Behind The Stack

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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S3 · E97
Tuesday · 1 hr
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.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: https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack Brett's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack Behind the Stack email: brettsbookstack@gmail.com
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S3 · E96
September 8 · 39 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 miss an episode! Watch Behind the Stack on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brettsbookstack Bookshop.org page: https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack Brett's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack Behind the Stack email: brettsbookstack@gmail.com
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S3 · E95
September 1 · 45 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'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: https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack Brett's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack Behind the Stack email: brettsbookstack@gmail.com
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S3 · E94
August 18 · 36 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 subscribe so you never miss an episode! Watch Behind the Stack on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brettsbookstack Bookshop.org page: https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack Brett's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack Behind the Stack email: brettsbookstack@gmail.com
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S3 · E93
August 11 · 29 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: https://www.youtube.com/@brettsbookstack Bookshop.org page: https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack Brett's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack Behind the Stack email: brettsbookstack@gmail.com
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S3 · E92
August 4 · 45 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 Behind the Stack on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brettsbookstack Bookshop.org page: https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack Brett's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack Behind the Stack email: brettsbookstack@gmail.com
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S3 · E91
July 28 · 32 min
Ben Reeves, Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt
Brett sits down with writer Ben Reeves to discuss his debut novel, Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurts. They talk about death obviously, but also his ideas for what death should look like and the rules involved in the story. They talk children, and grief, and growing up, and survival, and taking the time to notice the life happening around you, while you still have the chance. Ben's website: https://benreeves.co.uk/ Ben's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorbenreeves/ 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: https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack Brett's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack Behind the Stack email: brettsbookstack@gmail.com
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S3 · E90
July 21 · 41 min
Julie Buntin, Famous Men
Brett sits down with author Julie Buntin to discuss her novel Famous Men. They talk small towns and leaving them for big cities, coming of age and what comes with the transition from young girl to young woman, consent, writing workshops and creative spaces, and a literary dinner party. Julie's Website: https://www.juliebuntin.com/ Julie's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliebuntin/ 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: https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack Brett's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack Behind the Stack email: brettsbookstack@gmail.com
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S3 · E89
July 7 · 39 min
Roshan Sethi, The Simp
Brett sits down with writer/director and oncologist (you read that right!) Roshan Sethi to discuss his debut novel, The Simp. He unpacks his rise from medicine to the arts, and his drive behind all of it. Diversity, race, sexuality, 'The White Lotus', 'A Nice Indian Boy,' and Hollywood assistants. Is it satire or real life? Roshan's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roshan.sethi87/?hl=en 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: https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack Brett's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack Behind the Stack email: brettsbookstack@gmail.com
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S3 · E88
June 30 · 53 min
Second Quarter Favs with Renee from @itsbooktalk
Brett sits down with Renee from @itsbooktalk to talk about our favs from quarter two. A total of ten books including: -Celestial Lights by Cecile Pin -In the Days of My Youth, I Was Told What It Means To Be a Man by Tom Junod -Smile or You're Doing It Wrong by Andy Glaze -Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer -Wonderland by Jennifer Hiller -Fruit Fly by Josh Silver -Kingfisher by Rosie Kelly -Transcription by Ben Lerner -Count the Ways by Joyce Maynard -London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe Renee's substack: https://itsbooktalk.substack.com/ Renee's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbooktalk/ 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: https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack Brett's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack Behind the Stack email: brettsbookstack@gmail.com
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S3 · E87
June 23 · 39 min
Meg Charlton, Voyagers
Brett sits down with debut author Meg Charlton to discuss her timely book, Voyagers. They talk about childhood friends and the life events that bond us, choosing character perspective, the human capacity to normalize extraordinary events, writing an ambiguous ending, an alien named Allen, and perhaps the most unique (?) self help book you'll ever hear. Meg's website: https://megcharlton.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: https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack Brett's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack Behind the Stack email: brettsbookstack@gmail.com
