What happens when literature becomes more than just storiesโwhen books and race become the lens through which we unpack identity, politics, and self-expression?
Welcome to Stacked, the podcast that doesnโt just talk about books, but about who gets to tell the story. In a time when conversations around race, culture, and power are reshaping every corner of society, Stacked steps in with bold voices. It also brings fearless questions.
๐ง Hosted by Lulu Kingsley & Sami Banda
Dynamic, sharp, and unafraid to go deep, Lulu and Sami curate books from their own shelves and use them as launchpads into bigger conversations. Each episode explores the intersection of books and race. It weaves together the personal and the political in ways that feel raw, human, and vital.
๐ Season One: Books as Mirrors and Windows
The debut season of Stacked pulls listeners into worlds where books reflect identityโand challenge it. Youโll hear:
- ๐ Black identity in Britain through Brit(ish) by Afua Hirsch.
- ๐ฃ๏ธ Legacy, memory, and power with the timeless words of Toni Morrison.
- ๐จ Behind-the-scenes stories from publishers, designers, and critics shaping which books reach our shelvesโand how race plays into those decisions.
These arenโt just book reviews. Theyโre invitations to rethink how we read, what we value, and who gets heard.
๐๏ธ Why Stacked Matters
In a world addicted to hot takes and surface-level scrolls, Stacked goes deeper. Itโs:
- Literary without being elitist
- Bold without being preachy
- Personal, political, and unapologetically honest
Whether youโre a lifelong reader, a lit-curious newcomer, or simply someone interested in how books and race shape culture, this podcast will change how you see the stories on your shelf.
๐ง Listen now to Stacked โ Season One is streaming, and every episode is a chance to see yourself, your community, and your world through a new lens.
