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
Books
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
Author Veronica Roth
Veronica Roth's bestselling "Divergent" series has sold more 35 million copies worldwide. All three books were turned into blockbuster movies. Roth joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her next young adult novel, "Carve the Mark," the first book in a two-part science fiction fantasy series.
Entertainment
France defends granting George Clooney and his family French citizenship
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
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.