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S3 · E86
June 16 · 39 min
Rasheed Newson, There's Only One Sin In Hollywood
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 and privacy, oppression and creating safe spaces, mixing politics with celebrity, and the double standards that still exist in the industry. Rasheed's website: https://www.rasheednewson.com/ Rasheed's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rasheed.newson.author/ 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: https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack Brett's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack Behind the Stack email: brettsbookstack@gmail.com
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S3 · E85
June 9 · 38 min
Claire Fuller, Hunger & Thirst
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 about: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Unquiet-Guests-by-Dan-Coxon-editor/9781917792073 Claire's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerclairefuller/ Claire's website: https://clairefuller.co.uk/ 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: https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack Brett's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack Behind the Stack email: brettsbookstack@gmail.com
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S3 · E84
June 1 · 35 min
Natalie Adler, Waiting On A Friend
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. Natalie's website: https://www.natalie-adler.com Natalie's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.and.chester/ 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: https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack Brett's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack Behind the Stack email: brettsbookstack@gmail.com
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S3 · E83
May 26 · 33 min
John Glynn, The Lost Book Of Lancelot
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 mind a modern audience, and the difficulty in writing a love scene. John's website: http://johnglynn.net/ John's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glynner85/ 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: https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack Brett's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack Behind the Stack email: brettsbookstack@gmail.com
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S3 · E82
May 19 · 29 min
Djamel White, All Them Dogs
Brett sits down with writer Djamel White to discuss his debut novel, 'All Them Dogs'. They talk about early reading and Roddy Doyle's Fighting Words, gangster inspiration, toxic masculinity and feeling like an outsider. Tattoos, gender roles, and the explosive collision of desire and fear. Djamel's Website: https://djamelwhite.com/ Djamel's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djamelwhitewriter/ 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: https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack Brett's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack Behind the Stack email: brettsbookstack@gmail.com
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S3 · E81
May 12 · 40 min
Douglas Stuart, John of John
Brett sits down with Douglas Stuart for his latest book, 'John of John'. They discuss his transition from designer to writer, what brought him to the books location, the Hebrides, the liberation of writing fathers and sons, living in a place with religious conservatism, queerness in a masculine environment, and returning as an adult to the home you grew up in. Douglas' website: https://www.douglasdstuart.com/ Douglas' instagram: https://www.instagram.com/douglas_stuart/ 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: https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack Brett's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack Behind the Stack email: brettsbookstack@gmail.com
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S3 · E80
May 5 · 41 min
Summer Books with Tim Ehrenberg of Tim Talks Books
Brett sits down with Tim Ehrenberg of @Timtalksbooks who is also the cohost of the popular book podcast, Books, Beach & Beyond with Elin Hilderbrand, and the President of the Nantucket Book Foundation which produces the Nantucket Book Festival. They discuss his own bookish origin story, his podcast and friendship with Elin as well as the hugely acclaimed book festival. Tim then shares six summer books and one from fall to add to your TBR. Tim's website: www.timtalksbooks.com Tim's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timtalksbooks/ The Nantucket Book Festival: https://www.nantucketbookfestival.org/ Books, Beach & Beyond podcast: https://www.booksbeachandbeyond.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: https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack Brett's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack Behind the Stack email: brettsbookstack@gmail.com
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S3 · E79
April 28 · 48 min
TJ Klune, We Burned So Bright
Brett sits down with author TJ Klune to discuss his latest book 'We Burned So Bright'. They talk books from when they were younger, and find more than one in common. They touch on the Heated Rivalry zeitgeist, where the idea for the book came from, centering a story on older protagonists, age and maintaining curiosity, and the ultimate belief in the goodness of people. TJ's website: https://www.tjklunebooks.com/ TJ's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tjklunebooks/ 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: https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack Brett's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack Behind the Stack email: brettsbookstack@gmail.com
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S3 · E78
April 21 · 41 min
Stephanie Sy-Quia, A Private Man
In this episode Brett sits down with Stephanie Sy-Quia to discuss her debut novel, 'A Private Man'. They talk Catholicism, elder care, writing from real life, being a foodie, male beauty, women ahead of their time, a life of service and having a soul fulfilled. Stephanie's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c_est_qui77/ 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: https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack Brett's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack Behind the Stack email: brettsbookstack@gmail.com
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