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From the Front PorchEpisode 507 || Shelf Subscription SynopsisThis week on From the Front Porch, Annie and Erin chat about exciting changes to our Shelf Subscriptions! Shelf Subscriptions are The Bookshelf’s book-a-month club for adults and kids. Listen to find out what makes Shelf Subscriptions special, and how we’re refreshing the program in 2025. Learn more about Shelf Subscription changes and read Annie’s letter here.
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Annie Shelf Subscription
Olivia Shelf Subscription
Revolving Shelf Subscription
Susie’s favorites
Nancy’s favorite...2024-12-1243 minFrom the Front PorchEpisode 506 || Staff's Favorite Books of 2024This week on From the Front Porch, The Bookshelf staff share their favorite books of 2024!
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Olivia's Favorite:
Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune
Erin's Favorite:
We Burn Daylight by Bret Anthony Johnston
Keila's Favorite:
All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
Caroline's Favorite:
G...2024-12-0526 minFrom the Front PorchEpisode 505 || November Reading RecapHappy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful to you for listening to the show. This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in November. You get 10% off your books when you order your November 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 505” to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app:...2024-11-2834 minFrom the Front PorchEpisode 504 || Annie Recommends: Nonfiction NovemberThis week on From the Front Porch, it’s an episode of Annie Recommends! In this series, Annie curates a stack of books in a certain genre or theme for you – just as if you walked into our brick-and-mortar store, The Bookshelf. Sometimes, you just want a good book list. This month, Annie recommends a short list of her favorite nonfiction titles for November.
To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search “Episode 504” to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and shop on The Bookshel...2024-11-2150 minFrom the Front PorchEpisode 503 || Eat Like a Heroine with Lorilee Cracker and Jenny WilliamsThis week on From the Front Porch, we’re preparing for the holidays and forgoing our traditional episode format to bring you an author interview with Lorilee Cracker and Jenny Williams, authors of Eat Like a Heroine. This beautiful book contains wisdom on how to eat, picnic, comfort, host and more like your favorite literary heroines and is perfect for gift-giving. Annie, Lorilee, and Jenny chat about food in literature and what our childhood heroines can teach us in adulthood.
To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (se...2024-11-1456 min
Thomasville InsightsSeason 4 Episode 7 - Christmas in ThomasvilleOn this episode, we talk to Brandy Avery and Cassidee Brooks from MainStreet about Christmas events in Thomasville including Victorian Christmas.MainStreet Event ListHoliday Open House: November 24, 1-5pmBlack Friday – November 29 Small Business Saturday – November 30First Friday Sip and Shop – December 6, 5-10 pmExtended Hours in Downtown – December 8, 15, & 22 from 1-5 pmVictorian Christmas – December 12 & 13 from 6-9 pmCommunity Event List“Christmas in Lights” - by Flowers Foods, Nov 28 – Dec 31 from 6-10 pmThomasville’s Christmas Parade- December 2, 6:30 pmPebble Hill Plantation’s Yuletide Champagne To...2024-11-1114 minFrom the Front PorchEpisode 495 || Off the Shelf with Annie and Ashley: AutumnThis 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 495” to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app:
Annie is reading:
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney (out 9/24)
The X-Files: Per...2024-09-1959 minFrom the Front PorchEpisode 474 || April Reading RecapThis 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 Recap bundle! Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie’s three favorite books she read that month.
To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (type “Episode 474” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app:
Annie's April Reading...2024-04-2550 minFrom the Front PorchEpisode 473 || Annie Recommends: AudiobooksThis 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 for you – just as if you walked into our brick-and-mortar store, The Bookshelf. Sometimes, you just want a good book list. This month, Annie recommends a short list of her favorite audiobooks.
To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (type “Episode 473” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and sh...2024-04-1842 minFrom the Front PorchEpisode 472 || Shelf Subscription SynopsisThis week on From the Front Porch, you’ll hear from Annie, Erin, Keila, Shop Mom, Nancy, Shop Dad, and our Shelf Subscribers about Shelf Subscriptions! Shelf Subscriptions are The Bookshelf’s book-a-month club for adults and kids. Listen to find out what makes Shelf Subscriptions special.
