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 | 525 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsSociety & Culture | |||
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Today on The Stacks, we’re joined by Jess Lee, DEI consultant, friend of the pod, and the reader behind the Instagram, Literary Intersections. We chat about the popularity of romantasy, the meaning of tropes like Shadow Daddies and fae, and why Jess ... more
It’s The Stacks Book Club day, and Natalie Green, Director of Programs and Partnerships at The National Book Foundation, is back to discuss Edwidge Danticat’s critically acclaimed memoir, Brother, I’m Dying. This National Book Award finalist explores... more
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Y’all know how much I love being a hater and how easily things annoy me, so we’re dedicating a whole episode to the most annoying trends in books these days! I’ve invi... more
Today on The Stacks, we’re joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer, journalist, and author Kai Bird to discuss his new book, American Scoundrel: Roy Cohn's Dark Journey from Joe McCarthy to Donald Trump. This book explores the life of high-powere... more
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- Mean girl, who talks fast
Traci is an archetypal mean girl. She also uses people for her own self promotion and really doesn’t care what others have to say. She simply uses them as an opportunity to launch in her discussion opinions without really taking in the other side of a conversation. Super narcissistic, incredibly biased towards certain points of view and perspective. Every time I get a mention of her or see her face, my stomach sours.. I don’t even know where we’d overlap fiction or non-fiction and I don’t want t... more
Apple Podcasts1Generic Reader
United Statesa month ago - Get more out of my reading
I love the Stacks podcast! I got so much out of her recent interview with Tayari Jones about Kin, and have gotten some great book recommendations.
Apple Podcasts5Nora R BUnited Statesa month ago - 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 Podcasts5krcolaUnited States2 months 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 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 listening already?!
Apple Podcasts5James-X-WUnited States6 months ago
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The show features in-depth author interviews, book club style discussions, and thoughtful commentary on literature, culture, and current events. Across recent episodes, conversations center on writing craft, narrative nonfiction, memoir, and fiction that engages with race, gender, politics, and social justice, often tying books to broader societal themes. The format blends intimate author chats, live book-club style analyses, and personal storytelling from hosts and guests, with recurring emphasis on editing, publishing, and the lived realities of writers. A standout is the consistent pairing of high-profile authors with pressing cultural topics, along with regular book club installments that unpack complex texts for engaged listeners and p... more
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Recent guests on The Stacks include:
1. Sara Hildreth
2. Kai Bird
3. Marlon James
4. Priya Parker
5. Natalie Green
6. Martha Adams
7. Paul Yoon
8. De'Shawn Charles Winslow
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