From the Front Porch

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 checkout online and in the store to get 10% off Susie’s favorite books!

To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 587) or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app:

The Little Bookshop by the Harbor by Jean Stone

The Second Story Bookshop by Denise Hunter
Jump and Find Joy by Hoda Kotb
Discernment by Henry Nouwen
Take Good Care of the Garden and the Dogs by Heather Lende
Ordinary Time - the Paperback with new essays by Annie B. Jones
Royal Spin by Omid Scobie and Robin Benway
More Things in Heaven and Earth by Jeff High
Each Shining Hour by Jeff High
A Poem to Read Aloud Every Day of the Year Edited by Liz Ison
Wisdom from the Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben
A Moment of Calm a Soothing Poem for every Day of the Year Edited by Ana Sampson
Homecoming Meditations by Jessica Boston

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 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 here.

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 for our Thursday conversations. 

This week, Annie is reading The Foursome by Christina Baker Kline. Shop Mom is reading Summer State of Mind by Kristy Woodson Harvey.

If you liked what you heard in today’s episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch.

We’re so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week.

Our Executive Producers are...Ashley Ferrell, Beth, Cammy Tidwell, Gene Queens, Jammie Treadwell, Joseph Shorter IV, Kimberly, Linda Lee Drozt, Nicole Marsee, Stephanie Dean, and Wendi Jenkins.

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 (search episode 586) or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app:

Annie is reading:
● Anywhere Else by Rachel Knox
● Down with the Shipmans by Meg Mitchell Moore
● The Shampoo Effect  by Jenny Jackson (out June 30)

Ashley is reading:
● Brawler by Lauren Groff
● Fat Swim by Emma Copley Eisenburg
● Theo of Golden by Allen Levi
● Kin by Tayari Jones
● Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri
● The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments by Hadley Vlahos
● Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

Annie is watching:
● Off Campus
● The Dark Wizard

Ashley is watching:
● Love Story
● Company Retreat
● Her shark on Fahlo

Annie listening to:
● The Foursome by Christina Baker Kline
● Mumford & Sons
● Noah Kahan
● Writing music

Ashley listening to:
● Porch Light by Noah Kahan
● Begin Again by Mumford and Sons
● Sleepyhead by Young and Sick

Annie buying:
● House stuff

Ashley buying:
● Cotton Candy grapes

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 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 here.

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 for our Thursday conversations. 

This week, Annie is reading Fair Ones (out October 6) by Lydia Millet. Ashley is reading Anywhere Else by
Rachel Knox.

If you liked what you heard in today’s episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch.

We’re so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week.

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 reading life and some of his favorite books in honor of Father’s Day. These books are perfect for giving to your own dad or anyone who’s been there for you like a dad.

To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 585) or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app:

The Man No One Believed: The Untold Story of the Georgia Church Murders by Joshua Sharpe

A Killer Wedding by Joan O'Leary

Daikon by Samuel Hawley

Running Deep by Tom Clavin

James by Percival Everett

Bone Valley: A True Story of Injustice and Redemption in the Heart of Florida by Gilbert King

Beartown by Fredrik Backman

The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmond Fitzgerald by John U. Bacon

So Far Gone by Jess Walter

Warning Signs by Tracy Sierra

All Carry by Gene Wojciechowski

The Fourth Branch: How State Government Can Save Our Union by Daniel Squadron

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 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 here.

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 for our Thursday conversations. 

This week, Annie is reading This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page. Shop Dad is reading Homeschooled by Stefan Merrill Block.

If you liked what you heard in today’s episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch.

We’re so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week.

This week on From the Front Porch, it’s a New Release Rundown! Annie, Erin, and Olivia share the June (and some July) 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 (search episode 584), or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app:

Annie’s books

Whistler by Ann Patchett

Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer (June 9th, 2026)

The Fervent Whites by De’Shawn Carles Winslow (June 9th, 2026)

JULY PICK: The Half Life by Rachel Beanland (July 14th, 2026)

Olivia’s books

The Children by Melissa Albert

The Heirs by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

Voyagers by Meg Charlton (June 16th, 2026)

JULY PICK: The Mortons by Justine Larbalestier & Scott Westerfeld (July 21st, 2026)

Erin’s books

Down with the Shipmans by Meg Mitchell Moore (June 2nd, 2026)

Heather by Caitlin Mullen (June 9th, 2026)

The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson (June 30th, 2026)

JULY PICK: Not with a Bang by Temi Oh (July 14th, 2026)

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 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 here.

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 for our Thursday conversations. 

This week, Annie is listening to Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune. Olivia is reading The Final Chapter by C.B. Everett. Erin is listening to Heather by Caitlin Mullen.

If you liked what you heard in today’s episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch.

We’re so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week.

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 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 (search episode 583), or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app:

May Reading Recap Bundle - $71

Whistler by Ann Patchett (June 2nd, 2026)

Enormous Wings by Laurie Frankel

The Blue Bistro by Elin Hilderbrand

Whistler by Ann Patchett (June 2nd, 2026)

Go Gentle by Maria Semple

Anywhere Else by Rachel Knox

The Violent Bear It Away by Flannery O’Connor

Enormous Wings by Laurie Frankel

Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams

The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout

Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune

The Blue Bistro by Elin Hilderbrand

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 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 here.

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 for our Thursday conversations. 

This week, Annie is listenting to The Other Florida by Gloria Jahoda (unavailable to order).

If you liked what you heard in today’s episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch.

We’re so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week.