Boris Johnson’s dad releasing a Brexit-themed thriller
British author Stanley Johnson found gallons of real-life fuel for his forthcoming novel, "Kompromat"
Books
Gillian Anderson and Jennifer Nadel on empowering women
Their new book teaches how to combat a hostile culture with such attributes as honesty, courage, trust and joy
New book "We" empowers women
Award-winning actress Gillian Anderson is best known for playing FBI special agent Dana Scully on "The X-Files." She and her friend, journalist Jennifer Nadel, join "CBS This Morning" to discuss their new book, "We: A Manifesto for Women Everywhere." It questions why women today are prone to self-criticism, looking at rates of depression and anxiety.
Was Ernest Hemingway a spy?
Works of the famed author took us on adventures, but his own life was full of adventure, too, including a little-known espionage chapter
Dystopian books see impressive sales boost
Books detailing nightmare futures are selling like there's no tomorrow
Book filled with blank pages tops Amazon's best-seller list
It has a table of contents, chapters and bibliography -- but no words on the 266 pages other than chapter titles
"Bridges of Madison County" author is dead at 77
Robert James Waller, whose novel "The Bridges of Madison County" was turned into a film and a Broadway musical, has died in Texas
Derek Jeter and Tim Green team up for "Baseball Genius"
The former New York Yankees and Atlanta Falcons stars team up to tackle the world of children’s books
Derek Jeter & Tim Green on new book
Two big sports stars are turning a new a page in their retirements. New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter and Atlanta Falcons player Tim Green are now tackling the world of children's books. Green and Jeter join "CBS This Morning" to discuss their new book, "Baseball Genius."
Paula Fox, award-winning author, dead at 93
She was well-known for novels "Desperate Characters," "Poor George," "A Servant's Tale," "Borrowed Finery" and memoir "The Coldest Winter"
Writer Gay Talese
He's considered a leader of a movement known as "New Journalism" - writers who tried to break the boundaries of traditional reporting in the mid- to late-20th century. Now 85, and working on a new book about his long marriage, Gay Talese talks to Rita Braver about some of his most memorable stories, and about a new anthology of his most acclaimed articles, called "High Notes."
Gay Talese's sense of wonder
At 85 the acclaimed writer, proponent of the New Journalism movement, says the gift of "wanting to know more" keeps him alive
The seductive allure of romance novels
It's a billion-dollar industry selling sex, love, empowerment, and happily-ever-afters, but when it comes to a romance novel, don't judge the book by its cover
Romance novels
To her students at New York's Fordham University, she is professor Mary Bly. But to legions of readers, she's bestselling romance writer Eloisa James, a reigning queen of romance fiction. Faith Salie discusses the English scholar's surprising double life, and talks with author Beverly Jenkins and with the writer behind the blog Smart Bitches, Trashy Books, as she explores the sex, love, empowerment and HEAs (the "happily ever afters") of romance novels.
"The Hit Makers"
In a world of media overload, what determines which music or TV shows --even political candidates -- will rise above the din to become the thing everyone talks about? Author Derek Thompson, senior editor at The Atlantic, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss his new book, "The Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction," which explores how things move from obscurity to obsession.
Merriam-Webster dictonary words
From "binge-watching" to "photobombing," concepts that didn't even exist a few years ago are now getting official status. Anthony Mason looks at some of the new words that made the Merriam-Webster Dictionary this year.
The bookish football star
When Steve Hartman first met Malcolm Mitchell three years ago, the wide receiver - then playing for the University of Georgia - had been invited to join a book club. He was the only man in the club, and by far the youngest. But he was proud to be called a nerd. Today, Mitchell is playing for the New England Patriots, and he's taken his love of reading to a new level: writing a children's book, "The Magician's Hat."
Former SEAL who says he killed Bin Laden gets book deal
The Navy SEAL who has said he fired the shots that killed Osama bin Laden has a memoir coming out this spring
"1984" up in sales
More than six decades after it was published, George Orwell's dystopian novel, "1984," is seeing a surge in sales. Alex Wagner looks at the new success for the book about government manipulating truth.
“1984” publisher orders larger reprinting
Following the sudden climb of "1984" to the top of Amazon's bestseller list, the book's publisher has a larger-than-usual reprint
“1984” sales soar in response to “alternative facts"
Sales are soaring for George Orwell’s “1984” in the wake of incorrect or unprovable statements made by Donald Trump and some White House aides
Happy days are here again for Henry Winkler
How the actor who garnered fame as the Fonz overcame dyslexia and got hooked on fishing
Henry Winkler on his dyslexia
In this web exclusive, the actor talks with Mo Rocca about how dyslexia affected his performance as the Fonz on the classic 1970s sitcom "Happy Days."
Ivanka Trump’s book release pushed back
Citing “momentous changes” in her life, Ivanka Trump and her publisher are pushing back the release of her new book
"Divergent" author on new sci-fi novel, "Carve the Mark"
At just 28 years old, Veronica Roth has written three books that have been turned into blockbuster movies -- and now she’s debuting a whole new series
Entertainment
Entertainment
Scarlett Johansson on directorial debut
Scarlett Johansson joins "CBS Mornings" with June Squibb to discuss their new film, "Eleanor the Great," a moving story about family, grief and resilience. Johansson dedicates the project to her grandmother, while Squibb reflects on her decades-long career and thriving at 95.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" returning
Jimmy Kimmel is returning to his late-night show on Tuesday, Disney announced. Kimmel's show was pre-empted after comments he made in response to the shooting death of Charlie Kirk. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has served enough time in prison, defense tells judge
Combs faces an Oct. 3 sentencing after his conviction by a Manhattan jury on two charges that outlaw interstate commerce related to prostitution.
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."