Literally Reading

BONUS: Ellie's Selected Thoughts on Emma's Unselected Journals, Vol. 5

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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.  El...

169. Taylor Swift: The Bookish Era

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 readin...

168. What We Literally Read in March 2026 (The Short Stack)

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 re...

167. Plotting Ahead: Spring 2026

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

166. What We Literally Reading in February 2026 (The Short Stack)

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

165. Reading Habits and Goals for 2026

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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....

164. What We Literally Reading in January 2026 (Preview)

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

163. Top 10 Books of 2025

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

BONUS: Our Top 11-20 Books of 2024 (Rerelease from Patreon!)

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 2...

Fall 2025 Reading Recap

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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!...

BONUS: Ellie's Selected Thoughts on Emma's Unselected Journals, Vol. 4

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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.  El...

161. Plotting Ahead: Winter 2025-26

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Wi...

160. Thanksgiving Prep Reads

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 whi...

159. 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 sho...

BONUS: Ellie's Selected Thoughts on Emma's Unselected Journals, Vol. 3

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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.  El...

The Scariest Books We've Ever Read

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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. T...

Author Spotlight: Jane Austen

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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!  ...

BONUS: Ellie's Selected Thoughts on Emma's Unselected Journals, Vol. 2

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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.  El...

Book Club Recs

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 book...

Plotting Ahead: Fall 2025

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Fa...

BONUS: Ellie's Selected Thoughts on Emma's Unselected Journals, Vol. 1

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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.  El...

We Don't Just Literally Read (August 2025)

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 re...

Literary Lineup: August 2025

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Aug...

Best Books of 2025... So Far!

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Christmas in July

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Literary Lineup: July 2025

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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....

5 Star Reads... For Us!

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 nece...

Spring 2025 Reading Recap

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Literary Lineup: June 2025

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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....

Summer Reading Guide 2025

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

I Love... the Beach!

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Literary Lineup: May 2025

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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. M...

Bonus: Patreon Sneak Peek!

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Books and Flowers

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 matc...

Books That Read Fast

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Literary Lineup: April 2025

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Apri...

Five Years of Literally Reading!

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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!...

March Madness 2025 - Literally Reading Edition

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Mad...

Literary Lineup: March 2025

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Marc...

Middle Grade March

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 M...

For the Love of... Liane Moriarty

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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! ...

Literary Lineup: February 2025

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 F...

Palate Cleansers

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Top 10 Books of 2024

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Literary Lineup: January 2025

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 De...

2024 is in the Books!

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 sh...

Countdown to 2025!

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 r...

Literary Lineup: December 2024

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 D...

2024 Holiday Gift Guide

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

Why We're Thankful for Reading

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 readi...

Literary Lineup: November 2024

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 N...

Books to Match Your Favorite Halloween Candy

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 boo...

Gentle Mysteries

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 mysterie...

For the Love of... Ann Patchett

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 sho...

Literary Lineup: October 2024

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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....

Summer 2024 Reading Recap

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Our Auto-Buy Authors

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Literary Lineup: September 2024

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Augus...

Literary Lineup: August 2024

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. Au...

Best Books of 2024 (So Far)!

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

Audiobooks with Ellie (Part 2)!

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Audiobooks with Ellie (Part 1)!

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 sh...

Literary Lineup: July

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

If You Liked This... Then Read That

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 afte...

Spring 2024 Reading Recap

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Literary Lineup: June 2024

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. Want...

BONUS: Short Books for When You're Short on Time

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 boo...

2024 Summer Reading Guide

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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! T...

All About Our TBRs

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Literary Lineup: May 2024

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 m...

Behind the Scenes of Literally Reading

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Interview with Katie Cotugno

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Literary Lineup: April 2024

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 mo...

March Madness 2024 - Literally Reading Edition

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Winter Reading Recap

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Literary Lineup: March

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

A Book Club Book with a Menu!

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

I Love... SNOW!

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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…...

Literary Lineup: February

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 mont...

BONUS: Interview with Kelsey from The Girl Next Door Podcast

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, creatin...

Our First Books of the Year

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Top 10 Books of 2023

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Literally Reading is on Patreon!

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hi Readers!  We wanted to pop into your ears today to give you a little more information about our new Patreon feed.  Follow the link to support us...

Literary Lineup: January

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Twelve Romcoms of Christmas

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

What We Literally Read in November

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Nov...

Bonus: Spoiler-FULL Discussion of Iron Flame

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

2023 Holiday Gift Guide

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 sh...

Literary Lineup: December

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 mont...

What We Literally Read in October

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Oct...

Annie B. Jones stops by Literally Reading!

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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....

Literary Lineup: November

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 mont...

Halloween Book Typing

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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! ...

Fantasy for Everyone

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ev...

What We Literally Read in September

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Sep...

Interview with Catherine Steadman

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ste...

Literary Lineup: October

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tackle a Tome

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

What We Literally Read in August

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Aug...

We Don't Just Literally Read: Summer Edition!

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...