Mindy Kaling, B.J. Novak confirm book project
The onetime "The Office" co-stars and former couple shared details of the project during a panel at BookCon in New York City
Books
"Fifty Shades of Grey" sequel to be published June 18
E L James is giving the world another shade of Christian Grey with a new novel told from the billionaire's point of view
James Patterson launches children's imprint
Patterson, already one of the book world's most popular authors, is now becoming a publisher for children's books
Jodi Picoult is the best-selling author behind 23 novels in 23 years
Jodi Picoult is the best-selling author behind 23 novels in 23 years. She is known for her tear-jerking plot lines and dark, twisted narratives, but her new book shows a lighter side. She joins “CBS This Morning” with her daughter and co-author Samantha Van Leer to discuss their second young adult novel called “Off the Page.”
Merriam-Webster added more than 1,700 words to its dictionary, including "emoji," "net neutrality" and "meme"
Merriam-Webster added more than 1,700 words to its dictionary, including "emoji," "net neutrality" and "meme." CBSN's Elaine Quijano and Meg Oliver have more.
Mario Testino is known for capturing some of the world's sexiest photos
Mario Testino is known for capturing some of the world's sexiest photos. His images of models and celebrities appear in Vanity Fair and Vogue. He has also worked for Gucci and Versace. Anthony Mason reports on how Testino is taking his lens in different directions.
The infamous terrorist had an extensive digital library
The infamous terrorist had an extensive digital library. As Mark Phillips reports, the digitized books and thousands of internal al Qaeda memos reveal a dark view and a threatening intent toward his sworn American enemy.
Barbra Streisand memoir scheduled for 2017
The singer-actress-filmmaker will reflect on her childhood, her career and private life in the currently untitled tome
The married mother of three graduated with a degree in English from Smith College
The married mother of three graduated with a degree in English from Smith College, but decided to pursue a more lucrative career developing software. Now, as Michelle Miller reports, Wild is being heralded among the hottest in adult fiction.
Judy Blume: Resilient, in life and fiction
The bestselling author's latest novel, "In the Unlikely Event," conjures her childhood and a series of inexplicable disasters
Blume is known for writing groundbreaking books for and about adolescents and now she is writing a novel about her own youth
Blume is known for writing groundbreaking books for and about adolescents and now she is writing a novel about her own youth. Rita Braver reports on the renowned author who says she has always been drawn towards taboo subjects.
At age 43 Musk has a new venture, Solar-City, to make batteries for storing solar energy
Elon Musk sold his company, Paypal, for $200 million in 2002 to start Space-X, the only private rocket company to launch a spacecraft into orbit and bring it back, and the electric car company Tesla. At age 43 Musk has a new venture, Solar-City, to make batteries for storing solar energy. Author of a new autobiography “Elon Musk: Tesla, Space-X, and the Quest of a Fantastic Future,” Ashlee Vance joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss his remarkable career.
The world-renowned photographer soared to fame in the '90s and released a series of images called "Immediate Family”
The world-renowned photographer soared to fame in the '90s and released a series of images called "Immediate Family.” Twenty-five years later, Mann looks at her remarkable career in a new memoir called “Hold Still.” She opens up to Charlie Rose in a rare interview at the Gagosian Gallery, surrounded by her iconic work.
Gen. Stanley McChrystal talks about leadership strategy in his new book "Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World"
Gen. Stanley McChrystal talks about leadership strategy in his new book "Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World." He joins CBSN with more on whether the U.S. military strategy is effective against terror.
A mother's promise
Before her son died of cancer, Barbara Saltzman promised she'd share the children's book he wrote with other young cancer patients
Greg Proops is an improv comic, popular podcaster and now an author
Greg Proops is an improv comic, popular podcaster and now an author. His podcast is called “The Smartest Man in the World,” so naturally his first book is titled “The Smartest Book in the World.” Proops joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss his book, podcast and more.
Melissa Rivers describes her mother's last moments
Joan Rivers' daughter shared tears and memories with ET's Nancy O'Dell eight months after the late comedienne's death
The singer and songwriter has always been a musical outlaw
The singer and songwriter has always been a musical outlaw. He was inspired by blues, jazz, gospel, honky tonk and the '60s hippy movement, and he created a sound all of his own and revolutionized country music. Willie joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new memoir, "It's a Long Story."
J.K. Rowling apologizes for "Harry Potter" death
The author says she's sorry for killing off this beloved character from her wizarding world
The Wright Brothers and the conquest of flight
Historian David McCullough's latest book examines the men (and their sister) who pioneered an age of aviation
Excerpt: "The Hand on the Mirror"
Janis Heaphy Durham writes of an event that forced her to question her previously-held views about life beyond death
Khloe Kardashian is writing an advice book
The reality TV star will share tips for developing "strength and true beauty" in a "culture that worships skinny"
Kate Mulgrew's quest
The "Orange Is the New Black" actress talks about giving up her first-born daughter for adoption - and the years-long search to find her again
Excerpt: "Born With Teeth" by Kate Mulgrew
In her new memoir the actress writes of her parents, who knew how to drink, dance, talk and "stir up the devil"
German Nobel laureate Guenter Grass dies at age 87
Writer famed for "The Tin Drum" gave voice to a generation that suffered from rise of Nazism and nation's post-war guilt
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.