Behind The Stack

Mar 04 2025 24 ep. 32 mins 6
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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: 
https://www.youtube.com/bretts.book.stack

Instagram: 
https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack

Email: 
[email protected]

Bookshop.org: 
https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack

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Charlotte McConaghy, Wild Dark Shore

Mar 04 2025 31 mins  
In this episode Brett sits down with Charlotte McConaghy to discuss her new book, 'Wild Dark Shore'. They talk about the island that inspired the fictional one from the novel, the way she visualizes her characters, the far reaching effects of climate change, and what it all affects beyond us. Charlotte's website: https://www.charlottemcconaghy.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac

Allison Epstein, Fagin The Thief

Feb 25 2025 30 mins  
In this episode Brett sits down with Allison Epstein to discuss her new book, Fagin The Thief. They talk about the reimagining of literary characters, her inspiration for taking on Fagin, and agree on a pretty awful song from the musical Oliver. Allison's website: https://allisonepstein.com/ Allison's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rapscallison/ If you like what you're hearin

Alejandro Heredia, Loca

Feb 11 2025 30 mins  
This week Brett sits down with author Alejandro Heredia to discuss his debut novel, 'Loca'. They talk about immigration, the book that made him a reader, creating characters not defined by race, gender or sexuality, and the importance of finding 'your people'. Alejandro Heredia is a writer from the Bronx. He has received fellowships from LAMBDA Literary, Dominican Studies Institute

Olivia Wolfgang-Smith, Mutual Interest

Feb 04 2025 34 mins  
In this episode Brett sits down with Olivia Wolfgang-Smith to discuss her new novel, "Mutual Interest" which is an Indie Next Pick for February. We talk about the books third person narrative, gender roles, found families, capitalism, and finding queer joy in historical fiction. Olivia's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/owolfgangsmith/ Olivia's website: http://wolfgangsmith.squ

Kristin Koval, Penitence

Jan 28 2025 31 mins  
In this episode Brett sits down with Kristin Koval to discuss her debut novel, “Penitence” which is the Barnes and Noble Discover pick for February. She talks about her former career as a lawyer, her path to becoming a writer, empathy for characters, and the journey from tragedy to forgiveness. Kristin's website: https://kristinkoval.com/ Kristin's instagram: https://www.instag

Cynthia Weiner, A Gorgeous Excitement

Jan 21 2025 32 mins  
In this episode Brett sits down with Cynthia Weiner to discuss her debut novel, A Gorgeous Excitement. They talk about New York in the eighties, the shocking inspiration behind the book, and we learn if Cynthia is more an optimist or pessimist. Cynthia's Website: www.cynthiaweiner.com Cynthia's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiaweiner If you like what you're hearing on th

Tom Lamont, Going Home

Jan 14 2025 32 mins  
In this episode Brett sits down with writer Tom Lamont to discuss his debut novel, "Going Home". They talk about the all consuming challenges of raising kids, writing as a novelist vs journalist, fathers, faith and being Jewish. Tom Lamont Website: http://tomlamontjournalist.com/ Tom Lamont instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tom_lamont_journalist/?hl=en If you like what you're he

2025 Book Preview With Renee from ItsBookTalk

Jan 07 2025 30 mins  
On this first ep of the new year Brett is joined once again by Renee of ItsBookTalk to discuss ten books we're looking forward to in the upcoming year. Join us for a wide range of choices that promise to make 2025 another fantastic year in publishing. Renee substack: https://substack.com/@itsbooktalk Renee instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbooktalk/ If you like what you're he

Favorite Books of 2024

Dec 31 2024 24 mins  
In this final episode of season one, Brett discusses his favorite books out of the 145 he read this year. All books discussed can be found on his bookshop.org page listed below. 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.book

2024 Runner Ups with Tina from TBR, etc.

Dec 17 2024 32 mins  
In this episode Brett sits down with Tina of TBR, etc to discuss five of our runner up choices for Best Books of 2024. Between us we cover a variety of genres from thrillers, to literary fiction, and a non fiction book we both think is fantastic! Tina's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tbretc/ Tina's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tbretc Tina's podcast: https://www.booktalke