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Charlie and Kate Gibson sitting at a table at home recording their Bookcase podcast. Next Avenue, good morning america, gma

In 'The Bookcase' with Charlie and Kate Gibson

The retired 'ABC World News Tonight' and 'Good Morning America' anchor and his daughter have a new podcast dedicated to their mutual love for books
September 19, 2022
A family dropping off their adult children at college. Next Avenue, advice empty nesters

Sending a Child or Grandchild to College? 8 Ways To Help Them Adjust

A longtime college professor offers tips on what first-year students need to do to succeed, and how family members can help from the sidelines
August 24, 2022
James Patterson sitting at his desk with a notepad. Next Avenue

James Patterson On Success, Publishing, and The Heartbreaking Story of Princess Di

In an exclusive interview, the bestselling author discusses his life, career and latest book, 'Diana, William, and Harry'
August 19, 2022
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A woman feeding two horses. Next Avenue, Hobbies for depression

The Benefits of Finding a New Passion for An Old Hobby

Are you ready to pick up a paint brush again? Old hobbies can bring a lightheartedness back to life.
August 17, 2022
An older adult woman sitting at home. Next Avenue,

The Novel Way Two Older Women Face Aging

Alice Elliott Dark talks about her new novel 'Fellowship Point' and characters who are 'in control of themselves and active'
June 27, 2022
A close up of Michael Ian Black hugging his son. Next Avenue, A Better Man

Michael Ian Black on Vulnerability, Masculinity and Teaching His Son to Be a Better Man

In an exclusive interview, the actor/comedian discusses his latest book, ‘A Better Man: A (Mostly Serious) Letter to My Son’
June 16, 2022
Two older adults embracing in a hug crying tears of joy. Next Avenue, Bittersweet, susan cain

Understanding the Beauty of the Bittersweet

Susan Cain, author of the bestseller 'Bittersweet,' says instead of avoiding sorrow, we should see it as an opportunity to connect with others
May 4, 2022
A black and white photo of two children and an older adult sitting on a stoop. Next Avenue, The First Kennedys

The Overlooked First Generation of the Kennedy Family

The life of Bridget Kennedy, JFK's great-grandmother, inspired author Neal Thompson to learn more about his own Irish immigrant grandmother, also named Bridget
April 13, 2022
An older adult looking at his dog while sitting in a forest. Next Avenue, Frank Bruni, The Beauty of Dusk

Frank Bruni Sees Illumination in the Fading Light

In his new book, ‘The Beauty of Dusk,’ the journalist navigates compromised vision and stares at possible blindness
March 4, 2022
A photo collage of three women Excerpted from Collective Wisdom by Grace Bonney (Artisan Books). Copyright © 2021. Photographs by Natalie Chitwood and Caroline Ingraham Lee.. Next Avenue, Women collective wisdom

In This New Book, Women Share Their Collective Wisdom About Aging

Insightful questions evoke inspiring truths about aging in ‘Collective Wisdom: Lessons, Inspiration and Advice from Women over 50’
December 8, 2021
Next Avenue, Karen Grassle, Little House on the Prairie

‘Bright Lights, Prairie Dust’ Reveals More to Karen Grassle Than 'Little House on the Prairie'

In a new memoir, the actor who played 'Ma Ingalls' tells of her struggles with mental illness and alcoholism, her love for theater and her experience with #MeToo
November 30, 2021
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