In the late 1990s, American malls were the place to be. Families from around the world vacationed at the Mall of America. Teens flocked to Britney Spears’ Hair Zone Mall Tour. A nine-year-old Jonathan basked in the fine fragrance mists of Juniper Breeze. Today, there are only around 700 indoor malls in the US, and more are in the midst of shuttering. What ha ... Show More
Apr 22
What Nature Can Teach Us About Healing - with Dr. Beronda Montgomery
Happy Earth Day! This week on Getting Better, Jonathan sits down with plant biologist, author, and educator Dr. Beronda Montgomery for a grounding conversation about nature’s healing power and America’s Black botanical legacy. Together, they explore why reconnecting with green sp ... Show More
49m 3s
Apr 20
JVN Talks Ulta Beauty World, Alex v. Alix, & The Upside of DoorDash Grandma
Today we’re talking: JetSet Pilates, JVN & Michelle Kwan Take Paris, Ulta Beauty World, Tina Knowles sightings, being triggered by Britney Spears mics, seeing folks from the Pretty Curious era, New York sized bees, what we’re getting better at this week, JVN’s continued worked on ... Show More
32m 1s
Apr 16
You're Handling Conflict All Wrong—Here's What Works (Dr. Julia Minson)
Disagreements are everywhere right now - and let’s be honest, they can get messy fast. But what if arguing didn’t have to wreck your relationships… or your nervous system? This week on Getting Better, JVN sits down with Dr. Julia Minson, a Harvard decision scientist and leading e ... Show More
47m 11s
Jun 2020
Ann Patchett | On Solitude, Writing & Indie Bookstores
<p>A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and the Iowa Writer’s Workshop, Ann Patchett is the multi-award-winning and <em>New York Times </em>Bestselling author of eight novels, including <em>The Patron Saint of Liars, </em><a href="http://www.annpatchett.com/bel-canto" rel="n ... Show More
53m 58s
Nov 2021
How Acclaimed Debut Author Jocelyn Nicole Johnson Writes
#PodcastersForJustice Critically-acclaimed debut author, Jocelyn Nicole Johnson, spoke to me about becoming a late-stage "literary debutante," Walmart militias, and the #writinglife as an introvert. Jocelyn is a veteran public school art teacher, whose short story “Control Negro” ... Show More
35m 24s
Apr 2024
Episode 473 || Annie Recommends: Audiobooks
<p>This week on From the Front Porch, we have a new series: 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. Sometimes, you just want a good book list. This ... Show More
42m 48s
Apr 2023
Episode 421 || Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley: Spring
<p>This week on From the Front Porch, it's an episode of Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley, formerly known as Kids' Table! It's the same banter and book talk you love with a fresh new name. Annie is joined by friend, cousin, and former colleague, <a href='https://www.instagram.co ... Show More
56m 4s
Dec 2022
Episode 403 || Kids’ Table: Winter
<p>This week on From the Front Porch, Annie is joined by friend, cousin and former colleague, Ashley Sherlock. Annie and Ashley share what they’re reading, watching, listening to and buying.</p>
<p>To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, <a href='https://www.bookshelftho ... Show More
42m 55s
Sep 2020
Ashley C. Ford | Rising Into Joy [Best Of]
<p>Ashley C. Ford lives in Brooklyn by way of Indiana, and she has a lot of jobs. She’s currently writing her memoir, Somebody's Daughter (https://amzn.to/36dFO7M), hosts The Chronicles of Now podcast, and is the former host of seasons one & three of Mastercard’s Fortune ... Show More
1h 9m
Jun 2021
324 || The Kids‘ Table: Summer
<p>Listen in this week as Annie and guest, cousin and Bookshelf Community Manager, Ashley Sherlock chat about their Summer reading, listening, watching and buying lists.</p>
<p>The books mentioned in this week’s episode can be purchased from <a href='https://www.bookshelfthomasvi ... Show More
43m 33s