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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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- 1 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...
- 2 weeks ago45 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...
- Jul 28, 202632 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 y...
- Jul 21, 202641 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 Behin...
- Jul 7, 202639 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 Be...
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