From the Front Porch

Episode 418 || March Reading Recap

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in March. As always, we’re offering a Reading Recap Bundle, which features Annie’s three favorite books she read this past month.

You can get the books mentioned in this episode on our website (type Episode 418 into the search bar to easily find the books mentioned in this episode).

All My Knotted-Up Life by Beth Moore
All That Is Mine I Carry with Me by William Landay
If We’re Being Honest by Cat Shook (out 5/2)
Love Buzz by Nelli Tubati Alexander (out 5/2)
This Bird Has Flown by Susanna Hoffs (out 4/4)
When in Rome by Liam Callanan
Paper Names by Susie Luo (out 4/11)
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
Pomegranate by Helen Elaine Lee (out 4/11)
I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
It Was an Ugly Couch Anyway by Elisabeth Passarella (out 5/2)
The Rachel Incident by Caroline O’Donoghue (out 6/27)

March Reading Recap Bundle

From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf’s daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today’s episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com. 

A full transcript of today’s episode can be found here.

Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations. 

Thank you to this week’s sponsor, the 102nd Annual Rose Show and Festival in Thomasville, Georgia. Come visit us for the weekend of April 28th-29th and experience the flowers, fun, food, and shopping in Beautiful Thomasville. Plan your visit at ThomasvilleGa.com.

This week, Annie is reading Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry.

If you liked what you heard in today’s episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Or, if you’re so inclined, support us on Patreon, where you can hear our staff’s weekly New Release Tuesday conversations, read full book reviews in our monthly Shelf Life newsletter and follow along as Hunter and I conquer a classic. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch.

We’re so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week.

Our Executive Producers are...Cammy Tidwell, Chanta Combs, Chantalle C, Donna Hetchler, Kate O’Connell, Kristin May, Laurie Johnson, Linda Lee Drozt, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Stacy Laue, Stephanie Dean, Susan Hulings, and Wendi Jenkins.

 

Welcome to From the Front Porch

Hi, this is Annie Jones, owner of The Bookshelf and host of From the Front Porch. Since 2014, From the Front Porch has been a bookish podcast for readers of all stripes. While we’re always about books, some episodes have guests, some are full of great book recommendations, and some have hot takes. Other episodes include silly moments, as well as serious book-reading therapy.

But in every episode we dive into the world of books, old and new, helping you find your next book and a readerly community. Join us every Thursday on From the Front Porch, your new podcast home for all your literary needs.

 

Episode 417 || March Madness with Annie & Jordan

This week on From the Front Porch, it’s all about books and basketball! Annie is joined by her husband and friend, Jordan, to set different books head to head and debate their merits in this beloved yearly tradition.

To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website:

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins
Book of Goose by Yiyun Lee

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman

Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan
You Are My Sunshine by Sean Dietrich

The Crane Wife by CJ Hauser
New Girl in Little Cove by Damhnait Monaghan

A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World by C.A. Fletcher
Liturgies for Hope by Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore

A Curious Faith by Lore Ferguson Wilbert
The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd

The Appeal by Janice Hallett
Book Lovers by Emily Henry

The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean

This week, Annie is reading Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. Jordan is reading Shakespeare in a Divided America by James Shapiro (currently unavailable to order).

From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf’s daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today’s episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com. 

A full transcript of today’s episode can be found here.

Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations. 

Thank you to this week’s sponsor, the 102nd Annual Rose Show and Festival in Thomasville, Georgia. Come visit us for the weekend of April 28th-29th and experience the flowers, fun, food, and shopping in Beautiful Thomasville. Plan your visit at ThomasvilleGa.com.

Thank you to this week’s sponsor, the 102nd Annual Rose Show and Festival in Thomasville, Georgia. Come visit us for the weekend of April 28th-29th and experience the flowers, fun, food, and shopping in Beautiful Thomasville. Plan your visit at ThomasvilleGa.com.

If you liked what you heard in today’s episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Or, if you’re so inclined, support us on Patreon, where you can hear our staff’s weekly New Release Tuesday conversations, read full book reviews in our monthly Shelf Life newsletter and follow along as Hunter and I conquer a classic. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch.

