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Episode 218 || Backlist Book Club, Vol. 2
11 april 2019 · 37 min
Your favorite long-distance book club is back as Annie and frequent contributor Hunter discuss Mary Karr's celebrated memoir, The Liar's Club. You can find all of the following books for sale (or preorder) in The Bookshelf's online store. + The Liar's Club by Mary Karr Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 217 || Seasonal Reads: April Foolery
4 april 2019 · 37 min
We all need a laugh now and then, and when better than prank season? Learn more about Thomasville's Rose Show and Festival here. You can find all of the following books for sale (or preorder) in The Bookshelf's online store. + Live from New York by Tom Shales and James Andre Miller + Bossypants by Tina Fey + You'll Grow Out of It by Jessi Klein + Standard Deviation by Katherine Heiney + The Misfortune of Marion Palm by Emily Culliton + A Woman First: First Woman: A Deeply Personal Memoir by the Former President by "Selina Meyer" + The Phantom Tollbooth by Norman Juster and Jules Feiffer + The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 216 || March Reading Recap
28 maart 2019 · 39 min
Here at the end of our pollen-covered month, it's time to discuss what we were able read between, y'know, everything else. You can find all of the following books for sale (or preorder) in The Bookshelf's online store. + Never Have I Ever by Joshilyn Jackson (on sale July 30) + Beyond the Point by Claire Gibson (on sale April 2) + Save Me the Plums by Ruth Reichl (on sale April 2) + Strangers and Cousins by Leah Hager Cohen (on sale May 14) + Inheritance by Dani Shapiro + Normal People by Sally Rooney (on sale April 16) + Trust Exercise by Susan Choi (on sale April 9) Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 215 || Spring Literary Lineup
21 maart 2019 · 40 min
Spring is officially springing, so Chris and Annie are back to tell you what books to look out for in this new green season. You can find all of the following books for sale (or preorder) in The Bookshelf's online store. + Good Talk by Mira Jacob (on sale March 26) + Trust Exercise by Susan Choi (on sale April 9) + What My Mother And I Don't Talk About by various authors (on sale April 30) + See You in the Piazza by Frances Mayes + Tomorrow There Will Be Sun by Dana Reinhardt + The Moth Presents Occasional Magic by various authors + The Second Mountain by David Brooks (on sale April 16) + Lost Roses by Martha Hall Kelly (on sale April 9) + If, Then by Kate Hope Day + I Miss You When I Blink by Mary Laura Philpott + Normal People by Sally Rooney (on sale April 16) + A Sin By Any Other Name by Robert W. Lee (on sale April 2) Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 214 || March Madness 2019
14 maart 2019 · 40 min
It's March, and everything's gone MAD! Annie is joined by her husband, Jordan, for their annual adventure through book brackets and The Bookshelf's recent bestsellers. Lees meer
1. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens 2. The Current by Tim Johnston 3. A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza 4. Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver 5. The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker 6. My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite 7. Becoming by Michelle Obama 8. Educated by Tara Westover 9. Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid 10. Hey Ladies! by Caroline Moss and Michelle Markowitz 11. Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis 12. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo 13. I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) by Beth A. Silvers and Sarah Stewart Holland 14. The Point of It All by Charles Krauthammer 15. Inheritance by Dani Shapiro 16. The Library Book by Susan Orlean Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here.
