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Allan and Traci Thomas (The Stacks Podcast, NPR) take a literary walk around the L.A. Central Library, celebrating its centennial anniversary this month! Along the way, Traci and Allan wander through the nearby Biltmore Hotel, take in the library’s art and architecture, and talk about the World Cup and Traci’s love of sports. LINKS: The Stacks Podcast https://www.thestackspodcast.com/ SUPPORT WALKIN’ ABOUT: ​​ https://maximumfun.org/joinwalk For pics from our walk, follow @WalkinAboutPod on Instagram! Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinwalk

Surprise! Bonus episode! In episode 178, we're joined by Traci Thomas of The Stacks podcast to debrief Caro Claire Burke's debut novel Yesteryear - yes, the book you’ve been seeing all over social media. Traci is the creator and host of the critically acclaimed literary podcast, The Stacks. She is a passionate champion of books and a deeply curious interviewer. Traci is a monthly contributor on NPR’s Here & Now, a columnist for shereads.com, the creator of the LAist live literary series, One for the Books. She also hosts and moderates literary events, book festivals, and author talks nationwide. Traci’s Substack, Unstacked , is a place where she dives deeper into books, and also discusses topics outside the literary world like pop culture, sports, politics, and more. Away from The Stacks, Traci is a lover of hot takes, a watcher of sports, and a true snack enthusiast. Originally from Oakland, CA, she now lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Mr. Stacks, and her twin boys, the Mini Stacks. Resources * The Stacks Podcast * Patreon * Instagram * Unstacked - Substack We’re bringing together digital creators from across the state to build a powerful digital organizing network called Ohio Creators for Progress . Support and donate to this effort below! ⬇️ Connect with United SHE Stands: * Substack * Instagram * TikTok * YouTube * Threads * Buy us a coffee ☕️ This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner . Learn more about him and his services here: * Website * Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

Traci Thomas of The Stacks joins us to share her 2026 book predictions, must-read authors, and the books everyone will be talking about next year. We kick things off with pop culture highlights Grammys, Oscars, Kendrick Lamar, Justin Bieber, and the rise of video podcasting before diving into our literary forecast. Traci shares her picks for breakout authors, literary comebacks, classic revivals, and the most anticipated books of 2026. Whether you’re a dedicated reader, a book club member, or just curious about the future of publishing and culture, this episode is your guide to what’s next in books and reading for 2026. Books & Authors Mentioned: Canon by Paige Lewis Kin by Tayari Jones Vigil by George Saunders The Count of Monte Cristo Wuthering Heights The Odyssey Fear and Fury by Heather Ann Thompson Pool House by Mary HK Choi London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe …plus many more! Join the conversation and download the Bookum app to track your reading, share notes, and connect with fellow book lovers: https://www.bookumapp.com This Podcast is to brought you by Bookum - The book communities NEW and BEST way to host dynamic online book clubs. Download the App and Start your Book club today at www.bookumapp.com Catch all of conversations live on the Bookum App Nooks!

