From the Front Porch

A great resource for reading suggestions! Annie provides details to help every type of reader find new books to enjoy. And she’s delightful to listen to!

I’ve been listening to Annie and her podcast for a few years now and I always am delighted to hear her book recommendations. When it’s Thursday and I realize that a new episode has dropped, I can’t wait to listen to it and see what joy she might bring to me for that day.

I have listened to Annie and friends for a couple years now, but I had a new appreciation for her team after the birth of my son. I am an avid reader, but postpartum the idea of reading words simply felt too big. Listening to this podcast connected me to stories and the literary world even as I was too tired to engage myself. I’m convinced listening to Annie talk about books is almost as good as reading them myself! And then, when I mustered the energy to return to reading, Annie and friends guided my choices and made me excited again to pick up a book. Grateful for yall!

A big thank you to Annie and her staff for this wonderful podcast. I’ve come to think of The Bookshelf as one of my local indie bookstores even though I am many miles away in Maryland. I look forward to each episode, have thoroughly enjoyed the Conquer a Classic this year, and I’m looking forward to Don Quixote and to receiving Annie’s book next year. This is such a cozy spot in my week and I’m grateful to have found all of you!