To purchase your Shelf Subscription, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville or visit our website:
Adult Shelf Subscriptions
Children's Shelf Subscriptions
Past Shelf Subscription Picks
Thank you to this week’s sponsor, the 103rd Annual Rose Show and Festival here in Thomasville, Georgi...2024-04-1159 minFrom the Front PorchEpisode 471 || New Release Rundown: April 2024This 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 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 (type “Episode 471” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app:
2024-04-0444 minFrom the Front PorchEpisode 470 || March Reading RecapThis 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 Recap bundle! Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie’s three favorite books she read that month.
To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (type “Episode 470” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app:
Annie's March Reading...2024-03-2845 minFrom the Front PorchEpisode 469 || March Madness with Annie & JordanThis 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 head to head and debate their merits in this beloved yearly tradition.
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Fourth...2024-03-211h 05From the Front PorchEpisode 468 || 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. You get 10% off the Susie-approved reads mentioned in this episode when you use code SHOPMOMSELECTS at checkout online and in-store!
To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (type “Episode 468” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app:
Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan
Fragile Designs by Col...2024-03-1457 minFrom the Front PorchEpisode 467 || New Release Rundown: MarchThis 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 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 (type “Episode 467” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app:
Anni...2024-03-0736 minFrom the Front PorchEpisode 452 || From the Front Porch Live with Annabel MonaghanHappy 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 Bookshelf’s September Reader Retreat! In this episode, Annie, Hunter, and Ashley are joined by extra-special guest Annabel Monaghan, our Reader Retreat featured author, to do a snake draft of their favorite fall things. Enjoy!
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Nora Goes Off Script
Same Time Next Summer
Summer Romance (releases June 4, 2024)
...2023-11-231h 05From the Front PorchEpisode 451 || Bookmarked with Annie & Hunter: Empire FallsThis week on From the Front Porch, it’s another installment of Bookmarked with Annie & Hunter! In Bookmarked episodes, Annie and Hunter read or re-read an award-winning book that came out several years prior. This time on Bookmarked, they’re discussing Empire Falls by Richard Russo. You can purchase your copy here.
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Empire Falls by Richard Russo
Tinkers by Paul Harding
Interpreter of Malad...2023-11-1655 minThomasville InsightsSeason 3, Episode 6 - Christmas in ThomasvilleOn this episode, we introduce Tara Pearson a new member to the podcasting team. Also, we talk about Christmas events with Nicole Elwell and Brandy Avery. Below is the link for the Christmas in Thomasville schedule-https://thomasvillega.com/things-to-do/annual-events/attractions/events/christmas-in-thomasville 2023-11-1015 minFrom the Front PorchEpisode 450 || Sneak Peek: Conquer a ClassicThis 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 excerpt from one of Annie and Hunter's Patreon-exclusive discussions about Bleak House, our Conquer a Classic book of 2023.
Do you want to Conquer a Classic with us in 2024? Now is the perfect time to join Patreon and read along with our bookish community from across the globe. Join Patreon to unlock exclusive episodes where Annie and Hunter discuss Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry, our Conquer a Classic pick for 2024! We'll...2023-11-091h 07From the Front PorchEpisode 449 || New Release Rundown: NovemberThis 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 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!
Are you ready to get in the holiday spirit? Cross everyone off your holiday shopping list at The Bookshelf’s super-popular virtual holiday events! Tickets are $15. Each event takes place online via Zoom. If you can’t join us live, you’ll have access to a recor...2023-11-0246 minFrom the Front PorchEpisode 448 || October Reading RecapThis 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 Reading Recap bundle! Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie’s three favorite books she read that month. Get your bundle here.
You can get the books mentioned in this episode on our website (type “Episode 448” into the search bar and tap enter to easily find the books mentioned in this episode):
Cross everyone off your holiday shopping list at The Bookshelf’s super-popular virtual...2023-10-2630 minFrom the Front PorchEpisode 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.
To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website (type “Episode 447” into the search bar and tap enter to easily find the books mentioned in this episode):
Thrush Green by Miss Read
Mrs. Porter Calling by AJ Pearce
What If It’s Wonderful by Nicole Zasowski
Dear Mrs. Bird by AJ Pearce
Yours Cheerfully by AJ Pearce
The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok
Faking Christmas by Kerry...2023-10-1945 min
Let's Talk ThomasvilleCandidates for Council🎙️ It's here! Dive into the heart of local politics with our latest podcast episode featuring exclusive interviews with your city council candidates representing District 1 and District 2 in Thomasville, Georgia! 🗳️ Get to know the voices vying to make a difference in our community. Listen now and be an informed voter! *Imagine Thomasville is a non-partisan voice for business. * #CityCouncilCandidates #letstalkthomasville #LocalPolitics #GetInformed 🎧🗳️Get social with Imagine Thomasville!2023-10-131h 41From the Front PorchEpisode 446 || Spooky Book FlightsThis week on From the Front Porch, Annie, Olivia, and Packaging/Shelf Subscription Coordinator Keila create Spooky Book Flights! Book flights are a stack of three books curated around a certain theme or topic. Today, they’re choosing books with eerie vibes to help you celebrate the season.