George Santos is out of prison, Prince Andrew is basically out of the Royal Family (Look at God), and Britney (and Chris) are responding to KFed's slander in this week's Pre-Fixe. Then, Host of The Stacks Podcast Traci Thomas joins to fix Malls. They discuss mall culture, the stores we loved and loved to hate, and what we can do to revive the magic of the American Mall. You can find Traci at @thestackspod and find her podcast The Stacks here . You can find Dom at dommentary.com . You can find Chris at @thechrisderosa . Follow the show at @fixingfamouspeople and on YouTube . Subscribe to the Patreon Fixing Bonus People here . You can GIFT the Patreon to someone here . And listen to FREE Examples of the Patreon Bonus Content here ! Or Subscribe to A La Carte Episodes in the Apple Podcast App. Pre-Fixe Ends around 47:48. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Traci Thomas is back for our deep-dive of both The Hunger Games, starting with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Next week we're doing Sunrise on the Reaping so don't say we didn't tell you. You can learn more about World Central Kitchen here: https://wck.org/relief/chefs-for-gaza Resources to write to your MP here: https://www.redlineforgaza.org.uk/takeaction/search Traci Thomas's podcast is The Stacks: https://www.instagram.com/thestackspod/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a podcast all about the zeitgeist, we've wanted to do an episode about James Frey's memoir A Million Little Pieces — and the 2005 controversy around it — for years. So when Traci Thomas (she/her) agreed to join us on Material Girls, we were thrilled to finally have the perfect guest to help us dig in. Among numerous other accomplishments, Traci Thomas is the creator and host of the critically acclaimed literary podcast, The Stacks , as well as the writer behind the incredible Substack, Unstacked. Through her insights into celebrity book clubs, Oprah's cultural positioning in the early aughts, publishing norms and reader expectations, Hannah and Marcelle make sense of one of the most fascinating scandals of the last 20 years. Note — if you don't care about the controversy, but you've always wanted to understand the differences between memoir, autobiography and auto-fiction, then you should give this episode a listen. :) To learn more about Material Girls, head to our Instagram at instagram.com/ohwitchplease ! Or check out our website ohwitchplease.ca . We'll be back next week with a Material Concerns episode, but until then, go check out all the other content we have on our Patreon at Patreon.com/ohwitchplease ! Patreon is how we produce the show and pay our team! Thanks again to all of you who have already made the leap to join us there! *** Material Girls is a show that makes sense of the zeitgeist through materialist critique* and critical theory! Each episode looks at a unique object of study (something popular now or from back in the day) and over the course of three distinct segments, Hannah and Marcelle apply their academic expertise to the topic at hand. *Materialist Critique is, at its simplest possible level, a form of cultural critique – that is, scholarly engagement with a cultural text of some kind – that is interested in modes of production, moments of reception, and the historical and ideological contexts for both. Materialist critique is interested in the question of why a particular cultural work or practice emerged at a particular moment. Music Credits: “Shopping Mall”: by Jay Arner and Jessica Delisle ©2020 Used by permission. All rights reserved. As recorded by Auto Syndicate on the album “Bongo Dance”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea is joined by two returning icons, Traci Thomas ( The Stacks ) and Becca Platsky ( Corporate Gossip ), to cover “Careless People,” the explosive memoir by ex-Facebook exec Sarah Wynn-Williams. Weak boy Mark Cuckerburg tried to silence this book with an NDA from Facebook’s lawyers, and so it instantly became a best seller! Buckle up because this book is a Silicon Valley horror show meets a girlboss reckoning. Come for Sheryl Sandberg’s lingerie-inspired “come to bed” stories, stay for Mark Cuckerberg learning to read, and run for your life when you face the Harvard karaoke-loving idiots who are breaking democracy. And somehow… it all circles back to Henry Kissinger. Trigger warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including sexual assault, sexual harassment, and genocide. Take care while listening, and find helpful resources here . Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Show Notes: Donate to Stack The Shelves (Traci’s Event) Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In Memoir Ep (with Becca Platsky) Kimberly Guilfoyle Memoir Ep (with Becca Platsky) Careless People (Facebook Exposé) NY Times Announcement/Book Review Sophia Amoruso's #GIRLBOSS Memoir Ep Jada Pinkett Smith Memoir Ep (with Traci Thomas) Viral Article Book Club: The NY Times on Dating Women of Color to Advance 'Antiracism' (with Traci Thomas) Mark Zuckerberg performing in a Benson Boone Jumpsuit (VIDEO) Where to find our Guests: Traci Thomas The Stacks podcast Substack Instagram Becca Platsky Tik Tok Instagram Podcast *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Visit Brooklinen.com

