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The Stacks

The 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.Make sure to check the website www.thestackspodcast.com for more details, including upcoming The Stacks Book Club picks.

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Unabridged: The Chicago Live Show with Samantha Irby

The Stacks ·

2023/09/15

*patron-only bonus episode teaser* This episode of The Stacks Unabridged features audio from our Chicago show on the Live in The Stacks tour. Humorist, TV writer and author Samantha Irby joins to talk about her new book Quietly Hostile: Essays. We also discuss books we love, books we hate and Hunter Biden's memoir. This is an edited version of the live show, so if you want more, come join us on tour! Get your tickets here. *This episode is exclusive to members of The Stacks Pack on Patreon. To

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00:32:37

Ep. 284 Romance and Politics with Stacey Abrams

The Stacks ·

2023/09/13

Politician, activist and author Stacey Abrams joins us to discuss her romantic suspense novel The Art of Desire, written under her pen name Selena Montgomery. We learn where her pseudonym came from and why she chose to re-release the book. We also talk about how Stacey's political life is influenced by her creative life and vice versa, what comes next for her, and how romance writing has changed in the last 20 years. The Stacks Book Club selection for September is Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by

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Ep. 283 The Curiosity Never Ends with Brittany Luse

The Stacks ·

2023/09/06

Today we're joined by award-winning journalist and cultural critic Brittany Luse upon her first anniversary as host of NPR's It's Been a Minute. We discuss curiosity as a foundational principal of Brittany's life, and what comes easily versus what's more difficult as a veteran podcaster. We also hear about how she decides what to cover on the show, and Brittany's book club with her niece. The Stacks Book Club selection for September is Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer. We will discuss

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00:51:24

Introducing: Vibe Check with Sam Sanders, Saeed Jones...

The Stacks ·

2023/09/01

Introducing Vibe Check, a podcast where hosts Sam Sanders, Saeed Jones, and Zach Stafford make sense of what’s going on in news and culture – and how it all feels. On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about the literary works that they turn to frequently, what purpose they serve in each of their lives, and why. You can find Vibe Check on every podcast listening platform. *This is a special episode from the Vibe Check hosts, all friends of The Stacks.* Connect with

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00:50:32

Ep. 282 You Made A Fool of Death with Your Beauty by...

The Stacks ·

2023/08/30

Podcaster and journalist Sam Sanders returns to discuss You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi for The Stacks Book Club. In our conversation of this romance novel, we wonder if the book actually qualifies as such under the rules of romance novels. We also discuss how the story feels like real life because it mirrors the messiness of actual love stories, who we are rooting for, and we brainstorm casts for the upcoming screen adaptation. There are spoilers on today's episode. Be

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00:12:25

Unabridged: The Oakland Live Show with Leila Mottley

The Stacks ·

2023/08/25

*patron-only bonus episode teaser* This Unabridged features audio from our first stop on The Stacks tour in Oakland with Leila Mottley. We talk about her book Nightcrawling and share our reality TV hot takes. We also give audience book recommendations with a special guest. This is an edited version of the live show, so if you want more, come join us on tour! Get your tickets here. *This episode is exclusive to members of The Stacks Pack on Patreon. To join this community, get inside access to the

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00:58:45

Ep. 281 The Characters Came Quickly with Jennifer Baker

The Stacks ·

2023/08/23

Podcaster and author Jennifer Baker discusses her YA novel Forgive Me Not, how she created its alternate juvenile justice system and what she wanted to teach young people about incarceration and grief. Plus, we hear about how Jennifer and her editor worked together to edit the book, the many ways in which publishing has changed and stayed the same, and who decides who the villain is. The Stacks Book Club selection for August is You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi. We will

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Ep. 280 Blind Thought with Andrew Leland

The Stacks ·

2023/08/16

After living with the retinitis pigmentosa for decades, Andrew Leland; writer, audio producer, and teacher, decided to write about blindness in his debut book, The Country of the Blind: A Memoir at the End of Sight. We discuss how he thought about specificity while addressing a broad audience and why writing about ableism felt so risky to him. We also talk about the concept of "blind thought" and the ongoing debate around blindness being a neutral characteristic. The Stacks Book Club selection for

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00:58:24

Ep. 279 Inaction Is a Form of Police Brutality with...

The Stacks ·

2023/08/09

Emmy-nominated journalist Nora Neus is here to discuss her illuminating new book 24 Hours in Charlottesville: An Oral History of the Stand Against White Supremacy. The book chronicles the events of 2017, where armed neo-Nazi demonstrators descended on the University of Virginia campus and downtown Charlottesville. Nora explains why she didn't interview white nationalists for the book, how she found her subjects and sources, and how she navigated objective versus subjective truth while telling this

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00:58:13

Ep. 278 We're Giving Him Drugs with Sam Sanders

The Stacks ·

2023/08/02

Sam Sanders, host of the Into It and Vibe Check podcasts, joins us to discuss the history of objectivity in journalism, what identity is and how people wield it, and what it's like having co-hosts and working with friends. We also hear how Sam decides which books to feature on his podcasts and how much he should share with his audience. The Stacks Book Club selection for August is You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi. We will discuss the book on August 30th with Sam

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00:14:05

Unabridged: Talking HBO's Watchmen Series with David...

