Margaret Atwood announces sequel to "The Handmaid's Tale"
The sequel to the book will be called "The Testaments"
Books
The Who's Roger Daltrey talks new memoir
Roger Daltrey burst on the scene in the early 1960s as the frontman for The Who, one of the pioneering bands that led rock's British invasion of the U.S. Along with guitarist Pete Townshend, bassist John Entwistle, and drummer Keith Moon, Daltrey and The Who became one of rock's biggest and most influential acts, selling 100 million records, producing two full-length rock operas and performing a historic sunrise set at Woodstock. Now, Daltrey is telling his life story of more than 50 years in rock 'n' roll in his new memoir, "Thanks a Lot Mr. Kibblewhite."
Small bookstores are booming
On Small Business Saturday, a growing number of shoppers will be supporting their independent neighborhood bookstores. After being nearly wiped out a decade ago, small bookstores are booming. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger reports.
Small bookstores are booming after nearly being wiped out
A growing number of shoppers will be supporting their independent neighborhood bookstores on Small Business Saturday
Michelle Obama's book sells 1.4M copies in a week
"Becoming" is well exceeding the pace of previous memoirs by first ladies
Iconic magazine covers
A new book is telling the stories behind famous magazine covers and what them so memorable. Ian Birch is the author of that book, "Iconic Magazine Covers: The Inside Stories Told by the People Who Made Them." He joined CBSN with more.
Oprah Book Club's newest selection: Michelle Obama's "Becoming"
The former first lady's personal story is called "a tour de force ... exquisitely written [and] vivid"
"Big Little Lies" author Liane Moriarty says a joke inspired her latest novel
Her latest page-turner, "Nine Perfect Strangers," follows people trying to transform their lives at a wellness retreat run by an eccentric leader
"Big Little Lies" author Liane Moriarty
Best-selling author Liane Moriarty has sold more than 14 million books worldwide and is behind the award winning HBO series, "Big Little Lies," which is adapted from the book of the same name. Now Nicole Kidman is set to star and executive produce the adaptation of Moriarty's new page-turner, "Nine Perfect Strangers." The book follows people trying to transform their lives at a wellness retreat run by an eccentric leader. Moriarty joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her new book.
John Grisham on story that inspired new book
Over his 30-year career, author John Grisham has written 40 books, which have sold more than 300 million copies. Grisham revisits his southern roots and confronts racism again in his latest novel, "The Reckoning." The story follows a war hero who returns home to his small Mississippi town and kills his minister without explanation. Grisham joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new book.
In posthumous message, Stephen Hawking warns "what will cripple the Earth"
Stephen Hawking writes humanity behaving with "reckless indifference to our future on planet Earth," according to report
Tina Turner on love at first sight, sexiness on stage, and divas
The music legend talks about her memoir, "My Love Story," and opens up about Ike Turner, falling for a younger man, and why she wanted to win over the women in the audience
Tina Turner on her voice, finding serenity and losing a son
The legendary singer, now 78, has written a memoir, "My Love Story," and opens up about her years with Ike Turner, falling for a younger man, Buddhism, and the suicide earlier this year of her son, Craig
Busy Philipps says James Franco assaulted her on "Freaks"
Philipps writes about the alleged incident with Franco in her new book, "This Will Only Hurt A Little"
New book features rare photos of Led Zeppelin
"Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin" chronicles the legendary band's 50-year history with previously-unseen images
Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page on the band's "life-changing" first rehearsal
The first book by the legendary band's surviving members features an extensive archive of previously-unseen photos
Monty Python's Eric Idle still looking on the "Bright Side of Life"
"We took it very, very seriously, to be funny"
Jodi Picoult on "A Spark of Light," abortion
In author Jodi Picoult's books, she tackles controversial and tough topics, including race relations, the Holocaust, and school shootings. Her last nine books debuted at No. 1 on the New York Times Best Sellers list. Picoult joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her new novel, "A Spark of Light," which takes on women's reproductive rights.
Summer reading recommendations
New York Times Book Review staff editor Lauren Christensen joins Vladimir Duthiers to discuss some of the fiction and non-fiction reads she recommends this summer.
Todd Fisher on life with Carrie & Debbie
The son of one Hollywood legend and the brother of another talks about his memoir, "My Girls," and a lifetime in the orbit of two irrepressible stars
The raw Instagram poetry of Yrsa Daley-Ward
"I talk about universal things," says the poet and author, who also explores the role social media can play in forging human connection
Book excerpt: "Reporter: A Memoir" by Seymour Hersh
In this excerpt the Pulitzer-winning investigative journalist describes the instincts and tenacity that came into play in uncovering the greatest political scandal of the 20th century
Ben Rhodes: I'd be "surprised" if Israel didn't know about spy firm
Intelligence agency with ties to Israeli government were "somehow operating" without the country's knowledge in trying to dig up dirt on Obama administration
Bill Clinton and James Patterson co-author a political beach read
The former president and the world's bestselling author collaborate on a thriller about a super POTUS combating both a cyber attack and impeachment, "The President Is Missing"
Ben Rhodes: Trump reverses Obama policies just because they were Obama's
Former deputy national security advisor says that despite current policies, America's future will be more like Obama's presidency than Trump's
Entertainment
Entertainment
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.