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 leave us a voicemail here.
To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website (t ... Show More
Today
Episode 589 || Summer Readings: Abby Offsides
This week on From the Front Porch, our Summer Readings series is back! In this series, Annie introduces you to one book you should read this summer by reading an excerpt (with permission from publishers). Today, Annie reads a passage from Anna McCallie’s new book Abby Offsides. U ... Show More
12m 45s
Jul 2
Episode 588 || Best Books of the Year (So Far)
This week on From the Front Porch, Annie and Hunter discuss the best books of 2026 (so far)! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 588) or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app: Annie F ... Show More
59m 27s
Jun 25
Episode 587 || What Would Susie Read?
This week on From the Front Porch, Annie chats with her mom, Susie, about books for readers with PG-13 tastes. Use code SHOPMOMSELECTS at checkout online and in the store to get 10% off Susie’s favorite books! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf ... Show More
47m 38s
Oct 2016
Ep 44: Like speed dating, but with authors
Today we meet a indie bookstore owner and kindred bookish spirit, Annie Jones. In this episode, Anne and Annie talk about her wildly unlikely path to bookstore ownership, her love of dysfunctional family literature, and the way meeting an author in person can change the way you e ... Show More
56m 54s
Nov 2024
Ann Patchett Reads AND Writes
We don’t do it often, but we are giving two episodes to one conversation: the Great Ann Patchett talking about the Annotated Bel Canto. After we wrap our conversation with her we talk to her bookstore, Parnassus and its manager, Cat Bock. Tune in and find out why we love Ann Patc ... Show More
26m 18s
Dec 2023
Ep 409: Stories you can't stop thinking about
Our guest today may be familiar to many of you: Ariel Lawhon was one of Anne's early guests, back in Episode 15, and Anne recently recommended Ariel's new book The Frozen River in Episode 393. Today, Ariel is joining Anne to talk about books and publishing, from Ariel's new relea ... Show More
51m 39s
Apr 2025
Ep 472: Literary + Genre = match made in heaven
Finding highly discussable books for book clubs often feels like a full-time job, especially if you're a member of multiple long-standing book clubs like today's guest, Lara. Today, Lara joins Anne to talk about her constant search for fiction that explores the human condition in ... Show More
53m 55s
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
<p class="" data-pm-slice="0 0 []">On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:</p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><strong>Bookish Moments</strong>: a summer reading conundrum, and a box full of galleys</p> </li> <li> <p class="" ... Show More
<p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Mary are discussing:</p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><strong>Bookish Moments</strong>: reading with family and choosing family's reads</p> </li> <li> <p class=""><strong ... Show More
