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 | 518 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsSociety & Culture | |||
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It’s The Stacks Book Club Day, and Sequoia Holmes, host of the Black People Love Paramore and Freshly Pop’d podcasts, is back to chat about our August pick, Fish Tales by Nettie Jones. Set in the 1970s, this dark, satirical novel-in-vignettes follows... more
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On today’s bonus episode, I’m talking all things translated lit with Martha Adams, the author of Martha’s Monthly, a Substack that highlights translated lit. We chat a... more
Today on The Stacks, we’re joined by award-winning author Paul Yoon to talk about his latest book, Etna. Told from the perspective of Etna, an ex-military dog, this book follows his long journey home after years spent fighting in a devastating war. W... more
Today on The Stacks, we’re joined by award-winning author De’Shawn Charles Winslow to talk about his latest book, The Fervent Whites. Set in 1982 in the Hudson Valley community of Fervent, this book explores the long-simmering tensions that erupt whe... more
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- Finally, a book podcast
I really love Traci’s clear voice and opinions and the mix of interviews and book recaps. I have gotten so many recommendations from this podcast
Apple Podcasts5krcola
United States14 days ago - Hooked!
I was drawn to the title, who doesn’t love to be wandering in a stack of books and decided to give it a listen. Traci and her guests are phenomenal! All different, but concise, in how they see the world, writing and reading. Genuine and good people, which for me is essential when giving my time. Thank you Traci for all the work you and the team put in making this wonderful podcast!
Apple Podcasts5Evangabriel1United States2 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 listening already?!
Apple Podcasts5James-X-WUnited States4 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 States5 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 States5 months ago
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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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The Stacks launched 8 years ago and published 518 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Stacks include:
1. De'Shawn Charles Winslow
2. Sequoia Holmes
3. Julianna Haubner
4. Brady Thomas
5. Rachel Lindsay
6. Becca Tobin
7. Pamela Colloff
8. Shannon Sanders
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