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Latest daily rankings: Oct 27. New rankings will appear after the next update.
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 27 | — | #174 |
| Oct 26 | #199 | #172 |
| Oct 25 | #190 | #161 |
| Oct 24 | #166 | #136 |
| Oct 23 | #156 | #126 |
| Oct 22 | #160 | #130 |
| Oct 18 | #190 | #160 |
| Oct 17 | #177 | #147 |
| Oct 16 | #170 | #140 |
| Oct 15 | #199 | #169 |
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About the show
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.