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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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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 ...

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...

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...

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  ...

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 ...

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...