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by Brett Benner
A book podcast with book lover Brett Benner of bretts.book.stack on Instagram and YouTube. Author interviews and bookish conversations to help add more to your TBR pile!
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- Yesterday47 min
T. Geronimo Johnson, The Occidental Book of the Dead
Brett sits down with author T. Geronimo Johnson to discuss his latest book, 'The Occidental Book of the Dead'. They talk race, how narratives define our reality, the slow march of progress, writing this in first and third person, writing for constituents, and how he manages to stay optimistic. T. Geronimo's website: https://geronimo1.com/ and check out 'Manifest Destiny Jesus' on the Kanopy app. If you like what you're hearing on this podcast please subscribe so you never miss a...
- 1 weeks ago36 min
Meg Mason, Sophie, Standing There
Brett sits down with Meg Mason to discuss her new book Sophie, Standing There. They talk discovering reading, parasocial relationships, reading correctly and what that even means, the downside to social media, and whether or not you should meet your heroes. Meg's website: https://www.megmason.com/ If you like what you're hearing on this podcast please subscribe so you never miss an episode! Watch Behind the Stack on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brettsbookstack Bookshop.org page:...
- 2 weeks ago1h 0m
Third Quarter Favs with Renee from It's Book Talk
Brett and Renee from @itsbooktalk on instagram and substack talk third quarter favs, and add a book we're looking forward to in the last quarter of the year. Books discussed include: Storytelling: A Writing Life by Isabel Allende Land by Maggie O'Farrell Love Story by Erich Segal Switzy by Emma Cline Renee's Substack: https://substack.com/@itsbooktalk?utm_source=global-search Renee's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbooktalk/ author inquiries for book coaching: itsbooktalk@gmail....
- 4 weeks ago39 min
Jordan Tannahill, The Living Realm
Brett sits down with Jordan Tannahill to discuss his latest book, 'The Living Realm'. They talk about London and latex, the books setting of Lake Teufelssee in Berlin and the forest around it. Aging and AIDS, boars, book inspiration, cruising and creation, and what art form he enjoys the most. Jordan's Website: https://www.jordantannahill.com/ Jordan's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordan.tannahill/ If you like what you're hearing on this podcast please subscribe so you never m...
- Sep 1, 202645 min
Chloe Benjamin, Under Story
Brett sits down with Chloe Benjamin to discuss Under Story. They talk mushrooms and multiverses, the inspiration, and the sheer construction of the novel, which character was inspired by someone in her life, the natural world, and then we dive into spoiler territory which I promise is clearly announced before we launch in. I had to, there's too much to unpack! Chloe's website: https://www.chloebenjaminbooks.com/ Chloe's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chloekbenjamin/ If you like what you...
- Aug 18, 202636 min
Emil Wilson, The Nightingales
Brett sits down with Emil Wilson to discuss his debut novel, 'The Nightingales'. They talk art school and graphic novels, autobiographical fiction and what differed from real life. AIDS and his own experience working with someone who had the disease, remembering the past struggles, and two Pomeranians named Henny and Penny. Emil's website: https://emilwilsonart.com/ Emil's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilwilsonart/ If you like what you're hearing on this podcast please ...
- Aug 11, 202629 min
Téa Obreht, Sunrise
Brett sits down with Téa Obreht to discuss her latest novel, Sunrise. They talk early years and learning English, the mythology of heroes, good samaritans, some advice for writers, and a fantastic book rec. Téa's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teaobreht/?hl=en Téa's website: http://www.teaobreht.com/#:~:text=Home,Tea%20Obreht.%20All%20rights%20reserved. If you like what you're hearing on this podcast please subscribe so you never miss an episode! Watch Behind the Stack on YouTube:...
- Aug 4, 202645 min
Josh Silver, Fruit Fly
Brett sits down with author Josh Silver to talk about his debut adult novel, Fruit Fly. They talk his previous acting career, working as a mental health nurse, appropriation, intention, gay identity what's acceptable or not, the ways we present ourselves, and the exhaustion to try and be the best, and being okay with just being. Josh's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshsilverauthor/ If you like what you're hearing on this podcast please subscribe so you never miss an episode! Watch Beh...
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