Chelsea is joined by two returning icons, Traci Thomas (The Stacks) and Becca Platsky (Corporate Gossip), to cover “Careless People,” the explosive memoir by ex-Facebook exec Sarah Wynn-Williams. Weak boy Mark Cuckerburg tried to silence this book with an NDA from Facebook’s lawyers, and so it instantly became a best seller! Buckle up because this book is a Silicon Valley horror show meets a girlboss reckoning. Come for Sheryl Sandberg’s lingerie-inspired “come to bed” stories, stay for Mark Cuckerberg learning to read, and run for your life when you face the Harvard karaoke-loving idiots who are breaking democracy. And somehow… it all circles back to Henry Kissinger. Trigger warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including sexual assault, sexual harassment, and genocide. Take care while listening, and find helpful resources here. Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Show Notes: Donate to Stack The Shelves (Traci’s Event) Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In Memoir Ep (with Becca Platsky) Kimberly Guilfoyle Memoir Ep (with Becca Platsky) Careless People (Facebook Exposé) NY Times Announcement/Book Review Sophia Amoruso's #GIRLBOSS Memoir Ep Jada Pinkett Smith Memoir Ep (with Traci Thomas) Viral Article Book Club: The NY Times on Dating Women of Color to Advance 'Antiracism' (with Traci Thomas) Mark Zuckerberg performing in a Benson Boone Jumpsuit (VIDEO) Where to find our Guests: Traci Thomas The Stacks podcast Substack Instagram Becca Platsky Tik Tok Instagram Podcast *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more. Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Traci Thomas of The Stacks podcast joins Jeff and Rebecca to talk about things we love (and hate) about talking about books online. Mostly it is really great! Mostly! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify . Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky . Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Discussed in this episode: Aardvark Box Giveaway! The Stacks Podcast The Stacks on Instagram Unstacked by Traci Thomas The Book Riot Podcast Patreon The Book Riot Podcast Newsletter The Book Riot Podcast on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know that the Aunties love to nerd out on books, but this week, we bring an extra horniness to the pages with book expert Traci Thomas. Traci gives us her absolute favorite reads of last year and why #fairysmut is taking over the shelves. Plus we get into some controversial takes on some of the biggest books on your list and Traci blows our minds with some big game changers. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see below. Horny book list: A Court Of Thorns and Roses , Onyx Storm Traci’s best of list: James by Percival Everett , Challenger by Adam Higginbotham , Colored Television by Danzy Senna Su’s pick: Butter by Asako Yuzuki Ku’s pick: After by Bruce Greyson Don’t let your smartphone win with Brick . (Use Traci’s code: Stacks10 for 10% off!) Add to Cart is executive produced by Kulap Vilaysack and SuChin Pak. Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Do you want to read more but can’t seem to find the time? Christine chats with Traci Thomas about the why and how around reading, how to handle book slumps, reading as a connective thread, and more—including Traci’s only true reading goal, which is shockingly doable. For links and resources mentioned during the episode, check out the show notes . Edit Your Life is an award-winning podcast that offers tips, recommendations, and expert advice to simplify and declutter your home, schedule, to-do list, relationships, and mental space. Connect with host Christine Koh at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on The Book Drop, special guest Traci Thomas from The Stacks podcast (www.thestackspodcast.com) joins us to discuss the art of discovering your next read. We’re talking about the role of online trends, libraries, and other modern tools shaping our TBR piles in 2025. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or in a list at omahalibrary.org/podcast . Happening at the Library: Snapology | Friday, Jan. 24, 3 p.m. | Downtown Branch Meet & Greet: Conversations with the Artists of Central Library | Sunday, Jan. 26, 2 - 4 p.m. | Downtown Branch Friends of OPL Book Sale | Thursday, Jan. 30, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | W. Clarke Swanson Branch Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events .

In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac interviews Traci Thomas, creator and host of The Stacks podcast. They discuss Traci's journey into the world of books and podcasting, her reading habits, and the importance of advocating for literature in prisons. Traci shares insights on parenting and reading with children, as well as navigating classic literature's impact on modern readers. The conversation highlights the significance of asking for help in the industry and the joy of sharing books with others. What We're Talking About... Traci Thomas is the creator and host of The Stacks podcast. Books can be political and should be discussed openly. Starting a podcast requires passion and a unique perspective. Reading habits can evolve over time, especially with audiobooks. Asking for help is crucial in the podcasting and publishing industry. Advocacy for books in prisons is essential for rehabilitation. Parenting involves introducing children to literature in a fun way. Classic literature can have outdated themes that need discussion. Engaging with literature requires critical thinking and context. The Stacks podcast is a platform for discussing impactful books. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Excitement for the Conversation 07:20 The Journey to Starting a Podcast 13:14 Reading Habits and Book Recommendations 19:05 Guest Highlights and Personal Connections 26:08 Raising Awareness and Support for Incarcerated Individuals 31:51 Engaging with Classic Texts and Their Relevance Today 35:07 Inspiration to Create Your Own Path Links Mentioned The Stacks Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thestackspod The Stacks Website https://www.thestackspodcast.com/about Freedom Reads https://freedomreads.org/

