Join us on the Book Creators Talk Podcast as Jerid P. Woods, the force behind A Black Man Reading, shares his journey from devouring Little Golden Books at age 3 to becoming a cultural catalyst for creative resistance. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, he dives into:

Early Reading & Moments That Made Him Come Alive: From 50 pages an hour to life-changing quotes like "What will you do for free?"

Books & Culture: How books influence pop culture, ignite discussions, and shape the future of Black literature.

Hip-Hop & Media: His take on Kendrick’s halftime show and the evolving landscape of music journalism.

Community, Confidence & Creative Resistance: Building a community for his haters, engaging young readers, and transforming education through literature.

Tune in for rapid-fire book recommendations, candid insights on creativity, and a bold vision for a world where books empower and protect culture.

Timestamps:
1:01 – Early Reading
5:20 – Moments That Made Him Come Alive
7:40 – Heroes Growing Up
10:40 – Dr. Black
11:28 – What A Black Man Reading Means
14:40 – Creating Different Pages as a Creator
15:55 – Books Are Pop Culture
17:50 – Kendrick Halftime Show
22:25 – Music Journalism
25:35 – Telling the Truth About History
30:20 – Everything We Are
35:00 – Humor in Content Creation
37:33 – Engaging with Literature
39:44 – Building Community
42:33 – Going Viral as a Creator
44:33 – Dealing with Trolls
46:17 – Encouraging and Teaching the Youth
49:33 – Helping Kids Build Confidence as Readers
51:55 – Classroom Reading Culture
53:36 – Writing Process – Perfect Day of Writing
58:40 – Last, Now, Next Books
1:02:45 – Rapid Fire Book Questions
1:06:22 – What Would You Like to See More of in the Book World?
1:07:24 – What Would You Like to See Less of in the Book World?

Places to find more from Jerid:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablackmanreading/?hl=en
Website - https://ablackmanreading.com/

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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 Wallace
The Score Takes Care of Itself by Bill Walsh (Kyle Pick)
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
Conclave 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 Perry
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar New Book
Frankenstein 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 Podcast
Instagram: @thestackspod
Twitter: @thestackspod
TikTok: @thestackspod

For more engaging book discussions and insights, subscribe to The Stacks podcast and join the conversation on social media.

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In this episode, I sit down with Randy Winston, Creative Director of Fiction at The Black List, to discuss the publishing industry, the craft of writing, and how writers can stand out. We dive into the creative process, the role of The Black List in fiction, traditional vs. hybrid publishing, and what truly makes a great fiction story.

If you're a writer looking to navigate the publishing world or just love great storytelling, this conversation is for you!

📌 Timestamps:
1:03 - Revisiting old creative work
3:04 - Finding your creative path
4:37 - Navigating the publishing industry
8:25 - What is The Black List?
9:40 - On Franklin Leonard
11:20 - The Black List Fiction
14:50 - The traditional route of writing a book
18:20 - The Black List’s role in publishing
24:20 - How authors are evaluated
28:25 - Hybrid vs. Traditional publishing
33:01 - Mixing genres in fiction



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