Rosie and I discuss The Love of My Life, having her book selected as a GMA Book Club pick, the obituary writing business, the tortuous process she went through when writing this book, how book covers are selected and the way covers vary by country, and much more.
Rosie's recommended reads are:
The Push by Ashley Audrain
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura D ... Show More
Nov 4
Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding - ANNE OF AVENUE A
In this interview, I chat with Emily Harding and Audrey Bellezza about Anne of Avenue A, modernizing Persuasion, the publishing process, co-writing books, setting the book in New York City, and much more. Audrey's recommended reads are: The Good Part by Sophie Cousens The Weddin ... Show More
31m 38s
Feb 2020
Ep 221: Swipe right for book love
Amy Rohn joins Anne to talk about literal literary matchmaking, the ups and downs of her life as a reader in search of real-life romance. We’re exploring what she looks for in a partner, whether they’re a reader or not, and truly baffling stories from her attempts at talking to m ... Show More
48m 28s
Apr 2023
Episode 421 || Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley: Spring
<p>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, <a href='https://www.instagram.co ... Show More
56m 4s
Apr 2024
Episode 473 || Annie Recommends: Audiobooks
<p>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 ... Show More
42m 48s
Feb 2018
Interview with Maggie O'Farrell
Autumn and Kendra chat with Maggie O'Farrell about her first work of nonfiction, her memoir I Am, I Am, I Am. O'Farrell talks about why she wanted to write a memoir after seven novels and about her own relationship with mortality, which inspired her to share the stories her seven ... Show More
30m 35s
Dec 2019
Ep 213: Art, fear, and discovering great books
Anne chats with reader and children’s book writer Kate DiCamillo about the books that inspired her to dream up stories, the hopeful work of writing for children, and what she learns from readers about her own books. She has so much to share about the value of friendship with othe ... Show More
55m 4s