet Life in the Country by T. E. Kinsey (Ellie)
Spine-Tingly Reads:
The Silent Wife A.S.A. Harrison
The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson
The Last Mrs. Parish by Liv Constantine
The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen
Mr. Nobody Catherine Steadman
The Woman in the Window by A J. Finn
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
Take Me Apart by Sara Sligar
The Likeness by Tana French
The Guest List by Lucy Foley
Lock Every Door by Grady Hendrix
Home Before Dark by Riley Sagar
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips
You Will Know Me by Megan Abbott
A Nearly Normal Family by M.T. Edvardson
The Chain by Adrian McKinty
Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell
Defending Jacob by William Landay (Traci)
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn (Ellie)
Never Have I Ever by Joshilyn Jackson (Traci and Ellie)
Thrillers We Can’t Wait to Read:
The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton (Traci)
The Searcher by Tana French (Ellie)
We’re Ellie and Traci, two bookish friends who read in every spare minute that we have! In this episode, we will talk about books we are planning to literally read this summer. Join us at instagram @literally_reading.
What we are Literally Reading:
City of the Lost (Ellie)
Anxious People (Traci)
What we are Literally Listening To:
Well Played (Ellie)
All Shall Be Well (Traci)
What We’re Literally Reading this Fall:
Catherine House (Ellie)
Fantasticland (Traci)
Good Girl, Bad Blood (Ellie)
The Lions of Fifth Avenue (Traci)
Leave the World Behind (Ellie)
A Rogue of One’s Own (Traci)
In a Dark, Dark Wood (Ellie)
Rebecca (Traci)
Practical Magic (Ellie)
Wolf Hall (Traci)
Winter Garden (Ellie)
A Great Reckoning (Traci)Shop these links to support our local independent bookstore, Vroman’s. Independent bookstores have taken a hit during Coronavirus...let’s support them and keep them open!
We’re Ellie and Traci, two bookish friends who read in every spare minute that we have! In this episode, we will talk about books we read over the summer. Join us at instagram @literally_reading.
What we are Literally Reading:
2:58 - Anna K (Traci)
4:47 - Majesty (Ellie)
What we are Literally Listening To:
5:53 - The Favorite Daughter (Ellie)
7:53 - Death on the Nile (Traci)
Summer Reading Recap:
13:28 - The Guest List (Traci)
15:18 - Calypso (Ellie)
17:27 - The Jane Austen Society (Traci)
18:46 - The Sea Wife (Ellie)
21:23 - Beach Read (Ellie)
23:44 - The Unhoneymooners (Traci)
Reading Plans:
25:54 - Rebecca (Traci)
26:22 - A Discovery of Witches (Ellie)
We’re Ellie and Traci, two bookish friends who read in every spare minute that we have! In this episode, we will talk about our favorite read alouds! Join us at instagram @literally_reading.
What we are Literally Reading:
1:49 - Home Before Dark by Riley Sager (Ellie)
1:59 - Lock Every Door by Riley Sager
3:18 - The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
3:49 - Atomic Love by Jennie Fields (Traci)
What we are Literally Listening To:
5:42 - The Last Guest House by Megan Miranda (Ellie)
6:04 - A Very Punchable Face by Colin Jost (Ellie)
7:35 - A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson (Traci)
9:56 - Sadie by Courtney Summers
Kid Lit Read Alouds:
12:42 - Dory Fantasmagory by Abby Hanlon
16:14 - Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin
Preschool:
17:43 - Sneeches by Dr. Suess
18:40 - If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff
19:14 - Nanette’s Baguette by Mo Willems
19:29 - Richard Scary Books
20:42 - Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney
21:08 - Peter Spier books: Noah’s Ark, Circus, Jonah, Christmas
22:25 - This is How We Do It by Matt Lamonthe
23:00 - How do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight by Jane Yolen
23:35 - Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug by Jonathan Stutzman
23:49 - Tiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark by Jonathan Stutzman
Kinder/1st:
24:33 - Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
25:40 - Mother Bruce by Ryan T. Higgins
26:26 - Nobody Likes a Goblin by Ben Hatke
26:27 - Julia’s House for Lost Creatures by Ben Hatke
26:40 - Julia’s House Moves On by Ben Hatke
27:03 - We Don’t Eat our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins
27:59 - Beautiful Oops! By Barney Saltzberg
28:53 - Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban
29:45 - The Book with No Pictures by B.J. Novak
30:45 - Penny by Kevin Henkes
30:50 - Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes
30:52 - Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes
31:54 - Frog and Toad Books by Arnold Lobel
32:40 - Mouse and Mole by Wong Yee
32:43 - Henry and Mudge by Cynthia Rylant
Early Elementary:
33:23 - Gooney Bird-Greene by Lois Lowry
33:58 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
34:26 - Half Magic by Edward Eager
35:10 - Freckle Juice by Judy Blume
35:34 - My Father’s Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett
35:49 - Ramona Quimby Books by Beverly Cleary
35:52 - The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary
36:02 - Matilda by Roald Dahl
36:04 - James and the Giant Peach Roald Dahl
36:06 - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Roald Dahl
Community Recommendations:
The Penderwicks
Where the Sidewalk Ends
The Lion & the Mouse
Pippi Longstocking!
