From the Front Porch
Episodes
Episode 479 || May Reading Recap
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in May. You get 10% off your books when you order your May Reading Recap ...
Episode 478 || Publishing a Book with Jonathan Merritt
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, avail...
Bonus Episode || Summer Reading with Anne Bogel Sneak Peek
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 477 || Conquer a Classic Sneak Peek
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Patr...
Episode 476 || Into the Backlist, Vol. 3
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 475 || New Release Rundown: May 2024
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 474 || April Reading Recap
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Re...
Episode 473 || Annie Recommends: Audiobooks
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 472 || Shelf Subscription Synopsis
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Subscriptio...
Episode 471 || New Release Rundown: April 2024
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 470 || March Reading Recap
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Re...
Episode 469 || March Madness with Annie & Jordan
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 he...
Episode 468 || What Would Susie Read?
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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-approve...
Episode 467 || New Release Rundown: March
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
Episode 466 || February Reading Recap
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Read...
Episode 465 || Into the Backlist, Vol. 2
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 464 || Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley: Winter
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Episode 463 || Annie Recommends: Romcoms
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 criter...
Episode 462 || New Release Rundown: February
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie, Olivia, and Erin are sharing the February releases they’re excited abo...
Episode 461 || January Reading Recap
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in January. You get 10% off your books when you order your January Readin...
Episode 460 || Into the Backlist, Vol. 1
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 459 || Favorite Unsung Books of 2023
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on From the Front Porch, Annie shines the spotlight on her favorite unsung books of 2023. While these books may not all be five-star reads, ...
Episode 458 || New Release Rundown: January
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie, Olivia, and Erin are sharing the October releases they’...
Episode 457 || Staff’s Favorite Books of the Year
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on From the Front Porch, The Bookshelf staff share their favorite books of 2023! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our ...
Episode 456 || Yes, Virginia
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Merry Christmas, friends! Today on From the Front Porch, Annie reads the New York Sun reporter Francis P. Church’s timeless response to eight-year-o...
Episode 455 || Best Books of the Year with Hunter
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on From the Front Porch, Annie and Hunter (@shelfbyshelf) discuss their top 10 favorite books of 2023. To purchase the books mentioned in th...
Episode 454 || Literary Therapy, Vol. 21
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 453 || November Reading Recap
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in October. You get 10% off your books when you order your November Readi...
Episode 452 || From the Front Porch Live with Annabel Monaghan
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thanksgiving! We’re so grateful for you. This week on From the Front Porch, we have a special treat: a recording of our live show from The Boo...
Episode 451 || Bookmarked with Annie & Hunter: Empire Falls
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another installment of Bookmarked with Annie & Hunter! In Bookmarked episodes, Annie and Hunter read or ...
Episode 450 || Sneak Peek: Conquer a Classic
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on From the Front Porch, you get a sneak peek at our super-popular Conquer a Classic book club for Patreon supporters! Today's episode is an...
Episode 449 || New Release Rundown: November
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie and Olivia are sharing the November releases they’re excited about to h...
Episode 448 || October Reading Recap
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in October. You get 10% off your books when you order your October Readin...
Episode 447 || What Would Susie Read?
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Episode 446 || Spooky Book Flights
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on From the Front Porch, Annie, Olivia, and Packaging/Shelf Subscription Coordinator Keila create Spooky Book Flights! Book flights are a st...
Episode 445 || New Release Rundown: October
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie, Olivia, and Erin are sharing the October releases they’re excited abou...
Episode 444 || September Reading Recap
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in September. You’ll get 10% off your books when you order your Septemb...
Episode 443 || Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley: Fall
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Episode 442 || Shelf Subscriptions: Behind the Scenes with Erin
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Subscripti...
Episode 441 || New Release Rundown: September
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 440 || August Reading Recap
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 feat...
Episode 439 || Back-to-School Book Flights
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 438 || From The Bookshelf Files, Vol. 4
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 &...
Episode 437 || Bookmarked with Annie & Hunter
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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-win...
Episode 436 || New Release Rundown: August
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Bonus Episode || Planning a Book Festival with Ellen Rodgers Daniels
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Missis...
Episode 435 || July Reading Recap
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 featur...
Episode 434 || Literary Therapy, Vol. 20
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 433 || What Would Susie Read?