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Episode 213 || Seasonal Reads: Spring Break
7 maart 2019 · 33 min
I don't know what it's like where you live, but we're in the middle of a cold snap, and it doesn't feel much like spring break. Join us this week on a new installment of Seasonal Reads in which we recommend just the right books to get you ready for a break. Spring break forever. You can find all of the following books for sale (or preorder) in The Bookshelf's online store. + The Vacationers by Emma Straub + Big Little Lies by Lianne Moriarty + Tomorrow There Will Be Sun by Dana Reinhardt + Do Not Become Alarmed by Maile Meloy + This is Your Life, Harriet Chance by Jonathan Evison + A Separation by Katie Kitamura + Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter + Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward + Tangerine by Christine Mangan + Maine by J. Courtney Sullivan + The From-Aways by CJ Hauser + Summer Sisters by Judy Blume Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 212 || February Reading Recap
28 februari 2019 · 34 min
February is the shortest month of the year, and it really felt like it this time around! Join Annie and Chris as they discuss what they were able to read this month--because they were some really good ones. You can find all of the following books for sale (or preorder) in The Bookshelf's online store. Annie read: + Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead (on sale July 16) + Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid (on sale March 5) + Tomorrow There Will Be Sun by Dana Reinhardt (on sale March 5) + If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin + Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey (on sale June 11) + Dopesick by Beth Macy Chris read: + Multiple Man by Matthew Rosenberg and Andy MacDonald Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 211 || Backlist Book Club, Vol. 1
21 februari 2019 · 36 min
Annie is joined once again by frequent contributors Hunter McLendon and Emily McKenna for the first installment in our new series, Backlist Book Club. Up first on the docket: If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin. You can purchase any of the books mentioned on today's episode at The Bookshelf. Hunter's list of recommended list of resources is as follows: + The Stacks+ read.rewind + reads_by_rodkelly + absorbedinpages You can follow Hunter and Emily on Instagram. Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 210 || Oscar Season Reading Recs
14 februari 2019 · 40 min
Book-to-Movie Nominations Lees meer
+ Boy Erased by Garrard Conley
+ Beautiful Boy by David Sheff
+ First Man by James R. Hansen
+ Can You Ever Forgive Me? by Lee Israel
+ If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin
+ My Own Words by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
+ Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
+ The Wife by Meg Wolitzer
Our Recs Based on Best Picture
If you liked Black Panther, try:
+ Black Panther, Vol. 1: A Nation Under Our Feet by Ta-Nehisi Coates
+ Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James
If you liked BlacKkKlansman or Green Book, try:
+ Black Klansman by Ron Stallworth
+ Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi
If you liked Bohemian Rhapsody or A Star is Born, try:
+ Moonage Daydream by Davie Bowie
+ Just Kids by Patti Smith
+ Life by Keith Richards
+ Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
If you liked The Favourite, try:
+ The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
+ The Many Lives and Secret Sorrows of Josephine B. by Sandra Gulland
If you liked Vice, try:
+ Sisters First by Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush
+ Days of Fire by Peter Baker
Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here.
Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here.
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Episode 209 || Seasonal Reads: Romance
7 februari 2019 · 32 min
Love is in the air, which is how you know it's time for Chris and Annie to jump into February's edition of Seasonal Reads. Lees meer
Also, a brief history of the term "romance."
+ Yvain, or The Knight with the Lion by Chretien de Troyes
+ To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han
+ Ramona Blue by Julie Murphy
+ Dumplin' by Julie Murphy
+ Windfall by Jennifer E. Smith
+ When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon
+ What to Say Next by Julie Buxbaum
+ Tell Me Three Things by Julie Buxbaum
+ A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi
+ Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
+ The Girl He Used to Know by Tracey Garvis-Graves (on sale April 2)
+ The Arrangement by Sarah Dunn
+ The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory
+ The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
+ Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casie McQuiston (on sale May 14)
+ One Day in December by Josie Silver
+ When Katie Met Cassidy by Camille Perri
+ I'll Have What She's Having by Erin Carlson
Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here.
Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here.
