Book excerpt: "The Lyrics" by Paul McCartney
The Beatle's memoir contains stories of his life, inspiration, and the music that changed the world, set against the lyrics of 154 of his most important songs.
Books
Book excerpt: "On Animals" by Susan Orlean
This collection of The New Yorker magazine writer's essays evokes her lifelong fascination with all creatures great and small.
Book excerpt: "The Sentence" by Louise Erdrich
The author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Night Watchman" returns with a magical comedy about a bookstore, a convicted body snatcher, and a ghost.
Book excerpt: "The Island of Missing Trees" by Elif Shafak
The Turkish-British writer-activist prevents a hauntingly beautiful novel involving a pair of young lovers – one Turkish, one Greek – who are separated by a military invasion.
Book excerpt: "Apparently There Were Complaints" by Sharon Gless
In her new memoir, the Emmy-winning star of "Cagney & Lacey" writes about a terrifying medical incident that would end her relationship with martinis.
Book excerpt: "A Tattoo On My Brain: A Neurologist's Personal Battle Against Alzheimer's Disease"
Dr. Daniel Gibbs writes about how, after spending his career caring for patients with Alzheimer's, he has now moved to studying the disease from the perspective of a patient himself.
Chef Christina Tosi on new book, motherhood
Christina Tosi, a two-time James Beard Award-winning chef and the founder of Milk Bar, is now a mother and the author of a new children's book, "Every Cake Has a Story." CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver sat down with Tosi to discuss the meaning and inspiration behind her book.
Andrew Sullivan on separating politics and life
The conservative author says the January 6 insurrection was a wake-up call for Americans to open their minds to compromise as the U.S. Constitution's authors intended.
Former Marine chronicles war in new memoir
Congressman Ruben Gallego details the horrors and sacrifice he witnessed while serving as a Marine during the Iraq War in his new memoir, "They Called Us 'Lucky': The Life and Afterlife of the Iraq War's Hardest Hit Unit." The representative from Arizona joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the book and other news out of Washington.
Emily Ratajkowski talks new book "My Body"
Emily Ratajkowski joins "CBS Mornings" for her first TV interview about her deeply personal new book "My Body." She reflects on her experiences and the cost of fame and success. Plus, her decision to come forward about allegations she was groped on the set of "Blurred Lines."
"Madam": How the oldest profession entered the Jazz Age
In her book, "Madam," Pulitzer Prize-winner Debby Applegate traces Polly Adler's rise from immigrant sweatshop employee to owner of one of New York City's most popular bordellos, catering to politicians, celebrities, and the mob.
Book excerpt: "Madam," the story of renowned brothel owner Polly Adler
A new biography by Pulitzer Prize-winner Debby Applegate traces the rise and fall of an icon of the Prohibition Era.
Essays by Jewish teens in 1930s inspire novel
A contest that took place in the years before WWII and the Holocaust asked Jewish teenagers living in Eastern Europe to write essays about their lives. Now, these long-lost entries are being reimagined into a new graphic novel, titled "When I Grow Up" by Ken Krimstein, published by Bloomsbury and available November 16. Jim Axelrod shares some of the fascinating stories being featured.
Mitch Albom on new novel
Best-selling author Mitch Albom is out with a new novel Tuesday called "The Stranger in the Lifeboat." He discusses the inspiration behind the story and how his own experience with loss helped shape one of the characters. Plus, Albom, who has run an orphanage in Haiti since 2010, shares why he continues to travel to the country every month despite the risks.
Book excerpt: "Both/And: A Life in Many Worlds" by Huma Abedin
In her memoir, the longtime aide to Hillary Rodham Clinton writes about her awakening to the workings of diplomacy, the participation of women in government, and how she found a role for herself at the most famous address in the world.
David Copperfield on family and the future
David Copperfield, the most successful commercial magician of all time, is more than four decades into his career and still putting on shows every day. His recently released book, “David Copperfield’s History of Magic,” takes readers through the legendary figures of illusion. Jeff Glor spoke with the illusionist about magic, family, the past and the future.
“The Last Bookstore” wins global fame
Many analysts predicted the death of the local bookstore at the hands of the internet and, more specifically, Amazon. Ironically, it is social media that is saving one 10,000-square-foot literary labyrinth in downtown Los Angeles, which was recently named "Most Instagrammed Bookstore in the World." Lee Cowan reports.
New book portrays girls as trailblazing women
Photographer Tricia Messeroux is focusing on women and putting together a new book that features young girls who embody female trailblazers. It includes everyone from Maya Angelou to Beyoncé to Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Jericka Duncan found out how the powerful images are inspiring the next generation of leaders.
Book Excerpt: Jane Goodall's "The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times"
The famed naturalist shares with co-author Douglas Abrams her faith in nature's resilience in spite of humankind's self-destructive behaviors that threaten our only home.
Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen: Renegades
The former president and the singer-songwriter have shared their stories in a podcast, and now a book: "Renegades: Born in the USA." They discuss the influence of their fathers on their life's work, and the collective narratives in both popular music and politics.