We’re so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week.

Our Executive Producers are... Cammy Tidwell, Chanta Combs, Chantalle C, Donna Hetchler, Kate O’Connell, Kristin May, Laurie Johnson, Linda Lee Drozt, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Stacy Laue, Stephanie Dean, Susan Hulings, and Wendi Jenkins.

Episode 416 || What Would Susie Read?

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie is chatting with her mom, Susie, about books for readers with PG-13 tastes.

To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website:

Small World by Laura Zigman

Go as A River by Shelley Read

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry

Prayer in the Night by Tish Harrison Warren

How It Went by Wendell Berry

The Portrait by Emilia Kelly .

You Are My Sunshine by Sean Dietrich

Life of the Beloved by Henri Nouwen

When in Rome by Liam Callanan  

From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf’s daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today’s episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com. 

A full transcript of today’s episode can be found here.

Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations. 

Thank you to this week’s sponsor, the 102nd Annual Rose Show and Festival in Thomasville, Georgia. Come visit us for the weekend of April 28th-29th and experience the flowers, fun, food, and shopping in Beautiful Thomasville. Plan your visit at ThomasvilleGa.com.

Thank you to this week’s sponsor, the 102nd Annual Rose Show and Festival in Thomasville, Georgia. Come visit us for the weekend of April 28th-29th and experience the flowers, fun, food, and shopping in Beautiful Thomasville. Plan your visit at ThomasvilleGa.com.

This week, Annie is reading The Bodyguard by Katherine Center. Susie is reading When the Moon Turns Blue by Pamela Terry. 

If you liked what you heard in today’s episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Or, if you’re so inclined, support us on Patreon, where you can hear our staff’s weekly New Release Tuesday conversations, read full book reviews in our monthly Shelf Life newsletter and follow along as Hunter and I conquer a classic. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch.

We’re so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week.

Our Executive Producers are... Donna Hetchler, Cammy Tidwell, Chantalle C, Kate O’Connell, Nicole Marsee, Wendi Jenkins, and Laurie Johnson.

Episode 415 || From The Bookshelf Files, Vol. 2

This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another episode of From The Bookshelf Files! In this new episode series, Annie and The Bookshelf’s super creative Community Manager and the visionary responsible for the concept of the "From the Bookshelf Files" podcast series, Felicia Dilbert, chat about the ups and downs of owning and running a small business. Today, it’s all about small business woes and wins! If you have a business-related question you’d like Annie to explore in a future episode of From The Bookshelf Files, please email Annie at Annie@BookshelfThomasville.com

To contact Felicia, please email her at Hello@FeliciaDilbert.com

To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website:

Good to Great by Jim Collins

Beautiful Healing by Felicia Dilbert

Sacred Rest by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf’s daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today’s episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com. 

A full transcript of today’s episode can be found here.

Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations. 

Thank you to this week’s sponsor, the 102nd Annual Rose Show and Festival in Thomasville, Georgia. Come visit us for the weekend of April 28th-29th and experience the flowers, fun, food, and shopping in Beautiful Thomasville. Plan your visit at ThomasvilleGa.com.

This week, Annie is reading If We're Being Honest by Cat Shook (releases 4/18/23). Felicia is reading B.F.F. by Christie Tate.

If you liked what you heard in today’s episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Or, if you’re so inclined, support us on Patreon, where you can hear our staff’s weekly New Release Tuesday conversations, read full book reviews in our monthly Shelf Life newsletter, and follow along as Hunter and I conquer a classic. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch.

We’re so grateful to you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week.

Our Executive Producers are... Donna Hetchler, Cammy Tidwell, Chantalle C, Kate O’Connell, Nicole Marsee, Wendi Jenkins, and Laurie Johnson.

Episode 414 || New Release Rundown: March

This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie and Olivia are sharing March releases they’re excited about to help you build your TBR.

Don’t forget, if you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, you can enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10% off your order.