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Bonus Episode || Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth A. Silvers
5 februari 2019 · 51 min
In this very special bonus episode of From the Front Porch, Annie interviews Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth A. Silvers, the ladies behind the hit Pantsuit Politics podcast and the brand new book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), on sale today. Learn more about their show at their website. You can purchase their book through The Bookshelf. Thank you to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn more at their website. Lees meer
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Episode 208 || January Reading Recap
31 januari 2019 · 38 min
On this, the 87th day of January, Chris and Annie attempt to distract you from the polar vortex with a hopefully delightful chat about the books they finished this month. It was a long one, folks! Lees meer
Annie read:
+ All These Wonders edited by Catherine Burns
+ Becoming by Michelle Obama
+ Leading Men by Christopher Castellani
+ Sisters First by Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush
+ The Elephant in the Room by Tommy Tomlinson
+ When You Read This by Mary Adkins (on sale February 5)
+ The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray (on sale February 19)
+ The Current by Tim Johnston
+ I Think You're Wrong, but I'm Listening by Sarah Steward Holland and Beth A. Silvers (on sale February 5)
Chris read:
+ The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
+ The Death of Arthur from The Lancelot-Grail Cycle translated by Norris Lacy
Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here.
Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here.
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Episode 207 || KonMari and the ”30 Books” Rule
24 januari 2019 · 33 min
There's been some hubbub in the online book world about something Marie Kondo may or may not have said about how many books you should keep in your home. This week on the show, Annie and Chris attempt to set the record straight and consider how and why we value the books we love. Lees meer
You can read the Bustle article on KonMari by Kerri Jarema here.
Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here.
Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here.
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Episode 206 || Seasonal Reads: Fresh Start
17 januari 2019 · 34 min
Believe it or not, we're only two weeks into the new year. It's a time when many of us make new resolutions and restart aspects of our lives with fresh eyes and a fresh heart. This week on the show, Chris and Annie talk about all the things "fresh start" might mean--and all the books to help yours. Lees meer
Also, as with last week, we accidentally recorded with a built-in laptop microphone, so please excuse our audio quality! Mentioned this week: + The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo + Cozy Minimalist Home by Miquillyn Smith + Calypso by David Sedaris + Bossypants by Tina Fey + Yes Please by Amy Poehler + Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling + Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling + This Will Only Hurt A Little by Busy Philipps + Becoming by Michelle Obama + Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell + Rabbit Cake by Annie Hartnett + This is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel + Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng + Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss + What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast by Laura Vaderkam + Essentialism by Brene Brown + Lord of the Flies by William Golding + Hey Ladies by Caroline Moss and Michelle Markowitz + If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin
If you're not already on board, check out Libro.fm for all your audiobook needs.
Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here.
Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here.
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Episode 205 || Reading Resolutions, Vol. 5
10 januari 2019 · 36 min
Happy New Year! For real this time. This week, Annie and Chris talk about what worked and what didn't in 2018 and about setting their reading goals and intentions for the new year. It's just the time for a fresh start. Lees meer
Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here.
Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here.
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Episode 204 || Leftovers, or Mailbag, Vol. 5
3 januari 2019 · 42 min
Happy New Year! For auld lang syne, Annie and Chris sat down to answer some leftover listener questions from our recent 200th episode. Lees meer
Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here.
Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here.