To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website (you can type “episode 446” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode):
Annie's Spooky Book Flight - $83.98
Kill Show by Daniel Sweren-Becker
Bright Young Women by Jes...2023-10-1249 minFrom the Front PorchEpisode 445 || New Release Rundown: OctoberThis week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie, Olivia, and Erin are sharing the October 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, visit our website (type “Episode 441” and tap enter into the search bar to easily find the books mentioned in this episode):
Annie's books:
Hell If We Don't Change Our Ways by...2023-10-0544 min
Let's Talk ThomasvilleSeason 3 Episode 2: Early Care & Learning with Lisa BillupsShelley and Andrea connect with Executive Director, Lisa Billups with the Thomasville Community Resource Center. Together, Imagine Thomasville and Thomasville Community Resource Center engaged Georgia Partnership in Excellence in Education (GPEE) to evaluate the community's birth to work pipeline. Listen to this episode to hear about how early care and learning deserves a strong focus in our program of work.Get social with Imagine Thomasville!2023-08-2229 minThomasville InsightsSeason 3, Episode 1 - Miss ThomasvilleOn this episode, Christy Owens and guest host Bonnie Hayes interview our new Miss Thomasville Savannah Taylor. Mariam Mirabzadeh also joins the show. She is a board member of the Miss Thomasville Scholarship Program. Thanks for tuning in!2023-08-1423 minFrom the Front PorchEpisode 435 || July Reading RecapThis 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 features Annie’s three favorite books she read this past month. You automatically get 10% off your books when you order your Reading Recap Bundle here!
You can get the books mentioned in this episode on our website (type “Episode 435” into the search bar to easily find the books mentioned in this episode):
The Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Ye...2023-07-2743 minLet's Talk ThomasvilleThe Workforce Plan IntroductionTune into Let's Talk Thomasville, a podcast produced by Imagine Thomasville and Summerhill Creative.Season 3 highlights the massive community collaborative, undertaking the birth to work pipeline challenges in Thomasville and Thomas County.In episode 1, Shelley Zorn, Executive Director of the Payroll Development Authority and Andrea Collins, Executive Director of the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber, introduce how the workforce plan initiative was born.Get social with Imagine Thomasville!2023-07-1324 minFrom the Front PorchEpisode 433 || 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.
To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website (type “Episode 433” into the search bar to easily find the books mentioned in this episode):
Save What’s Left by Elizabeth Castallano
When in Rome by Liam Callanan
The Second Ending by Michelle Hoffman
Home to Harmony by Philip Gulley
Summer Stage by Meg Mitchell Moore
Following Jesus by Henri Nouwen
All th...2023-07-1342 minFrom the Front PorchBonus Episode || From the Front Porch Live with Kerry Winfrey & R. Eric ThomasThis 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 this episode, Annie, Hunter, and Ashley are joined by extra-special guests and authors Kerry Winfrey and R. Eric Thomas to do a snake draft of their favorite romcom tropes. Silliness and hilarity ensues. Enjoy!
To purchase books mentioned in this episode, visit our website:
Preorder Kerry Winfrey’s new book, Faking Christmas. (Releases September 26)
Preorder R. Eric Thomas’ new book, Congratulations, The Best is Over...2023-06-1536 minFrom the Front PorchEpisode 428 || Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley: SummerThis 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, visit our website:
Annie's books:
Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll
Monsters by Claire Dederer (Libro.fm)
Ashley's books:
Pomegranate by Helen Elaine Lee
From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast produc...2023-06-0855 minFrom the Front PorchEpisode 426 || May Reading RecapThis 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 features Annie’s three favorite books she read this past month. You automatically get 10% off your books when you order your Reading Recap Bundle!
