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A younger woman with her grandma. Next Avenue, Bess Kalb

'Nobody Will Tell You This But Me'

A new book by comedy writer Bess Kalb tells the story of the love she had for her 'Grandma Bobby'
May 10, 2024
Headshot of the author. Next Avenue, Laura Childs, Cozy Mysteries

Meet Laura Childs, the Queen of Cozy Mysteries

This Midwest author relies on her prolific imagination and sharp research skills to entertain readers with tales of tearooms, scrapbooking and bookstore/cafés
May 3, 2024
A woman riding a bike in down a cobblestone street in France. Next Avenue, older adults learning another language

My Half-Century Attempt to Learn French

Kids may have an edge when learning languages, but adults also have some major advantages when they put their minds to it
March 21, 2024
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A log cabin style library with tall windows and a stone chimney. Next Avenue, public libraries

For the Love of Libraries

America’s public libraries have evolved with the times and with their communities’ needs. But they rely on your support.
March 8, 2024
An older adult participating in the Read Harder Challenge. Next Avenue

Take the 'Read Harder Challenge' and Fall in Love With New Books

The website Book Riot wants you to 'read harder' by exploring books outside of your typical reading choices
March 7, 2024
A close up of the spines of several National Geographic magazines. Next Avenue

Treasure in the Attic Opened the World to Me

The discovery of 475 issues of National Geographic let me explore places from Paris to Patagonia without leaving home
March 1, 2024
Romance novels stacked on top of each other with the pages making the shape of a heart. Next Avenue

Modern Romances Are More Diverse. So Are Their Writers.

In a roundtable conversation, four top romance writers talk to Next Avenue about everything from modern characters and plots to the meaning of romance
February 14, 2024
A woman and her cello teacher during a lesson

Learning to Play the Cello at 50

Now that I am finally learning to speak the language of music, my cello and I are having some deep and vibrating conversations
January 30, 2024
A person with a screaming look on their face holding up a board game titled, "Really Loud Librarians". Next Avenue

Fun and Games at the Library

Check this out: Libraries add board games to books as a way to stimulate intellects and increase social interaction
January 19, 2024
A woman wearing an apron smiling. Next Avenue, cookbook club

Cookbook Clubs Are a Perfect Pairing for Foodies Who Love Books

Cookbook clubs come in all flavors: in-person and virtual, free or paid, local or national
December 7, 2023
President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with. Pablo Picasso. Next Avenue

When Harry Met Pablo

Author Matthew Algeo delves into the unlikely friendship between former president Harry Truman and a modern art master, Pablo Picasso
November 23, 2023
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