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This 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. This month, Annie recommends a short list of her favorite spooky reads. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 550) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Granite Harbor by Peter Nichols Everyone is Lying to You by Jo Piazza Strangers in the Car by C.M. Ewan (releases 11/4) Ring Shout by P. Djeli Clark (releases in paperback 10/14) Your Favorite Scary Movie by Ashley Cullins Fox by Joyce Carol Oates Thank you to this week's sponsor, Discover Thomasville. Gracefully tucked within the storied Red Hills of South Georgia, Thomasville curates a distinguished Downtown experience that meanders along several blocks of our iconic red brick streets. Here, bespoke boutiques, master craftsmen, coveted antique art purveyors, and celebrated culinary artisans converge in harmony with the cultural richness of the Pebble Hill Plantation art tour and the tranquil allure of Birdsong Nature Center. Here, you Discover the Soul of the South. Here, you Discover Thomasville. Learn more by visiting thomasvillega.com/news. 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 listening to The Running Man by Stephen King. 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, Stephanie Dean, Linda Lee Drozt, Ashley Ferrell, Wendi Jenkins, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Gene Queens, Cammy Tidwell, Jammie Treadwell, and Amanda Whigham.

Connectivity issues. I hope it didn't come through in the podcast. MAGATS are sooooo easily triggered. Secretary Goat-killer gets turned away from the Broadville, IL P.D. Good for them. Nitwit Nero murders again.   

This week on From the Front Porch, it's another New Release Rundown! Annie and Erin 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 549) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Annie's books: A Guardian and a Thief by Megha Majumdar (10/14) Same: Poems by Hannah Rosenberg (10/21) Wreck by Catherine Newman (10/28) Erin's books: Bog Queen by Anna North (10/14) Pride and Pleasure by Amanda Vaill (10/21) The Devil is a Southpaw by Brandon Hobson (10/28) Thank you to this week's sponsor, Discover Thomasville. Gracefully tucked within the storied Red Hills of South Georgia, Thomasville curates a distinguished Downtown experience that meanders along several blocks of our iconic red brick streets. Here, bespoke boutiques, master craftsmen, coveted antique art purveyors, and celebrated culinary artisans converge in harmony with the cultural richness of the Pebble Hill Plantation art tour and the tranquil allure of Birdsong Nature Center. Here, you Discover the Soul of the South. Here, you Discover Thomasville. Learn more by visiting thomasvillega.com/news. 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 A Guardian and A Thief by Megha Mujumdar.  Erin is listening to The Island of Last Things by Emma Sloley. 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, Stephanie Dean, Linda Lee Drozt, Ashley Ferrell, Wendi Jenkins, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Gene Queens, Cammy Tidwell, Jammie Treadwell, and Amanda Whigham.

Season 3, Episode 25: Mark Stover is starting to become an expert in retirement. Over the years, this recent retiree has accumulated quotes, tips and tricks to create his own blueprint for life after the 9-to-5. Now, he wants to share his findings with other people and help them retire with grace and intentionality too. On this episode of The Front Porch, Mark tells his story, shares some of his retirement nuggets and talks about being retired in Melissa, Texas. He also shares his affinity for Meals on Wheels of Collin County. #frontporchLinks:Meals on Wheels Podcast: Listen NowMeals on Wheels Collin County: WebsiteCity of Melissa: WebsiteMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com

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Martha and I returned to the Front Porch, again, to discuss this important and broad topic. We are learning, along the way, as we speak to our listeners and examine our own thoughts about What Do We Teach Our Children. On 28 September 2025, we continued to share responses from listeners. We focused most of our attention on the art or responsibility of teaching discipline. We want to know your thoughts on this important topic and series. Again, thank you for your support.

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Rumors run rampant over DUI hire Whiske Pete Hegseth's Monday meeting with military leaders. James Comey isn't spooked by Nitwit Nero's highlighted pettifogger. The Mouse punches back. 

Live from the outdoor tailgate party at Ridley's in Kuna, we cover all top angles of Saturday night's game in Albertsons Stadium - Prater, Johnny and Greg with their priorities to watch, Bob with his four keys to a victory in Bronco Focus, B.J. with his weekly Bronco Nation News Report, hear from the artist who hand-painted the new "Front Porch'' helmets that Boise State will wear against App State, our Six Pack of top college games to watch this weekendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from the outdoor tailgate party at Ridley's in Kuna, we cover all top angles of Saturday night's game in Albertsons Stadium - Prater, Johnny and Greg with their priorities to watch, Bob with his four keys to a victory in Bronco Focus, B.J. with his weekly Bronco Nation News Report, hear from the artist who hand-painted the new "Front Porch'' helmets that Boise State will wear against App State, our Six Pack of top college games to watch this weekendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When animals go wild!! A rabid raccoon was on the loose in Walterboro and somehow Hunter, Jessica and Cush started arguing on how to say "raccoon"...or is it "ruh-coon"

Mora HC Tim Whalen stops by the Front Porch.

