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Unstacked

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Unstacked is a library podcast presented by Sarah Burris (Northwest Regional Library System- FL) and Stephen Efird (Huntsville Madison County Public Library - AL). Listen to author interviews as they unstack new book releases, their creative writing process, and what they love about libraries! Earlier episodes are literary conversations as we ‘unstack’ what’s happening in the greater literary world, provide genre recommendations, what we are reading/watching, and what is happening in libraries. Intro Song: Bust This Bust That by Professor Kliq Outro Song: House of Books by Party Boys
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Episodes

Author Talk 33: Unwind with Sam J. Miller

Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with Nebula Award-Winning author, Sam J. Miller during his publicity tour in Italy. We'll discuss his short-fiction collection, Boys, Beasts and Men ! Unwind with Sam as he shares his writing and research process, love of storytelling, horror, punk rock, dinosaurs, libraries and more! For more information about Sam, visit his website at: https://samjmiller.com/ . Stay...

Oct 27, 202256 minSeason 3Ep. 17

Author Talk 32: Unwind with GennaRose Nethercott

Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with author, poet and folklorist, GennaRose Nethercott. We'll discuss her debut novel and modern folklore, Thistlefoot ! Unwind with GennaRose as she shares her writing and research process, love of folklore, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, libraries and more! For more information about GennaRose, visit her website at https://www.gennarosenethercott.com/ . Stay safe and rea...

Oct 01, 20221 hr 20 minSeason 3Ep. 16

Author Talk 31: Unwind with Alan Gratz

Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with award-winning author, Alan Gratz. We'll discuss his new social thriller geared for middle grade readers, Two Degrees that will release on October 4th as well as his new graphic novel, Captain America: The Ghost Army that will release January 2023! Unwind with Alan as he shares his writing and research process, love of history, Marvel, RPG gaming, libraries and mo...

Sep 17, 20221 hr 26 minSeason 3Ep. 15

Author Talk 30: Unwind with Tyrell Johnson

Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with author, Tyrell Johnson. We'll discuss his new psychological thriller, The Lost Kings about Jeanie King and his post-apocolyptic novel, The Wolves of Winter . Unwind with Tyrell as he shares his writing and research process, love of Oxford, poetry, Station Eleven, libraries, his Siberian Husky and more! For more information about Tyrell, visit his website at www.t...

Sep 03, 202249 minSeason 3Ep. 14

Author Talk 29: Unwind with Adam Cesare

Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with Bram Stoker award-winning author, Adam Cesare. We'll discuss his new young adult horror novel that comes out on August 23rd, 2022, Clown in a Cornfield 2: Frendo Lives. Plenty of time to read Clown in a Cornfield before the release! Unwind with Adam as he shares his writing and research process, love of horror, libraries, and more! For more information about Adam...

Aug 12, 20221 hr 12 minSeason 3Ep. 13

Author Talk 28: Unwind with Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with award-winning author, Silvia Moreno-Garcia. We'll discuss her new novel, The Daughter of Doctor Moreau that is already on the New York Times Bestseller list! Her debut novel, Signal to Noise, will be rereleased this September. Unwind with Silvia as she shares her writing and research process, love of noir, music, the literary classics and more! For more informati...

Jul 30, 20221 hrSeason 3Ep. 12

Author Talk 27: Unwind with Saara El-Arifi

Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with bestselling debut author, Saara El-Arifi. We'll discuss her brilliant new fantasy novel, The Final Strife, book one of The Ending Fire trilogy. Unwind with Saara as she shares her writing and research process, love of fantasy, libraries and more! For more information about Saara El-Arifi, visit her website at https://www.saaraelarifi.com/ . Stay safe and read my ...

Jul 08, 202259 minSeason 3Ep. 11

Author Talk 26: Unwind with Daniel Pinkwater

Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview renowned children's author, Daniel Pinkwater. We'll discuss his latest middle grade reader, Crazy in Poughkeepsie, which includes a beloved ghost whale Luna. Unwind with Daniel as he shares how he began writing, his meeting with Kurt Vonnegut, what it was like being a long-time commentator on NPR, and so much more! His collie, The Peach, makes a few announcements and ...

Jun 16, 202249 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Author Talk 25: Unwind with Heather Walter

Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with award winning author, Heather Walter. We'll discuss her second book in the Malice duology, Misrule, which is a queer retelling of Sleeping Beauty focused on Princess Aurora and the Dark Grace, Alyce. Unwind with Heather as she shares her writing process, love of fairytale villains, coffee, libraries and more! Spoiler Warning at 29:52 - 33:33 minutes for those who...

