Brett sits down with Meg Mason to discuss her new book Sophie, Standing There. They talk discovering reading, parasocial relationships, reading correctly and what that even means, the downside to social media, and whether or not you should meet your heroes. Meg's website: https://www.megmason.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:...
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....
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...
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...
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 ...