The Stacks

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?!

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 was discussed on the pod.

Traci is so much smarter than any of my dumb friends (sorry if you’re my friend and reading this, but also you are welcome for the podcast recommendation). Excellent book recommendations, and hearing their conversations are such a good treat after reading each book. It’s like I’m in school again but this time I did the reading. Thanks for a great show!

The episode was supposed to be ALL THINGS Bad Bunny and a review of the halftime show. I never heard another point of view as these two ladies are clearly fans. I was hoping to hear something a little more moderate esp in light of the outrage over the Epstein files and children being trafficked that there would be a discussion about scantily clad young girls twerking while a man stood over them grabbing his crotch and then we broadcast this during a family show? Point well taken about Puerto Rican history but did it need to be so sexualized. I don’t care what your sexual orientation is but isn’t anything private and sacred? I am third generation Puerto Rican and I totally disagree with this assessment.

I’m a new listener who has been enjoying older episodes, not just the most recent ones. I’m finally pausing to offer a review because the episode with John J. Lennon is a real jaw dropper! Especially because I had listened to Mitchell S. Jackson’s reference to his time “inside,” this episode resonated powerfully as Traci’s approach centered Lennon’s identity as a writer while also refusing to act as if his material conditions are a non-issue. A stunning conversation! #MuchRespect