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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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09.21.2023

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 ...

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09.21.2023 Episode 443 \|\| Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley: Fall 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 ...
09.14.2023 Episode 442 \|\| Shelf Subscriptions: Behind the Scenes with Erin This week on From the Front Porch, you’ll hear from Annie, Erin, Olivia, Shop Mom, Nancy, and Shop Dad as they celebrate 7 years of Shelf Subscriptions! Erin is here to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the history of ...
09.07.2023 Episode 441 \|\| New Release Rundown: September This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie and Olivia are sharing the September releases they’re excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk ...
08.31.2023 Episode 440 \|\| August Reading Recap This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in August. As always, we’re offering a Reading Recap Bundle, which features Annie’s three favorite books she read this past month. You automatically get 10% ...
08.24.2023 Episode 439 \|\| Back-to-School Book Flights This week on From the Front Porch, bookseller Kyndall joins Annie and Olivia for Back to School Book Flights! They’re talking about book flights: a stack of three books curated around a certain theme or topic. Today, they’re choosing books ...
08.17.2023 Episode 438 \|\| From The Bookshelf Files, Vol. 4 This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another episode of From The Bookshelf Files! In this episode series, Annie and The Bookshelf’s Community & Public Relations Liaison, Felicia Dilbert, talk about the ups and downs of running a small ...
08.10.2023 Episode 437 \|\| Bookmarked with Annie & Hunter This week on From the Front Porch, a familiar series gets a fresh new name! Backlist Book Club was where Annie and Hunter read or re-read an award-winning book that came out several years prior. Now, it’s called Bookmarked with ...
08.03.2023 Episode 436 \|\| New Release Rundown: August This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie, Olivia, and Erin are sharing the August releases they’re excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they ...
08.01.2023 Bonus Episode \|\| Planning a Book Festival with Ellen Rodgers Daniels Today on From the Front Porch, we have a special bonus episode for you! Annie is joined by Ellen Rodgers Daniels, the Executive Director of the Mississippi Book Festival, to chat about planning this literary lawn party. From the Front ...
07.27.2023 Episode 435 \|\| July Reading Recap This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in July. As always, we’re offering a Reading Recap Bundle, which features Annie’s three favorite books she read this past month. You automatically get 10% ...
07.20.2023 Episode 434 \|\| Literary Therapy, Vol. 20 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 ...
07.13.2023 Episode 433 \|\| 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 (type “Episode 433” into the search bar to ...
07.06.2023 Episode 432 \|\| New Release Rundown: July This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie and Olivia are sharing the July releases they’re excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk ...
06.29.2023 Episode 431 \|\| June Reading Recap This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in June. As always, we’re offering a Reading Recap Bundle, which features Annie’s three favorite books she read this past month. You automatically get 10% ...
06.22.2023 Episode 430 \|\| Annie and Hunter’s Favorite 2023 Books So Far This week on From the Front Porch, Annie is joined by friend and frequent co-host Hunter for a mid-year reading check-in and to chat all about their favorite books of 2023 so far. To purchase the books mentioned in this ...
06.15.2023 Bonus Episode \|\| From the Front Porch Live with Kerry Winfrey & R. Eric Thomas This week on From the Front Porch, we have a special treat for you: a recording of our live show from our summer Reader Retreat this past weekend! In this episode, Annie, Hunter, and Ashley are joined by extra-special guests ...
06.08.2023 Episode 428 \|\| Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley: Summer 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 ...
06.01.2023 Episode 427 \|\| New Release Rundown: June This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie, Olivia, and Erin 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 ...
05.25.2023 Episode 426 \|\| May Reading Recap This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in May. As always, we’re offering a Reading Recap Bundle, which features Annie’s three favorite books she read this past month. You automatically get 10% ...
05.18.2023 Episode 425 \|\| Beach Reach Book Flights This week on From the Front Porch Annie and Bookshelf floor manager Olivia are discussing beach read book flights: the perfect literary pairings to take to the beach this summer. To get your beach read book flights, visit our website: ...
05.11.2023 Episode 424 \|\| From The Bookshelf Files, Vol. 3 This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another episode of From The Bookshelf Files! In this episode series, Annie and The Bookshelf’s Community & Public Relations Liaison Felicia Dilbert talk about the ups and downs of owning and running ...
05.04.2023 Episode 423 \|\| New Release Rundown: May This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie and Olivia are sharing the May releases they’re excited about to help you build your TBR. Don’t forget, if you purchase or preorder any of the books ...
04.28.2023 Bonus Episode \|\| From the Front Porch Live from Reader Retreat! Happy Indie Bookstore Day! To thank you for listening and supporting The Bookshelf, we have a special treat for you: a recording of our live show from our February Reader Retreat! In this episode, Annie and Hunter chat about the ...
04.27.2023 Episode 422 \|\| April Reading Recap This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in April. 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 ...
04.20.2023 Episode 421 \|\| Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley: Spring 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 ...
04.13.2023 Episode 420 \|\| Bookmarked with Annie & Hunter This week on From the Front Porch, a familiar series gets a fresh new name! Backlist Book Club was where Annie and Hunter read or re-read a book that came out several years prior. Now, it’s called Bookmarked with Annie ...
04.06.2023 Episode 419 \|\| New Release Rundown: April This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie, Erin, and Olivia are sharing April releases they’re excited about to help you build your TBR. Don’t forget, if you purchase or preorder any of the books ...
03.30.2023 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 ...
03.28.2023 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 ...
03.23.2023 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 ...
03.16.2023 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 ...
03.09.2023 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 Community Manager Felicia Dilbert talk about the ups and downs of owning and running a small ...
03.02.2023 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 ...
02.23.2023 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 ...
02.16.2023 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 ...
02.09.2023 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 ...
02.02.2023 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 ...
01.26.2023 Episode 409 \|\| Reading Resolutions with Hunter McLendon 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 ...
01.19.2023 Episode 408 \|\| Literary Therapy, Vol. 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 ...
01.12.2023 Episode 407 \|\| From The Bookshelf Files, Vol. 1 This week on From the Front Porch, we have a special new episode series for you: From The Bookshelf Files! Have you ever wondered about The Bookshelf's origin story? You're in luck! In volume one of From the Bookshelf Files, ...
01.05.2023 Episode 406 \|\| Annie’s Favorite Books Ever 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 ...
12.29.2022 Episode 405 \|\| Staff’s Favorite Books of the Year 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 WargaSignal Fires by Dani ShapiroNora Goes Off Script ...
12.24.2022 Bonus Episode: Yes, Virginia 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 ...
12.22.2022 Episode 404 \|\| Best Books of the Year 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 ...
12.15.2022 Episode 403 \|\| Kids’ Table: Winter 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 ...
12.08.2022 Episode 402 \|\| Literary Therapy Vol. 18 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 ...
12.01.2022 Episode 401 \|\| November Reading Recap 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 ...
11.24.2022 Episode 400 \|\| FTFP Live from Reader Retreat! 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 ...
11.17.2022 Episode 399 \|\| Backlist Book Club: The Road It’s time for another installment of Backlist Book Club! This week on From the Front Porch, Annie and Hunter Mclendon (@shelfbyshelf) are talking about The Road by Cormac McCarthy. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website: ...
11.10.2022 Episode 398 \|\| What Would Susie Read? Vol. 5 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: Left on Tenth by Delia EphronThings That Matter ...

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