Jane Goodall on her hope for the future
At age 87, the famed naturalist who has dedicated her life to protecting wildlife and the environment continues to advocate for a more sustainable future, as she writes in "The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times."
Book Excerpt: "Renegades: Born in the USA" by Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen
The former president and the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter engage in a dialogue about personal stories – narratives shared through politics and music – that can help tell the story of an America striving to become a most just, more fair union.
Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen on race, friendship and the influence of fathers
Preview: In their first interview together for "CBS Sunday Morning" and "CBS Mornings," the former president and the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter discuss their podcast and book, "Renegades: Born in the USA."
Authors help millions see light in dark times
A growing community of writers and poets is trying to turn social media into a force for positive change. Yung Pueblo and Lalah Delia are two authors who are helping millions of followers see light through dark times with inspirational posts and tools for self-awareness, self-love and gaining power through pain. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Carole Hopson's journey to the cockpit
Carole Hopson is one of the few women pilots of color who flies a Boeing 737 for United Airlines as a first officer. She was inspired to become a pilot by the story of Bessie Coleman, the first African-American woman to earn a pilot's license. Now, Hopson has written a book inspired by Coleman in hopes it can help her mission to diversify the aviation industry. Michelle Miller has the details.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Extended interview: Doja Cat
In this web exclusive, the rapper and singer known as Doja Cat talks with Michelle Miller about her new album "Vie" (to be released Sept. 26). She also discusses her social media presence and admits she is "a bit of an oversharer."
Doja Cat: "I'm very proud of the music I'm making now"
The 29-year-old Grammy-winner known as Doja Cat is once again mixing up her look and her sound. She talks with Michelle Miller about her new album, "Vie" (to be released Sept. 26); how she was inspired to create music while growing up in an ashram; and how this "rapper that makes pop music" doesn't cut herself a break.
Priscilla Presley writes about her life after Elvis in "Softly, as I Leave You"
In her new book, Priscilla Presley writes what she calls her final telling of what it was like to be a queen to the King, and what came after.
Extended interview: Priscilla Presley
In this web exclusive, Priscilla Presley talks with Lee Cowan about writing her memoir, "Softly, as I Leave You: Life After Elvis," in which she recounts her life following her divorce from Elvis Presley.
Priscilla Presley writes about her life after Elvis
In her new book, "Softly, as I Leave You: Life After Elvis," Priscilla Presley writes what she calls her final telling of what it was like to be a queen to the King, and what came after. She talks with Lee Cowan about why she and Elvis Presley divorced when she was 28 years old. She also discusses acting in "Dallas" and "The Naked Gun" films, and losing Lisa Marie Presley, the only child she had with Elvis.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including musician and songwriter Sonny Curtis.
Robert Redford: An appreciation
Lee Cowan looks back on the actor, director, independent film advocate and environmental activist, who died this past week at age 89. [Watch our interviews with Redford from 1994, 2006 and 2018.]
Robert Redford: An appreciation
Lee Cowan looks back on the actor, director, independent film advocate and environmental activist, who died this past week at age 89.
Dwayne Johnson on tackling a dramatic role in "The Smashing Machine"
The action movie star, who tapped into some childhood trauma to play mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr in his new film, reveals that he told costar Emily Blunt and director Benny Safdie he was scared to take on the dramatic role.
Extended interview: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
In this web exclusive, the actor and former wrestler talks with Tracy Smith about his new film, "The Smashing Machine."
Dwayne Johnson on "The Smashing Machine"
Action movie star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson says he tapped into some childhood trauma to play mixed martial arts & UFC fighter Mark Kerr in the new film "The Smashing Machine." He reveals to Tracy Smith that he told costar Emily Blunt and director Benny Safdie he was scared to take on the role, and talks about where he finds peace nowadays: his own fishing hole.
From the archives: Sonny Curtis – from Buddy Holly to Mary Tyler Moore
Musician and songwriter Sonny Curtis, who was an early bandmate of Buddy Holly, and who penned "Love Is All Around" (the theme song of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show"), died on Sept. 19, 2025 at age 88. In this Jan. 9, 2022 "Sunday Morning" profile, Mo Rocca talked with Curtis about a career during which he truly made it after all.
Sonny Curtis, who wrote "Mary Tyler Moore Show" theme, dies at 88
Sonny Curtis died Friday, his wife of more than a half-century, Louise Curtis, confirmed to The Associated Press.
Book excerpt: "Softly, as I Leave You: Life After Elvis" by Priscilla Beaulieu Presley
In her new memoir, the widow of Elvis Presley writes of what she lost when she divorced the King, and how she found herself – as a single mother, businesswoman and actress.
Maren Morris performs "Running"
Maren Morris released her first self-written album when she was 15 years old, but her big break came when "My Church" topped charts and won her a Grammy. Last month, Morris released the deluxe version of her new album "Dreamsicle." Here's Maren Morris performing "Running."