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Episode 203 || Best Books of 2018
27 december 2018 · 36 min
We made it! Thanks for everything you've given us, 2018, but we're moving on. Before we do, though, we've compiled our own end-of-year list to share with our listeners. What were your favorite books this year? Annie's favorite books of the year: + Hey Ladies! by Caroline Moss and Michelle Markowitz+ Waiting for Eden by Elliot Ackerman + My Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite + Fire Sermon by Jamie Quatro + Educated by Tara Westover + The Female Persuasion by Meg Woltizer + The Ensemble by Aja Gabel + Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver + There There by Tommy Orange + A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza Chris's favorite books of the year: + The Afterlives by Thomas Pierce + There There by Tommy Orange + Calypso by David Sedaris + The Oracle Year by Charles Soule + The Western Wind by Samantha Harvey Chris's unofficial aggregate of the internet's favorite books: + The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai + There There by Tommy Orange + Educated by Tara Westover + Circe by Madeline Miller + The Incendiares by R. O. Kwon + A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza + That Kind of Mother by Rumaan Alam + Florida by Lauren Groff + How to Write an Autobiographical Novel by Alexander Chee + Melmoth by Sarah Perry Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 202 || Love It or Loathe It, Vol. 16
20 december 2018 · 41 min
Annie is joined once again by frequent guest contributors Hunter and Emily to discuss Puddin' by Julie Murphy. Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show, including the first fifteen installments of Love It or Loathe It, here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 201 || Live with Knox McCoy
13 december 2018 · 46 min
Annie sits down with Knox McCoy, co-host of The Popcast and author of The Wondering Years, in front of a LIVE audience to talk about books, faith, and pop culture. Order Knox's book here. Learn more about The Popcast here. Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 200 || Mailbag, Vol. 4
6 december 2018 · 1 uur 14 min
We did it. The big one. Here we are at our 200th episode, and we've only got YOU to thank. This week, Annie and Chris answer your questions, some about themselves, some about books, some about The Bookshelf, and some just about life. Jacey Verdicchio's Start Your Podcast guide is here. We've had a blast making 200 episodes of From the Front Porch for you. We're going to continue after this, obviously, but thank you so much for getting us this far. We've got exciting things ahead. Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 199 || November Reading Recap
29 november 2018 · 31 min
Thanksgiving is over, so it's the holiday season (the holiday season) and time to recap the books Annie read in November! + The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker (on sale in January) + A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi + Every Good Endeavor by Timothy Keller + My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite + From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 198 || In the Kitchen
22 november 2018 · 32 min
Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! (Thagsgibbon, if you’re in the know.) Chris and Annie are enjoying the holiday by talking about some excellent new cookbooks—perfect gifts for the aspiring chef in your life. + Milk Street Tuesday Nights by Christopher Kimball + Eating Well: Soups+ Cook Like a Pro by Ina Garten + All About Cake by Christina Tosi + Cravings: Hungry for More by Chrissy Teigen + Potluck by the editors of Food & Wine + Now and Again by Julia Turshen Find all these great books at The Bookshelf here. Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 197 || The Newsroom
15 november 2018 · 32 min
The world is a very confusing place even in the most stable of times, and everyday people depend on journalists and other writers to figure out and lend some structure to the swirling facts and details of our lives. This week, Annie and Chris salute the heroes of nonfiction and hope to introduce you to the large and fascinating conversation about how we tell the truth. Lees meer
Listen to Robin Young's Here and Now interview with the cast of The Lifespan of a Fact here. + In Cold Blood by Truman Capote + The Lifespan of a Fact by John D'Agata and Jim Fingal + Amanda Wakes Up by Alisyn Camerota + Rise and Shine by Anna Quindlen + All the President's Men by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward + The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman + So You've Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson Find all these great books at The Bookshelf here. Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here.
