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179. What We Literally Read in September 2026 (The Short Stack)
Oct 7, 2026
16m 59s
178. Plotting Ahead: Fall 2026
Sep 23, 2026
39m 42s
177. What We Literally Read in August 2026 (The Short Stack)
Sep 9, 2026
21m 55s
176. Backlist Bookcase: Back-to-School Edition
Aug 26, 2026
26m 35s
175. Best Books of 2026 (So Far)
Jul 22, 2026
34m 53s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/7/26 | 179. What We Literally Read in September 2026 (The Short Stack) | 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 September 2026! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading! Ellie: The Someday Garden by Ashley Poston Traci: The Three Graces of Pearl Street by Elizabeth Wellington Rollins | 16m 59s | ||||||
| 9/23/26 | 178. Plotting Ahead: Fall 2026 | We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are discussing all of the top books coming out in Fall 2026! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading! The Pirate Queen by Ariel Lawhon Whale Harbor by Mary Beth Keane A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J. Maas Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros Exit Party by Emily St. John Mandel Life Out of Order by Audrey Niffenegger We Chase Shadows by Richard Osman Miss Wolcott's Ghost by Louise Penny Trust Fall by Lynn Painter Peck & Peck by Bonnie Garmus A Married Little Christmas by Abby Jimenez Merry Spooky Love by Josie Silver Partita by Barbara Kingsolver American Hagwon by Min Jin Lee The Witches of Cambridge by Alice Hoffman The Betrayal of Cora Wexford by Bethany Joy Lenz | 39m 42s | ||||||
| 9/9/26 | 177. What We Literally Read in August 2026 (The Short Stack) | 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 August 2026! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading! Ellie: The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson Traci: Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford | 21m 55s | ||||||
| 8/26/26 | 176. Backlist Bookcase: Back-to-School Edition | We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we have our next installment of a favorite series: Backlist Bookcase: Back to School edition! 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! All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel | 26m 35s | ||||||
| 7/22/26 | 175. Best Books of 2026 (So Far) | 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. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading! Traci: 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 | 34m 53s | ||||||
| 7/8/26 | book recommendationsreading+3 | — | Donovan Crosses the LineFinders Keepers+2 | — | bookishreading+3 | — | 13m 10s | ||
| 6/24/26 | anticipated bookssummer reading+3 | — | Buyer BewareNine Lives+14 | — | Summer 2026book recommendations+3 | — | 31m 47s | ||
| 6/10/26 | book recommendationsreading+3 | — | 59 MinutesShakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent+2 | — | bookishreading+3 | — | 25m 36s | ||
| 5/27/26 | summer readingbook recommendations+3 | — | The Road to Tender HeartsPineapple Street+6 | — | summer readingbook guide+3 | — | 35m 23s | ||
| 5/13/26 | book recommendationsApril reads+1 | — | YesteryearNo Matter What | — | booksreading+3 | — | 22m 46s | ||
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| 4/29/26 | book discussionliterature analysis+4 | — | The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 5The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 1+3 | — | Emma M. LionBeth Brower+4 | — | 31m 23s | ||
| 4/22/26 | Taylor Swiftbooks+4 | — | Amelia UnabridgedBetting on You+12 | — | Taylor Swiftbook recommendations+3 | — | 36m 24s | ||
| 4/8/26 | book discussionreading recommendations+4 | — | Good PeopleThis Story Could Might Save Your Life+2 | — | book recommendationsreading+6 | — | 15m 07s | ||
| 3/25/26 | book recommendationsupcoming releases+3 | — | YesteryearThe One Day You Were My Husband+14 | — | Spring 2026book recommendations+3 | — | 37m 26s | ||
| 3/11/26 | book reviewsFebruary 2026 reads+3 | — | Lightfall: The Girl and the GaldurianThe Improbably Meet Cutes: Second Chances+2 | — | bookishreading+6 | — | 18m 54s | ||
| 2/18/26 | reading habitsreading goals+3 | — | bookshop.orgPatreon+1 | — | reading goals2026+3 | — | 31m 41s | ||
| 2/4/26 | book discussionJanuary reads+4 | — | bookshop.orgPatreon+4 | — | booksreading+3 | — | 17m 34s | ||
| 1/21/26 | book recommendationstop books+3 | — | Grace and Henry's Holiday Movie MarathonThe Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires+16 | — | top books2025+3 | — | 47m 45s | ||
