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White Feminism w/ Gina Martin

October 9, 2025 · 46 min

Gina Martin joins us this week to discuss Koa Beck’s White Feminism; a book that has fundamentally shifted her understanding of feminism, activism and collective liberation. With that as a jump-off point, Gina also opens up about the…
Season of Migration to the North w/ JJ Bola

September 25, 2025 · 54 min

JJ Bola joins us this week to discuss Tayeb Salih's Season of Migration to the North, a book that has captivated him, and led to multiple re-reads over the last decade since he discovered it. Together, we explore the novel's dual narrative…
Milk Fed w/ Amy Spalding

September 11, 2025 · 37 min

Amy Spalding, star of the BBC’s I Kissed A Girl, joins us this week for a discussion on Melissa Broder’s provocative novel Milk Fed. We explore how Broder weaves together food, faith and desire through the story of Rachel, a young Jewish…
Sisters of the Yam (bell hooks) w/ Mireille Harper

August 28, 2025 · 40 min

Mireille C Harper, author and Editorial Director at Tonic, Bloomsbury, joins us for a conversation about bell hooks’ black feminist text Sisters of the Yam, a book that’s as relevant today as when it was published 30 years ago. Mireille…
Blessings w/ Tamara Lawrance

August 14, 2025 · 29 min

Tamara Lawrence & Amanda join us this week for a book chat about Chukwuebuka Ibeh’s beautiful debut Blessings. We explore how Ibeh captures the complexities of growing up queer in contexts that don’t always make space for you; from the…

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Pride & Prejudice w/ Bolu Babalola

July 31, 2025 · 42 min

Bolu Babalola joins us this week to discuss love, literature, and the enduring power of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice. Bolu & Ziporah explore why Austen’s masterpiece remains the blueprint for modern romance (hello, enemies-to-lovers!)…
Dream Count

July 17, 2025 · 32 min

This season we’re kicking off with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's long-awaited novel, Dream Count. We get into Adichie's exploration of the search for romantic fulfillment and marriage as achievement in the African context. We also touch on…
Season 4 Trailer!

July 16, 2025 · 1 min

Hi friends…👀 Stacked is back with a fresh format, and the same old fun. Join us for our fourth season where we'll be joined by various guests (friends, writers, readers, publishers!) for conversations on some of their favourite reads, old…
Zadie Smith: Beauty, Multiculturalism & NW

April 25, 2024 · 41 min

Join us for the last episode of season 3! We're discussing why we love our hometown fave Zadie Smith and her sprawling novels. We covered 'White Teeth', 'On Beauty' and her essay collection 'Intimations'. We also took a moment to reflect…
Akwaeke Emezi: Creativity, Heritage & Selfhood

April 18, 2024 · 39 min

Join us for the penultimate episode of the season as we explore identity, gender fluidity, and the power of creative expression through the works of the inimitable Akwaeke Emezi. We'll be discussing the semi-autobiographical "Freshwater,"…
Angela Davis: Freedom, Politics & Prisons

April 11, 2024 · 42 min

This week we took a break from fiction and read the work of writer, activist and academic Angela Davis. The thing that concerned us the most was just how relevant her work is today. Join us as we discuss 'Freedom Is A Constant Struggle'…
Buchi Emecheta: Proverbs, Tragedy & Female Independence

April 4, 2024 · 39 min

This week we're discussing Buchi Emecheta who was a social worker and writer (often considered the first successful black woman novelist living in Britain after 1948). We've actually discussed her on the pod before and talked a lot about…

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Stacked is the book podcast for readers who want more from their shelves. We explore the stories and voices that often go unnoticed in traditional literary spaces; the books that shape culture, challenge our assumptions, and help us make sense of the world around us. If you're passionate about discovering books that challenge the status quo and spark meaningful conversations about literature, culture, and politics, Stacked is for you. Join us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.