The Stacks
Traci ThomasThe Stacks is your one stop shop to talk books and reading. Guests will join the host, Traci Thomas for lively discussions about books and the ways they have shaped their lives, and they way we all understand culture, race, politics, and more. The last Wednesday of each month Traci and guest will break down a book in detail as part of The Stacks Book Club.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 507 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsSociety & CultureBooks | |||
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Today is The Stacks Book Club Day, and we’re joined by bestselling author Mary H.K. Choi (Pool House) to discuss our June pick, The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho. This allegorical novel follows Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy whose quest from Spain ... more
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Now that we’re officially halfway through 2026, it’s time for a little mid-year book check-in with friends of the pod, Cree Myles (All Ways Black) and Sara Hildreth (F... more
Today on The Stacks, we’re joined by award-winning independent journalist and author Justine van der Leun to talk about her newest book, Unreasonable Women: Three Stories of Violence, Imprisonment, and Extraordinary Survival. Based on seven years of ... more
Today on The Stacks, we’re joined by legendary former major league baseball player and manager, Johnnie B. “Dusty” Baker Jr., to talk about his new memoir, Crossroads: A Memoir in Baseball and Life. In this book, Dusty reflects on his extraordinary l... more
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- Traci is the BEST
An excellent show if you're into books, especially non-fiction and literature... But honestly, Traci is such a compelling interviewer... I think any book person will find something here.
Traci is my favorite interviewer in book land currently. She's smart and responsive and also has some wonderful questions she asks everybody.
Seriously why aren't you listening already?!
Apple Podcasts5James-X-W
United States2 months ago - Enriches my reading life
I’ve been listening to the Stacks for years. This podcast has helped me discover so many new books and has encouraged me to read more non-fiction. Traci is a great interviewer. Often I listen to an author interview for a book I haven’t read yet. Then, when reading the book, my reading is enriched by the authors thoughts and process. Often, I’ll go back and re-listen to an author interview after finishing the book. I just finished Tayari Jones’s Kin and kept thinking about character names which w... more
Apple Podcasts5AbshammyUnited States3 months ago - Traci is the BEST
An excellent show if you're into books, especially non-fiction and literature... But honestly, Traci is such a compelling interviewer... I think any book person will find something here.
Traci is my favorite interviewer in book land currently. She's smart and responsive and also has some wonderful questions she asks everybody.
Seriously why aren't you kidding already?!
Apple Podcasts5James-X-WUnited States3 months ago - The book club I wish I was in
Traci is so much smarter than any of my dumb friends (sorry if you’re my friend and reading this, but also you are welcome for the podcast recommendation). Excellent book recommendations, and hearing their conversations are such a good treat after reading each book. It’s like I’m in school again but this time I did the reading. Thanks for a great show!
Apple Podcasts5LaurenFernUnited States3 months ago - Not worth my money
The episode was supposed to be ALL THINGS Bad Bunny and a review of the halftime show. I never heard another point of view as these two ladies are clearly fans.
I was hoping to hear something a little more moderate esp in light of the outrage over the Epstein files and children being trafficked that there would be a discussion about scantily clad young girls twerking while a man stood over them grabbing his crotch and then we broadcast this during a family show?
Point well taken about Puerto Ri... more
Apple Podcasts1DelsneyJaneUnited States4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #48 | United States/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #133 | United States/Arts |
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Apple Podcasts | #129 | Canada/Arts |
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A thoughtful, literature-forward show that features in-depth author interviews, poet spotlights, and book-club style discussions that connect books to culture, race, politics, and society. Guests range from debut novelists and poets to academics and critics, often exploring craft, writing process, and the social impact of literature. Regular book-club episodes blend detailed close reading with personal storytelling, making highbrow topics accessible while highlighting diverse voices and cutting-edge ideas in books and media. Noteworthy strengths include a consistently engaging host, a wide-range guest roster, and format variations that mix solo author conversations with collaborative readings and community-focused discussions.
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Recent guests on The Stacks include:
1. Mary HK. Choi
2. Imani Thompson
3. Daniel Hahn
4. MJ Corey
5. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
6. Adrienne Thurman
7. José Olivarez
8. Ada Limón
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