The Stacks ·

2023/07/28

*patron-only bonus episode teaser* Friend of The Stacks David Dennis Jr. is back to help us break down the 2019 HBO limited series Watchmen, in honor of our July book club episode about Alan Moore's iconic graphic novel. We discuss David's obsession with the show, its pivotal race moments and one special ingredient that the series added to its source material. *This episode is exclusive to members of The Stacks Pack on Patreon. To join this community, get inside access to the show, and listen now,

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00:58:14

Ep. 277 Watchmen by Alan Moore -- The Stacks Book...

The Stacks ·

2023/07/26

Cartoonist and author Joel Christian Gill returns for book club day to discuss the graphic novel Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. We dissect this 12 part comic and learn about the thematic and formal elements in play. We also talk about the role of God, Batman, and women in the book, and finally Joel shares why Watchmen is considered to be the greatest comic of all time? There are spoilers in this episode. Be sure to listen to the end of today’s episode to find out what our book club pick

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Ep. 276 How We Keep Each Other Alive with Donovan X....

The Stacks ·

2023/07/19

Journalist Donovan X. Ramsey joins us to talk about his illuminating narrative nonfiction book When Crack Was King: A People's History of a Misunderstood Era. Donovan explains exactly what crack is, talks about the disparities in crack sentencing, and the ways the media and rap music influenced the era. The Stacks Book Club selection for July is Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. We will discuss the book on July 26th with Joel Christian Gill. You can find everything we discuss on today's

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Ep. 275 We're on the Extreme Side with Ricardo Nuila

The Stacks ·

2023/07/12

Physician and writer Ricardo Nuila joins The Stacks to discuss The People's Hospital: Hope and Peril in American Medicine, about Ben Taub county hospital in Houston, TX. Dr. Nuila breaks down the difference between public and private hospitals, how medical costs are calculated, and what individuals can do to help change the healthcare system. He also shares why he thinks we need both public and private care options. The Stacks Book Club selection for July is Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave

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01:00:47

Ep. 274 Comics Is a Medium Not a Genre with Joel...

The Stacks ·

2023/07/05

Cartoonist and educator Joel Christian Gill joins us to talk about his new book Stamped from the Beginning: A Graphic History of Racist Ideas in America, an illustrated adaptation of Ibram X. Kendi's 2017 release. He gives us a brief history of comics in American culture and discusses the medium as a sneaky way to teach people things. We also get into color theory, the difference between comics and graphic novels, and more! The Stacks Book Club selection for July is Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave

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00:13:06

Unabridged: I'm a New Bitch Every Month with Jamilah...

The Stacks ·

2023/06/30

*patron-only bonus episode teaser* Podcasters and co-authors Jamilah Mapp and Erica Dickerson join Unabridged to talk about their new book A Good Mom's Guide to Making Bad Choices. We get into their collaborative process, how they've embraced changing their minds in public and they explain how they navigate privacy with their daughters, plus more! *This episode is exclusive to members of The Stacks Pack on Patreon. To join this community, get inside access to the show, and listen now, click the

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Ep. 273 Oreo by Fran Ross -- The Stacks Book Club...

The Stacks ·

2023/06/28

Loyalty Bookstores owner Hannah Oliver Depp returns to discuss our June book club pick Oreo by Fran Ross. We talk about the history and context of this 1974 satire, including the story of Fran Ross herself. We wonder how to categorize this novel about a Black and Jewish teenaged girl who finds her self in man precarious situations, and we ask what to make of a book that pokes fun at just about everyone. There are spoilers in this episode. Be sure to listen to the end of today’s episode to find out

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Ep. 272 Cold Butter and Cold Emails with Stacey Mei...

The Stacks ·

2023/06/21

Today we speak with Stacey Mei Yan Fong, creator of the project which spawned her new book 50 Pies, 50 States: An Immigrant's Love Letter to the United States Through Pie. We discuss how Stacey's thinking about America changed while creating this road trip of a cookbook, and we hear how she navigated the darker parts of America while celebrating the country. She also gives us her best baking tips, and we fight over a pie not included in the book. The Stacks Book Club selection for June is Oreo by

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Ep. 271 The Paradox of Visibility with Tre'vell Anderson

The Stacks ·

2023/06/14

Award-winning journalist, podcaster, and author Tre'vell Anderson joins The Stacks to discuss their new book We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film. We talk about how the media portrayal of trans people impacts individuals and the conversation around trans rights, and the relationship between trans women and drag queens on screen. We also discuss the types of trans stories that have deemed acceptable for audiences. The Stacks Book Club selection for June is Oreo by Fran Ross

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Ep. 270 My Whole Self Is Here with Hannah Oliver Depp

The Stacks ·

2023/06/07

Today we're joined by the owner of Loyalty Bookstores, Hannah Oliver Depp. We hear about Hannah's road to owning her own bookstores in the Washington D.C. area, how she decides what to have in stock, and how indie bookstores influence the publishing world. We also discuss the best ways to support indie bookshops, and where the name Loyalty came from. The Stacks Book Club selection for June is Oreo by Fran Ross. We will discuss the book on June 28th with Hannah Oliver Depp. You can find

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