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Episode 196 || Great American Read: Revisited
8 november 2018 · 42 min
Thanks to the efforts of PBS, we now have a definitive list of America's favorite books. Annie and Chris are now recapping and providing their commentary on the top picks of PBS's Great American Read. You can learn more about The Great American Read at PBS's website. Send your Mailbag questions to podcast [at] bookshelfthomasville [dot] com. America's top five picks were: + The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien + Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen + Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling + Outlander by Diana Gabaldon + To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 195 || October Reading Recap
1 november 2018 · 34 min
Okay, everybody. Spooky season is over, so Annie and Chris and back to walk you through what they read this month. Annie read: + The Winters by Lisa Gabriele + Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier + Southern Lady Code by Helen Ellis + If I'm Being Honest by Austin Siegemund-Broka and Emily Wibberley + The Editor by Stephen Crowley + Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver + I'll Be There For You by Kelsey Miller + Nine Perfect Strangers by Lianne Moriarty + To Night Owl from Dogfish by Holly Goldberg Sloan and Meg Wolitzer + The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 194 || Halloween Seasonal Reads
25 oktober 2018 · 29 min
Okay, so sometimes scheduling things weeks in advance is hard, and it turns out it's NOT the week of Halloween, but Annie and Chris have a great list of books to get you in the mood for what is objectively the best fourth-quarter holiday! Also, honk honk. We recommend: + Foe by Iain Reid + The Witch Elm by Tana French + The Widow by Fiona Barton + The Child by Fiona Barton + The Winters by Lisa Gabriele + Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier + The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware + In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware + Final Girls by Riley Sager + The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager + There's Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins + The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Robert Hack + Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry + The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule + I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara + Are You Sleeping? by Kathleen Barber Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 193 || Underappreciated
18 oktober 2018 · 37 min
It's award season, and some of our absolute favorites got robbed. As much as we are Professional Book People™️, we're not professional critics--and we're the first people to admit that the critics don't always know what they're talking about. Join us as we talk through some of those books. + Fire Sermon by Jamie Quatro + Difficult Women by Roxane Gay + Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi + An American Marriage by Tayari Jones + The Mothers by Brit Bennett + Commonwealth by Ann Patchett + Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng + Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng + The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt + Department of Speculation by Jenny Offill + The Afterlives by Thomas Pierce + The End We Start From by Megan Hunter + Less by Andrew Sean Greer Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 192 || Love It or Loathe It, Vol. 15
11 oktober 2018 · 41 min
Annie is joined by frequent guest Hunter to chat about listener-favorite Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. What are your thoughts on this suspense classic? It's so funny, but thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 191 || Books for Binge-Watchers
4 oktober 2018 · 39 min
In addition to being Professional Book People™️, Annie and Chris are also avid TV watchers. Take that as you will. This week, book recommendations based on new and upcoming television. Binge with us a little bit, won't you? Also, The VVitch is a very scary movie. For fans of Murphy Brown: + Amanda Wakes Up by Alisyn Camerota + Hello, Sunshine by Laura Dave For fans of The Good Place: + How to Invent Everything by Ryan North + How to Live Safely in a Science-Fictional Universe by Charles Yu For fans of I Feel Bad: + I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron + The Misfortune of Marion Palm by Emily Culliton For fans of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: + The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa + Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero For fans of The Romanoffs: + I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon + Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal + A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 190 || September Reading Recap
27 september 2018 · 39 min
It's time for our regular jaunt through the books we finished this month. Join us for the recap! Also, and very importantly: teenage penguins. + Bitter Orange by Claire Fuller + Fear by Bob Woodward + Waiting for Eden by Elliot Ackerman + A Cloud in the Shape of a Girl by Jean Thompson (on sale October 9) + The Wondering Years by Knox McCoy + A Heart in a Body in the World by Deb Caletti + Property of the Rebel Librarian by Allison Varnes + I Miss You When I Blink by Mary Laura Philpott (on sale April 2, 2019) Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 189 || Fall Literary Lineup
20 september 2018 · 37 min
Annie hosted Books and Brunch event in the shop last week and previewed some of her favorite coming releases of the fall season. This week, we're giving you an opportunity to get caught up! Annie recommends: + Bitter Orange by Claire Fuller + Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver (on sale October 16--preorder here) + Gone So Long by Andre Dubus III (on sale October 2) + Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan (on sale October 2) + The Witch Elm by Tana French (on sale October 9) + I'd Rather Be Reading by Anne Bogel + The Power of Love by Michael Curry (on sale October 30) + Gmorning Gnight by Lin Manuel Miranda (on sale October 23) + Becoming by Michelle Obama (on sale November 13) + Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty + A Cloud in the Shape of a Girl by Jean Thompson (on sale October 9) + Personality Brokers by Merve Emre + All You Can Ever Know by Nicole Chung (on sale October 2) + Transcription by Kate Atkinson (on sale September 25) + Melmoth by Sarah Perry (on sale October 16) + Marilla of Green Gables by Sarah McCoy (on sale October 23) Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like brief interviews with not-so-hideous booksellers, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Bonus Episode || Georgia Hunter
18 september 2018 · 44 min
In preparation for Thomasville's annual One Book festival, Annie sat down with New York Times bestselling author Georgia Hunter, the great mind behind We Were the Lucky Ones. Lees meer
Georgia will be in Thomasville on Thursday, October 4 at 7:00 PM in the Thomas County Board of Education Auditorium. For more information, including how to purchase tickets for the event, visit the One Book website here.
