Literally Reading is a books and reading podcast hosted by Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends. Episodes cover monthly reading recaps, seasonal book previews, best-of lists and reading guides. The show has 100 episodes, released about every 14 days, with a median length near 31 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $90 per mid-roll host-read ad.
Two bookish hosts reaching an engaged audience of readers every two weeks
- Monthly reading recaps and seasonal previews keep listeners returning for book discovery.
- Apple Podcasts shows 306 ratings with a 4.7 average, a sign of an engaged listener base.
- Episodes run about 31 minutes, leaving room for a host-read mid-roll.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, monthly reading recap, book list discussion
- Tone
- friendly, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Home recording
- Typical length
- 15 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Bookshop.org
- Categories promoted
- books
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Episode 179 description links to shop books on bookshop.org and promotes Patreon for extra content.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles and description cover books, reading habits and reading recaps with no flagged content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | literallyreadingpodcast.libsyn.com/website |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1503408650 |
| RSS feed | literallyreadingpodcast.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 68 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 179. What We Literally Read in September 2026 (The Short Stack) | 2026-10-07 | 17 min |
| 178. Plotting Ahead: Fall 2026 | 2026-09-23 | 40 min |
| 177. What We Literally Read in August 2026 (The Short Stack) | 2026-09-09 | 22 min |
| 176. Backlist Bookcase: Back-to-School Edition | 2026-08-26 | 27 min |
| 175. Best Books of 2026 (So Far) | 2026-07-22 | 35 min |
| 174. What We Literally Read in June 2026 (The Short Stack) | 2026-07-08 | 13 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 12 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
We are two bookish friends who love to talk all things books and reading.
About Literally Reading
Literally Reading is a books podcast hosted by Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk about what they read. According to the show's website and feed, episodes include monthly reading recaps, seasonal previews of upcoming titles, best-of lists and reading guides. The feed lists 100 episodes released about every 14 days, with a median length of roughly 31 minutes. The show has a 4.7 average rating from 306 Apple Podcasts ratings.
The audience is estimated, not reported: roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adult readers, mostly in the United States. No sponsors are named in the feed, website or episode titles, and the hosts link to Bookshop.org purchases and Patreon membership instead.
At an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $40 to $90 per episode. Publishers, bookish subscription boxes and reading accessory brands are the most natural fit for the show's listeners.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Literally Reading can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Literally Reading
How much does Literally Reading charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $40 to $90 per episode. Rates are estimates, not a published price from the show.
What is Literally Reading about?
Literally Reading is a books podcast hosted by Traci and Ellie. Episodes cover monthly reading recaps, seasonal book previews, best-of lists and reading guides for book lovers.
How do I contact Literally Reading about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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