# What We Literally Read in April 2026 (The Short Stack)

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Published: 2026-05-13T05:00:00+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 the short stack of all the books we read in April 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 and Traci: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke No Matter What by Cara Bastone

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