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Episode 188 || Does What the Author Thinks Actually Matter?
13 september 2018 · 35 min
When authors endlessly tweet about what was actually happening in the background of a given book, or, worse, release a sequel or companion text, does that thrill you or make you cringe? This week, Annie and Chris field a listener question about what counts as "canon" in the books we love. Also, more #blandsome files. Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like brief interviews with not-so-hideous booksellers, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 187 || PG Lit
6 september 2018 · 40 min
As with salsa, some readers prefer their literature mild. And that's okay! Although Annie and Chris often prefer some darkness in their books, they recognize that's not for everyone, so this episode is dedicated to those readers who prefer something a little PG. It's not just for kids! Also, somebody finally watched Set It Up. Mentioned this week: + The Port William Series by Wendell Berry + The Mitford series by Jan Karon + Gods in Alabama Joshilyn Jackson + Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan + Dreams of Falling by Karen White + Ms. Marvel by G. Willow Wilson + Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple + The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows + The Coincidence of Coconut Cake by Amy E. Reichert + The Rosie Project by Graeme Simison + The City Baker's Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like our monthly secret show, Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 186 || August Reading Recap
30 augustus 2018 · 40 min
School's back in session and Annie's door is swollen shut, so you know it's almost September. (Don't worry. We set an alarm to wake up Green Day.) Here at the end of the month, we like to recap what we've read for our listeners. Join us as we enter the rom-comaissance. Annie read: + The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows + The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis + Are You Sleeping? by Kathleen Barber + Joy Enough by Sarah McColl (on sale January 2019) + There There by Tommy Orange + Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid + To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han + P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han + Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han + Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy by Anne Boyd Rioux Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like an interview with Fiona Davis, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 185 || Love It or Loathe It, Vol. 14
23 augustus 2018 · 43 min
Annie, Emily, and Hunter discuss one of the hottest literary books of 2018: Tommy Orange's There, There. It's a difficult, sometimes harrowing read of contemporary Native American life with important insights into how we got to now. Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like the author Q&As with Annie, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 184 || Curriculum
16 augustus 2018 · 48 min
Since this was Annie's show last week, it's only fair that Chris gets a turn, too! He's thoughtfully prepared four sets of discussion-based course curriculum just like he would for one of his classes at Florida State--in fact, two of them are adapted from courses he's actually taught. These curated lists of five books each are centered around asking questions. Perfect for book clubs! The ranking Annie mentions at the top of the show can be found here. The 'Other' Mother (for fans of That Kind of Mother) + Dear Ijeawele by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie + The Mothers by Brit Bennett + Marriage of a Thousand Lies by SJ Sindu + The First Bad Man by Miranda July + Rabbit Cake by Annie Hartnett How to be a Human (for fans of Station Eleven) + Brave New World by Aldous Huxley + Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury + A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter Miller, Jr. + Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro + The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood Florida, O Florida (for people who wonder how we live here) + Best. State. Ever. by Dave Barry + Swamplandia! by Karen Russell + Sunshine State by Sarah Gerard + Florida by Lauren Groff + Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer Small Town Living (for fans of A Man Called Ove) + Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry + This is Where You Belong by Melody Warnick + The Little Bookstore of Big Stone Gap by Wendy Welch + The From-Aways by CJ Hauser + Beartown by Frederik Backman Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like a collaborative newsletter, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 183 || Owner of the Bookshelf
9 augustus 2018 · 45 min
