Books to inspire this new year
Editorial director of Amazon Books, Sarah Gelman, joins "CBS Mornings" to share her top recommendations to tackle New Year resolutions.
Books
Michelle Miller releasing a new book
In just two months, Michelle Miller will release her first book: "Belonging: A Daughter's Search for Identity Through Loss and Love." It comes out on March 14 from HarperCollins. It is the remarkable story of her incredibly fractured childhood and the search for answers in the five decades since her birth.
Biography of George Shultz released
George Shultz was a man who helped end the Cold War and was squarely in the middle of this nation's biggest battles for a century. World War II, civil rights, Watergate, the Soviet Union, clean energy, and most recently, the scandal at Theranos. George Shultz died two years ago at the age of 100, but not before asking the man who once covered him as a reporter at the New York Times to write down his remarkable story. Jeff Glor reports.
Steven Sund on new book
Former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund was fired the day after the January 6 Capitol attack. Now, Sund tells CBS News chief campaign correspondent Robert Costa that he is concerned another attack could happen again.
"We Are Here" creators on new children's book
Author Tami Charles and illustrator Bryan Collier join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new book "We Are Here" and why representation in books is so important.
The Book Report: Ron Charles' favorite novels of 2022
The Washington Post book reviewer shares his top fiction titles of the year.
New book looks at Elizabeth Taylor's legacy
New York Times best-selling author Kate Andersen Brower and Elizabeth Taylor's grandson, Quinn Tivey, join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the first-ever authorized biography of the Hollywood icon. Anderson Brower and Tivey also discuss Taylor's fight against HIV/AIDS, what she was like as a grandmother, and carrying on her legacy at The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation.
Best-selling writers rally around new author stood up at book signing
Chelsea Banning tweeted her frustration at only two people showing up to the signing for her debut fantasy novel "Of Crowns and Legends" after a few dozen people RSVP'd to the event.
Vlad to Dad: Parenting book recommendations
Sarah Gelman, editorial director of Amazon Books, joins "CBS Mornings" to share her parenting book recommendations for new parents.
Maria Ressa on new book
Nobel peace prize winner and Rappler's CEO, co-founder and president Maria Ressa joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book "How to Stand up to a Dictator."
Author Louise Penny on new book
Best-selling author Louise Penny is known for her mystery novels that follow Inspector Gamache as he investigates murders in the beloved fictional town of Three Pines. Louise Penny joins "CBS Mornings" to share how a painting and forgiveness inspired the 18th novel in the series, "A World of Curiosities."
Buyers of Bob Dylan's $599 "signed" book find replica autographs
Buyers received a letter confirming their $600 copy was "hand-signed by Bob Dylan." Then the publisher apologized, saying that wasn't the case.
Actor Steven Martin's life in the movies
“CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King sits down with actor Steve Martin and cartoonist Harry Bliss to discuss their new book, "Number One is Walking: My Life in the Movies and Other Diversions." Martin shares behind-the-scenes stories about hit movies like, "Three Amigos," and talks about getting Paul McCartney to sing one of his songs.
Amazon reveals best books of the year list
Only on "CBS Mornings," Amazon reveals its best books of the year list. Amazon books editor and director, Sarah Gelman, joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss this year's picks, and why the number one book "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin is the "perfect" novel for our moment.
Patti Smith shares treasured possessions
Patti Smith shares some of her treasured and nostalgic possessions with CBS News' Anthony Mason as they discuss her new book of photographs.
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (November 13)
Recommendations from our book reviewer of new fiction and non-fiction titles for the fall, including works by Barbara Kingsolver and Booker Prize-winner Shehan Karunatilaka.
Book excerpt: "Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolver
The bestselling novelist is back with her take on Charles Dickens' "David Copperfield" – a story equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking, set in the mountains of southern Appalachia, about an irrepressible boy nobody wants.
Book excerpt: "Chuck Berry: An American Life"
A big, new biography of the father of rock 'n' roll explores what author R.J. Smith calls "the often triumphant, sometimes anguished details" of Berry's career and personal life.
Book excerpt: "The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida" by Shehan Karunatilaka
The Booker Prize-winning comic novel is narrated by the ghost of a war photographer who's granted seven days to figure out who killed him.
Book excerpt: "Dr. No" by Percival Everett
It's not James Bond; it's a clever comic romp about a math professor who specializes in the study of nothingness, whose work attracts the attention of a supervillain.
The 50 most banned books in America
These books have been banned at schools and libraries. Why?
Mariah Carey opens up about giving her kids what she wanted at Christmas
Mariah Carey's new non-autobiographical children's book, "The Christmas Princess," is out in stores now.
Chef Christina Tosi on new baking book
Award-winning chef and Milk Bar owner, Christina Tosi, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book "All About Cookies." She shares how cookies started her love of baking and how she finds inspiration for new recipes.
How "reverse mentoring" improves workplaces
Author and acclaimed executive coach Patrice Gordon joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book "Reverse Mentoring: Removing Barriers and Building Belonging in the Workplace." She explains how reverse mentoring programs can improve diversity, equity and inclusion in organizations, and why everybody benefits from a more inclusive workplace.
Norah O'Donnell interviews Bono
In this episode of "Person to Person with Norah O'Donnell," O'Donnell travels to Dublin to talk to U2 frontman Bono about his new book "Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story." Bono opens up about how the Irish rock band stayed together for decades, his relationship with his father, and going to therapy. Ali Hewson, Bono's wife of 40 years, also sits down with O'Donnell for a rare interview about their relationship.
Entertainment
George Clooney, his wife and their twins granted French citizenship
France's government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal and their eight-year-old twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship.
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.
2025: The year's top books
"Sunday Morning" checks out the bestselling fiction and non-fiction of the past year.
2025: The year's top movies
"Sunday Morning" checks out the highest-grossing films of the past year.
2025: The year's top music
"Sunday Morning" checks out Spotify's top streaming hits of the past year.
The Book Report: Ron Charles' picks from 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.
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.