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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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Traci Thomas

Host and Founder - The Stacks

Host and Founder at The Stacks. Experience includes leading The Stacks podcast and educational background from New York University. Based in Los Angeles with 304 LinkedIn connections.

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Christian Dueñas

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Audio producer/editor with experience at NPR, Stitcher Premium, Little Everywhere, and currently at Maximum Fun. Freelance editor for The Stacks with Traci Thomas.

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Recent Hosts, Guests & Topics

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Traci Thomas

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S. A. Cosby

S. A. Cosby is a New York Times bestselling author known for his crime fiction works, including 'King of Ashes'. He often discusses themes of violence, Southern noir, and the importance of reading in his writing process.

Ceara OSullivan

Ceara OSullivan is a writer, actor, and host of the Petty Crimes podcast. She has written for Saturday Night Live and is involved in television and storytelling.

Kara Brown

Kara Brown is a guest who appears on The Stacks podcast, known for engaging discussions on literature and cultural topics.

Frederick Joseph

Frederick Joseph is an author and essayist known for his work in social issues and literature. He has written several books, including his first foray into YA fiction, 'This Thing of Ours.' Frederick is also recognized for his advocacy and commentary on cultural topics, and he actively engages with audiences through social media and public speaking.

Sam Sanders

Sam Sanders is a prominent podcast host and journalist known for his engaging discussions on culture and current events. He has hosted several podcasts, including 'It's Been a Minute' with Sam Sanders, where he explores the intersection of news and pop culture. With a background in journalism, Sanders has worked for major media outlets and is recognized for his insightful commentary and ability to connect with audiences.

Topics Discussed

crime fiction Southern noir writing process violence in literature reading habits book club King of Ashes The Art Thief TV writing storytelling memoir Michael Finkel literature race culture politics mystery twists literary landscape YA fiction writers block Target book sales classic books Beyoncé tour Blue Ivy stadium tours Pulitzer drama Gwyneth Paltrow Lionel Richie

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Biography

Book podcast•Every Wednesday•Hosted by @bitracial
The Stacks Book Club📚
📖5.28 Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley

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Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on The Stacks.

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Ep. 375 The Gospel of the Dispossessed with S. A. Cosby

June 11, 2025

Traci Thomas

S. A. Cosby

crime fiction Southern noir writing process violence in literature reading habits book club King of Ashes The Art Thief

This week on the Stacks, we are joined by New York Times bestselling crime fiction author, S.A. Cosby, to talk about his brand new book, King of Ashes. Cosby gives us insights into being a self-proclaimed lazy writer, and his approach to violence on the page. We also talk about why he considers reading an integral part of his writing process, and what the genre of Southern noir means to him.

The Stacks Book Club pick for June is The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel. We will discuss on Wednesday, June 25th with Ceara OSullivan returning as our guest.

You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' website:

https://www.thestackspodcast.com/2025/6/11/ep-375-sa-cosby

Connect with S.A. Cosby: Instagram

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Ep. 374 Petty Good or Petty Bad with Ceara O’Sullivan

June 04, 2025

Traci Thomas

Ceara OSullivan

TV writing storytelling memoir book club The Art Thief Michael Finkel

This week on the Stacks, we are joined by Saturday Night Live writer, actor, and host of the Petty Crimes podcast, Ceara O’Sullivan. Ceara talks about how writing for TV has impacted her TV watching life, the importance of editing in storytelling, and what it’s like to read a memoir by a person you know.

You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' website:

https://www.thestackspodcast.com/2025/6/4/ep-374-ceara-osullivan

Connect with Ceara: Instagram | Tiktok

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Ep. 373 Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley — The Stacks Book Club (Kara Brown)

May 28, 2025

Traci Thomas

Kara Brown

literature race culture politics book club mystery twists literary landscape

It’s the Stacks’ Book Club Day, and we’re discussing Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley with returning guest, Kara Brown. We share our thoughts on the story’s twists and turns, especially the big reveal. Then we dive deeper to discuss the significance of this book on the literary landscape, and what about the novel does and doesn’t hold up when viewed through a modern-day lens.

There are spoilers on this episode.

Be sure to listen to the end of today’s episode to find out what our June book club pick will be.

You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' website:

https://www.thestackspodcast.com/2025/5/28/ep-373-devil-in-a-blue-dress

Connect with Kara: Instagram | Website

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There are spoilers on this episode.

Be sure to listen to the end of today’s episode to find out what our June book club pick will be.

You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' website:

https://www.thestackspodcast.com/2025/5/28/ep-373-devil-in-a-blue-dress

Connect with Kara: Instagram | Website

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0:00 1:05:28

Ep. 372 Apropos of Nothing, There’s This Book with Frederick Joseph

May 21, 2025

Traci Thomas

Frederick Joseph

YA fiction writers block Target book sales classic books book club

This week on the Stacks, we are joined by author and essayist, Frederick Joseph, to discuss his newest book (and his first foray into YA fiction), This Thing of Ours. He shares with us about how he’s able to write every day without writer’s block, and why he decided not to sell his books in Target. We also spend time exploring Frederick’s favorite and least favorite book classics.

The Stacks Book Club pick for May is Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley. We will discuss on Wednesday, May 28th with Kara Brown returning as our guest.

You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' website:

https://www.thestackspodcast.com/2025/5/21/ep-372-frederick-joseph

Connect with Frederick: Instagram | Website

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0:00 15:49

Unabridged: Poptimism in the Age of Beyoncé with Sam Sanders

May 16, 2025

Traci Thomas

Sam Sanders

Beyoncé tour Blue Ivy stadium tours Pulitzer drama Gwyneth Paltrow Lionel Richie

*Patreon- and Substack-only bonus episode teaser, click here for the full episode*

It's Cowboy Carter SZN and we're breaking down Beyoncé's latest tour with friend of the pod and podcast host extraordinaire Sam Sanders. We talk about Queen Bey's latest tour, the good and the not so good, plus our thoughts on Blue Ivy's exposure and the future of stadium tours. We also quickly gab about the Pulitzer drama, Gwenyth Paltrow, and Lionel Richie.

You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' website:

https://www.thestackspodcast.com/unabridged/2025/5/16/tsu-46-sam-sanders

Connect with Sam: Twitter | Instagram

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4.9 rating 1983 reviews

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