Break out the wrapping paper, because our yearly WSIRN holiday recommendation episode is here! Listeners wrote and called in to let us know who they wanted to give the gift of reading to this Winter, and today, Anne is joined by Holland Saltsman of The Novel Neighbor in St Louis to recommend the perfect titles for your distractable teens and tweens, reluctan ... Show More
Feb 24
Ep 515: I can't read all the books, and that's okay
Bookshelf overwhelm is a common concern around here, so we know today's conversation will resonate with many readers. Our guest today is Holly Dyer, whose name might be familiar if you're a member of our book club or Patreon communities, because Holly is an active member of both. ... Show More
56m 29s
Feb 10
Ep 513: Maggie O’Farrell on writing for the page and screen
Readers, we have a special episode for you today: Anne is talking with one of her favorite authors, Maggie O'Farrell. They're not just talking about one book, one film, or one story today; instead, their conversation explores the creative process, and why certain stories resonate ... Show More
45m 43s
Dec 2023
Easily Distracted By New Releases (December 2023) + 2023 Themes
Send a textIn Episode 129 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent new release reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about 2023 themes. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app ... Show More
58m 26s
Oct 2023
We Read Book of the Month Books!
Send a textIn Episode 124 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent BOTM reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about Book of the Month. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app ... Show More
54m 29s
Nov 2023
Patrons Pick Our Reads + Recommending Books To Others
Send a textIn Episode 128 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their reads chosen by patrons. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about recommending books. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podca ... Show More
1h 4m
Dec 2022
Episode 403 || Kids’ Table: Winter
<p>This week on From the Front Porch, Annie is joined by friend, cousin and former colleague, Ashley Sherlock. Annie and Ashley share what they’re reading, watching, listening to and buying.</p>
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42m 55s
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