We asked, and it seems like a lot of people want to know: Who is Annie B. Jones? This week, Chris sits down with Annie to talk about how she came to be owner of the Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in beautiful downtown Thomasville, Georgia. Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like behind-the-scenes content from life at the Bookshelf, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 182 || July Reading Recap
2 augustus 2018 · 50 min
At the end of every month, Annie and Chris sit down to talk about the books they read, and listener, it's the end of the month. Annie accidentally read to sort of a theme this month, and Chris doesn't think it's a coincidence. Also, we need to talk about the train. Annie read: + Save the Date by Morgan Matson + Marriage Vacation by "Pauline Brooks" + Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens (on sale August 14) + The Witch Elm by Tana French (on sale October 9) + The Coincidence of Coconut Cake by Amy E. Reichert + A Well-Behaved Woman by Therese Anne Fowler (on sale October 16) + Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win by Jo Piazza + Beartown by Frederick Bakman + The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like a blow-by-blow account of a terrible wedding, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 181 || Baby Got Backlist
26 juli 2018 · 43 min
We talk a lot about brand new books on the show, but we thought it might be time to talk about some of our favorites from the "backlist." They're not new, but they're not "classics" yet, either. In any case, we think you should read them. You can find all of these books for sale in our online store. Chris and Annie recommend: + The Secret History by Donna Tartt + Everybody Rise by Stephanie Clifford + Loving Frank by Nancy Horan + The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco + Gilead by Marilynne Robinson + The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber + The Explanation for Everything by Lauren Grodstein + Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal + Frances and Bernard by Carlene Bauer + A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan + The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker + The Afterlives by Thomas Pierce + The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman + How to Live Safely in a Science-Fictional Universe by Charles Yu + A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara + The Dante Club by Matthew Pearl + Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like a tour through market with Annie, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 180 || How to Love Your Indie from Afar, or Shelf Subscription Insider, Vol. 2
19 juli 2018 · 38 min
One of the most exciting options the Bookshelf offers is the Shelf Subscription, a book-a-month club featuring newly released hardcovers from your favorite independent booksellers. This week on the podcast, Chris and Annie break down what the Shelf Subscription is, how it works, what you can expect, and how to get started. Listen closely for code that will net you a 10% discount on your subscription--only available through August 19! For more information or to start your subscription today, click here. Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like a tour through market with Annie, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 179 || Beautiful Downtown Thomasville, Georgia
12 juli 2018 · 38 min
We're taking a quick break from books this week to talk about the small businesses on our street as we take you on a tour of our slice of life in the South: beautiful downtown Thomasville, GA. Special thanks to our neighbors: + The Paxton + Sweet Grass Dairy + South Life Supply + Grassroots Coffee + Firefly + Farmer's Daughter Vineyard + The Hare and the Hart + Kathy's Shoes + Savannah Moon + Q Cafe + Liam's + Jonah's + Chop House on the Bricks + Caroline Hill + Fuzzy Goat + Smith Collective + Empire Bagel + Wildflower Interiors + Lapham-Patterson House + Jack Hadley Black History Museum + Taste of Thomasville Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's walking tour of downtown Thomasville, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 178 || June Reading Recap
5 juli 2018 · 40 min
It's the end of the month, and we made it--along with some thoughts and feelings about cover songs and Canadian ice dancers. Chris and Annie talk through the books they read in the month of June. If you'd like to purchase any of the books we discussed this episode, just follow the links below! Annie read: + Dreams of Falling by Karen White + Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman + Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan + China Rich Girlfriend by Kevin Kwan + Clock Dance by Anne Tyler + A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza Chris read: + Me, Myself and Them by Dan Mooney + Calypso by David Sedaris + Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like some brief one-on-ones with the Bookshelf staff, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 177 || Love It or Loathe It, Vol. 13
