Sandwich: A Novel by Catherine Newman is full of great characters, evocative nostalgic imagery and a love for Cape Cod that we share with her. It is full of thoughts on what it means to be a woman, why we keep secrets from our family, and what it is we love about the yearly vacation traditions we cherish if we were lucky enough to have them in our lives. For ... Show More
Oct 22
Bonnie Garmus and the Unique World of Peck & Peck
Bonnie Garmus’ follow up to GMA Book Club Pick Lessons in Chemistry, called Peck & Peck, is a wild and funny foray into the world of poetry. Compulsively readable with unforgettable characters, the novel centers around Batter, a poetry editor who ends up at a world renown poetry ... Show More
42m 58s
Oct 15
Yiyun Li and the Music of Writing
When we visited with Ann Patchett a few months ago, she talked almost non stop about Yiyun Li’s newest, MUSIC AGAINST THE NIGHT, which she called “close the perfect novel”. We went right home and read it and booked Yiyun for her earliest availability, because she was right. Yiyun ... Show More
40m 9s
Oct 8
TWO FOR ONE: Robert Kolker AND Chloe Benjamin
This week we have to terrific authors in one show. Robert Kolker’s newest, The Vanishing Family, is a look at a family afflicted with an early onset dementia, and how this family could revolutionize the way we think about the aging mind. Chloe Benjamin was GMA’s September Book Cl ... Show More
28m 10s
Feb 2022
Sweet & Spicy Romance for Every Reader
In today's episode, Emma is joined by Maria and Kate to talk about their favorite romance reads of all time, recent romance they'd recommend, and books they're looking forward to reading. There's a sweet or spicy romance read for every kind of reader as they cover romance tropes ... Show More
52m 56s
Jul 2024
Bohemian by Kathryn Nolan
<p>Ellen and Mom discuss the poetry, passion, and posing in Bohemian by Kathryn Nolan. Plus, our vacation rundown and a very harrowing experience in France. <br/><br/>Come hang out with us! <br/>Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom<br/>Facebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook ... Show More
1h 30m
Aug 2024
Episode 490 || Literary Therapy Vol. 22
<p>This week on From the Front Porch, it’s time for another Literary Therapy session! Our literary Frasier Crane, Annie, is back to answer more of your reading questions and dilemmas. If you have a question you would like Annie to answer in a future episode, you can <a href='http ... Show More
58m 44s
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
Jul 2023
Ep 3 - Marilla Cuthbert Is Surprised
https://www.solgood.org - Check out our Streaming Service for our full collection of audiobooks, podcasts, short stories, & 10 hour sounds for sleep and relaxation at our website classics, coming of age, friendship, imagination, Prince Edward Island, resilient, beloved characters ... Show More
11m 13s
Feb 2020
Fated Mates And Lots Of Romance
Amanda and Jenn are joined by Sarah MacLean and Jen Prokop of the Fated Mates podcast in this romance special episode!This episode is sponsored by Book Marks, a customizable journal to record your reading life, Sourcebooks, and Two Lines Press.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Ap ... Show More
57m 52s
Jul 2023
Ep 4 - Morning at Green Gables
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10m 56s
Jul 2023
Ep 2 - Matthew Cuthbert Is Surprised
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24m 50s
Jul 2023
Ep 11 - Anne's Impressions of Sunday School
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8m 53s