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
May 26
Ep 527: The perfect books for readers fascinated by museums, art, and the creative process
Today's book lover is seeking a literary doorway into the creative world of art and museums. Kristine Parsons doesn't have an art background. She works as a county road commission manager in Michigan, yet she is fascinated by art and museums, and finds herself drawn to immersive ... Show More
53m 37s
May 19
Ep 526: Anne unboxes the 2026 Minimalist Summer Reading Guide
This week, Anne is sharing an excerpt from our 2026 Summer Reading Guide Live Unboxing. To mark our 15th Guide, we’re inviting you to listen in as she tells you all about this year's Minimalist Picks. During our Summer Reading Guide Unboxing, Anne goes through every book and tell ... Show More
22m 55s
May 12
Ep 525: Get ready for a reading retreat
I am delighted to welcome our Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club Community Manager, Ginger Horton, back to the show to talk about this year's 15th annual Summer Reading Guide and dive into all things summer reading. Ginger has been collaborating on the Guide for many years now, and she p ... Show More
56m 44s
Dec 2023
Easily Distracted By New Releases (December 2023) + 2023 Themes
Send us Fan MailIn 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 podcas ... Show More
58m 26s
Oct 2023
We Read Book of the Month Books!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 ... Show More
54m 29s
Nov 2023
Patrons Pick Our Reads + Recommending Books To Others
Send us Fan MailIn 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 ... 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