Jun 05, 20221 hr 13 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Author Talk 24: Unwind with Amy McCulloch

Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with best-selling author, Amy McCulloch. We'll discuss her adult debut thriller, Breathless , set in Mt Manaslu in Nepal. Amy's personal experience mountaineering adds to the authenticity of the thriller. Amy climbed Mt Manaslu in 2019 and is the youngest Canadian woman to reach the summit. Unwind with Amy as she shares her writing process, love of adventure, Chocolat...

May 16, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Full Moons and Murder Most Fowl: Episode 17

Unstacked episode with Sarah from the Bay County Public Library and Stephen from the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library. Join us for a full moon gone wrong, murderous geese, and other literary mysteries. We will explore litNews, library news, books featuring animals, and what we are currently reading/watching. And as always, read my friend. It's good for you. #NWRLS #HMCPL #AnimalBooks #NewReads #BookDragons #Ukraine #CupcakeChallenge #ReadingRecommendations #HMCPLAuthorTalks #BCPLDigitalM...

May 02, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Author Talk 23: Unwind with Brendan Slocumb

Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with best-selling author, Brendan Slocumb. We'll discuss his riveting debut thriller, The Violin Conspiracy. Unwind with Brendan as he shares his writing process, love of music, the violin, comic books, libraries, and more. The Violin Conspiracy was Good Morning America's February Book Club Pick! For more information about Brendan Slocumb, visit his website at https:/...

Apr 12, 202252 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Author Talk 22: Unwind with Joe R. Lansdale

Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with award-winning writer, Joe R. Lansdale. We'll discuss his newest release, Born for Trouble: The Further Adventures of Hap and Leonard (March 2022) as well as his other works. Unwind with Joe as he shares his writing process, love of Batman, genre blends, films, libraries, and more. For more information about Joe R. Lansdale, visit his website at https://www.joerla...

Apr 01, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Author Talk 21: Unwind with Andy Davidson

Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with bestselling and Bram Stoker Award nominated author, Andy Davidson. We'll discuss his title The Boatman's Daughter (2020) and The Hollow Kind (to be released October 2022). Unwind with Andy as he shares his writing process, love of horror, films, cats, libraries, and more. For more information about Andy Davidson, visit his website at https://www.theandydavidson.c...

Mar 17, 202257 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Fairytales, Lies and Mythdemeanors: Episode 16

Unstacked episode with Sarah from the Bay County Public Library and Stephen from the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library. Join us as we explore literary news, fairytales and other crimes, and what we are currently reading/watching. And as always, read my friend. It's good for you. Concerts will be resuming at both library locations. For more music - Blast through the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library Public Library can be located through this link: https://blast.hmcpl.org/. #NWRLS #H...

Feb 28, 202253 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Author Talk 20: Unwind with Raymond Benson

Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with New York Times Bestselling Author, Raymond Benson. Raymond is most known for being the third writer to be commissioned by the James Bond literary copyright holders between 1996-2002 to take over writing the 007 novels. Unwind with Raymond as he shares his writing process for James Bond, The Black Stiletto and tie-ins, love of film, libraries, and more. For more i...

Feb 14, 202250 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Author Talk 19: Unwind with Delilah S. Dawson

Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with bestselling author, Delilah S. Dawson. We'll discuss her newest title "The Violence" that will be released on February 1st, 2022. Unwind with Delilah as she shares what it was like writing a pandemic book in the middle of a pandemic, her writing process, love of Star Wars, Brendan Fraser movies, libraries, and more. For more information about Delilah S. Dawson, v...

Jan 24, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Author Talk 18: Unwind with Mallory O'Meara

Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with award-winning author, Mallory O'Meara. We'll discuss her newest title, Girly Drinks: A World History of Women and Alcohol (2021). Unwind with Mallory as she shares her research process for Girly Drinks, love of Milicent Patrick, reading, history, libraries, and more. For more information about Mallory O'Meara, visit her website http://www.malloryomeara.com/ or li...

Jan 10, 202259 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Literary Holiday Extravaganza: Episode 15

Holiday Unstacked episode with Sarah from the Bay County Public Library and Stephen from the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library. Join us as we explore literary news, holiday books and films, and what we are currently reading/watching. Christmas horror and wassailing pagan ghost horses included. We will be taking a brief podcast break until January 2022 providing the perfect time to catch up on older episodes and give all the 5-star reviews! And as always read my friend. It's good for you. ...

Nov 27, 202149 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Author Talk 17: Unwind with Alexandra Kleeman

A very special edition of Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with award-winning author, Alexandra Kleeman. We'll discuss her newest novel, Something New Under the Sun (2021). Unwind with Alexandra as she shares her writing and creative process, love of literature, libraries, and more. For more information about Alexandra Kleeman, visit her website https://www.alexandrakleeman.com/ . Stay safe and read ...