Brea and Mallory discuss how they’re tracking their reading in 2025, and solve a reader problem about a little free library. And they do it all with special in-studio guest, Traci Thomas from The Stacks podcast! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm The Stacks Podcast Traci’s Patreon To join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership! Pre Order Daughter of Daring! The No Pressure Book Journal Brea and Mallory’s LA Launch Event Books Mentioned - The Survivalists by Kashana Cauley Unsettled Ground by Claire Fuller Pure Innocent Fun by Ira Madison III Alligator Tears by Edgar Gomez Reagan by Max Boot Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinglasses

If you're looking to increase your reading in 2025, today's episode is for you!. Sarah and Laura discuss their reading habits and the Traci Thomas joins Sarah to discuss all things books, from reading habits during busy seasons (Traci has twins!), curating your reading lists, getting out of ruts, tracking reading, and much more. In the Q&A, a listener asks about the logistics of having overnight care for a couples getaway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[This interview was conducted online and there may be some audio variation.] Jenn spoke with the most avid of readers and the most bountiful of hosts, Traci Thomas (The Stacks podcast), about The Stacks origins and Traci's deep love of books in her approach to interviews, plus we go in-depth about the reader experience! Discussing book events and the possibilities, Traci suggests The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker to discuss overall energy and setup as well as the range of how the tour experience can go. Good stuff! [You can sign up for the MiP monthly newsletter with job listings, guest news, transcripts, and new eps on the MiP website here .] This month's episode & newsletter were sponsored by Writeability , a nonprofit writers guild, in defense of the imagination. Intro/Outro music is by Moutaineer and licensed through Premuim Beat .

KQED's Ki Sung talks to host of The Stacks podcast, Traci Thomas, about rereading books she loved as a child with her own children, what's on her reading list as they grow and what she's learned about reading from all of her author interviews.

Butterfly in the sky, I can go twice as high... Take a look, we have a book, it's One Bad Mother! The fantastic Traci Thomas, host of the literature podcast The Stacks , joins Biz to talk parker rolls, audiobook speeds, and making time for reading in a house full of screaming children. Listen to Traci's podcast, The Stacks , wherever fine pods are cast. Learn more about The Stacks and Traci by going to her website, www.TheStacksPodcast.com . Go to MaximumFun.org/join to support One Bad Mother in its final year! This week, we're sponsored by BabbleRoo and StoryWorth . Go to BabbleRoo.shop and use code BADMOTHER to get 15% off your first order. Go to www.StoryWorth.com/BADMOTHER to get $10 off your first order. Share a personal or commercial message on the show! Details at MaximumFun.org/Jumbotron . Visit our Linktree for our website, merch, and more! https://linktr.ee/onebadmother You can suggest a topic or a guest for an upcoming show by sending an email to onebadmother@maximumfun.org . Show Music Summon the Rawk, Kevin MacLeod ( www.incompetech.com ) Ones and Zeros, Awesome, Beehive Sessions Mom Song, Adira Amram, Hot Jams For Teens Telephone, Awesome, Beehive Sessions Mama Blues, Cornbread Ted and the Butterbeans Mental Health Resources: Therapy for Black Girls – Therapyforblackgirls.com Dr. Jessica Clemmens – https://www.askdrjess.com BLH Foundation – borislhensonfoundation.org The Postpartum Support International Warmline – 1-800-944-4773 (1-800-944-4PPD) The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline – 1-800-662-4357 (1-800-662-HELP) Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call or chat. They are here to help anyone in crisis. Dial 988 for https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org and there is a chat option on the website. Crisis Text Line: Text from anywhere in the USA (also Canada and the UK) to text with a trained counselor. A real human being. USA text 741741 Canada text 686868 UK text 85258 Website: https://www.crisistextline.org National Sexual Assault: Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area. https://www.rainn.org National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/help/ Our advocates are available 24/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) in more than 200 languages. All calls are free and confidential. They suggest that if you are a victim and cannot seek help, ask a friend or family member to call for you. Teletherapy Search: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/online-counseling

Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions! Want the insider secrets to creating book events that actually sell books and build superfans? This episode is your masterclass! I'm joined by the absolutely magnetic Traci Thomas, host of The Stacks podcast and literary event connoisseur, for a conversation that's packed with actionable insights for authors at every stage. If you've ever wondered how to transform your book events from awkward readings to memorable experiences that drive real connection (and sales!), you'll want to grab your notebook for this one. We dive deep into: The massive mistakes many authors make at their events (and how to avoid them!) Why the traditional publisher-author relationship is broken (and what to do about it) Traci's genius strategies for building genuine reader relationships How to leverage your unique story and personality to ensure an unforgettable events An author event framework Traci loves for driving book sales and engagement Whether you're launching your debut or working on book #10, this episode delivers a blueprint for creating author events that actually move the needle on your author business. 🧭 BACK COVER BLUEPRINT Get back cover templates for nonfiction, memoir, and fiction; real-world examples; a polishing checklist; and a guide for turning it into an optimized online description that attracts the right readers. 🔗 https://www.publishaprofitablebook.com/blueprint Looking for hidden gems, date night spots, and staycations you didn't know you needed? Find your next adventure at TheBestoftheSouthwest.com and follow along on Instagram at @thebestofthesouthwest . *episode sponsor WANT TO SELL MORE BOOKS (WITHOUT THE SELF-PROMO CRINGE)? The Author Visibility Bundle gives you 200+ done-for-you email templates, social media graphics, and other book promo tools designed to help authors build buzz and drive sales, without feeling pushy. 👉 PublishAProfitableBook.com/bookvisibility ✍️ 33-DAY BOOK WRITING BOOTCAMP You've Been Thinking About This Book Forever. So let's get it written (for real this time). 👉 https://www.publishaprofitablebook/writethebook Support the show ****** Write the Damn Book Already is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with authors as well as updates and insights on writing craft and the publishing industry. Available wherever podcasts are available: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Let's Connect! Instagram Website Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] com The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop , working to support local, independent bookstores. To see all the ways we can work together to get your book written and published, visit publishaprofitablebook.com/work-with-elizabeth

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 177 of Book Talk, Etc. , Tina and Hannah sit down with Traci Thomas from The Stacks to discuss gateway nonfiction books—perfect picks for readers looking to ease into the nonfiction genre. We really dive deep in this episode, so buckle up for a nice long discussion! If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you’ll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month! Loving Lately Butterfingers Candy Bars (Traci) Tina’s YouTube Channel (T) Me Reader Electronic Reader (H) Book Talk The Stacks Podcast Blood in the Water WSIRN Episode 162 with Traci Thomas Ep. 263 of The Stacks - Waco You Must Remember This - Podcast Challenger | Adam Higginbotham Bad Blood | John Carreyrou She Reads - Traci’s Column What if We Get it Right | Ayana Elizabeth Johnson Reign of Terror | Spencer Ackerman The New Jim Crow | Michelle Alexander Nonfiction Reads: The Demon of Unrest | Erik Larson (Tina) What My Bones Know | Stephanie Foo (H) Finding Ways to Heal with Stephanie Foo on The Stacks Into Thin Air | Jon Krakauer (Traci) Under the Banner of Heaven Where Men Win Glory There’s Always This Year | Hanif Abdurraqib (Tina) Dinner for Vampires | Bethany Joy Lenz (H) Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right | Paola Ramos (Traci) Traci’s Gift Guide Support the show Let's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmail BTE on Youtube Tina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretc Hannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooks Jonathan IG @infiltrate_jay Podcast IG @booktalketc Renee's Substack Newsletter , IG<a href='https://www.instagram.com/itsbook

