Behind The Stack

Brett is joined once agin with Renee from itsbooktalk where they discuss their fourth quarter favs as well as giving up one book each they know will be on their best of the year lists. Books discussed:-Running Man by Charlie Engle-Life & Death & Giants by Ron Rindo-Grace & Henry's Holiday Movie Marathon by Matthew Norman-The Director by Daniel Kehlmann-Just Mercy by Brian Stevenson-Baldwin: A Love Story by Nicolas Boggs-The Bird Hotel by Joyce Maynard-Minor Black Figures by Brandon TaylorSome Bright Nowhere by Anne PackerRenee's substackhttps://substack.com/@itsbooktalkRenee'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/@brettsbookstackBookshop.org page:https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstackBrett's instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stackBehind the Stack email:[email protected]

In this episode Brett sits down with author Justinian Huang to talk about his new book, Lucky Seed.They discuss his travel life, his hero growing up, writing Asian LA, Hungry Ghost, why a twist needs to be earned, Chinese Palace Dramas and Jackie Collins. Justinian's instagram:https://www.instagram.com/justinianhuang/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/@brettsbookstackBookshop.org page:https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstackBrett's instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stackBehind the Stack email:[email protected]

In this episode Brett sits down with Quiara Alegria Hudes to discuss her fiction debut, 'The White Hot'. They discuss childhood imagination and when writing started for her. Why Daphne Rubin Vega was the best choice for the audio recording, Siddhartha and story book archetypes, Jagged Little Pill, and the differences between being a novelist vs a playright.Quiara's website:https://www.quiara.com/Quiara's instagram:https://www.instagram.com/quiaraalegria/The White Hot playlist:https://open.spotify.com/show/21rEwC8CJyHViJI0fc4Iro?si=vVt_XOgsQSKHbQ5CtsLMLQIf 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/@brettsbookstackBookshop.org page:https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstackBrett's instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stackBehind the Stack email:[email protected]

In this episode Brett sits down with Lance Garland to discuss his new memoir, 'Out There'. They talk about growing up gay in an ultra conservative home, the Navy SEALS and the physical demands of both that and being a firefighter, why firefighting as a profession, and embracing risk in ones job and in life. Lance's website:https://www.lancegarland.com/Lance's instagram:https://www.instagram.com/outtherewithlance/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/@brettsbookstackBookshop.org page:https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstackBrett's instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stackBehind the Stack email:[email protected]

In this episode Brett sits down with author Brian Schaefer to discuss his debut novel 'Town & Country'. They delve into his dance history and how that transitioned into writing, what inspired the story, removing outside political influences while writing about politics, and perhaps a favorite musical or two.Brian's website:https://www.brian-schaefer.com/aboutBrian's instagram:https://www.instagram.com/itsbrianschaefer/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/@brettsbookstackBookshop.org page:https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstackBrett's instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stackBehind the Stack email:[email protected]