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This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in June. You get 10% off your books when you order your June Reading Recap Bundle. Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie’s favorite books she read that month. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (type “Episode 483” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app: Sandwich by Catherine Newman This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo Summer Fridays by Suzanne Rindell Middle of the Night by Riley Sager A Big Storm Knocked It Over by Laurie Colwin The Nature of Disappearing by Kimi Cunningham Grant The Favorites by Layne Fargo (releases 1/14/2025) Even After Everything by Stephanie Duncan Smith (releases 10/14/24) Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell (releases 7/23/24) The Women by Kristin Hannah Annie's June Reading Reca

This week on From the Front Porch, it's an episode of Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley! 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, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (type “Episode 482” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app: Annie is reading: Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry Ashley is reading: Greta and Valdin by Rebecca K. Reilly The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim Island Rule by Katie M. Flynn 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

This week on From the Front Porch, we have a special guest: Shop Dad, a.k.a. Annie’s actual Dad, Chris! Shop Dad shares his favorite recent reads in honor of Father’s Day, as well as books he’s chosen for his Shop Dad Shelf Subscription. To treat your dad to a Shop Dad Shelf Subscription this Father’s Day, tap here! Stop by the store or check out our Father’s Day Collection to find the perfect gift for your dad or anyone in your life who’s loved you like a dad. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (type “Episode 481” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or shop on The Bookshelf’s official app: Chenneville by Paulette Jiles In the Pines by Grace Elizabeth Hale The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson A Short Walk Through a Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke The Deerfield Massacre by James L. Swanson The Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth Gonzalez James The Curse of Pietro Houdini by Derek B. Miller The Great Escap

This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie, Erin, and Olivia are sharing the June releases they’re excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10% off your order! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (type “Episode 480” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or shop on The Bookshelf’s official app: Annie's books: Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan (6/4) Swift River by Essie Chambers (6/4) Pearce Oysters by Joselyn Takacs (6/25) Olivia's books: One of Our Kind by Nicola Yoon (6/11) Middle of the Night by Riley Sager (6/18) Dinner at the Brake Fast by Renee Beauregard Lute (6/25) Erin's books: Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe (6/11) Devil is Fine by John Vercher (6/18) Same as it Ever Was by Claire Lombardo (6/18) From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie chats with literary agent and author Jonathan Merritt! Jonathan’s new picture book, My Guncle and Me, available now, is delightful summer reading for families. Jonathan is Annie’s literary agent, and today they dig into the publishing world, his writing process and new book, and more. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website or or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app: My Guncle and Me by Jonathan Merritt 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, Tiktok, and Facebook, 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 below. 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

Today on From the Front Porch, we have a special treat: a sneak peek of Annie and Anne Bogel’s in-person conversation at The Bookshelf from April 25, 2024! We were grateful and thrilled to welcome Anne, author and host of the podcast What Should I Read Next, back to The Bookshelf to chat about summer reading. Listen to Anne and Annie’s full conversation on What Should I Read Next. Snag the books they discussed at the links below. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by the store, visit our website or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app: Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez The Bodyguard by Katherine Center The Husbands by Holly Gramazio There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension by Hanif Abdurraqib Florida by Lauren Groff Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center It’s Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini  What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty  The Lola Quartet by Emily St John Mandel (currently unavailable to order) From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast productio

This week on From the Front Porch, we have a special treat for you: a Conquer a Classic sneak peek! Conquer a Classic is the From the Front Porch Patreon’s year-long book club where Annie, Hunter, and our Patreon community tackle a classic novel together month by month. Our pick for 2024 is the American Western Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry. Today’s episode gives you a sneak peek of our Conquer a Classic bonus episodes on Patreon. It’s not too late to join us! Here’s how to join our Conquer a Classic book club: Buy your copy of Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry. When you order Lonesome Dove from us, your order includes an exclusive physical reading guide and Conquer a Classic sticker. You can purchase a digital download for the reading guide here. Join our Patreon to unlock bonus episodes with Annie and Hunter. 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, Tiktok, and Facebook,

This week on From the Front Porch, we have a new episode series: Into the Backlist! Today, Annie changes her focus from new releases to dive into the backlist: the books that came out years ago, the books that didn’t get enough attention, the books you may stumble upon while browsing in an indie bookstore like The Bookshelf. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website (type “Episode 476” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode) or or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app: The Mothers by Brit Bennett The Ensemble by Aja Gabel The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Annie would put The Mothers on a shelf with these books: Revival Season by Monica West Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi Memorial Drive by Natasha Tretheway A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty by Joshilyn Jackson (unavailable to order) The Color of Water by James McBride Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson Committed by Elizabeth Gilbert From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast productio

This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie, Erin, and Olivia are sharing the May releases they’re excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10% off your order! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (type “Episode 475” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or shop on The Bookshelf’s official app: Annie's books: The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley (5/7) Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan (5/21) Knife River by Justine Champine (5/28) Olivia's books: The Kid by Jeff Schill (5/7) The Secret Library by Kekla Magoon (5/7) The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton (5/21) Erin's books: Last House by Jessica Shattuck (5/14) When We Were Silent by Fiona McPhillips (5/21) I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue (5/21) From the Front Porch is a weekly podc

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in April. You get 10% off your books when you order your April Reading Recap bundle! Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie’s three favorite books she read that month. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (type “Episode 474” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app: Annie's April Reading Recap Bundle - $78 The Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth Gonzalez James Funny Story by Emily Henry A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan Worry by Alexandra Tanner The Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth Gonzalez James Knife River by Justine Champine (releases 5/28) Lies & Weddings by Kevin Kwan (releases 5/21) Funny Story by Emily Henry A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley (releases 5/7) Thank you to this week’s sponsor, the 1