Shanon and Nolan are joined by Traci Thomas, creator and host of The Stacks, a podcast on books and reading that is far superior to our own! Per the episode title shit talking ensues. But it's good! Books and Authors mentioned in the episode: Katherine Dunn - Geek Love Cormac McCarthy - All The Pretty Horses Emily St. John Mandel - Station Eleven Ann Patchett - Bel Canto Kimberly Lemming - That Time I Got Drunk And Saved a Demon Kimberly Lemming - That Time I Got Drunk And Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf Kimberly Lemming - That Time I Got Drunk And Saved a Human Elena Ferrante - My Brilliant Friend Jonathan Franzen - The Corrections Michael Chabon - The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay Laci Mosley - Scam Goddess Adania Shibli - Minor Detail Salman Rushdie - Knife Samantha Irby Elizabeth Flock - The Fluries Jamie Loftess - Raw Dog Claire Dederer - Monsters: A Fan’s Dilemma Isabelle Wilkerson - The Warmth of Other Suns Kiese Layman - Heavy E. B. White - Charlotte’s Web Tolkien - Lord of the Rings Anna Sewell - Black Beauty Chris Herring - Blood in the Garden Keith O’Brian - Charlie Hustle Tommy Orange - There There Louise Erdrich Sherman Alexie Suzanne Collins - Hunger Games Dave Eggers - A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius Khaled Hosseini - The Kite Runner Jhumpa Lahiri - The Namesake Colson Whitehead - Nickel Boys Yaa Gyasi - Homegoing Michael Pollan - The Omnivore’s Dilemma Robin Wall Kimmerer - Braiding Sweetgrass Rebecca Skloot - The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Gabrielle Zevin - Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow Gillian Flynn - Gone Girl Jonathan Safran Foer Harper Lee - To Kill A Mockingbird Percival Everett - James Liz Moore - The God of the Woods Umberto Eco - The Name of the Rose

On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes welcomes guest, writer and The Stacks podcast host, Traci Thomas on the show to talk about Cults! The two get into what trends are cult - y, classic cults, and what it would take to get them sucked into joining a cult. All this & more! Highlights Disney Adults The real story of Jonestown Taylor Swift MAGA WACO The Manson Family Religious Cults Follow Traci https://tracithomas.substack.com/ https://www.patreon.com/thestacks Follow Stacks https://www.instagram.com/thestackspod/?hl=en https://www.thestackspodcast.com/ Follow Sequoia https://www.instagram.com/sequoiabholmes https://www.tiktok.com/@sequoiabholmes https://twitter.com/sequoiabholmes Follow BPLP Pod https://www.instagram.com/bplppod https://twitter.com/bplppod https://www.tiktok.com/@bplppod Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinparamore

We're thrilled to welcome back Traci Thomas, host of The Stacks Podcast, for a thought-provoking discussion on one of Shakespeare's darkest comedies, Measure for Measure . In this conversation, we'll dive deep into the play's timeless themes including punishment, gender, power, and politics. We discuss how these themes continue to resonate with modern audiences, revealing the parallels between the play and our contemporary world. We also talk about how Shakespeare masterfully uses this satire in this work, even when satire doesn't necessarily equate to laugh-out-loud humor. Listen to the end for Traci's book recommendations, including Shakespeare pairings and a soon-to-be-released title. Connect with Traci: The Stacks Podcast Unstacked Instagram: @thestackspod Join our community! Patreon Substack Instagram: @novelpairingspod Books Mentioned: Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare The Great White Bard: How to Love Shakespeare While Talking About Race by Farah Karim-Cooper Blackface (Object Lessons) by Ayanna Thompson New People by Danzy Senna Color Television by Danzy Senna Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu Erasure by Percival Everett Severance by Ling Ma Victim by Andrew Boryga Love's Labor Lost by William Shakespeare All's Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare Othello by William Shakespeare Richard III by William Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Also Mentioned: Ask a Shakespeare Professor Macbeth The Stacks episode on Romeo and Juliet

