This week on From the Front Porch, it’s all about books and basketball! Annie is joined by her husband and friend, Jordan, to set different books head to head and debate their merits in this beloved yearly tradition.

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The Women by Kristin Hannah vs. Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

A Fine Sight to See by Sophie Hudson vs. A Bit Much by Lyndsay Rush

Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten vs. The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon

All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker vs. The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown

The Kingdom of Quail by Harrison Strickland vs. The Ladies Rewrite the Rules by Suzanne Allain

James by Percival Everett vs. The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

Funny Story by Emily Henry vs. Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan

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A full transcript of today’s episode can be found here.

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This week, Annie is reading A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst. Jordan is reading The Lost History of Christianity by Philip Jenkins.

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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.