Baa Baa Smart Sheep
The Berenstain Bear books
Smithsonian - The Animal Box
Kid Reading Goals:
39:16 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (Traci)
41:11 - Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White (Ellie)
41:12 - Beatrice Zinker Upside Down Thinker by Shelley Johannes (Ellie)
Spoilers in this episode!
We’re Ellie and Traci, two bookish friends who read in every spare minute that we have! In this episode, we are talking all things Emma by Jane Austen! Join us on Instagram @literally_reading.
What we are Literally Reading:
2:19 - The Long Way Home: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel (Traci)
3:31 - A Share in Death
3:59 - The Guest List (Ellie)
What we are Literally Listening To:
6:41 - I'd Give Anything (Traci)
8:18 - The Nature of the Beast: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel (Ellie)
Emma:
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Emma (1815 book)
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Emma (2020 movie)
25:22 - Pride and Prejudice
Next Austen Read:
37:01 - Persuasion (Ellie)
37:15 - Sense and Sensibility (Traci)
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We’re Ellie and Traci, two bookish friends who read in every spare minute that we have! In this episode, we will talk vacations gone wrong...especially since none of us are going anywhere! Join us at instagram @literally_reading.
What we are Literally Reading:
4:32 - All We Ever Wanted (Ellie)
4:37 - Something Borrowed
5:55 - Beartown
6:59 - The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes (Traci)
What we are Literally Listening To:
The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes (Ellie)
9:30 - I Was Told it Would Get Easier (Traci)
The Bookish Life of Nina Hill
Vacations Gone Wrong:
12:30 - Castle of Water
16:30 - The River
19:27 - The Unhoneymooners
21:35 - Do Not Become Alarmed
Vacations Through a Book:
24:24 - The House in the Cerulean Sea
25:24 - Sea Wife
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We’re Ellie and Traci, two bookish friends who read in every spare minute that we have! In this episode, we will talk about atmospheric books - namely hot books. Join us at instagram @literally_reading.
What we are Literally Reading:
3:07 - Tweet Cute (Ellie)
4:28 - The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes (Ellie)
5:56 - Eight Perfect Murders (Traci)
What we are Literally Listening To:
10:09 - Tell Me Three Things (Traci)
12:06 - What to Say Next
12:15 - Admission
12:56 - Stand All the Way Up (Ellie)
Hot Books:
19:07 - Beach Read
20:18 - The Great Alone
22:06 - The Great Gatsby
23:48 - Beartown
23:49 - Us Against You
24:14 - Little Women
24:30 - Louise Penny
25:31 - The Dry
28:06 - The Lost Man
28:33 - The Lola Quartet
28:38 - Station Eleven
28:41 - The Glass Hotel
33:15 - Where the Crawdads Sing
37:08 - Dune
38:16 - Red Rising
38:49 - The Secret Life of Bees
Reading Goals:
40:17 - The Jane Austen Society
41:02 - Beach Read
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We’re Ellie and Traci, two bookish friends who read in every spare minute that we have! In this episode, we will talk about historical fiction and why it is the best way to celebrate the 4th of July. Join us at instagram @literally_reading.