Today we have a very special guest with us, straight from Nashville Tennessee!!! Welcome Traci Thomas to Magical Moments! Traci is a former publicist and current artist manager. She has worked in the music industry for many many years, supporting artists and helping grow their careers. Currently Traci represents artists such as Jason Isbell, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, and John Moreland. Traci is a founding member of the American Music Association and her heart is dedicated to celebrating music in all forms! In 2017 Traci was honored by the Country Music Hall of Fame at the Louise Scruggs Memorial Forum. Traci has a deep passion for supporting people and their visions including mentoring many people in the industry! On this episode we chat about life in the music industry, what self care means to her and her busy life, and her extra special HOT SAUCE! She is an absolute ICON and I am so honored to share all of Traci's magic with you all!

Hey, readers! It’s a Reading in Public first today. I have the pleasure of sharing an extremely fun and impassioned conversation with one of my favorite book people—IN PODCAST FORM!! Traci Thomas is the creator and host of The Stacks Podcast, an incredible podcast doing some of the best and most thoughtful interviews and book discussions on the internet. I asked Traci to join me after she made an astute off-hand comment to me about the frustrating state of book reviews and book criticism. Traci was kind enough to join me to talk about how we talk about books, and she offered me some new ways to think about reviewing books. We get into what makes a review helpful for readers, why Traci is adamant about reviewing every book she reads, why so many traditional book reviews are unhelpful, the best places to find good cultural criticism, and—of course— that Jesmyn Ward pan that kicked off this whole conversation. We also discuss why we'd like to see readers have more fun with reviews and why book reviewing feels so different from other forms of cultural criticism. You can listen to our conversation on your desktop, in the Substack app, or in your favorite podcast player by clicking here and following the instructions . Traci and I get very passionate in our conversation, including some adult language so be cautious about listening with littles in the car. You can find a full podcast transcript by opening today’s post in a browser or on the Substack app, but I will warn you that the AI generated notes aren’t especially helpful or easy to follow. I hope you’ll get the chance to listen to our conversation in full, because it’s really fun and extremely illuminating! Most importantly, be sure you’re following along with Traci’s incredible work by subscribing to The Stacks Podcast , following her on Instagram , and joining her Stacks Pack Book Club . Following Traci’s work has made me a better thinker and reader and I’m always eager to see what she’s reading and who she’s talking to next. Correction: After this episode aired, someone in the know informed Traci and I that Jennifer Wilson who wrote the NYT review of the Let Us Descend is in fact a very well regarded and well respected literary critic with writing and cultural commentary in many different publications. While I stand by our criticism of that review, we got it wrong when we said that Wilson was an untested critic. As Traci so astutely said in the episode, public book criticism is part of the discourse and our work is also fair game for critique and correction. I’ve loved seeing your responses to our discussion and can’t wait to hear what further insights this conversation prompts! All the Mentions * Ben Brantley’s NYT reviews * The Woman in Me by Britney Spears * Pageboy by Elliot Page * Craft in the Real World by Matthew Salesses * Traci’s conversation with Jesmyn Ward * Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward * NYT review of <

Chelsea and Traci Thomas (The Stacks pod) get guru’d with Jada Pinkett Smith’s 2023 memoir Worthy. From getting proposed to by Tupac in prison, to getting really into ayahuasca, to finally addressing The Slap, this book gave us so many details, but also so many questions! Show Notes: It Was All a Dream: Biggie and the World That Made Him by Justin Tinsley Will Smith's mensmior Click here to get 2 audiobooks for 1 when you sign up for a Libro.fm membership BUY MERCH (Pre-sale ends 11/4) Where to find our Guest: Traci Thomas Instagram Podcast Patreon For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantez Sponsors: Tanteo Tequila -- @tanteotequila Natalie's Juice Company -- @nataliesoj Pattern Brands -- @patternbrands ___________ Here are instructions for adding the RSS feed to your podcast player so you can get the Patron-only episodes on your phone - You just need to do two things (that will take under 5 minutes): https://www.patreon.com/rss/chelseadevantez?auth=HTunfYMMqCZHwETxJB6UCepC3600LZoO #1. Copy the link (it's above!) * If you're on your computer, email or imessage yourself that link so you can access it on your phone #2. Paste the RSS link into your podcast app. * go into your email or imessages from your phone, and copy the link you sent yourself. * go into your podcast app * click on “library” * click on “edit” * Click on “add a podcast by URL” * paste the link, and then press subscribe * NOW THE BONUS EPS WILL SHOW UP ON YOUR PHONE! (Each podcast app works differently - if it's unclear how to add a podcast by URL, give it a Google or contact the app's support. Unfortunately, this won't work with Spotify, you'll have to listen on Patreon or use another podcast player app) If you're running into trouble, let me know and I'll help troubleshoot!