To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website:

Annie's picks:

Farewell Tour by Stephanie Clifford (March 7)

Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson (March 7)

What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez by Claire Jimenez (March 7) 

Now You See Us by Balli Kaur Jaswal (March 7)

Women are the Fiercest Creatures by Andrea Dunlop (March 7)

When in Rome by Liam Callanan (March 14)

Olivia's picks:

The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell (March 7)

My Dear Henry by Kalynn Bayron (March 7)

The London Seance Society by Sarah Penner (March 7)

Link + Hud by Jarrett & Jerome Pumphrey (March 7)

Leeva At Last by Sara Pennypacker (March 7)

Bea and the New Deal Horse by L M Elliott (March 28)

From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf’s daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today’s episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com. 

A full transcript of today’s episode can be found here.

Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations. 

This week, Annie is reading Annie is reading Unorthodox by Deborah Feldman (currently unavailable to order). Olivia is reading Leeva At Last by Sara Pennypacker.

If you liked what you heard in today’s episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Or, if you’re so inclined, support us on Patreon, where you can hear our staff’s weekly New Release Tuesday conversations, read full book reviews in our monthly Shelf Life newsletter and follow along as Hunter and I conquer a classic. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch.

We’re so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week.

Our Executive Producers are...Donna Hetchler, Cammy Tidwell, Chantalle C, Kate O’Connell, Nicole Marsee, Wendi Jenkins, and Laurie Johnson.

Episode 413 || February Reading Recap

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in February. As always, we’re offering a Reading Recap Bundle, which features Annie’s three favorite books she read this past month.

You can get the books mentioned in this episode on our website (type Episode 413 into the search bar to easily find the books mentioned in this episode).

The Sweet Spot by Amy Poeppel

Now You See Us by Balli Jaur Kaswal

Everything’s Fine by Cecilia Rabess

Orphaned Believers by Sara Billups

Black Ball by Theresa Runstedtler

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

February Reading Recap Bundle

This week, Annie is reading The House Is On Fire by Rachel Beanland.

From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf’s daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today’s episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com. 

A full transcript of today’s episode can be found here.

Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations. 

If you liked what you heard in today’s episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Or, if you’re so inclined, support us on Patreon, where you can hear our staff’s weekly New Release Tuesday conversations, read full book reviews in our monthly Shelf Life newsletter and follow along as Hunter and I conquer a classic. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch.

We’re so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week.

Our Executive Producers are... Donna Hetchler, Cammy Tidwell, Chantalle C, Kate O’Connell, Nicole Marsee, Wendi Jenkins, and Laurie Johnson.

Episode 412 || Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley: Winter

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, Ashley Sherlock, to chat about what they’re reading – but also what they’re watching, listening to, and buying.

To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website:

Annie is reading:

• The Sweet Spot by Amy Poeppel

  Now You See Us by Balli Kaur Jaswal (releases 3/7)

  Orphaned Believer by Sara Billups (paperback)

  The 1619 Project created by Nikole Hannah-Jones

Ashley is reading:

• The Sun Walks Down by Fiona McFarlane

  B.F.F. by Christie Tate

  She Gets the Girl by Rachel Lippincott and Alyson Derrick (out in hardcover now, paperback releases 4/4/23)

Annie watching:

• Poker Face

• Shrinking

• Tár

• A Man Called Otto

Ashley is watching:

• The Menu

Annie is listening to:

• Mo News podcast

• The Big Picture podcast

• Let’s Read the Gospels podcast

Ashley is listening to:

• Dover by the Westerlies

• Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Annie is buying:

• Cozy comfy reading chair (Walters chair from Birch Lane)

• Clothes from August Cloth

Ashley is buying:

• Beachly subscription box

• Synergy kombucha (lemon berry flavored)

This week, Annie is listening to Black Ball by Theresa Runstedtler (releases 3/7/23). Ashley is reading She Gets the Girl by Rachel Lippincott and Alyson Derrick.

From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf’s daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today’s episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com. 

A full transcript of today’s episode can be found here.

Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations. 

