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 i...

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...

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/@brettsbook...

In this episode Brett sits down with author Kristin T Lee, to discuss her debut, 'We Mend With Gold'. They talk about the path that led her to writing this, bringing yourself to God, inclusivity and expanding the spiritual circle, raising kids today in Christianity, coming out on social media as a Christian, and what is it that keeps her in the church. Kristin's website: https://kristintlee.com Kristin's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ktlee.writes/?hl=en If you like what you're he...

In this episode Brett sits down with Emma Straub to discuss her new book, "American Fantasy'. They talk cruises (of course) Boy Bands (for sure), MTV, fame, childhood crushes, recapturing memories from your youth, growing older and staying younger, opera, Sondheim, and some special books recs of two debut authors. Emma's website: https://www.emmastraub.net/ Emma's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmastraub/ If you like what you're hearing on this podcast please subscribe so you nev...

In this episode Brett sits down with author Luke Dumas to discuss his new book, 'Nothing Tastes As Good'. They talk about body image and body shaming, GLP drugs, what led to the moment he decided to write this book, and the book by a horror master that planted the seed to someday write this book. Luke's website: https://www.lukedumas.com/ Luke's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenewdumas/ https://bookshop.org/lists/episode-75-luke-dumas/edit If you like what you're hearing on this...

In this chock full episode, Brett and returning guest Renee from @itsbooktalk discuss some of their top reads from the first quarter of 2026 as well as six books we're looking forward to in quarter two. Get ready to fill up your TBRs! Renee's substack https://substack.com/@itsbooktalk 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://w...

In this episode Brett sits down with Wade Rouse to discuss his Golden Girls inspired book, 'That's What Friends Are For'. They talk age, queer cross pollination, the impact his Grandmother had on his life, spirituality, friendship, and a foodie walk through Palm Springs. Wade's website: https://waderouse.com/ Wade's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorwaderouse/ If you like what you're hearing on this podcast please subscribe so you never miss an episode! Watch Behind the Stack o...

Brett sits down with author Lori Inglis Hall to discuss her debut novel, 'The Shock of the Light'. They talk about her passion for history, the photographer Lee Miller, the inspiration for this story, spies and double agents during the second World War, strong female protagonists, and characters with secrets. Lori's website: https://www.loriinglishall.co.uk/ Lori's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loriinglishall/ If you like what you're hearing on this podcast please subscribe so you ...

In this episode Brett sits down with Jordy Rosenberg to discuss his latest novel, "Night Night Swan". The talk about writing satire and the value of it, Transphobia, Palestine and growing up with Zionist parents, writing female friendship, lesbian and trans sci fi, and how he ended up narrating the book. Jordy's website: https://www.jordy-rosenberg.com/ Jordy's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordyrosenberg/ If you like what you're hearing on this podcast please subscribe so you ...