Oct 23, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Author Talk 16: Unwind with Peter V. Brett

A very special edition of Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with internationally bestselling fantasy author, Peter V. Brett. We'll discuss his newest novel, The Desert Prince (2021), Book 1 in the Nightfall Saga. Unwind with Peter as he shares his writing and creative process, love of comics, D&D, martial arts, books, libraries, and more. For more information about Peter V. Brett, visit his websit...

Oct 15, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Author Talk 15: Unwind with Kevin Hearne

A very special edition of Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with New York Times bestselling urban fantasy author, Kevin Hearne. We'll discuss his newest novel, Paper & Blood (2021), Book 2 of the Ink & Sigil series featuring Scottish sigil agent - Al MacBharrais. Unwind with Kevin as he shares his writing and creative process, love of Huntsville, dogs, tacos, fancy cocktails, libraries, and mo...

Oct 01, 20211 hr 17 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Author Talk 14: Unwind with Paul Tremblay

A very special edition of Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with Brams Stoker award-winning author, Paul Tremblay. We'll discuss his novel, Survivor Song (2020). Unwind with Paul as he shares his writing and creative process, love of horror, punk rock, libraries, and more. For more information about Paul Tremblay, visit his website https://www.paultremblay.net/ . #PaulTremblay #SurvivorSong #Horror #T...

Sep 17, 20211 hrSeason 2Ep. 13

Native Reads and Robot Feeds: Episode 14

BCPL Unstacked with Sarah from the Bay County Public Library and Stephen from the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library. Join us as we explore literary news, books by Native American authors, and what we are currently reading/watching. Happy Library Card Sign-Up Month from both of us! And as always read my friend. It's good for you. #NativeReads #GoodReads #NWRLS #HMCPL #LibraryCardSignUpMonth

Sep 03, 202148 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Author Talk 13: Unwind with Terry Miles

A very special edition of BCPL Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with award-winning Writer/Director/Producer, Terry Miles. We'll discuss his new novel, Rabbits (2021) and his podcast of the same name. Unwind with Terry as he shares his writing and creative process, love of gaming, alternate realities, libraries, books and more. For more information about Terry Miles and his awesome projects, visit his...

Aug 20, 202154 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Author Talk 12: Unwind with Chuck Wendig

A very special edition of BCPL Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with New York Times best-selling novelist, Chuck Wendig. We'll discuss his new title, The Book of Accidents (2021) and his upcoming release Dust and Grim (October 5, 2021). Unwind with Chuck as he shares his writing process, love of horror, apples, libraries and more. For more information about Chuck Wendig, visit his website and subscri...

Aug 06, 202148 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Author Talk 11: Unwind with Grady Hendrix

A very special edition of BCPL Unstacked with Sarah and Stephen. Join us for an interview with Bram Stoker Award-winning and New York Times Bestselling author, Grady Hendrix. We'll discuss his new title, Final Girl Support Group (2021). Unwind with Grady as he shares his writing process, love of horror books and film, discovery of author Robert W. Walker, and more. For more information about Grady Hendrix, visit: http://www.gradyhendrix.com/ . #FinalGirlSupportGroup #GradyHendrix #Horror #Comedy...

Jul 13, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Author Talk 10: Unwind with Ian J. Malone and Chris Kennedy

BCPL Unstacked Podcast with authors Ian J. Malone and Chris Kennedy. Find out about their writing process, love of libraries, the Lasers and Lagers author event taking place in Panama City (June 29th at 5 pm), and Science Fiction with a side of Rock and Roll. For more information about the Chris Kennedy Publishing Company, visit https://chriskennedypublishing.com/ . For more information about the Lasers and Lagers event, visit https://www.sharkflight.com/lasersandlagers/ and find out more about ...

Jun 08, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Spring Fever? These Books Make House Calls: Episode 13

BCPL Unstacked with Sarah and Stephen. Join us as we provide literary prescriptions for medical fiction and non-fiction titles. Also revisit 90s nostalgia. We will share the latest litNEWS and library news for the Northwest Regional Library System and the Bay County Public Library. And as always read my friend. It's good for you. #LibraryFiction #Medical #Doctor #Library #Books #LiteraryNews #BayCountyFL #NWRLS #BadSinging #LevarBurton #90sNostalgia #Pizza #LOC #JaneAusten #TailsandTales #Summer...

May 25, 202151 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Lets Taco Bout Cookbooks; The Butchers Block: Episode 12

BCPL Unstacked with Sarah and Stephen. Join us as we grab the cutting boards, prep the Instantpot, and start simmering the flavors that will make your mouth water as we talk about the cookbooks that should be making their way to your kitchen. We also share family style the latest litNEWS and library news, talk about the status of the Northwest Regional Library System and the Bay County Public Library. And as always read my friend. It's good for you. #LibraryFiction #Cookbooks #Food #Library #Boo...

May 14, 202137 minSeason 2Ep. 6
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