
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! Watch/Listen to Behind the Stack on YouTube: www.youtube.com/bretts.book.stackInstagram: www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stackEmail: brettsbookstack@gmail.com
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 86 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Brett talks with author Rasheed Newson about his latest book, 'There's Only One Sin In Hollywood.' They discuss dreamers in Hollywood and what it takes to succeed, Diahann Carroll and Sydney Poitier, and writing real life icons into stories, stars an... more
Brett talks with Claire Fuller about her new novel, 'Hunger & Thirst'. They discuss writing without a plot, being drawn to dark stories, horror movies, book lists, and find out who became a character in the book.
The book anthology Claire talks abou... more
Brett talks with writer Natalie Adler about her debut novel, 'Waiting On A Friend'. They discuss the inspiration for the book, belief in the paranormal, the AIDS crisis, getting married, caretaking lesbians, and a magical creature named Chester.
Nat... more
Brett sits down with author John Glynn to discuss his fiction debut, 'The Lost Book Of Lancelot'. They talk about his work as an editor, the massive source material behind this book, queering a legend, staying true to a time period while keeping in m... more
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I love this podcast, Brett is such a thoughtful interviewer and has great guests. Only issue is my TBR gets longer and longer 😊
I’m so glad I discovered this podcast; it’s now among my favorites and is a must-listen. I love the books you discuss and your thoughtful interview style—it’s all so well done. And thank you for not adding music in the middle and end of the episodes! This is the perfect book podcast.
I like how engaged you are as a reader and interviewer. Your enthusiasm comes across and is contagious.
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A thoughtful book-focused interview series hosted by a dedicated reader and interviewer. Episodes center on contemporary novels and authors, with in-depth conversations about writing processes, thematic explorations (identity, feminism, memory, and culture), and behind-the-scenes storytelling details. Guests range from debut novelists to established authors, often discussing research, influences, and craft, with a mix of literary analysis and personal storytelling that helps listeners decide what to read next. A standout trait is the host's ability to connect broader literary themes to character-driven narratives, often weaving in industry context and publishing insights. This makes it appealing to serious book lovers, aspiring authors, and... more
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Recent guests on Behind The Stack include:
1. John Glynn
2. Djamel White
3. Douglas Stuart
4. Tim Ehrenberg
5. TJ Klune
6. Stephanie Sy-Quia
7. Kristin T. Lee
8. Emma Straub
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