Send us a text In Episode 20 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee are talking about books that actually scared us. We share something we've been loving lately, our latest reads, a shelf addition, and have book talk about a few books that actually scared us (and one that didn't deliver). We also talk about what type of books scare us! **Support us on Patreon ! ... Show More
Nov 4
Reading Modern Myths, Timeless Retellings, and Books Rooted in Folklore
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1749254/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>In Episode 226 of Book Talk Etc., Tina & Hannah talk about books that tackle retellings of old classics, folklore, and mythology.</p><p>If you enjoy our comm ... Show More
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Oct 2024
Two Horror Authors on the Scary Books You Should Be Reading
<p>Halloween is just around the corner, so we turned to two great horror authors — Joe Hill and Stephen Graham Jones — for their recommendations of books to read this season.</p><p>Books discussed:</p><ul><li>"Mean Spirited," by Nick Roberts</li><li>"Maeve Fly," by CJ Leede</li>< ... Show More
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Oct 24
Joe Hill's Scary Book Recs and Victor LaValle on "The Haunting of Hill House" (Rerun)
<p>May October never end! As Halloween approaches, we present you with two conversations from years past with great horror authors. Joe Hill, whose latest, "King Sorrow," is out now, recommends several great spooky reads. And Victor LaValle ("Lone Women") talks about the book he ... Show More
47m 30s
Jan 2025
Episode 510 || Unsung Books of 2024
<p>Happy New Year! This week on From the Front Porch, Annie chats about the unsung books that may have flown under your radar and deserve more airtime.</p>
<p>To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, <a href='https://www.bookshelfthom ... Show More
33m 8s
Nov 2024
Episode 504 || Annie Recommends: Nonfiction November
<p>This week on From the Front Porch, it’s an episode of 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
50m 43s
Dec 2024
Episode 509 || Best Books of the Year with Hunter Mclendon
<p>This week on From the Front Porch, Annie and Hunter (<a href='https://www.instagram.com/shelfbyshelf/'>@shelfbyshelf</a>) discuss their top 10 favorite books of 2024.</p>
<p>To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, <a href='https:/ ... Show More
57m 36s
Dec 2024
Episode 506 || Staff's Favorite Books of 2024
<p>This week on From the Front Porch, The Bookshelf staff share their favorite books of 2024!</p>
<p>To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, <a href='https://www.bookshelfthomasville.com/'>visit our website</a> (search “Episode 506” ... Show More
26m 25s