This week on From the Front Porch, Annie and Hunter discuss the best books of 2026 (so far)!
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First five-star read: The Reservation by Rebecca Kauffman
Most surprising: Cl ... Show More
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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
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
Jun 18
Episode 586 || Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley: Summer 2026
This week on From the Front Porch, it's an episode of Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley! Annie is joined by friend, cousin, and former colleague, Ashley Sherlock, to chat about what they’re reading – but also what they’re watching, listening to, and buying. To purchase the books ... Show More
44m 33s
Mar 2021
New Releases and More for March 16, 2021
This week, Liberty and Tirzah discuss The Dating Plan, The Jigsaw Man, The Mirror Season, and more great books.
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56m 25s
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
Jun 2023
New Releases and More for June 13, 2023
This week, Liberty and Vanessa discuss Loot, Psyche and Eros, Better Living Through Birding, and more great books.
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41m 42s
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
Aug 2021
New Releases and More for August 17, 2021
This week, Liberty and Tirzah discuss Velvet Was the Night, Never Say You Can’t Survive, Chasing the Boogeyman, and more great books.
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40m 55s
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