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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
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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 2021
Nonfiction in November : Fascinating Book Recs & Why We Love True Stories, True Crime and More
Send us Fan MailIn Episode 27 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee are sharing a few of their recent nonfiction favorites. They share what they're loving lately, their latest reads, shelf additions, and have book talk about reading nonfiction and why they love true stories, true cri ... Show More
1h 17m
Dec 2018
#41: Talking to the Guy at the Place about the Stuff
Katie and Rincey run down their favorite mystery, thriller and true crime books of the year!
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50m 55s
Nov 2023
Season 6, Episode 15: Creating Bookish Community + Having Hobbies Outside of Reading
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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
Nov 2023
Long Books - Take Them 0r Leave Them?
Send us Fan MailIn Episode 127 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent chunky reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about reading long books books. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on you ... Show More
55m 10s
Aug 2024
Episode 490 || Literary Therapy Vol. 22
<p>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 <a href='http ... Show More
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Nov 2024
Episode 504 || Annie Recommends: Nonfiction November
<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
50m 43s
Dec 2024
Reading Out of Our Comfort Zone
Send us Fan MailIn Episode 179 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah venture beyond their usual reading habits! We discuss what it means to step outside our comfort zones, the types of books that intimidate us, and the challenges of staying present and patient with our reading live ... Show More
1h 6m
Jun 2024
Season 6, Episode 43: Meeting Bookish Friends + Starting New Books
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Apr 2023
Season 5, Episode 34: Many Generations of Readers + No-Prep Current Reads
1h 6m
Today Anne talks books with David Krohse, an Iowa reader who’s woven a love of literature into all aspects of his life — the waiting room of his chiropractic practice, the bar with a group friends, and quality time spent with his wife. David loves larger than life nonfiction, especially if it reads like an intense thriller, so Anne is hooking him up with exa ... 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>: the generations after us and before us in our reading lives</p> </li> <li> <p cl ... Show More