Joe Kohlgraf stops by the Front Porch to share a construction update.

Braham Mayor Nate George stops by the Front Porch.

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in August. You get 10% off your books when you order your September Reading Recap. 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 548), or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Your Favorite Scary Movie by Ashley Cullins So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder (releases 2/17/26) Life, and Death, and Giants by Ron Rindo Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino (releases 11/25/25) Annie's September Reading Recap Bundle - $46 Your Favorite Scary Movie by Ashley Cullins Life, and Death, and Giants by Ron Rindo Thank you to this week's sponsor, Discover Thomasville. Gracefully tucked within the storied Red Hills of South Georgia, Thomasville curates a distinguished Downtown experience that meanders along several blocks of our iconic red brick streets. Here, bespoke boutiques, master craftsmen, coveted antique art purveyors, and celebrated culinary artisans converge in harmony with the cultural richness of the Pebble Hill Plantation art tour and the tranquil allure of Birdsong Nature Center. Here, you Discover the Soul of the South. Here, you Discover Thomasville. Learn more by visiting thomasvillega.com/news. 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 Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower. 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, Stephanie Dean, Linda Lee Drozt, Ashley Ferrell, Wendi Jenkins, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Gene Queens, Cammy Tidwell, Jammie Treadwell, and Amanda Whigham.

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Jeff Krie from the City of Mora stops by the Front Porch to discuss Fall Fest this weekend.

Principal Brent Nelson and senior Owen Perry of Mora stop by the Front Porch.

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Ken Gagner stops by the Front Porch.

Jeremy and Ruby stop by the Front Porch.

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Can your neighbors extend your life expectancy? We explore the effects of new urbanism on health.

Dr. Nate Rudolph stops by the Front Porch.

David Leonhard from Ogilvie stops by the Front Porch to discuss the See You at the Pole Event.

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Season 3, Episode 24: Jerry Song has seen other North Texas communities grow up around him. He's spent time in Richardson and he currently lives in Frisco. But now, as the market president for Texas Republic Bank in Melissa, he's getting a front-row seat as this community starts to grow. On this episode of The Front Porch, Jerry discusses talks about his excitement for the growth, but he also discusses potential growing pains for Melissa. The big takeaway: Jerry is on the board for the Melissa Chamber of Commerce and he talks about the importance of everyone pulling in the same direction. #frontporchLinks:Texas Republic Bank: WebsiteMelissa Chamber of Commerce: WebsiteCity of Melissa: WebsiteMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com

Joe Kohlgraf from the City of Mora stops by the Front Porch.

Superintendent Kevin Ricke from Ogilvie Schools stops by the Front Porch.

Superintendent Dan Voce from Mora Schools stops by the Front Porch.

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 547) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Annie is reading: The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand Summer of ‘69 by Elin Hilderbrand Buckeye by Patrick Ryan Ashley is reading: The Will of the Many by James Islington The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner Palm Meridian by Grace Flahive Thank you to this week's sponsor, Discover Thomasville. Gracefully tucked within the storied Red Hills of South Georgia, Thomasville curates a distinguished Downtown experience that meanders along several blocks of our iconic red brick streets. Here, bespoke boutiques, master craftsmen, coveted antique art purveyors, and celebrated culinary artisans converge in harmony with the cultural richness of the Pebble Hill Plantation art tour and the tranquil allure of Birdsong Nature Center. Here, you Discover the Soul of the South. Here, you Discover Thomasville. Learn more by visiting thomasvillega.com/news. 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 Wilderness by Angela Flournoy. 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, Stephanie Dean, Linda Lee Drozt, Ashley Ferrell, Wendi Jenkins, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Gene Queens, Cammy Tidwell, Jammie Treadwell, and Amanda Whigham.

In this episode, Garrett and Mike discuss fear. They read some original poetry and ask the question, does the bud fear the flower?

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Principals of Mora Schools Brent Nelson and Randy Qual stop by the Front Porch.

