Delia Owens on "Where the Crawdads Sing"
The author's bestselling novel is love story, murder mystery, courtroom drama, and ode to the outdoors all in one
Books
Behind the scenes at America's Test Kitchen
An empire of TV shows, cookbooks, magazines and websites offers research and recipes for home cooks, who devour their advice on all things epicurean
Handcrafting books: Labors of love
In an age of mass-produced titles, the care with which artisans create beautiful books by hand speaks volumes
Novelist Don Winslow on "The Border," both literary and political
The author of two bestselling novels about drug trafficking set along America's Southern border thought he'd exhausted the topic, but found more story to tell, inspired by Trump's controversial plan to build a wall
The forgotten story of George Washington's love life
A new historical novel, "Dear George, Dear Mary," reveals details about the first love of the "Father of Our Country" for a New York heiress - a romance that may have continued during the Revolutionary War
Book excerpt: Don Winslow's "The Border"
The bestselling author of "The Cartel" and "The Power of the Dog" concludes his trilogy about America's war on drugs
Book excerpt: The first love of George Washington
In her historical romance, "Dear George, Dear Mary," Mary Calvi examines the relationship between the Father of Our Country and the heiress who won his heart before Martha
Pie fight: Debating the origins of the Key Lime Pie
When a cookbook author claimed the recipe for the beloved dessert actually originated in New York City, some Floridians found it hard to swallow
Travels with the "Green Book"
For decades the guide offered safe havens to African American travelers who faced being turned away or threatened in the era of segregation
Michael Caine: Not the retiring type
At 85 the actor recounts lessons learned during his long and charmed showbiz life in his latest memoir, "Blowing the Bloody Doors Off"
Book excerpt: Michael Caine's "Blowing the Bloody Doors Off: And Other Lessons in Life"
In his new memoir the actor discusses life lessons, including how to "use the difficulty" when facing obstacles
Encyclopedia Britannica is turning 250 – look it up!
The handy guide to the world's accumulated knowledge, predating the internet and smartphones by more than two centuries, is still finding young fans in today's Information Age
Potter and author Edmund de Waal on the poetry of objects
For the celebrated creator of exquisite porcelain and writer of the million-selling "The Hare With Amber Eyes," the common denominator in his work is poetry
Book excerpt: Roger Daltrey's "Thanks a Lot Mr. Kibblewhite"
In his new memoir the lead singer of The Who writes about the band recording the title track of their debut album, "My Generation" (with audio)
Book excerpt: "Spearhead: The World War II Odyssey of an American Tank Gunner"
Adam Makos' riveting new book chronicles the trek of the 3rd Armored Division across Europe into the heart of Germany
More From Sunday Morning
Justice Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court today: "A little bit too personal and confrontational"
The former justice who was the deciding vote on some of the Supreme Court's most consequential decisions talks about the Court today, and about his memoir, "Life, Law & Liberty."
Jeremy Allen White on playing The Boss in "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere"
The star of "The Bear" talks about how he approached playing legendary rocker Bruce Springsteen in a new film, and what he found in common with him.
"A House of Dynamite": Battling a nuclear nightmare
The latest white-knuckle thriller by director Kathryn Bigelow imagines the responses within the government and the military when a single ICBM is launched toward the United States.
Donnie Wahlberg on "Boston Blue" and the return of Danny Reagan
After 14 years playing NYPD detective Danny Reagan on "Blue Bloods," Donnie Wahlberg now stars in the spinoff series "Boston Blue," patrolling the streets of his own hometown.
Celebrating America's spirit of innovation
David Pogue looks at our nation's tradition of pioneering inventors, from Thomas Edison's R&D facility in Menlo Park, N.J., to today's entrepreneurs pitching their ideas to "Shark Tank."
Book excerpt: "Life, Law & Liberty" by Justice Anthony Kennedy
In his new memoir, the former justice writes about his life's journey to becoming a lawyer, a judge, and the deciding vote on some of the Supreme Court's most consequential decisions.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Oct. 12)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Daniel Day-Lewis and Ronan Day-Lewis: Father-and-son filmmakers on making "Anemone"
The three-time Oscar-winning actor has been absent from movie screens for eight years, until a collaboration with his son, Ronan, brought him back for "Anemone," the story of a man living in self-exile.
Miley Cyrus on achieving "Something Beautiful"
The "Hannah Montana" actress-turned-Grammy-winning pop star talks about her album "Something Beautiful," sobriety, and reconnecting with her dad through music.
AI in the military: Testing a new kind of air force
Preparing for the threats of tomorrow, the U.S. Air Force is testing drones piloted by artificial intelligence alongside aircraft flown by humans – and is teaching AI how to fight, a potential revolution in warfare.