What we are Literally Reading:
3:48 - The Library at Mount Char (Ellie)
5:56 - One to Watch (Traci)
What we are Literally Listening To:
7:46 - The Silent Patient (Ellie)
9:38 - Recipe for a Perfect Wife (Traci)
Our Lives in Books:
14:13 - The Alice Network
14:36 - Lilac Girls
14:39 - Resistance Women
14:40 - The Girl They Left Behind
16:12 - The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek
17:52 - Daisy Jones and the Six
22:15 - We Were the Lucky Ones
24:33 - The Invention of Wings
24:36 - The Underground Railroad
24:39 - The Kitchen House
24:46 - Dreamland Burning
24:47 - Calling Me Home
25:12 - The Girl You Left Behind
25:14 - Lilac Girls
25:35 - The Orphan Train
26:20 - Code Name Helene
27:06 - The Romanov Empress
27:39 - I Was Anastasia
28:45 - Lovely War
29:04 - Life After Life
29:06 - 11/22/63
29:13 - The Book Thief
29:18 - The Underground Railroad
32:08 - Before We Were Yours
33:32 - Calling Me Home
34:30 - The Giver of Stars
35:37 - The Gown
35:44 - Beneath a Scarlet Sky
36:31 - The Island of Sea Women
38:12 - All the Light We Cannot See
Reading Goals:
40:11 - The Book of Lost Friends
40:58 - Wolf Hall
41:30 - The Other Boleyn Girl
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We’re Ellie and Traci, two bookish friends who read in every spare minute that we have! In this episode, we will talk about why June is the best month. Join us at instagram @literally_reading.
What we are Literally Reading:
3:05 - Tweet Cute (Traci)
4:45 - Sea Wife (Ellie)
What we are Literally Listening To:
6:45 - The Office (Traci)
8:27 - The Hate U Give (Ellie)
Our Lives in Books:
11:09 - The Lola Quartet
12:33 - The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires
12:42 - Everything I Never Told You
24:48 - Charlotte’s Web (Traci)
25:41 - Harriet The Spy (Ellie)
27:14 - Nancy Drew Files (Traci)
29:00 - Vienna Prelude (Ellie
30:42 - Harry Potter Series (Traci)
32:15 - Me Before You (Ellie)
34:20 - Code Name Helene (Traci)
34:24 - Transcription (Traci)
34:28 - A Gentleman in Moscow (Traci)
36:18 - Such a Fun Age (Ellie)
36:21 - This is How it Always Is (Ellie)
36:22 - The One in a Million Boy (Ellie)
37:43 - The Library at Mount Char
37:51 - Jo & Laurie
Also Mentioned
The River
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We’re Ellie and Traci, two bookish friends who read in every spare minute that we have! In this episode, we will talk about what we think you should literally buy your dad for Father’s Day. **Please note that this episode was recorded and edited before the death of George Floyd and the demonstrations that followed. We want to talk about books and make you smile with our bookish banter, but that does not mean that we aren’t aware and concerned about what is happening in the world. Please bear with us as we try to reconcile with recording in advance and maintaining relevance and compassion with the ever-changing events currently happening. Remember to join us at instagram @literally_reading.
What we are Literally Reading:
5:26 - The House by the Cerulean Sea (Ellie)
7:15 - The Babysitters Club - Kristy’s Great Idea (Ellie)
8:50 - The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires (Traci)
What we are Literally Listening To:
11:02 - The Long Way Home (Ellie)
11:56 - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (Traci)
Dad Books:
17:05 - Clear and Present Danger
17:15 - Time to Kill
17:32 - Need to Know
17:37 - The Likeness (Ellie)
18:05 - In the Woods
20:05 - Fatal Vision (Traci)
22:09 - The Da Vinci Code
22:17 - Angels and Demons
22:22 - 11/22/63
22:44 - The Oracle Year
22:47 - Anyone
23:02 - The Ocean at the End of the Lane (Ellie)
25:29 - Ready Player One (Traci)
28:50 - The Panther
28:53 - The Lion’s Game
29:01 - Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
29:16 - The Line That Held Us (Ellie)
31:08 - The Cuckoo’s Calling (Traci)
31:58 - The Silkworm
33:17 - The Gentleman in Moscow
33:20 - Of Mice and Men
33:30 - News of the World (Ellie)
33:43 - Simon the Fiddler
35:14 - Peace Like a River (Traci)
37:38 - John Adams
37:42 - Washington
37:43 - Hamilton
38:11 - The Devil in the White City (Ellie)
38:39 - In the Garden of Beasts
38:59 - The Splendid and the Vile
39:14 - Gods and Generals (Traci)
39:28 - The Killer Angels
39:42 - The Last Full Measure
Reading Goals:
42:18 - The Dearly Beloved
Also Mentioned:
The Bookshelf Thomasville
Raina Telgemeier
J. Ryan Stradal
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We’re Ellie and Traci, two bookish friends who read in every spare minute that we have! In this episode, we will talk about what we think you should literally read this summer. Join us at instagram @literally_reading.
