What No One Wants to Say About Books – Traci Thomas on Pop Culture & 2025 Trends

In this candid conversation, Traci Thomas, host of The Stacks podcast, shares her unfiltered thoughts on the literary world, pop culture, and what readers can expect in 2025. From her personal writing philosophy to her favorite book-to-screen adaptations, Traci offers insights that challenge conventional views and spark meaningful discussions.Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose by Keith O'Brien (Sports Book Rec)Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer (Sports Adjunct) Coming Home by Brittany Griner (Sports Book Rec)The Sixth Man: A Memoir" by Andre Iguodala and Carvell Wallace (Sports Book Rec)Another Word for Love by Carvell WallaceThe Score Takes Care of Itself by Bill Walsh (Kyle Pick)The Nickel Boys by Colson WhiteheadConclave by Robert Harris( Book-to-Movie Adaptations - Enjoyed)Erasure by Percival Everett (Book-to-Movie Adaptations - Did not Like)Killers of the Flower Moon (Book-to-Movie Adaptations - Did Not Like)Oppenheimer by J. Robert Oppenheimer (Enjoyed Book-to-Movie Adaptations - Enjoyed)Original Sins by Eve Ewing (Author Most Likely to Breakout in 2025)The Great Black Hope by Rob Franklin (Author Most Likely to Breakout in 2025)One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad (Book with Great Social Commentary)The Color of Trouble by Martha S. Johnson (Author Most Likely to Have a Renaissance in 2025)Black in Blues by Imani PerryKareem Abdul-Jabbar New BookFrankenstein by Mary Shelley (Classic Most Likely to Have A Revival)City Summer, Country Summer by Kiese Laymon (Authors You Are Excited to See Step into a New Genre)Everything Is Tuberculosis by John Green (Authors You Are Excited to See Step into a New Genre)Somadina by Akwaeke Emezi (Authors You Are Excited to See Step into a New Genre)Authority Essays by Andrea Long Chu (Most Anticipated Book of 2025)Connect with Traci Thomas and The Stacks:Website: The Stacks PodcastInstagram: @thestackspodTwitter: @thestackspodTikTok: @thestackspodFor more engaging book discussions and insights, subscribe to The Stacks podcast and join the conversation on social media.This episode 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 Please make sure to like, comment and subscribe to our channel.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!