| 1/7/26 | book recommendations2024 books+3 | — | The Man Who Died TwiceBetting on You+18 | — | 2024 booksbook recommendations+3 | — | 53m 29s | ||
| 12/17/25 | book discussionreading recap+3 | — | ConformNotes on Your Sudden Disappearance+6 | — | Fall 2025book recap+3 | — | 32m 31s | ||
| 12/5/25 | BONUS: Ellie's Selected Thoughts on Emma's Unselected Journals, Vol. 4 | We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we have something a little different for you. Ellie is doing a SPOILER-FULL deep dive into The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 4 by Beth Brower! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading! The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 1 by Beth Brower The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 2 by Beth Brower The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 3 by Beth Brower The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 4 by Beth Brower | 28m 28s | ||||||
| 12/3/25 | 161. Plotting Ahead: Winter 2025-26 | We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we are chatting about what books are coming out Winter of 2025-2026! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading! A Grim Reaper's Guide to Cheating Death by Maxie Dara Everyone in the Group Chat Dies by L.M. Chilton Brimstone by Callie Hart The Briars by Sarah Crouch The Anatomy of an Alibi by Ashley Elston The Storm by Rachel Hawkins My Husbands Wife by Alice Feeney The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave Cursed Daughters by Oyinkan Braithwaite Her One Regret by Donna Freitas Big Nick Energy by Kristen Bailey Christmas Fling by Lindsey Kelk The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage Love Me Tomorrow by Emiko Jean In Your Dreams by Sarah Adams And Now, Back to You by B.K. Borison | 26m 57s | ||||||
| 11/19/25 | 160. Thanksgiving Prep Reads | We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we are sharing what books you should listen to while you prep Thanksgiving dinner. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading! Literally Reading: The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb (Traci) The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel (Ellie) Crack the Book Open: Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal (Traci) Penelope in Retrograde by Brooke Abrams (Ellie) My Life in France by Julia Child (Traci) A Winter in New York by Josie Silver (Ellie) From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg (Traci) The Year of Billy Miller by Kevin Henkes (Ellie) | 33m 00s | ||||||
| 11/5/25 | 159. 2025 Holiday Gift Guide | We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we are sharing our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading! Check out our previous gift guides here: 2020 Gift Guide 2020 Kid Lit Gift Guide 2021 Gift Guide 2022 Gift Guide 2023 Gift Guide 2024 Gift Guide Crack the Book Open: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon (Ellie) Table for Two by Amor Towles (Traci) The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter (Ellie) The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (Traci) The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman (Ellie) The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean (Traci) A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman (Ellie) One Star Romance by Laura Jankin (Traci) | 27m 00s | ||||||
| 10/22/25 | BONUS: Ellie's Selected Thoughts on Emma's Unselected Journals, Vol. 3 | We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we have something a little different for you. Ellie is doing a SPOILER-FULL deep dive into The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 3 by Beth Brower! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading! The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 1 by Beth Brower The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 2 by Beth Brower The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 3 by Beth Brower | 21m 48s | ||||||
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Chart history for Literally Reading
Peaked at #33 in India, currently #33 in India.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| India | — | #33 | #33 | — |
| India | — | #55 | #55 | — |
| SA | — | #69 | #69 | — |
| SA | — | #116 | #116 | — |
| United States | — | #131 | #131 | — |
| Canada | — | #141 | #141 | — |
| South Korea | — | #181 | #181 | — |
Chart Positions
7 placements across 5 markets.
Chart Positions
7 placements across 5 markets.