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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.

Episodes

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Episode 604 || From the Front Porch Live From Reader Retreat

This week on From the Front Porch, we have a special treat: a recording of our live show from The Bookshelf’s September 2026 Reader Retreat!...

45:18Oct 22, 2026

Episode 603 || Literary Therapy, Vol. 29

This week on From the Front Porch, it’s a Literary Therapy session! Our literary Frasier Crane, Annie, is back to answer more of your readin...

55:35Oct 15, 2026

Episode 602 || What Would Scully & Mulder Read?

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie is speculating what Scully & Mulder (from Fox show The X-Files) might read now, in 2026. If they wa...

41:43Oct 8, 2026

Episode 601 || New Release Rundown: October

This week on From the Front Porch, it’s a New Release Rundown! Annie, Erin, and Olivia share the October releases they’re excited about to h...

45:40Oct 1, 2026

Episode 600 || Reading Recap: September

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in September. You get 10% off your books when you order your th...

39:58Sep 24, 2026

Episode 599 || Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley: Fall 2026

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 colle...

63:20Sep 17, 2026

Episode 598 || Into the Backlist: Shine On, Bright and Dangerous Object

This week on From the Front Porch, it’s a new episode of Into the Backlist! Today, Annie changes her focus from new releases to dive into th...

22:11Sep 10, 2026

Episode 597 || New Release Rundown: September

This week on From the Front Porch, it’s a New Release Rundown! Annie, Erin, and Olivia share the September releases they’re excited about to...

53:40Sep 3, 2026

Episode 596 || Reading Recap: Summer

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved this summer. You get 10% off your books when you order your Sum...

46:49Aug 27, 2026

Episode 595 || Literary Therapy Vol. 28

This week on From the Front Porch, it’s a Literary Therapy session! Our literary Frasier Crane, Annie, is back to answer more of your readin...

45:04Aug 20, 2026

Episode 594 || What Would Rory Gilmore Read?

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie is speculating what Rory Gilmore (from WB/CW show Gilmore Girls) might read now, in 2026. If she wa...

26:39Aug 13, 2026

Episode 593 || August 2026 New Release Rundown

This week on From the Front Porch, it’s a New Release Rundown! Annie and Erin share the August releases they’re excited about to help you bu...

37:04Aug 6, 2026

Episode 592 || Summer Readings: Villa Coco

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie wraps up our Summer Readings series! In this series, Annie introduces you to one book you should re...

13:38Jul 30, 2026

Episode 591 || Summer Readings: The Half Life

This week on From the Front Porch, our Summer Readings series continues! In this series, Annie introduces you to one book you should read th...

10:26Jul 23, 2026

Episode 590 || Summer Reads: On Witness and Respair

This week on From the Front Porch, our Summer Readings series continues! In this series, Annie introduces you to one book you should read th...

16:41Jul 16, 2026

Episode 589 || Summer Readings: Abby Offsides

This week on From the Front Porch, our Summer Readings series is back! In this series, Annie introduces you to one book you should read this...

12:45Jul 9, 2026

Episode 588 || Best Books of the Year (So Far)

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie and Hunter discuss the best books of 2026 (so far)! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode...

59:27Jul 2, 2026

Episode 587 || What Would Susie Read?

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie chats with her mom, Susie, about books for readers with PG-13 tastes. Use code SHOPMOMSELECTS at ch...

47:38Jun 25, 2026

Episode 586 || Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley: Summer 2026

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 colle...

44:33Jun 18, 2026

Episode 585 || Shop Dad Recommends

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie is joined by her actual dad and The Bookshelf’s Shop Dad, Chris! Annie and Chris chat about his rea...

55:55Jun 11, 2026