Thank you again to this week’s sponsor, Visit Thomasville. Spend Christmas in Thomasville! There is something truly special about the holiday season in Thomasville. From shopping for those must-have presents for everyone on your list, to the twinkling lights, sparkling window displays, and tempting smells wafting from restaurants all add to the festive feeling of the season. From downtown hotels, to delightful vacation rentals, book your getaway to Thomasville and add a little more sparkle to your holidays! Learn more and plan your trip at www.thomasvillega.com or @thomasvillega on Instagram.

If you liked what you heard in today’s episode, tell us by leaving a review on iTunes. Or, if you’re so inclined, support us on Patreon, where you can hear our staff’s weekly New Release Tuesday conversations, read full book reviews in our monthly Shelf Life newsletter and follow along as Hunter and I conquer a classic. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch.

We’re so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week.

Our Executive Producers are... Donna Hetchler, Cammy Tidwell, Chantalle C, Kate O’Connell, Nicole Marsee, Wendi Jenkins, and Laurie Johnson.

Episode 411 || New Release Rundown: February

This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie, Olivia, and Erin are sharing February releases they’re excited about to help you build your TBR.

Don’t forget, if you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, you can enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10 percent off your order.

To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website:

Annie's picks:

Stealing by Margaret Verble
Maame by Jessica George
B.F.F.: A Memoir of Friendship Lost & Found by Christie Tate

My Last Innocent Year by Daisy Alpert Florin (Releases Feb 14)
Time’s Undoing by Cheryl A. Head (Releases Feb 28)

Erin's picks:

Someone Else’s Shoes by Jojo Moyes
The Sun Walks Down by Fiona McFarlane (Releases Feb 14)
I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai (Releases Feb 21)
The Crane Husband by Kelly Barnhill (Releases Feb 28)
Enchantment by Katherine May (Releases Feb 28)

Olivia's picks:

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels by Beth Lincoln
Cold People by Tom Rob Smith
Come Home Safe by Brian Buckmire
Lasagna Means I Love You by Kate O’Shaughnessy (Releases Feb 21)
The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz (Releases Feb 21)

From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf’s daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today’s episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com. 

A full transcript of today’s episode can be found here.

Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations. 

This week, Annie is reading My Last Innocent Year by Daisy Alpert Florin. Olivia is reading Cold People by Tom Rob Smith.  Erin is reading Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor.

If you liked what you heard in today’s episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Or, if you’re so inclined, support us on Patreon, where you can hear our staff’s weekly New Release Tuesday conversations, read full book reviews in our monthly Shelf Life newsletter and follow along as Hunter and I conquer a classic. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch.

We’re so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week.

Our Executive Producers are... Donna Hetchler, Cammy Tidwell, Chantalle C, Kate O’Connell, Nicole Marsee, Wendi Jenkins, and Laurie Johnson.

Episode 410 || January Reading Recap

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in January. As always, we’re offering a Reading Recap Bundle, which features Annie’s three favorite books she read this past month.

You can get the books mentioned in this episode on our brand-new website:

January Reading Recap Bundle ($74):

Decent People by De’Shawn Charles Winslow

Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey

Graceland, At Last by Margaret Renkl

Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld (releases 4-4-23)

Decent People by De’Shawn Charles Winslow

Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey

Graceland, At Last by Margaret Renkl

Spare by Prince Harry
Games and Rituals by Katherine Heiny (releases 4-18-23)

What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez by Claire Jimenez (releases 3-7-23)

My Last Innocent Year by Daisy Alpert Florin (releases 2-14-23)

From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf’s daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today’s episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com. 

A full transcript of today’s episode can be found here.

Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations. 

This week, Annie is reading Rikers by Graham Rayman.

If you liked what you heard in today’s episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Or, if you’re so inclined, support us on Patreon, where you can hear our staff’s weekly New Release Tuesday conversations, read full book reviews in our monthly Shelf Life newsletter and follow along as Hunter and I conquer a classic. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch.

We’re so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week.

Our Executive Producers are... Donna Hetchler, Cammy Tidwell, Chantalle C, Kate O’Connell, Nicole Marsee, Wendi Jenkins, and Laurie Johnson.