From the Front Porch

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 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 601), or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app:

Annie’s books

The Four Wives and Five Deaths of Richard Milford by Nafissa Thompson-Spires (October 6th, 2026)

Death of an Ordinary Man by Sarah Perry (October 6th, 2026)

Bad Words by Rioghnach Robinson (October 6th, 2026)

Olivia’s books

Trunk No. 3 by Allie Millington (October 20th, 2026)

Brittle Magic by Kate O’Shaughnessy (Oct. 20th)

The Killing of a Chestnut Tree by Oliver K Langmead (October 27th, 2026)

Erin’s books

Partita by Barbara Kingsolver (October 6th, 2026)

Peck & Peck by Bonnie Garmus (October 13th, 2026)

This is a Door by Daniel Nayeri (October 27th, 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 reading Children of the Wolf by Abby Geni. Olivia is reading Murmuration
by TJ Klune (November 17th, 2026). Erin is listening to Music Against the Night by Yiyun Li (October 13th, 2026).

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...Beth, Cammy Tidwell, Jammie Treadwell, Joseph Shorter IV, Kimberly, Linda Lee Drozt, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Stephanie Dean, Gene Queens and Wendi Jenkins.

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 the September Reading Recap Bundle, which features a bundle of some of Annie’s favorite books she read this month.

To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 600), or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app:

September Reading Recap Bundle - $81

The Four Wives and Five Deaths of Richard Milford by Nafissa Thompson-Spires

The Three Graces of Pearl Street by Elizabeth Wellington Rollins

The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff

 

Hollywood, Ending by John Green

Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

The Thoroughbreads by Elin Hildebrand           

The Academy

 

The Four Wives and Five Deaths of Richard Milford by Nafissa Thompson-Spires

The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett

The Three Graces of Peal Street by Elizabeth Wellington Rollins

Old Lovegood Girls by Gail Godwin

 

 Returns & Exchanges by Kayla Rae Whitaker

 

The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff

Switzy by Emma Cline

 

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 Trust Fall by Lynn Painter (September 29th, 2026).

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...Beth, Cammy Tidwell, Jammie Treadwell, Joseph Shorter IV, Kimberly, Linda Lee Drozt, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Stephanie Dean, Gene Queens 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 599) or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app:

Annie reading: 

● Bad Words by Rioghnach Robinson ​(October 6th, 2026)

● American Nightmare by Kelly McWilliams 

● See You Next Tuesday by Kate Staymon-London 

 

Ashley reading: 

● The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson 

● Whistler by Ann Patchett 

● The Land and Its People by David Sedaris 

● Don’t Trust Fish by Neil Snapson 

 

Annie watching: 

● Sterling Point 

● Not Suitable for Work 

● Ted Lasso 

● One Night Only 

● The Devil Wears Prada 2 

 

Ashley watching: 

● Voicemails for Isabelle 

 

Annie listening to: 

● The Amateur by Chris Bohjalian

● Gracie Abrams 

● Olivia Rodrigo 

● Noah Kahan 

 

Ashley listening to: 

● This Music May Contain Hope by Raye

● Monthly playlists 

● Feel Good Piano 

 

Annie buying: 

● Football decor 

 

Ashley buying: 

● Writech pens 

● Stickers 

● Lunch at The Lost Kitchen 

 

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 The Four Wives and Five Deaths of Richard Milford by Nafissa Thompson-Spires. Ashley is reading Persuasion by Jane Austen.

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...Beth, Cammy Tidwell, Jammie Treadwell, Joseph Shorter IV, Kimberly, Linda Lee Drozt, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Stephanie Dean, Gene Queens and Wendi Jenkins.

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 came out years ago, the books that didn’t get enough attention, the books you may stumble upon while browsing in an indie bookstore like The Bookshelf.

To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 598) or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app:

Shine On, Bright and Dangerous Object by Laurie Colwin

Other titles mentioned in the episode:

A Big Storm Knocked It Over by Laurie Colwin

Another Marvelous Thing by Laurie Colwin

Home Cooking by Laurie Colwin

Sandwich by Catherine Newman

Heartburn by Nora Ephron

Whistler by Ann Patchett

Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver

Musical Chairs by Amy Poeppel

Sweet Pea by Kit deWaal (November 3rd, 2026)

New Girl in Little Cove by Damhnait Monaghan

Lucy Carmichael by Margaret Kennedy

Glaciers by Alexis M. Smith

Heart the Lover by Lily King

Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner

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, Tiktok, 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 Dog Stars by Peter Heller.

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...Beth, Cammy Tidwell, Jammie Treadwell, Joseph Shorter IV, Kimberly, Linda Lee Drozt, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Stephanie Dean, Gene Queens and Wendi Jenkins.

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 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 597), or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app:

Annie’s books

Body Language by Meg Howrey

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett and Like Mother, Like Mother by Susan Rieger

The Wanderers and They're Going To Love You by Meg Howrey

See You Next Tuesday by Kate Stayman-London (Releases September 8th, 2026)

One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London

Big Fan by Michael Schur and Joe Posnanski, The Hopefuls, Everything’s Fine by Cecilia Rabess

American Nightmare by Kelly McWilliams (Releases September 15th, 2026)

Ring Shout by P. Djeli Clark

Olivia’s books

Under Story by Chloe Benjamin 

The Secret to Belonging by Megan E Freeman (Releases September 15th, 2026)

Children of the Wolf by Abby Geni (Releases September 15th, 2026)

Erin’s books

Switzy by Emma Cline (Releases September 8th, 2026)

Receipts from the Bookshop by Katie Clapham (Releases September 8th, 2026)

The Vanishing Family by Robert Kolker (Releases September 29th, 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 reading The Thoroughbreds by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby
Cunningham (Releases September 15th, 2026). Olivia is reading Mars One by Charlotte Robinson. Erin is listening to Crocodilopolis by John Manuel Arias.

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...Beth, Cammy Tidwell, Jammie Treadwell, Joseph Shorter IV, Kimberly, Linda Lee Drozt, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Stephanie Dean, Gene Queens and Wendi Jenkins.