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Sadie Broekmeier from Recovering Hope stops by the Front Porch to discuss resources and upcoming events.

Carl Boudreau stops by the Front Porch to discuss the event

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 546) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: And the Sea Will Tell by Vincent Bugliosi Annie would put this on the shelf with: A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst Sea Wife by Amity Gaige Defending Jacob by William Landay The Wager by David Grann The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe Island of the Lost by Joan Druett Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy The Net Beneath Us by Carol Dunbar In the Heart of the Sea by Nathan Philbrick Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi Madhouse at the End of the Earth by Julian Sancton Jaws by Peter Benchley Thank you to this week's sponsor, Discover Thomasville. Gracefully tucked within the storied Red Hills of South Georgia, Thomasville curates a distinguished Downtown experience that meanders along several blocks of our iconic red brick streets. Here, bespoke boutiques, master craftsmen, coveted antique art purveyors, and celebrated culinary artisans converge in harmony with the cultural richness of the Pebble Hill Plantation art tour and the tranquil allure of Birdsong Nature Center. Here, you Discover the Soul of the South. Here, you Discover Thomasville. Learn more by visiting thomasvillega.com/news. 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 Little Movements by Lauren Morrow. 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, Stephanie Dean, Linda Lee Drozt, Ashley Ferrell, Wendi Jenkins, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Gene Queens, Cammy Tidwell, Jammie Treadwell, and Amanda Whigham.

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here.Queer Muslim coming-of-age on stageAnita Chikkatur of Minneapolis is an educator and theater enthusiast. She's excited for Theater Mu's production of “Maybe You Could Love Me,” a new play by Samah Meghjee.The story follows the evolving friendship between two queer Muslim women across three stages of life — childhood, adolescence and adulthood — all portrayed by the same pair of actors. Directed by Katie Bradley, the play opens Theater Mu's 2025–26 season.“Maybe You Could Love Me” runs through Sept. 28 at Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis, with previews beginning today.Anita says: One of the things that I love about Theatre Mu is that it showcases the very diverse experiences of the Asian American communities in the United StatesWe need to kind of understand how diverse Asian Americans are across sort of cultures, nationalities, religion, sexuality, immigration status and so on.— Anita ChikkaturA celebration of children's literature in Red WingChildren's book author Peter Pearson of Minneapolis is looking forward to the Minnesota Children's Book Festival at the Anderson Center in Red Wing.The event gathers a wide range of Minnesota writers and illustrators to speak, sign books, and lead activities for children and families. Attendees can explore the estate's Art Barn, sculpture garden, and grounds.The events has a strong lineup this year, including Art Coulson, Justice Alan Page, Cristina Oxtra, Chris Monroe, Pete Hautman and Molly Beth Griffin.The Minnesota Children's Book Festival takes place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Anderson Center in Red Wing.Peter says: It's just really wonderful. They have a really good lineup this year.Just a lot of really good folks, picture book all the way up to YA stuff. So there's really something for everyone.— Peter PearsonMusic on every block at Rochester PorchfestKen Simurdiak of Rochester recalls the first time he and his wife stumbled upon Porchfest, a grassroots neighborhood music event in the Kutzky Park area.Local bands perform on porches across the neighborhood while audiences stroll, bike, or bring lawn chairs to enjoy the performances. With four bands playing each hour, attendees can hear a wide variety of styles, including blues, rock and folk.Porchfest takes place Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Rochester's Kutzky Park neighborhood.Ken remembers: Every hour, four bands would play, all located at different houses. And so we walked around looking for music that we liked, and there's a variety, everything from blues to rock to folk.And after that, we were hooked, and we have been attending ever since— Ken Simurdiak

Boise State Athletic Director Jeramiah Dickey joins Johnny and Greg to discuss how things went at Albertsons Stadium for last week's football home opener, the design of the football team's new helmets which will debut at the end of the month against App State, scheduling more season openers at home and an update on where things stand with a future football game against Idaho.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State Athletic Director Jeramiah Dickey joins Johnny and Greg to discuss how things went at Albertsons Stadium for last week's football home opener, the design of the football team's new helmets which will debut at the end of the month against App State, scheduling more season openers at home and an update on where things stand with a future football game against Idaho.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we welcome Annie B. Jones, bookstore owner, author, and podcast host to today's Bubbles & Books episode! Annie is the owner of the indie bookstore The Bookshelf in Thomasville, Georgia, and the voice behind the popular podcast From the Front Porch. We're convinced she belongs on the (imaginary but totally necessary) Bookstore Owners Walk of Fame. In this episode, we dive into the joys and challenges of bookstore ownership and the experience of publishing her first book Ordinary Time: Lessons Learned While Staying Put. Follow Annie B. Jones on Instagram HERE ______________________________________________________________________ Make sure to subscribe and rate the Bubbles & Books Podcast. And don't forget to share it with your friends. Learn more about a Dog-Eared Books book subscription HERE. Follow us on Instagram: @bubblesandbookspodcast Follow Dog-Eared Books on Instagram: @dogearedbooksames Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Visit us! www.dogearedbooksames.com

