Today's conversation won't go the direction you're expecting - and we think you're going to love it for just that reason. The guest is Kathleen Grissom, author of the hugely bestselling books The Kitchen House and Glory Over Everything. Kathy (she said we could call her Kathy) is a reading discussion pro: she has talked to more than ONE THOUSAND book clubs s ... Show More
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Ep 522: Keeping things light in my reading life
We often hear from readers who wish to avoid heavier topics in their reading lives, and today Anne is talking with a guest hunting for books that feel light, warm, and stimulating, but not overly stressful. Angela Frith hails from Lexington, North Carolina, where she works as a K ... Show More
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Aug 2022
Cathy Heller (Replay): How To Build A Life You Love
Welcome back to Ctrl Alt Delete, this is a replay episode with the brilliant Cathy Heller. Cathy is the host of the popular podcast Don’t Keep Your Day Job, now rebranded as The Cathy Heller show which is one of my favourites, it has had over 20 million downloads and she is a gre ... Show More
41m 9s
Dec 2021
Dame Jacqueline Wilson (REPLAY): How She Wrote Over 100 Books
This is a replay from last year with one of my biggest writing inspirations: Dame Jacqueline Wilson! Her 111th novel Love Frankie is out now which we talk about in this episode, we also talk about her journey into being one of the nation's most loved writers, her writing process, ... Show More
32m 43s
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
Jun 2024
Raising Readers In 2024: Episode 471
From e-readers to audiobooks, graphic novels to good ol' paperbacks, the methods may have changed, but the essence of reading remains timeless. Today Jayme and Joanna dive into the wonderful world of raising readers in 2024. We share personal anecdotes and insights into our own r ... Show More
55m 50s
May 2023
Beach Reads + Ask Us Anything
Send us Fan MailIn Episode 104 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent beach reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, shelf additions, and answer YOUR questions. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcas ... Show More
1h 10m
Dec 2021
576: Kenny G Crush, Stranded Vacation, & Snapped Murders
<p>Today we discuss our show now that another year has passed. Are we in a never-ending time warp?? We hear about a documentary on Kenny G that was surprisingly incredible. We learn why jazz purists hate him, Chinese people love him, & Sarah has a crush on him. Susie describe ... Show More
1h 25m