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Episode 432 || New Release Rundown: July
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 431 || June Reading Recap
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 featur...
Episode 430 || Annie and Hunter’s Favorite 2023 Books So Far
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Bonus Episode || From the Front Porch Live with Kerry Winfrey & R. Eric Thomas
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 428 || Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley: Summer
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, Ashl...
Episode 427 || New Release Rundown: June
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Episode 426 || May Reading Recap
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 feature...
Episode 425 || Beach Reach Book Flights
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on From the Front Porch Annie and Bookshelf floor manager Olivia are discussing beach read book flights: the perfect literary pairings to ta...
Episode 424 || From The Bookshelf Files, Vol. 3
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Episode 423 || New Release Rundown: May
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
Bonus Episode || From the Front Porch Live from Reader Retreat!
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 422 || April Reading Recap
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 featu...
Episode 421 || Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley: Spring
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 420 || Bookmarked with Annie & Hunter
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 419 || New Release Rundown: April
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Episode 418 || March Reading Recap
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 featu...
Welcome to From the Front Porch
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 read...
Episode 417 || March Madness with Annie & Jordan
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 he...
Episode 416 || What Would Susie Read?
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Episode 415 || From The Bookshelf Files, Vol. 2
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Episode 414 || New Release Rundown: March
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 413 || February Reading Recap
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 fe...
Episode 412 || Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley: Winter
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 411 || New Release Rundown: February
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Episode 410 || January Reading Recap
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 fea...
Episode 409 || Reading Resolutions with Hunter McLendon
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on From the Front Porch, Annie is joined by Hunter McLendon (@shelfbyshelf) to chat about their 2023 reading resolutions! We’re thrilled t...
Episode 408 || Literary Therapy, Vol. 19
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 406 || Annie’s Favorite Books Ever
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 you...
Episode 405 || Staff’s Favorite Books of the Year
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Bonus Episode: Yes, Virginia
24 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 404 || Best Books of the Year
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 403 || Kids’ Table: Winter
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 read...
Episode 402 || Literary Therapy Vol. 18
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 401 || November Reading Recap
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 fe...
Episode 400 || FTFP Live from Reader Retreat!
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 399 || Backlist Book Club: The Road
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for another installment of Backlist Book Club! This week on From the Front Porch, Annie and Hunter Mclendon (@shelfbyshelf) are talking ab...
Episode 398 || What Would Susie Read? Vol. 5
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Episode 397 || New Release Rundown
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie, Olivia, and Erin are sharing the November releases they’re excited abo...
Bonus: Interview with Audrey Elledge & Elizabeth Moore
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s bonus episode of From the Front Porch, Annie talks with Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore about their book Liturgies for Hope, releasing...
Episode 396 || October Reading Recap
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in October. As always, we’re offering a October Reading Recap Bundle, w...
Episode 395 || Kids’ Table: Autumn
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 read...
Episode 394 || Spooky Book Flights
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on From the Front Porch, Annie, Olivia, and Keila are back to create Spooky Book Flights! They’re pairing books with eerie vibes for your ...
Episode 393 || New Release Rundown
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie and Olivia are sharing October releases they’re excited about to help y...
Episode 392 || September Reading Recap
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in September. As always, we’re offering a September Reading Recap Bundl...
Episode 391 || All About Audiobooks
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on From the Front Porch, Annie’s husband Jordan joins her to talk all about audiobooks! The books mentioned in this episode can be purchas...
Episode 390 || Literary Therapy, Vol. 17
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 389 || Back to School Book Flights
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on From the Front Porch, Bookseller Keila joins Annie and Olivia for a new kind of episode - Back to School Book Flights! They’ll be talki...
Episode 388 || September New Release Rundown
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on From the Front Porch, The Bookshelf’s Online Sales Manager Erin joins Annie and Olivia for another New Release Rundown. They’re shari...
Episode 387 || August Reading Recap
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on From the Front Porch, Annie is talking about all the books she read in August. As always, we’re offering an August Reading Recap Bundle...
Episode 386 || Backlist Book Club: LESS
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on From the Front Porch, Hunter McClendon of @shelfbyshelf joins Annie for the Backlist Book Club. Listen in as the two of them discuss the ...
Episode 385 || Kid’s Table: Late Summer
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 read...