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(Episode 349) On this show Amanda Jones and Mason Dixon join host Rob Byrd in the studio to talk about this weeks happenings. Dr. Max Masters from Masters Chiropractic and Rehabilitation calls in to talk high school fall sports. Scott T calls in for a road report from Hilton Head, Georgia. He also tells us about the Truck Stop Puppet Show. On Racin' Mason Dixon's Front Porch, he invites Dustin Music to call in and tell us about their 12 hour lawnmower race. It's all here, right now and so much more on the Moondog Show.

This week on From the Front Porch, it's another New Release Rundown! Annie and Erin share the August 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 545) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Annie's books: Buckeye by Patrick Ryan (9/2) Little Movements by Lauren Morrow (9/9) The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham (9/16) Erin's books: To The Moon and Back by Eliana Ramage (9/2) At Last by Marisa Silver (9/2) The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey (9/16) Fall Literary First Look tickets Thank you to this week's sponsor, Discover Thomasville. Gracefully tucked within the storied Red Hills of South Georgia, Thomasville curates a distinguished Downtown experience that meanders along several blocks of our iconic red brick streets. Here, bespoke boutiques, master craftsmen, coveted antique art purveyors, and celebrated culinary artisans converge in harmony with the cultural richness of the Pebble Hill Plantation art tour and the tranquil allure of Birdsong Nature Center. Here, you Discover the Soul of the South. Here, you Discover Thomasville. Learn more by visiting thomasvillega.com/news. 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 One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune. Erin is reading A Rather Peculiar Poisoning by Chrystal Schleyer. 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, Stephanie Dean, Linda Lee Drozt, Ashley Ferrell, Wendi Jenkins, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Gene Queens, Cammy Tidwell, Jammie Treadwell, and Amanda Whigham.

Season 3, Episode 23: Rob Zschau is strengthening Melissa, Texas - literally and figuratively. He is the owner of Redigo Coaching, which is located in Downtown Melissa. His No. 1 goal is empower individuals navigating changes in their lives. He definitely has a heart for this community, which he has called home for almost 19 years. On this episode of The Front Porch, Rob shares his story of relocating to Texas, he talks about running a small business in Melissa and he reveals what he loves about this community.  #frontporchLinks:Redigo Coaching: WebsiteMelissa Chamber of Commerce: WebsiteCity of Melissa: WebsiteMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com

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This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in August. You get 10% off your books when you order your August Reading Recap. 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 544), or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: The Names by Florence Knapp  The Most by Jessica Anthony  The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham (releases 9/16) A Rebellion of Care by David Gates Three Days in June by Anne Tyler Buckeye by Patrick Ryan (releases 9/2) One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune Fall Literary First Look Tickets Annie's August Reading Recap Bundle - $59 The Most by Jessica Anthony A Rebellion of Care by David Gates Three Days in June by Anne Tyler 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 listening to Dominion by Addie E. Citchens. 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, Stephanie Dean, Linda Lee Drozt, Ashley Ferrell, Wendi Jenkins, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Gene Queens, Cammy Tidwell, Jammie Treadwell, and Amanda Whigham.

This week on From the Front Porch, we have another episode of Summer Readings! In this series, Annie introduces you to one book you should read this summer by reading an excerpt (with permission from publishers). Today, Annie reads poems from different poetry collections. Use code SUMMERREADINGS at checkout to get 10% off the books below. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 543) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: A Poem to Read Aloud Every Day of the Year by Liz Ison A Bit Much by Lyndsay Rush  And Yet: Poems by Kate Baer How About Now: Poems by Kate Baer (releases November 4th) 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 Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson. 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, Stephanie Dean, Linda Lee Drozt, Ashley Ferrell, Wendi Jenkins, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Gene Queens, Cammy Tidwell, Jammie Treadwell, and Amanda Whigham.