Book excerpt: "Sound of the Sea" by Cynthia Barnett
A fascinating scientific and cultural history for anyone who's ever admired the ocean's most beautiful objects – a literal "beach read."
Books
Book excerpt: "What Strange Paradise" by Omar El Akkad
The author of "American War" offers a heartbreaking novel that puts a face on the staggering statistics of the tens of millions of people displaced from their homes as the result of persecution and violence.
Book excerpt: "Intimacies" by Katie Kitamura
In a new novel by the acclaimed author of "A Separation," a woman is assigned to be the interpreter for a politician on trial at The Hague for war crimes, forcing her into the mind of a man who terrifies her.
Book excerpt: "Damnation Spring" by Ash Davidson
In this epic debut novel, set in the redwood forests of northern California, a lumberman takes a gamble on a parcel of land that could set up his family for years.
Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman speaks out about his role in the impeachment of Trump
Preview: The Army veteran tells "CBS Sunday Morning": "I was the driving force behind this whole thing ... I'm getting some chills talking about it right now."
Prince Harry is working on an "intimate and heartfelt memoir"
"I'm writing this not as the prince I was born but as the man I have become," Prince Harry said in a statement Monday.
CC Sabathia opens up on addiction and recovery
CC Sabathia is considered one of the most dominating pitchers of his generation but his success came with a lot of personal struggles.
Quentin Tarantino: From the screen to the page
The Oscar-winning filmmaker has fulfilled a new dream, by publishing his first novel: "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," an adaptation of his acclaimed period epic.
Book excerpt: Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"
The Oscar-winning filmmaker's first novel is an expansion of his 2019 film, a tale of a fading star wading through a turbulent period of change in the movie and TV industry in 1969.
Author T.J. Newman on new thriller "Falling"
The new thriller "Falling" is written by T.J. Newman, a former flight attendant who worked on the story while flying at 35,000 feet, and it's all the more impressive because of the struggles Newman dealt with trying to get "Falling" published. Jeff Glor has the details.
Quentin Tarantino on living the literary life
Preview: The Academy Award-winning filmmaker opens up about fatherhood, filmmaking, and his new career as a novelist, with his adaptation of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood."
Author Robin DiAngelo on "Nice Racism"
New York Times best-selling Author Robin DiAngelo is calling on White Americans to address the subtle ways she says they cause racial harm every day. First on "CBS This Morning," Robin DiAngelo joins to discuss her new book "Nice Racism: How Progressive White People Perpetuate Racial Harm" and the ways in which subtle racism is more harmful than overt racism. She'll give examples from her own life and offer guidance to viewers on how to address the "nice racism" they perpetuate daily.
"Blackout" authors on celebrating Black love
Six best-selling young adult authors — Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk and Nicola Yoon — teamed up to write a novel centering and celebrating Black love. "Blackout" weaves together six stories of love and friendship set during a massive power outage in New York City. First on "CBS This Morning," the six writers come together to discuss the collaboration and the importance of representing young people of color in joyful love stories.
High U.S. COVID deaths were avoidable, book says
Former White House senior adviser for COVID response Andy Slavitt joins CBSN to discuss his new book "Preventable," which suggests a better initial response from U.S. officials could have saved many lives.
Graham Norton on chat show, new novel
Anthony Mason interviews TV host Graham Norton, who delights audiences every week with Britain's version of the late night talk show. His sharp comedic timing, unique laugh and effortless ease with guests who chat over drinks on the famous red sofa have made “The Graham Norton Show“ a hit. The eight-time BAFTA Award winner also hosts a radio show and writes. In the spare time Norton somehow found, he has written his third novel, “Home Stretch.”
Malcolm Gladwell on "The Bomber Mafia"
The author of such bestsellers as "Blink" and "Outliers" talks about his latest work, "The Bomber Mafia," about a group of idealists during the Second World War and their attempt to use technology to reinvent war.
Stephen King reveals how he used paperback advance from first novel
Preview: The bestselling author talks with "Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley about the writing process; his new Apple TV miniseries, "Lisey's Story"; and why he's not a fan of roller coasters.
Stephen King on "Lisey's Story" and keeping his imagination young
At 73, the bestselling author of horror and suspense, who has adapted his 2006 novel for Apple TV, talks about what his early success with "Carrie" meant for his mother; and how a box left behind by his late father changed the course of his life.
The lore of magazines as a window on the world
One collector's massive library of 83,000 magazines dating back to the 1700s, recently curated in the exhibit "Magazines and the American Experience," shows how, in the pre-internet age, magazines were the primary source of information, news, science and culture.
George H.W. Bush's post-presidency life
A new memoir is giving a behind-the-scenes look into George H.W. Bush's life after serving as president. "The Man I Knew" was written by Jean Becker, who worked as chief of staff for the 41st president for more than two decades, and joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the life and legacy of the man she called a mentor and a friend.
New book tells history of same-sex marriage
A new book charts the rise of the marriage-equality movement. "The Engagement: America's Quarter-Century Struggle Over Same-Sex Marriage" is about the decades of activism that ultimately led to the Supreme Court's 2015 decision to legalize same-sex unions. Author Sasha Issenberg joins CBSN AM to discuss his book.
Bill Bratton on new memoir, policing
Bill Bratton, the former head of the New York, Los Angeles and Boston police departments is out with a new memoir on policing and reforms.
Richard Robinson, longtime Scholastic CEO, has died at 84
Robinson presided over such bestsellers as J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" novels and Suzanne Collins' "The Hunger Games" series.
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (June 6)
Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles.
Book excerpt: "The Double Life of Bob Dylan"
The first of a two-volume biography by Clinton Heylin is a revelation, rewriting the life and career of the singer-songwriter, as previously documented by earlier biographers and ascribed by Dylan himself.
Entertainment
Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor known for his roles in "The Wire" and "Veep," dies at 71
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
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."