28 juni 2018 · 39 min
Sorry for the delay! This week, Emily and Hunter are back for Love It or Loathe It to talk with Annie about Kevin Kwon's Crazy Rich Asians. If you would like to purchase Crazy Rich Asians, you can do so from The Bookshelf. Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like the author Q&As with Annie, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 176 || Summer Literary Lineup
21 juni 2018 · 38 min
It's time for our seasonal look at what's on the horizon in Book World! These are Chris and Annie's picks for summer 2018. Also, not every novel whose title is just a woman's first name was necessarily written in the 18th century. New in June: + There There by Tommy Orange + Florida by Lauren Groff + A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza + Campaign Widows by Aimee Agresti + Social Creature by Tara Isabella Burton + The Book of Essie by Meghan Maclean Weir + Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai + The Word is Murder by Anthony Horowitz + Dreams of Falling by Karen White + Us Against You by Frederik Backman New in July: + The Incendiaries by R. O. Kwon (on sale July 31) + The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager (on sale July 3) + The Late Bloomers' Club by Louise Miller (on sale July 17) + Clock Dance by Anne Tyler (on sale July 10) + A Double Life by Flynn Berry (on sale July 31) New in August: + The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis (on sale August 7) + Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens (on sale August 14) Lees meer
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Episode 175 || Live with Anne Bogel
14 juni 2018 · 48 min
This week, we have a very special live show with friend of the show Anne Bogel, host of What Should I Read Next? By the way! Our next Love It or Loathe It (in two weeks) will be centered around Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan. Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like the audience Q&A with Anne and Annie, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 174 || The Great American Read
7 juni 2018 · 38 min
PBS has recently released a two-part special called The Great American Read, hosted by Meredith Vieira and filled with interviews and sound bites from well-known authors and readers on the hundred novels that America loves best. This week on the show, Annie and Chris give their takes on the list. Also, goat or beaver? Please take just a minute to fill out our short survey. PBS's list can be found here. You can watch the special through your local PBS affiliate here. Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 173 || May Reading Recap
31 mei 2018 · 42 min
As the old and definitely very common saying goes, May is the December of the spring, and with that in mind, it's time for our regular recap of the books Chris and Annie read this month. If you've got a few minutes, help us out by filling out this survey. Annie read: + The Incendiaries by R. O. Kwon + The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager + Minding the Store by Julie Gaines (on sale October 30) + Hey Ladies! by Caroline Moss and Michelle Markowitz + The Optimistic Decade by Heather Abel + Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson + Devil in the Grove by Gilbert King + The Gunners by Rebecca Kauffman + A Double Life by Flynn Berry (on sale July 31) Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 172 || Mockingbird
24 mei 2018 · 43 min
Annie puts her journalism degree to use as she and Chris conduct a deep dive into the complicated legal and literary legacy of Harper Lee and Monroeville, AL. We also have a short survey for you. Thanks so much for your time! Mentioned this week: + To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee + The Mockingbird Next Door by Marja Mills Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer
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Episode 171 || Southern Literary Trail
17 mei 2018 · 38 min
Want to take a book-themed summer road trip and see where some of your favorite Southern authors lived and breathed? Well then we have the show for you. This week, Chris and Annie talk about the Southern Literary Trail, organized by the Mississippi State University libraries. Learn more at their website. Selected authors on the Trail: + Truman Capote + Harper Lee + F. Scott Fitzgerald + Zelda Fitzgerald + Ralph Ellison + Carson McCullers + Flannery O'Connor + Alice Walker + Tennessee Williams + Eudora Welty + Walker Percy + Richard Wright + William Faulkner Check out the Outdoor Kitchens menu for the 2018 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival here. Learn more about the Historic Mary Elizabeth Stallworth Home Bed and Breakfast in Beatrice, Alabama here. Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content, consider supporting us on Patreon here. Lees meer