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From the Front Porch

The Bookshelf Thomasville

Welcome to From the Front Porch, a weekly conversational podcast on books, small business, and life in the South, produced by The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in Thomasville, Georgia.

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Episode 418 || March Reading Recap

From the Front Porch ·

2023/03/30

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

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Welcome to From the Front Porch

From the Front Porch ·

2023/03/28

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

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58:20

Episode 417 || March Madness with Annie & Jordan

From the Front Porch ·

2023/03/23

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

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53:55

Episode 416 || What Would Susie Read?

From the Front Porch ·

2023/03/16

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

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53:31

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

From the Front Porch ·

2023/03/09

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

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56:25

Episode 414 || New Release Rundown: March

From the Front Porch ·

2023/03/02

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

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Episode 413 || February Reading Recap

From the Front Porch ·

2023/02/23

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

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

From the Front Porch ·

2023/02/16

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

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59:02

Episode 411 || New Release Rundown: February

From the Front Porch ·

2023/02/09

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

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47:42

Episode 410 || January Reading Recap

From the Front Porch ·

2023/02/02

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

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49:28

Episode 409 || Reading Resolutions with Hunter McLendon

From the Front Porch ·

2023/01/26

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie is joined by Hunter McLendon (@shelfbyshelf) to chat about their 2023 reading resolutions! We’re thrilled that you can now shop for the books mentioned in this episode on our brand-new website: Annie's reading resolutions last year: Recitatif by Toni Morrison Beloved by Toni Morrison Sula by Toni Morrison Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas Annie's resolutions this year: Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry Standing by Words by

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01:10:47

Episode 408 || Literary Therapy, Vol. 19

From the Front Porch ·

2023/01/19

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 leave us a voicemail here. Our new website will be live on Friday, January 20! You can purchase books mentioned in today’s episode in the store or on our website starting January 20: Heating & Cooling by Beth Ann Fennelly (unavailable to

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57:57

Episode 406 || Annie’s Favorite Books Ever

From the Front Porch ·

2023/01/05

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie tells you all about her favorite books ever! Don’t forget to join our bookish Patreon community and get your copy of Bleak House if you’d like to join our Conquer a Classic Book Club this year. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website: Gilead by Marilynne Robinson A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee The Mothers by Brit Bennett The Road by Cormac McCarthy Crossing

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Episode 405 || Staff’s Favorite Books of the Year

From the Front Porch ·

2022/12/29

This week on From the Front Porch, The Bookshelf staff share their favorite books of 2022! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website: A Rover’s Story by Jasmine Warga Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt Art & Faith by Makoto Fujimura The Stories We Tell by Joanna Gaines (Libro.fm) Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz The Swimmers by Julie

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Bonus Episode: Yes, Virginia

From the Front Porch ·

2022/12/24

Merry Christmas, friends! On today’s bonus episode, Annie reads the New York Sun reporter Francis P. Church’s timeless 1897 response to eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon’s question: “Is there a Santa Claus?” Read the letter and learn about its history here. We wish you and yours a peaceful and joyful holiday! Thank you for listening. 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

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Episode 404 || Best Books of the Year

From the Front Porch ·

2022/12/22

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie and Hunter (@shelfbyshelf) discuss their top five favorite books of 2022! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website: Annie's Top Five: The Crane Wife by CJ Hauser The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford Hunter's Top Five: The Crane Wife by CJ Hauser The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka Trust by Hernan Diaz The Last

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42:55

Episode 403 || Kids’ Table: Winter

From the Front Porch ·

2022/12/15

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. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website: Annie’s holiday reading: Holiday Romance by Catherine Walsh The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer 10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston Ashley’s holiday reading: Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid Other books mentioned in this

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Episode 402 || Literary Therapy Vol. 18

From the Front Porch ·

2022/12/08

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 leave us a voicemail here. Get your copies of the books mentioned in this episode from The Bookshelf: Little Women Book Club Flight by Lynn Steger Strong Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak (currently unavailable to order) The Santa Suit

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46:26

Episode 401 || November Reading Recap

From the Front Porch ·

2022/12/01

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in November. As always, we’re offering a Reading Recap Bundle, which features Annie’s three favorite books she read this month. Get your November Reading Recap Bundle or your favorites of Annie’s November reads on our website: November Reading Recap Bundle (includes The Road, Have I Told You This Already?, and Holiday Romance) Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson The Road by Cormac McCarthy Have I Told You This Already? by

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57:37

Episode 400 || FTFP Live from Reader Retreat!

From the Front Porch ·

2022/11/24

Happy Thanksgiving! We’re so grateful for you. To thank you for listening, we have a special episode for you this week: a recording of our live show from our August Reader Retreat! In this episode, Annie, Ashley, and Hunter pair books with their favorite celebrity couples and chat about what they were reading, watching, and listening to this past summer. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid The View Was

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