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Jul 21
Ep 534: Writing stories of hope, and a timely Odyssey discussion
Today we're sharing a conversation with an author who has been discussed often here on the podcast: William Kent Krueger. We originally held this author talk over in Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club, and which we're sharing with you today as we explore Krueger's book This Tender Land. ... Show More
58m 38s
Jul 14
Ep 533: Midyear reading check-in
Today Anne is joined by our Patreon Community Manager, Shannan Malone for a third year as they dive into their reading lives for a midyear check-in. We know this is a conversation that many of you have come to look forward to every year. Anne has been reflecting and planning for ... Show More
57m 22s
Jul 7
Ep 532: Backlist gems: still the wildest way we've heard to choose what to read next
We often talk about backlist books around here because there is a wealth of delight to be found in titles that aren't getting the buzz and attention of recent releases. In fact, one of our most frequent requests from listeners and prospective guests is "help me find backlist gems ... Show More
48m 56s
Nov 2023
Season 6, Episode 15: Creating Bookish Community + Having Hobbies Outside of Reading
53m 42s
Jun 2024
Season 6, Episode 43: Meeting Bookish Friends + Starting New Books
1h 11m
May 2023
Season 5, Episode 41: Summer Reading + Book Hangovers
53m 43s
Aug 2023
Season 6, Episode 4: Nasal Adventures + Two Tropes Diverge in a Wood
1h 11m
Oct 2023
Season 6, Episode 13: Types of Bookmarks + Boss My TBR
56m 5s
Jan 2025
Episode 511 || Annie Recommends: Book Club Selections
<p>This week on From the Front Porch, it’s an episode of Annie Recommends! In this series, Annie curates a stack of books in a certain genre or theme for you – just as if you walked into our brick-and-mortar store, The Bookshelf. Sometimes, you just want a good book list. This mo ... Show More
36m 56s
Sep 2023
Season 6, Episode 5: Fall Reading + Books That Follow Formulas
52m 37s
Oct 2025
Season 8, Episode 12: Reading Mishaps + Travels and Book Buying
On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: accidental reads and jumbled audiobooks Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: the way we buy books while traveling The Founta ... Show More
1h 3m
Jun 2023
Season 5, Episode 43: Way Past a Book Hangover + All Things Fourth Wing
1h 5m
May 2020
Season 2, Episode 40: What To Say When People Tell You "I Don't Have Time to Read"
52m 18s
In today’s episode, Anne talks with Emily Carter about a genre they both used to think they were too smart to be reading. When Emily entered a season when she was busy and stressed, and she discovered that the genre she’d once categorically dismissed was full of books that were exactly what her lackluster reading life needed.
Fellow repentant "book snobs" wi ... 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>: creating bookish community in a new place and being bossed to read books NOW</p> </li> ... Show More
<p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Roxanna are discussing:</p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><strong>Bookish Moments:</strong> meeting bookish friends and "salt" books</p> </li> <li> <p class=""><strong>Current Re ... Show More
<p class="" data-pm-slice="0 0 []">On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:</p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><strong>Bookish Moments</strong>: summer reading guides and plane reading</p> </li> <li> <p class=""><strong>Curre ... Show More
<p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Roxanna are discussing:</p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><strong>Bookish Moments</strong>: new library cards and new projects</p> </li> <li> <p class=""><strong>Current Rea ... 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>: historical figures and the best type of bookmark</p> </li> <li> <p class=""><strong>Cur ... 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
<p class="" data-pm-slice="0 0 []">On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Roxanna are discussing:</p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><strong>Bookish Moments</strong>: even worse than a book hangover, it's a book coma!, and single-track reading</p ... Show More
<p id="yui_3_17_2_1_1588984846361_3258" class="">Today, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:</p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><strong>Bookish Moments</strong>: seasonal reading vibes and buddy reads during quarantine</p> </li> <li> <p class=""><strong>Current Read ... Show More
