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Behind The Stack

Brett Benner
Penitence
The Pretender
Jo Harkin
Bury Our Bones In the Midnight Soil
A Gorgeous Excitement
Climate Change
Memoir
Florida Palms
The Correspondent
Lambert Simnel
Henry VII
When the Harvest Comes
Queerness
Woodworking
Found Family
Oliver Twist
Bless Your Heart
Boy From the North Country
The White Hot
Buckeye

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

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Latest Episodes

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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Recent Guests

John Glynn
Writer; editorial director at Hammer Square Press (HarperCollins imprint)
Handover Square Press/Hammer Square Press, HarperCollins
Episode: John Glynn, The Lost Book Of Lancelot
Djamel White
Author of All Them Dogs
Author
Episode: Djamel White, All Them Dogs
Douglas Stuart
Author of Shuggy Bane, Young Mungo, and John of John
Author
Episode: Douglas Stuart, John of John
Tim Ehrenberg
Founder of Tim Talks Books; Nantucket Book Foundation President; co-host of Books, Beach & Beyond
Tim Talks Books; Nantucket Book Foundation; Nantucket Book Partners
Episode: Summer Books with Tim Ehrenberg of Tim Talks Books
TJ Klune
Author of We Burned So Bright
Author
Episode: TJ Klune, We Burned So Bright
Stephanie Sy-Quia
Author of A Private Man
Episode: Stephanie Sy-Quia, A Private Man
Kristin T. Lee
Author of We Mend With Gold
Author, We Mend With Gold
Episode: Kristin T. Lee, We Mend With Gold
Emma Straub
Author of American Fantasy and six other books; co-owner of Books Are Magic in Brooklyn
Author, Books Are Magic
Episode: Emma Straub, American Fantasy
Luke Dumas
Author of Nothing Tastes As Good
Episode: Luke Dumas, Nothing Tastes as Good

Host

Brett Benner
Host of Behind The Stack; leads author interviews and bookish conversations

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • The best author interviews

    I love this podcast, Brett is such a thoughtful interviewer and has great guests. Only issue is my TBR gets longer and longer 😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B J A
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Book lovers dream

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lwendyl
    United States7 months ago
  • Great!

    I like how engaged you are as a reader and interviewer. Your enthusiasm comes across and is contagious.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yogi book love
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Smart, thoughtful interviews that deepen appreciation for each book.
Engaging host with obvious enthusiasm for reading and analysis.
Maintains a clean, distraction-free listening experience with strong guests.

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#237
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Apple Podcasts
#117
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#230
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John Glynn, The Lost Book Of Lancelot
Q: Elevator pitch of the book?
A queer retelling of Lancelot's story that follows him from childhood to Camelot, blending source material with contemporary perspectives to explore love outside traditional bounds.
Djamel White, All Them Dogs
Q: For our viewers or for our listeners, do you have an elevator pitch of All Them Dogs?
All Them Dogs follows a young Irish gangster returning home to reclaim his place in a dangerous world, where loyalty, power, and complicated relationships drive him toward a perilous, transformative reckoning.
Djamel White, All Them Dogs
Q: Right. Did you find like growing up with your friends, did you feel a sense of separation and did you feel a sense of differentness?
Yes, and that sense of otherness persisted, shaping how I approached writing and storytelling, and influencing how I depict male relationships and vulnerability in All Them Dogs.
Douglas Stuart, John of John
Q: How did your experience in fashion influence your writing?
Writing became a private sanctuary away from the public, commercial pressures of fashion; the discipline of design and the patience learned through years of crafting stories mirror the craft and commitment needed to finish Shuggy Bane and bring John of John to life.
Douglas Stuart, John of John
Q: What inspired the Hebrides as the setting for this book?
The Hebrides emerged from a combination of personal research, a desire to explore Scotland beyond cities, and historical connections to Gaelic culture and displaced communities; the landscape and its people become a living character that shapes Cal's choices and the family's secrets.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Behind The Stack

What is Behind The Stack about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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4. Tim Ehrenberg
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8. Emma Straub

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