Book excerpt: "King: A Life" by Jonathan Eig
This latest biography, drawing upon more than 200 interviews and previously-unseen FBI documents, creates a deeper study of the civil rights leader's upbringing and mission.
Books
Book excerpt: "The Three of Us" by Ore Agbaje-Williams
This wickedly comic debut novel presents a day in the lives of a husband and wife, and the wife's best friend, whose respective narrations offer very different takes on the sturdiness of the marriage.
Book excerpt: "Why Fathers Cry at Night" by Kwame Alexander
The Newbury Medal-winning author of books for young readers has written an unusual memoir for adults, about his parents, and his own struggles to be a good husband and father.
Author Isabel Allende on how writing "gave me a voice when I had no voice"
The 80-year-old Chilean-born writer, whose latest novel is "The Wind Knows My Name," talks about her tumultuous family history, and the passion and courage of her stories' female characters.
Book excerpt: "The Wind Knows My Name" by Isabel Allende
The New York Times bestselling author of such works as "The House of the Spirits" and "A Long Petal of the Sea" returns with a story that draws parallels between the Holocaust and the plight of children separated from their parents at the U.S. border.
Book excerpt: "The Joy of Politics" by Sen. Amy Klobuchar
What's a mom to do? In her new book, the Minnesota Democrat writes about one of her accomplishments as part of the Senate Rules Committee: getting new parents permission to bring their babies onto the Senate floor.
Book + audio excerpt: "Honey, Baby, Mine" by Laura Dern & Diane Ladd
In their joint memoir the mother and daughter, both acclaimed actresses, talk about the gift of working together.
Tom Hanks on his novel approach to movies
The Oscar-winning actor's experiences in Hollywood are the inspiration for his new novel, about the adventures that go into the creation of a film: "The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece."
Andy Cohen on becoming a parent: "I think it's changed me in every way"
The media mogul behind "Watch What Happens Live" and a plethora of "Real Housewives" is now shining a spotlight on his own life-changing role as the father of two young children, as detailed in his new book, "The Daddy Diaries: The Year I Grew Up."
Book excerpt: "Wildflower: A Memoir" by Aurora James
The designer, fashion entrepreneur and activist writes about how she found inspiration for her Brother Vellies shoes in a medina in Marrakesh, Morocco.
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (April 30)
Recommendations from our book reviewer of new fiction and non-fiction titles, including "The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece" by Tom Hanks.
Book excerpt: "The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece" by Tom Hanks
The Oscar-winning actor's experiences in Hollywood are the inspiration for this charming novel about the adventures that go into the creation of a film.
Book excerpt: "The Last Animal" by Ramona Ausubel
The award-winning author of "Sons and Daughters of Ease and Plenty" returns with a buoyant take on "Jurassic Park," about the surprising discovery of a perfectly preserved, 4,000-year-old baby mammoth.
Book excerpt: "Story of a Poem" by Michael Zapruder
In his memoir, the celebrated writer asks questions about the writing of a poem, and the meaning of communication, after his son is diagnosed with autism.
Book excerpt: "Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's 'Nebraska'"
New York Times bestselling author and Grammy-nominated documentary producer Warren Zanes explores the genesis of one of the rock legend's most personal albums.
More From Sunday Morning
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Dec. 28)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
A New Mexico monastery where the silence calls
The Monastery of Christ in the Desert, in Northern New Mexico, is home to 15 Benedictine monks, some livestock, and a guesthouse for people looking for a little quiet in this turbulent world. "Sunday Morning" pays a visit.
Sean Ono Lennon on being caretaker of the legacy of John Lennon & Yoko Ono
The musician-songwriter-producer, who says he feels a responsibility to promote his parents' legacy, talks about the animated short inspired by their anti-war anthem, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)," and the new HBO documentary "One to One: John & Yoko."
Pentatonix: Friendships and harmonies
The a cappella quintet has won three Grammys and sold 10 million albums. Kirstin Maldonado, Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kevin Olusola and Matt Sallee talk about bringing their heavenly voices to the sounds of Christmas.
Remembering the treasured films of Rob Reiner
Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz looks back at the work of actor and director Rob Reiner, whose films became part of our shared cinematic language because of their humor, drama, and aching belief in humanity.
The enduring message of "It's a Wonderful Life"
Ted Koppel visits Seneca Falls, the Central New York town that's said to have inspired the 1946 Jimmy Stewart classic "It's a Wonderful Life," a film that celebrates smalltown virtues and happy endings, and which still has a powerful hold on our imagination.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Dec. 21)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
A guide to "Made in America" holiday gifts, state by state
The Made in America Holiday Gift Guide, promoting products made in the U.S., includes more than 150 companies from all 50 states. For small business owners, being included in this year's gift guide feels close to a Christmas miracle.
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson on the musical alchemy of "Song Sung Blue"
In their new movie, "Song Sung Blue," Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson play Mike and Claire Sardina, the real-life musical impersonators from Milwaukee who sang as the Neil Diamond tribute act Lightning & Thunder.
Fear of flying: Faith Salie on Secretary Duffy and the pajama resistance
When Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy admonished air travelers who didn't "dress up" for their flights, flyers responded – by wearing pajamas. Faith Salie looks at what travelers think of the Secretary's flight of fancy.