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

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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

Sep 17
1 h 03 min

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 the backlist: the books that cam

Sep 10
22 min

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 help you build your TBR. When

Sep 3
53 min

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 Summer Reading Recap bundle, whic

Aug 27
46 min

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 reading questions and dilemmas. If y

Aug 20
45 min

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 walked into The Bookshelf, what

Aug 13
26 min

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 build your TBR. When you purchas

Aug 6
37 min

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 read this summer by reading an e

Jul 30
13 min

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 this summer by reading an excerp

Jul 23
10 min

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 this summer by reading an excerp

Jul 16
16 min

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 summer by reading an excerpt

Jul 9
12 min

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, stop by The Bookshelf in Th

Jul 2
59 min

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 checkout online and in the store

Jun 25
47 min

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 colleague, Ashley Sherlock, to chat

Jun 18
44 min

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 reading life and some of his favo

Jun 11
55 min

Episode 584 || June 2026 New Release Rundown

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 you

Jun 4
48 min

Episode 583 || May 2026 Reading Recap

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,

May 28
42 min

Episode 582 || Into the Backlist: The Great Believers

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 the backlist: the books that cam

May 21
27 min

Episode 581 || Conquer a Classic Sneak Peek

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie invites you to join our Conquer a Classic book club! It’s not too late. A Year With Flannery is a communal exploration of Georgia

May 14
1 h 00 min

Episode 580 || May 2026 New Release Rundown

This week on From the Front Porch, it’s a New Release Rundown! Annie, Erin, and Olivia share the May releases they’re excited about to help you build your TBR. When you p

May 7
55 min

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What listeners say

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This is my favorite podcast ever. I’m a book nerd, and I have no idea how I hound this podcast, but I’ve been listening since the pandemic. I have come to trust Annie’s recommendations, and love her thoughts on pop culture, small business and books. Each time I listen, I feel like I’m having coffee with an old and trusted friend.

NE2BoysMom · May 2026

I feel so lucky to have been to both the store and a live podcast, and also to have met Annie and her staff in person. I was really struck with today’s episode when I thought to myself “ I hope I have enough time to read all these good books!” Annie puts so much thought into her reviews and recommendations and I find myself nodding along, as if she could see me. And her humor is my kind- always in good fun. I just can’t say enough good things about this podcast and specifically Annie -and her awesome staff and store. I so look forward to Thursday when I can get another dose of literary magic. Thank you Annie! Your work matters so much!

Nanmandl · Apr 2026

I love this podcast so much ! Annie puts so much thought into her selections and reviews each book in a way that you know what it is really about . The books she chooses are interesting for any age ..

podcast escape traveler · Apr 2026

I’ve enjoyed listening to your podcast for a few months, but now I have a new reason to love it. I listened and laughed through your March madness episode on a walk 38 weeks pregnant and my son was born the next morning! Thank you for all the recommendations and for helping kickstart my labor!

Kristilee15 · Mar 2026

While I like the content and the participants on this podcast the poor production quality is becoming increasingly frustrating. Ads pop in the middle of sentences totally interrupting the flow. The episodes could also use some additional editing to remove repetitive comments.

binnaperville · May 2026

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