This week on From the Front Porch, we have a new series: 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 month, Annie recommends a short list of her favorite audiobooks. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (type “Episode 473” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app: The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green (Website | Libro.fm) How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz (Website | Libro.fm) Falling by T.J. Newman (Website | Libro.fm) Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders (Website | Libro.fm) Caste by Isabel Wilkerson (Website | Libro.fm) Taste by Stanley Tucci (Website | Libro.fm) Going There by Katie Couric (Website | Libro.fm) The Wreckage of My Presence by Casey Wilson

This week on From the Front Porch, you’ll hear from Annie, Erin, Keila, Shop Mom, Nancy, Shop Dad, and our Shelf Subscribers about Shelf Subscriptions! Shelf Subscriptions are The Bookshelf’s book-a-month club for adults and kids. Listen to find out what makes Shelf Subscriptions special. To purchase your Shelf Subscription, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville or visit our website: Adult Shelf Subscriptions Children's Shelf Subscriptions Past Shelf Subscription Picks Thank you to this week’s sponsor, the 103rd Annual Rose Show and Festival here in Thomasville, Georgia. Held in historic Downtown Thomasville, the Rose Show & Festival is sponsored by the City of Thomasville and has been a southwest Georgia tradition since 1922. Enjoy rose and flower shows, live music, an artisan market, an antique car show, a parade and fantastic shopping and dining in Downtown Thomasville. This year’s 103rd annual event is April 26-27. Plan your visit at thomasvillega.com. From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast productio

This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie, Erin, and Olivia are sharing the April releases they’re excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10% off your order! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (type “Episode 471” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app: Annie's books: Clear by Carys Davies Colton Gentry’s Third Act by Jeff Zentner (releases 4/30) Granite Harbor by Peter Nichols (releases 4/30) Olivia's books: The Wrong Way Home by Kate O’Shaughnessy The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers by Samuel Burr (releases 4/9) The Night War by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley (releases 4/9) Erin's books: Table for Two by Amor Towles Begin Again by Helly Acton Honey by Victor Lodato (releases 4/16) Thank you to this week’s spon

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in March. You get 10% off your books when you order your March Reading Recap bundle! Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie’s three favorite books she read that month. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (type “Episode 470” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app: Annie's March Reading Recap Bundle - $68 James by Percival Everett Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel Ladies' Lunch by Lore Segal Run Towards the Danger by Sarah Polley Granite Harbor by Peter Nichols (releases April 30) Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel James by Percival Everett Happily Never After by Lynn Painter Mostly What God Does by Savannah Guthrie They Can’t Kill Us Until They Kill Us by Hanif Abdurraquib The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center (releases June 11) Ladies’ Lunch by Lore Segal Thank

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, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (type “Episode 469” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app: Shop our March Madness merch in the store or online here. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros vs. Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Tom Lake by Ann Patchett vs. Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano vs. Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus vs. Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan Kinfolk by Sean Dietrich vs. The Peach Seed by Anita Gail Jones Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver vs. The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese Happy Place by Emily Henry vs. S

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie is chatting with her mom, Susie, about books for readers with PG-13 tastes. You get 10% off the Susie-approved reads mentioned in this episode when you use code SHOPMOMSELECTS at checkout online and in-store! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (type “Episode 468” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app: Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan Fragile Designs by Colleen Coble Midnight at the Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink The Last Verse by Caroline Frost (releases 3/5) Notes from the Porch by Thomas Christopher Greene The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez (releases 3/5) Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle (release 3/19) Thank you to this week’s sponsor, the 102nd Annual Rose Show and Festi

This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie and Erin are sharing the March releases they’re excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10% off your order! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (type “Episode 467” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app: Annie's books: How to Walk into a Room by Emily P. Freeman (releases 3/12) Reading Genesis by Marilynne Robinson (releases 3/12) There’s Always This Year by Hanif Abdurraqib (releases 3/26)  Erin's books: Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera (out now) The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez (out now) Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle (releases 3/19) Thank you to this week’s sponsor, the 102nd Annual Rose Show and Festival in Thomasville, Georgia. Come visit us for the

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in February. You get 10% off your books when you order your February Reading Recap bundle! Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie’s three favorite books she read that month. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (type “Episode 466” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app: Annie's February Reading Recap Bundle - $68 Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar Good Material by Dolly Alderton The Best of Everything by Rona Jaffe All books mentioned in this episode: Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar Good Material by Dolly Alderton Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez (releases 3/5) The Best of Everything by Rona Jaffe Real Americans by Rachel Khong (releases 4/30) Colton Gentry’s Third Act by Jeff Zentner (releases 4/30) Run Towards the Danger by Sarah Polley Mostly What God

This week on From the Front Porch, we have a new episode series: Into the Backlist! Today, Annie changes her focus from new releases to dive into the backlist: the books that came out years ago, the books that didn’t get enough attention, the books you may stumble upon while browsing in an indie bookstore like The Bookshelf. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website (type “Episode 465” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode) or or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app: The Ensemble by Aja Gabel The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer Astonish Me by Maggie Shipstead (unavailable to order) The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach Musical Chairs by Amy Poeppel Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin 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 b

This week on From the Front Porch, it's an episode of Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley! 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, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (type “Episode 464” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app: Annie is reading: The Rise of The Accidentally Permissive Parent by Elizabeth Passarella (an essay on The Cut) Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry Ashley is reading: Come & Get It by Kiley Reid Annie is listening to: Come & Get It by Kiley Reid 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 onl