Philip Roth: An appreciation by Bill Flanagan
Says the fury that animated much of the novelist's best writing was not apparent in the writer
Books
From 2010: A rare look at author Philip Roth
Philip Roth, who died on May 22, 2018, has been called "America's greatest living novelist" many times over. Roth rarely did interviews, but he invited "Sunday Morning" into his home. And that's where Rita Braver sat down with him to talk about his work, his life, and his legacy, in a story originally broadcast on October 3, 2010.
Stephen King on "The Outsider" and where his ideas come from
King's latest novel explores what happens when irrefutable evidence is complicated by an ironclad alibi
"The Restless Wave": Parting words from John McCain
Co-writer Mark Salter talks about the themes of the latest memoir by the 81-year-old Arizona senator, who has been diagnosed with brain cancer
Passage: Tom Wolfe
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the writer whose non-fiction and novels were as distinctive as his attire
From 2006: Writer Tom Wolfe on journalism and voyeurism
An acclaimed practitioner of "new journalism" and author of such bestsellers as "The Right Stuff" and "The Bonfire of the Vanities," writer Tom Wolfe died on Monday, May 14, 2018. In this interview with CBS News' Harry Smith originally broadcast on "Sunday Morning" January 15, 2006, Wolfe talks about his journey from newspaper reporter to novelist; the difference between journalism and voyeurism; and his iconic white suits (which he admits he began wearing "by accident").
Comey book excerpts emerge
Excerpts from former FBI director James Comey's new book are emerging during a time of "unprecedented turmoil in the Trump administration." Zeke Miller, CBSN political contributor and White House reporter for The Associated Press, tells "Red & Blue" that the release of Comey's book, "A Higher Loyalty," will be a key test for a White House.
How "Ready Player One" author Ernie Cline finally won
An aspiring writer turned his love of pop culture into a bestselling novel, now the basis of a blockbuster movie from Steven Spielberg
Sean Penn: The actor turns a page
The two-time Oscar-winner, who says he no longer enjoys acting, debuts his first novel, the dark comedy "Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff"
Putin's influence on American politics
In their new book "Russian Roulette," authors Michael Isikoff and David Corn explore how far back, and far reaching, Russian meddling in the 2016 election actually went. They sat down with Elaine Quijano for "Red & Blue" to discuss new revelations about how Obama administration officials reacted to election interference, and what former Trump campaign foreign policy adviser George Papadopoulos has told investigators.
Junot Díaz on his first children's book, "Islandborn"
A new book by the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer of "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" tells of an immigrant's roots from a child's perspective
Brad Meltzer on the secret message of "The Escape Artist"
The New York Times bestselling writer talks about his latest thriller
Rupi Kaur on the simplicity of her poetry and the rise of "Instapoets"
The bestselling author of "the sun and her flowers" talks about writing as catharsis, protest and revelation
Newbery and Caldecott awards announced
Erin Entrada Kelly's "Hello, Universe" won the John Newbery Medal
Oprah's Book Club author Tayari Jones
Oprah Winfrey's latest book club pick, "An American Marriage," is a work of fiction described as "a love story warped in racial injustice." Author Tayari Jones joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the premise of her new book and her reaction when Winfrey called her to share the book club news.
Read excerpts of James Patterson's new book, "All-American Murder"
The best-selling author's latest book is due out on January 22
Phenomenal photos
Harry Benson brought us some of the greatest images in the album of American history. Now, he's sharing his personal memories of those moments. Jim Axelrod reports.
Stanley Bing's new book explores obsession with living longer
The real-life quest for eternal life by some of tech's biggest moguls inspired Bing to write his latest novel
Stanley Bing on "Immortal Life"
Some of the biggest names in technology, like Amazon's Jeff Bezos and PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, are donating millions to explore the possibility of eternal life. This quest inspired Stanley Bing's new novel, "Immortal Life: A Soon To Be True Story." In the book Bing, the pen name of CBS executive Gil Schwartz, imagines a future where humans evolve in digital form. He joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why he's fascinated with the idea of living forever and how technology could be used to make that happen.
Dan Brown on God and artificial intelligence in new thriller, "Origin"
The author of the best-selling Robert Langdon mystery series is not agnostic about the dangers posed by AI
Ex sues author of “The Girls,” citing plagiarism
A lawsuit alleges that author Emma Cline plagiarized parts of her novel from an ex-boyfriend by using spyware to access his email and other accounts, which Cline denies
Election collusion
In the new book "Collusion: Secret Meetings, Dirty Money and How Russia Helped Donald Trump Win," author Luke Harding says Russia may have been trying to cultivate Mr. Trump for decades. He joined "Red and Blue" to discuss his findings.
Tina Brown on Vanity Fair
Tina Brown transformed Vanity Fair into a legendary and provocative tracker of pop culture. Brown's first memoir, "The Vanity Fair Diaries," pulls back the cover on her time as editor-in-chief of the magazine, publishing her own diary entries from 1983 to 1992. Brown joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her new book and career.
Tina Brown on gossip, Weinstein and Trump
The legendary magazine editor, author of "The Vanity Fair Diaries: 1983-1992," opens up about her relationships with the now-disgraced film producer and a future president
Author David Grann
Amazon has revealed its "Best Book of the Year" pick as David Grann's "Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI." Grann sat down with CBS News' Anne-Marie Green in the "CBS This Morning" Toyota Green Room to discuss the book.
Entertainment
Notable works entering the public domain in 2026
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Noah Wyle on authenticity of "The Pitt"
The hit series "The Pitt" has earned praise for its realistic look at the pressures facing health care workers. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to the star of the show, Noah Wyle, for "CBS Sunday Morning." Wyle talked about how the cast prepared for their roles beyond learning their lines before shooting the series even began.
Here's who's performing on New Year's Eve to ring in 2026
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
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.