"The Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood: "I have never believed it can't happen here"
The Canadian author says her sequel, "The Testaments," which continues the saga of the women of the dystopian society of Gilead, offers "tons of hope"
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Margaret Atwood on "The Handmaid's Tale" and its sequel: "It is a warning"
Preview: The author tells "Sunday Morning" that the atrocities described in her dystopian classic, and her new novel "The Testaments," were taken from real-life events: "The human race made it up, unfortunately"
Samantha Power: "It's going to be very hard to recover" from Trump era
Former U.N. ambassador says there's a need to restore and reinforce America's alliances and our nation's celebration of diversity and individual rights
Book excerpt: "The Testaments" by Margaret Atwood
In her sequel to "The Handmaid's Tale," shortlisted for the Booker Prize, the author writes of attempts to wipe away the "corrupt and blood-smeared fingerprints of the past"
A look back: Summer 2019's biggest movies and beach reads
These were the winners at the movie box office this summer; and what were the biggest books of the season?
Eddie Huang on the myth of the "model minority"
The restaurateur, streetwear designer, TV host, and author of "Fresh Off the Boat" talks about family, Chinese identity, and pork buns
Obama pays tribute to Toni Morrison in summer reading list
The former president encourages reading Toni Morrison's "transcendent" books
Nobel laureate Toni Morrison dead at 88
Morrison, 88, was one of the great writers of her time, excelling as a novelist, essayist, editor, and short story writer
Extended interview: Colson Whitehead on writing "The Nickel Boys"
The Pulitzer Prize-winner also discusses "The Underground Railroad," the emotional drain of research, and searching for different ways to attack the world through literature
Colson Whitehead on "The Nickel Boys" and exhuming tales of the dead
In his latest novel, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "The Underground Railroad" recounts stories from a notorious boys' reform school where many went missing, or never left alive
"Three Women" author Lisa Taddeo on female desire
"Desire is something we think about so often, and also the thing we hold most closely to our chests"
Elaine Welteroth talks new book, career and relationships
Former Teen Vogue editor-in-chief and Project Runway judge Elaine Welteroth is now writing about her own experiences
Book excerpt: Andrew Rannells' "Too Much Is Not Enough"
In his memoir the Tony-nominated star of "The Book of Mormon" writes about coming from Nebraska as a drama student to New York City – a fascinating and scary place, where people drink coffee at night!
Book excerpt: Jim Acosta's "The Enemy of the People"
The chief White House correspondent for CNN writes about covering a very different kind of president than America has ever seen before
How accurate is HBO's "Chernobyl"?
A new mini-series brings to life the story of the 1986 nuclear disaster
Elizabeth Gilbert hopes her new novel goes down "in one gulp"
"This is a book about very promiscuous young women behaving very recklessly and experiencing and testing the limits of their power"
"The Ballad of Huck & Miguel": Huck Finn revisited, in today's L.A.
Tim DeRoche reframes Mark Twain's story of comradeship as a modern-day boy-adventurer and an undocumented Mexican immigrant rafting down the Los Angeles River
Almanac: The rise of Dracula
The immortal vampire first saw the light of day when Bram Stoker's horror novel was published on May 26, 1897
Under the Tuscan sun with author Frances Mayes
With a sense of adventure, the writer restored her 300-year-old house, making it the star of an international bestseller
The birthplace of Pinocchio
The tiny Tuscan town of Collodi is where the wooden puppet who would become a live boy was born – the protagonist of a coming-of-age story much darker than the familiar Disney film
Scott Pelley on new memoir and "asking the wrong question"
In his new memoir, "Truth Worth Telling," the "60 Minutes" correspondent tells the stories of individuals who found purpose during life-changing moments in world history
Life lessons and war stories from Admiral William H. McRaven
The former Navy SEAL and author of the memoir "Sea Stories" tells of bringing Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden to justice, and the improbable act that is of most value
Book excerpt: "Sea Stories" by Admiral William H. McRaven
In his latest book, the retired Navy SEAL commander and author of the bestselling "Making a Bed" writes "sometimes unbelievable stories of life"
Book excerpt: Howard Stern on how therapy changed him
In "Howard Stern Comes Again" the radio giant explains what it took for him to treat his guests as collaborators in an interview, rather than as foils for his on-air antics
J.R.R. Tolkien's creation of Middle-earth, on display in New York City
An exhibition at the Morgan Library and Museum explores the fantasy author's creative process
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Jimmy Kimmel to return: What to know
ABC announced Monday that "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" would return Tuesday. The show was pulled last week following comments from Kimmel about the death of Charlie Kirk. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will return to air Tuesday, Disney says
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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.