What we are Literally Reading:
4:15 - The Lost Queen (Ellie)
7:30 - Take Me Apart (Ellie)
9:37 - The Last Mrs. Parish (Traci)
What we are Literally Listening To:
12:08 - The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters (Ellie)
15:40 - The Bookish Life of Nina Hill
15:47 - The Garden of Small Beginnings (Traci)
Summer Reading:
26:25 - What Alice Forgot (Ellie)
29:15 - Nine Perfect Strangers
29:21 - Truly Madly Guilty
29:25 - Big Little Lies
29:34 - The Husband’s Secret
30:17 - Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions (Traci)
32:05 - Auntie Poldi and the Vineyards of Etna
32:11 - Auntie Poldi and the Handsome Antonio
33:49 - Tell Me Three Things
33:57 - What to Say Next (Ellie)
35:30 - Save Me the Plums
35:48 - The Knockoff (Traci)
38:31 - The Devil Wears Prada
39:10 - Need to Know (Ellie)
41:24 - The Woman in Cabin 10 (Traci)
44:23 - Little Fires Everywhere (Ellie)
47:43 - Where’d You Go Bernadette (Traci)
Also Mentioned
Shelf Subscription from The Bookshelf Thomasville
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We’re Ellie and Traci, two bookish friends who read in every spare minute that we have! In this episode, we will talk about what we are literally reading during the Coronavirus time at home. Join us at instagram @literally_reading.
What we are Literally Reading:
3:43 - Dune (Traci)
7:00 - The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires (Ellie)
What we are Literally Listening To:
10:40 - 11/22/63 (Traci)
14:35 - Anna Karenina (Ellie)
Safer at Home Reading:
29:30 - The House at Riverton (Traci)
29:40 - The Lake House
31:30 - The Secret Keeper
31:48 - Sadie (Ellie)
34:43 - The Whisper Man (Traci)
36:26 - Fierce Kingdom
36:54 - House of Earth and Blood (Ellie)
39:15 - Mr. Nobody (Traci)
39:25 - Something in the Water
41:01 - American Royals (Ellie)
42:12 - American Royals II: Majesty (releases September 1, 2020)
42:29 - The Royal We
42:34 - The Heir Affair (releases July 7, 2020)
Reading Plans:
44:09 - The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (releases - Traci)
45:08 - Midnight Sun (releases August 4, 2020)
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We’re Ellie and Traci, two bookish friends who read in every spare minute that we have! In this episode, we will talk about book-to-screen adaptations. As always, we will share what and where we are reading right now. Join us at instagram @literally_reading.
What we are Literally Reading:
4:03 - Rules of Civility (Ellie)
5:36 - Ribbons of Scarlett (Traci)
What we are Literally Listening To:
8:58 - Anna Karenina (Ellie)
11:25 - Maybe You Should Talk to Someone (Traci)
Also Mentioned:
6:18 - My Dear Hamilton
6:19 - America’s First Daughter
6:33 - The Huntress
6:35 - The Alice Network
6:36: The Tattooist of Auschwitz
Book to Screen Adaptations:
13:15 - The Girl on the Train
15:48 - Murder on the Orient Express
19:00 - Hunger Games Series
19:02 - Twilight Series
20:15 - The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (releases May 19, 2020)
20:57 - The Martian
23:00 - Little Women
25:19 - Jo & Laurie (releases June 2, 2020)
25:39 - Gone Girl
28:50 - Harry Potter Series
33:33 - Accidental Beauty Queen
35:18 - American Royals
35:22 - The Royal We
36:43 - The Nightingale
40:15 - Crazy Rich Asians
40:25 - China Rich Girlfriend
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Episode 3 Show Notes - Nonfiction
Traci is listening to: My Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
Ellie is listening to: Open book by Jessica Simpson
Traci is reading: The Girl from Widow Hills by Megan Miranda (released June 23, 2020)
Also mentioned by Megan Miranda: All the Missing Girls and The Perfect Stranger
Ellie is reading: The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Also mentioned: Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Nonfiction Traci mentioned:
America’s First Daughter by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie
My Dear Hamilton by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie
The Library Book by Susan Orlean
The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson
Resistance Women by Jennifer Chiaverini
Educated by Tara Westover
Save Me the Plums by Ruth Reichl
Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise by Ruth Reichl
The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook by Deb Perelman
Smitten Kitchen Every Day by Deb Perelman
The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule
I’ll be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara
The Office by Andy Greene
Nonfiction Ellie mentioned:
East of Eden by John Steinbeck
Becoming by Michelle Obama
The Middle Place by Kelly Corrigan
Glitter and Glue by Kelly Corrigan
Tell Me More by Kelly Corrigan
Surprised by Motherhood by Lisa Jo Baker
Bittersweet by Shauna Niequist
Bread and Wine by Shauna Niequist
Inheritance by Dani Shapiro
The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls
Is Everyone Hanging out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling
Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling
Bossypants by Tina Fey
Yes Please by Amy Pohler
The New One by Mike Birbiglia
Dad is Fat by Jim Gaffigan
Two Peas & Their Pod Cookbook by ˙
Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski
When Breath becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
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Episode 2 Show Notes - Favorite Books of 2019 Welcome to Literally Reading! We are Ellie and Traci, two bookish friends who will read in every spare minute that we have! In this episode, we’re discussing our top 10 books of 2019 … so great ready for a lot of great book recommendations! As always, we will share what and where we are reading right now. We are so glad you are here! Join us at instagram @literally_reading. Where We’re Reading The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis Literally Reading Right Now Long Bright River by Liz Moore This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger This Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger The Scent Keepers by Erica Bauermeister Nearly Normal Family by M.T. Edvardsson Defending Jacob by Michael Landay Crack the Book Open - Top 10 Books of 2019 Where the Crawdads Sing (Ellie & Traci #10) by Delia Owens The Mother-in-Law (Ellie #9) by Sally Hapworth Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman I’ll Be Your Blue Sky (Traci #9) by Marisa de los Santos Love Walked In by Marisa de los Santos Belong to Me by Marisa de los Santos A Curse So Dark & Lonely (Ellie #8) by Bridid Kemmerer A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas Cinder by Marisa Meyer Twilight by Stephenie Meyer The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Circe (Traci #8) by Madeline Miller The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller Evvie Drake Starts Over (Ellie #7) by Linda Holmes To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han The Poisonwood Bible (Traci #7) by Barbara Kingsolver Never Have I Ever (Ellie and Traci #6) by Joshlyn Jackson Defending Jacob by William Landay The Almost Sisters by Joshlyn Jackson Need to Know by Karen Cleveland Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn Becoming (Ellie #5) by Michelle Obama Kitchens of the Great Midwest (Traci #5) by J. Ryan Stradal The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine (Ellie #4) by Gail Honeyman The River (Traci #4) by Peter Heller Rabbit Cake (Ellie #3) by Annie Hartnett Where’d You Go, Bernadette? by Maria Semple Fried Green Tomatoes Steel Magnolias Chief Inspector Gamache series (Traci #3) by Louise Penny Still Life by Louise Penny Bury Your Dead by Louise Penny Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery Tana French (author) Robert Galbraith (author) Maybe You Should Talk to Someone (Ellie #2) by Lori Gottlieb Save Me the Plums: My Gourmet Memoir (Traci #2) by Ruth Reichl Garlic and Sapphires by Ruth Reichl Daisy Jones and The Six (Ellie #1) by Taylor Jenkins Reid Rules of Civility (Traci #1) by Amor Towles A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Bookish Goals for 2020 Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
Episode 1 Show Notes: Welcome to Literally Reading! We are Ellie and Traci, two bookish friends who will read in every spare minute that we have! In this episode, we will give an introduction about ourselves and tell you why we are podcasting. As always, we will share what and where we are reading right now. We are so glad you are here! Join us at instagram @literally_reading. Nancy Drew Series by Carolyn Keene Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder Sweet Valley High by Francine Pascal Babysitters Club by Ann M. Martin The Beautiful Mystery by Louise Penny Good Girls Lie by J.T. Ellison The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson Rabbit Cake by Annie Hartnett