Chelsea and Traci Thomas (The Stacks pod) get guru’d with Jada Pinkett Smith’s 2023 memoir Worthy. From getting proposed to by Tupac in prison, to getting really into ayahuasca, to finally addressing The Slap, this book gave us so many details, but also so many questions! Show Notes: It Was All a Dream: Biggie and the World That Made Him by Justin Tinsley Will Smith's mensmior Click here to get 2 audiobooks for 1 when you sign up for a Libro.fm membership BUY MERCH (Pre-sale ends 11/4) Where to find our Guest: Traci Thomas Instagram Podcast Patreon For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantez Become a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon ! *** Glamorous Trash: Where we make treasure out of pop culture garbage. Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Tanteo Tequila -- @tanteotequila Natalie's Juice Company -- @nataliesoj Pattern Brands - @patternbrands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Stacks is a podcast about books and the people who read them, hosted by Traci Thomas. On this episode, Sam Sanders joins Traci to discuss the history of objectivity in journalism, what identity is and how people wield it, and what it’s like working with his friends on his new show, Vibe Check . You can find The Stacks wherever you get your podcasts. You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com , and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod . Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck . Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Vibe Check ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Traci Thomas (The Stacks) and Chelsea deep dive into the Bachelorette finale, whether the Bachelor has anything worthwhile in store for us, and what this season of the show can tell us about the upcoming election (yes, really). Also in the Glamorous Trash Menagerie: Britney Spears’ divorce post, book recommendations, and freediving documentaries. For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantez Where to find our Guest: Traci Thomas Podcast Instagram Sponsors: Tanteo Tequila -- @tanteotequila Natalie's Juice Company -- @nataliesoj Pattern Brands -- @patternbrands ___________ Here are instructions for adding the RSS feed to your podcast player so you can get the Patron-only episodes on your phone - You just need to do two things (that will take under 5 minutes): https://www.patreon.com/rss/chelseadevantez?auth=HTunfYMMqCZHwETxJB6UCepC3600LZoO #1. Copy the link (it's above!) * If you're on your computer, email or imessage yourself that link so you can access it on your phone #2. Paste the RSS link into your podcast app. * go into your email or imessages from your phone, and copy the link you sent yourself. * go into your podcast app * click on “library” * click on “edit” * Click on “add a podcast by URL” * paste the link, and then press subscribe * NOW THE BONUS EPS WILL SHOW UP ON YOUR PHONE! (Each podcast app works differently - if it's unclear how to add a podcast by URL, give it a Google or contact the app's support. Unfortunately, this won't work with Spotify, you'll have to listen on Patreon or use another podcast player app) If you're running into trouble, let me know and I'll help troubleshoot!

Traci Thomas (The Stacks) and Chelsea deep dive into the Bachelorette finale, whether the Bachelor has anything worthwhile in store for us, and what this season of the show can tell us about the upcoming election (yes, really). Also in the Glamorous Trash Menagerie: Britney Spears’ divorce post, book recommendations, and freediving documentaries. Where to find our Guest: Traci Thomas The Stacks Podcast Instagram For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantez Become a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon! Thank you to our sponsors: Tanteo Tequila -- @tanteotequila Natalie's Juice Company -- @nataliesoj Pattern Brands - @patternbrands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices