Emma Straub, American Fantasy

from Behind The Stack · host Brett Benner

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 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]

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