Literally Reading

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We Don't Just Literally Read (August 2025) Aug 20, 2025

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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 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

Literary Lineup: August 2025 Aug 06, 2025

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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)

Best Books of 2025... So Far! Jul 30, 2025

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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 top books of 2025…so far! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.

Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading!

Ellie:

Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall

Poor: Grit, Courage, and the Life-Changing Value of Self-Belief by Katriona O'Sullivan

Ordinary Time by Annie B. Jones

The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion (#1-3) by Beth Brower

The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett

Traci:

The Favorites by Layne Fargo

The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion (#1-3) by Beth Brower

Gone, Baby, Gone by Dennis Lehane

Tartufo by Kira Jane Buxton

Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall

Christmas in July Jul 16, 2025

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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 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)

Literary Lineup: July 2025 Jul 02, 2025

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Hi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: July 2025 Edition! On this mini-episode, we'll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up in July.

July 2025

We Won't All Survive by Kate Alice Marshall (Traci)

She Didn't See It Coming by Shari Lapena (Ellie)

Silverborn (Nevermoor #4) by Jessica Townsend (Traci)

The Rabbit Club by Christopher J. Yates (Ellie)

Far and Away by Amy Poeppel (Ellie)

5 Star Reads... For Us! Jun 18, 2025

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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 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

Spring 2025 Reading Recap Jun 11, 2025

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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 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)

Literary Lineup: June 2025 Jun 04, 2025

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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)

Summer Reading Guide 2025 May 21, 2025

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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)

I Love... the Beach! May 14, 2025

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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)