In this episode, Sarah and I interview fantasy author and home restorer Alexis D. Johnson. A New Mexico native, she now resides in Texas after having lived abroad in New Zealand. Following our interview with Alexis, she will read a selection from her book, "The Seventh Year Trials", part of the Tainted Scales Series. To purchase a copy of the book, head over ... Show More
Sep 2021
Episode 15: Episode 15: Author Interview | DD McDee
This week, Sarah & I interview DD McDee - author of 'My Grandmother's Dragon'. DD comes from a long line of very interesting women who inspired her as a little girl. In fact, DD's grandmother, a farm wife, was the inspiration for this story. Although we don't normally review chil ... Show More
24m 22s
Jul 2021
Episode 14: Episode 14: Author Interview | Candace Robinson & Amber R. Duell
In this episode, Sarah and I interview a pair of authors, Candace Robinson and Amber R. Duell. Their dark retelling of "The Wizard of Oz" in this first book of the series, TIN captured our hearts and made a great read. To get your copy of TIN, visit https://amzn.to/3r1bZ2q To sen ... Show More
20m 33s
Oct 2021
Interview with Alexis Daria
In this week’s episode, Joce talks with Alexis Daria about her novel, A Lot Like Adios, which out now from Avon. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads ... Show More
36m 35s
Apr 2024
Episode 473 || Annie Recommends: Audiobooks
This week on From the Front Porch, we have a new series: Annie Recommends! In this series, Annie curates a stack of books in a certain genre or theme for you – just as if you walked into our brick-and-mortar store, The Bookshelf. Sometimes, you just want a good book list. This mo ... Show More
42m 48s
Sep 2023
Talking to Stephen King and September Books to Check Out
Stephen King’s new novel, “Holly,” is his sixth book to feature the private investigator Holly Gibney, who made her debut as a mousy side character in the 2014 novel “Mr. Mercedes” and has become more complicated and interesting with each subsequent appearance. King appears on th ... Show More
38m 48s
Feb 2024
Episode 462 || New Release Rundown: February
This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie, Olivia, and Erin are sharing the February releases they’re excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at chec ... Show More
47m 56s
Dec 2022
Episode 403 || Kids’ Table: Winter
This week on From the Front Porch, Annie is joined by friend, cousin and former colleague, Ashley Sherlock. Annie and Ashley share what they’re reading, watching, listening to and buying.
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42m 55s
Apr 2023
Episode 421 || Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley: Spring
This week on From the Front Porch, it's an episode of Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley, formerly known as Kids' Table! It's the same banter and book talk you love with a fresh new name. Annie is joined by friend, cousin, and former colleague, Ashley Sherlock, to chat about what ... Show More
56m 4s
Apr 2022
Jennifer Egan Talks About 'The Candy House'
Jennifer Egan’s new novel, “The Candy House,” is a follow-up to her Pulitzer Prize-winning “A Visit From the Goon Squad.” A few characters appear in both books, but the novels are also united by Egan’s structural approach — an inventive one that, in “Goon Squad,” included a chapt ... Show More
40m 44s
Mar 2019
Ep. 61 | Australia and the Surrounding Archipelago
For March, Jaclyn and Kendra, with special guest Winnie Loo, talk about women writers from Australia and the surrounding archipelago! Find a full version of the show for this episode on our website.Use code READINGWOMEN15 to get 15% off your purchase in our Reading Women Store. C ... Show More
42m 24s
Jun 2024
Episode 481 || Shop Dad Selects
This week on From the Front Porch, we have a special guest: Shop Dad, a.k.a. Annie’s actual Dad, Chris! Shop Dad shares his favorite recent reads in honor of Father’s Day, as well as books he’s chosen for his Shop Dad Shelf Subscription. To treat your dad to a Shop Dad Shelf Subs ... Show More
56m 33s