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Becoming a Reader as an Adult
Not everyone grows up a reader—and that’s okay. In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe talks with his friend Sam about what it’s like when reading finally works for you. They dig into unlearning what reading is “supposed” to look like, finding joy without pressure, and how ... Show More
1h 9m
Jan 22
Mood Reading & Our Winter Reading Vibes - DNF Energy & Cozy Season Picks
Winter is a vibe—and so is the way we read during it. In this episode, Joe is joined by Cece and Meara to talk all things winter reading vibes, from how mood reading works for us to whether TBRs ever stand a chance. We get honest about DNFing books (when we quit, why we quit, and ... Show More
1h 9m
Jan 15
2026 Book Release Radar: The new books we can’t wait to read
New year, new books, and SO many reasons to freak out (in the best way). In this bonus episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe is joined by Jananie K. Velu and Meara to kick off 2026 with a full-on Book Release Radar—highlighting the upcoming titles they’re most excited to read this ... Show More
1h 10m
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
Jan 2025
Episode 512 || Literary Therapy, Vol. 23
<p>This week on From the Front Porch, it’s a 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='https://www.fromthe ... Show More
1h 2m
Jul 2024
Episode 486 || Best Books of the Year (So Far) with Hunter
<p>This week on From the Front Porch, Annie and Hunter (<a href='https://www.instagram.com/shelfbyshelf/'>@shelfbyshelf</a>) discuss their top ten 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
1h 3m
Aug 2024
#130: Do Books Need Romance? and The Ladies’ Paradise vs Babbacombe’s
Emile Zola, Noel Streatfeild, and romantic books – welcome to Tea or Books? episode 130! In the first half of this episode, we do a topic suggested by Lindsey – do books need a romantic storyline? In the second half, we
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Aug 2024
Episode 488 || August New Release Rundown
<p>This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie, Erin, and Olivia are sharing the August 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 che ... Show More
53m 5s
Jun 2016
Ep. 2.5 | Fangirling Is an Art
Bonus Book Rec Show!!
So how this works is that you, our listeners, send us requests for book recommendations, and we give you our answers. For example, if you have no idea what to get your father-in-law for Christmas or what book to read after Fates and Furies, we’re here for y ... Show More
33m 49s
New month, new books, and a very full TBR. 📖✨
In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe is joined by Meara to dive into the most exciting books releasing in February 2026. From buzzy new novels to under-the-radar gems, we’re breaking down what’s catching our attention, what we’re most hyped to read, and which releases are moving straight to the top of ... Show More
<p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:</p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><strong>Bookish Moments:</strong> utilizing AI and getting back into the library swing of things</p> </li> <li> <p class= ... Show More
<p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:</p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><strong>Bookish Moments:</strong> silencing notifications and crying over books</p> </li> <li> <p class=""><strong>Curren ... Show More
