# 164. What We Literally Read in January 2026 (The Short Stack)

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Published: 2026-02-04T06:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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 January 2024! 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: Penitence by Kristin Koval A Grim Reaper's Guide to Cheating Death by Maxie Dara Traci: My Friends by Fredrik Backman Her One Regret by Donna Freitas

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