You can get the books mentioned in this episode on our website (type “Episode 426” into the search bar to easily find the books mentioned in this episode):
The May Reading Recap Bundle ($55) includes:
Better Than the Movies
Monsters
Life Cou...2023-05-2544 minFrom the Front PorchEpisode 416 || 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.
To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website:
Small World by Laura Zigman
Go as A River by Shelley Read
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry
Prayer in the Night by Tish Harrison Warren
How It Went by Wendell Berry
The Portrait by Emilia Kelly .
You Are...2023-03-1653 minThomasville InsightsSeason 2, Episode 10 Thomasville Police Evidence RoomWhat happens to the all the evidence law enforcement has to keep and manage? Find out with Thomasville Police Major Wade Glover in this interesting discussion. Thanks for tuning to the show! 2023-01-2017 minFrom the Front PorchEpisode 404 || Best Books of the YearThis week on From the Front Porch, Annie and Hunter (@shelfbyshelf) discuss their top five favorite books of 2022!
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Annie's Top Five:
The Crane Wife by CJ Hauser
The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford
Hunter's Top Five:
The Crane Wife by CJ Hauser
The Swimmers by Julie...2022-12-221h 10From the Front PorchEpisode 403 || Kids’ Table: WinterThis week on From the Front Porch, Annie is joined by friend, cousin and former colleague, Ashley Sherlock. Annie and Ashley share what they’re reading, watching, listening to and buying.
To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website:
Annie’s holiday reading:
Holiday Romance by Catherine Walsh
The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer
10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston
Ashley’s holiday reading:
Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Other books mentioned in this episode:
Moonrise Over N...2022-12-1542 minFrom the Front PorchEpisode 401 || November Reading RecapThis 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 features Annie’s three favorite books she read this month.
Get your November Reading Recap Bundle or your favorites of Annie’s November reads on our website:
November Reading Recap Bundle (includes The Road, Have I Told You This Already?, and Holiday Romance)
Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Have I Told You This Already? by Lauren Graham
Holida...2022-12-0146 minFrom the Front PorchEpisode 399 || Backlist Book Club: The RoadIt’s time for another installment of Backlist Book Club! This week on From the Front Porch, Annie and Hunter Mclendon (@shelfbyshelf) are talking about The Road by Cormac McCarthy.
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The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Less by Andrew Sean Greer
Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard
Beloved by Toni Morrison
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
Clean Air by Sarah Blake
The Revivalists by Christopher Hood
Leave the Wo...2022-11-1755 minFrom the Front PorchEpisode 398 || What Would Susie Read? Vol. 5This 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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Left on Tenth by Delia Ephron
Things That Matter by Joshua Becker
Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner
I Guess I Haven’t Learned that Yet by Shauna Niequist
The Two Lives of Sara by Catherine Adel West
Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard
We Are the Light by Matthew Quick
The Secret Life of Albert En...2022-11-1046 minFrom the Front PorchBonus: Interview with Audrey Elledge & Elizabeth MooreOn today’s bonus episode of From the Front Porch, Annie talks with Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore about their book Liturgies for Hope, releasing today. Liturgies for Hope is a book of sixty contemporary, comforting liturgies that break through the noise of modern life to offer time-tested wisdom for readers navigating burnout, anxiety, and other stresses.
To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website:
Liturgies for Hope by Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore
From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in So...2022-11-0147 minFrom the Front PorchEpisode 396 || October Reading RecapThis 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, which features Annie’s three favorite books from this month.
Get your October Reading Recap Bundle or your favorites of Annie’s October reads on our website:
October Reading Recap Bundle
People Person by Candice Carty-Williams
Burial Rites by Hannah Kent
What Cannot Be Lost by Melissa Zaldivar
Super Bloom by Megan Tady
Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica...2022-10-2752 minFrom the Front PorchEpisode 395 || Kids’ Table: AutumnThis week on From the Front Porch, Annie is joined by friend, cousin and former colleague, Ashley Sherlock. Annie and Ashley share what they’re reading, watching, listening to and buying.
To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our new website:
Annie is reading:
Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix
Night Film by Marisha Pessl
Ashley is reading:
Everything, Beautiful by Ella Frances Sanders
A...2022-10-2048 minThomasville InsightsSeason 2, Episode 2 Sustain Thomasville: Small Changes Big ImpactOn this episode, we will talk to Assistant City Manager Chris White about the Sustain Thomasville Campaign, highlighting the City's numerous efforts to be good stewards of our natural resources. Thanks for tuning in!2022-08-2021 min