Episode 447 || 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.

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Thrush Green by Miss ReadMrs. Porter Calling by AJ PearceWhat If It’s Wonderful by Nicole ZasowskiDear Mrs. Bird by AJ PearceYours Cheerfully by AJ PearceThe Leftover Woman by Jean KwokFaking Christmas by Kerry WinfreyHow to Pray by C.S. LewisSame Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan

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This week, Annie is reading Empire Falls by Richard Russo. Olivia is reading The Professor by Lauren Nossett. Keila is reading Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros.

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