The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (June 4)
Recommendations from our book reviewer of new fiction and non-fiction titles, including the latest by New York Times bestselling novelist Emma Cline, "The Guest."
Books
Book excerpt: "The Guest" by Emma Cline
The author of "The Girls," the New York Times bestseller about the Manson Family murders, returns with a smoldering thriller about a young escort's search for a new sugar daddy.
Book excerpt: "King: A Life" by Jonathan Eig
This latest biography, drawing upon more than 200 interviews and previously-unseen FBI documents, creates a deeper study of the civil rights leader's upbringing and mission.
Book excerpt: "The Three of Us" by Ore Agbaje-Williams
This wickedly comic debut novel presents a day in the lives of a husband and wife, and the wife's best friend, whose respective narrations offer very different takes on the sturdiness of the marriage.
Book excerpt: "Why Fathers Cry at Night" by Kwame Alexander
The Newbury Medal-winning author of books for young readers has written an unusual memoir for adults, about his parents, and his own struggles to be a good husband and father.
Author Isabel Allende on how writing "gave me a voice when I had no voice"
The 80-year-old Chilean-born writer, whose latest novel is "The Wind Knows My Name," talks about her tumultuous family history, and the passion and courage of her stories' female characters.
Book excerpt: "The Wind Knows My Name" by Isabel Allende
The New York Times bestselling author of such works as "The House of the Spirits" and "A Long Petal of the Sea" returns with a story that draws parallels between the Holocaust and the plight of children separated from their parents at the U.S. border.
Author, illustrator Vashti Harrison on "Big"
"Hair Love" illustrator Vashti Harrison joins "CBS Mornings" to share her newest children's book "Big," and takes us inside her process creating a book that visualizes how hurtful words stay with kids.
Diane Ladd and Laura Dern: A mother and daughter with much to say
A series of recorded conversations between the Oscar-nominated mother and her Oscar-winning daughter have now become a joint memoir, "Honey, Baby, Mine: A Mother and Daughter Talk Life, Death, Love (and Banana Pudding)."
Steven Wright talks debut novel "Harold"
Steven Wright is one of the greatest comedians of all time. Now, he can add "novelist" to his resume. The Massachusetts native is publishing his first book, "Harold," which started as a series of Tweets before turning into more. Jeff Glor reports.
Book excerpt: "The Joy of Politics" by Sen. Amy Klobuchar
What's a mom to do? In her new book, the Minnesota Democrat writes about one of her accomplishments as part of the Senate Rules Committee: getting new parents permission to bring their babies onto the Senate floor.
Author on Mandarin language children's books
Author Michele Wong McSween, a fourth-generation Chinese American, created a book series to help non-Mandarin speakers like her learn the language with their children. She joins Vlad Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green on CBS News to discuss the series, "Gordon & Li Li."
Book + audio excerpt: "Honey, Baby, Mine" by Laura Dern & Diane Ladd
In their joint memoir the mother and daughter, both acclaimed actresses, talk about the gift of working together.
Tom Hanks on new book and making movie magic
Actor, writer, director Tom Hanks joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his first novel "The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece." He also discusses avoiding the pitfalls of fame, the ongoing Hollywood writers' strike, and the secret to a long marriage.
Shonda Rhimes and Julia Quinn on new book
TV icon Shonda Rhimes and best-selling author Julia Quinn sit down with Gayle King to talk about their new book, "Queen Charlotte." The book is based on scripts Rhimes wrote for the new Netflix Bridgerton prequel series "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story."
Poll analysis on book bans, trans rights as GOP primary fight ramps up
For many Republicans, there's a pushback against the perceived overreach of today's diversity and inclusion efforts.
Selma Blair on MS, memoir "Mean Baby"
Actor and author Selma Blair joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her memoir "Mean Baby: A Memoir of Growing Up," her MS diagnosis and the importance of disability visibility.
Tom Hanks on his novel approach to movies
The Oscar-winning actor's experiences in Hollywood are the inspiration for his new novel, about the adventures that go into the creation of a film: "The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece."
Andy Cohen on becoming a parent: "I think it's changed me in every way"
The media mogul behind "Watch What Happens Live" and a plethora of "Real Housewives" is now shining a spotlight on his own life-changing role as the father of two young children, as detailed in his new book, "The Daddy Diaries: The Year I Grew Up."
Book excerpt: "Wildflower: A Memoir" by Aurora James
The designer, fashion entrepreneur and activist writes about how she found inspiration for her Brother Vellies shoes in a medina in Marrakesh, Morocco.
Amazon Books top picks celebrating AAPI month
Sarah Gelman, editorial director of Amazon Books, joins "CBS Mornings" to share her top book recommendations to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Luke Russert's new book "Look for Me There"
Luke Russert joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new book "Look for Me There." Russert writes about seeking to find himself after the death of his father and legendary television journalist Tim Russert.
Actors Dulé Hill and Jazmyn Simon on new book
Actors and co-authors Dulé Hill and Jazmyn Simon join "CBS Mornings" to talk about their children's book, "Repeat After Me: Big Things to Say Every Day," working together and how the book was inspired by their own family's practice of positive affirmations.
A reader's guide for "The Covenant of Water," Oprah's book club pick
Set in Kerala, a picturesque coastal region in South India, the novel spans from 1900 to 1977 and follows three generations of a family burdened by an unusual affliction: in each generation, at least one person meets a tragic fate by drowning.
Oprah's book club pick "The Covenant of Water"
Only on "CBS Mornings," Oprah Winfrey reveals her newest book club selection, "The Covenant of Water," by New York Times best-selling author Abraham Verghese. Verghese discusses how his family's history inspired the epic story across three generations in South India.
Entertainment
Beyoncé is now a billionaire, according to Forbes
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
Actor accusing Tyler Perry exchanged texts with him years after alleged assault
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
MetroCard art: Swiping beauty from the mundane
On December 31, New York City will officially retire the transit system's MetroCard, that ubiquitous piece of plastic used to gain entrance onto subways and buses. But there is beauty in using MetroCards as the raw materials for art, as Thomas McKean has found in his collages and miniature sculptures depicting portraits of city life. Serena Altschul reports.
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The Book Report: Ron Charles' books of the year for 2025
The Washington Post book reviewer offers "Sunday Morning" viewers his picks for fiction and non-fiction titles to add to their New Year's reading lists.
Book excerpt: "Guilty by Definition" by Susie Dent
This debut novel is a mystery in which a dictionary editor at Oxford turns to word-sleuthing in order to unravel a family member's long-ago disappearance.
How one photographer takes refuge in Paris
Peter Turnley, an American and French photographer known for documenting the human condition, finds comfort in Paris. His new book "PARIS Je t'aime" showcases 50 years of photographs from his favorite city.
Samara Joy performs "Now And Then (In Remembrance Of...)"
Samara Joy burst onto the jazz scene in 2021, earning major praise as a "classic jazz singer from a new generation," and gaining popularity on TikTok. The young artist has already won five Grammy Awards, and her album "Portrait" is now up for Best Jazz Vocal Album of the Year. Here's Samara Joy performing "Now And Then (In Remembrance Of...)."
Samara Joy performs "Three Little Words"
Samara Joy burst onto the jazz scene in 2021, earning major praise as a "classic jazz singer from a new generation," and gaining popularity on TikTok. The young artist has already won five Grammy Awards, and her album "Portrait" is now up for Best Jazz Vocal Album of the Year. Here's Samara Joy performing "Three Little Words."
Second actor accuses Tyler Perry of sexual assault in new lawsuit
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Perry Bamonte, guitarist for The Cure, dies after "short illness" at 65
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.