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
Books
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
"The White Darkness": One explorer's obsession with Antarctica
Henry Worsley aimed to walk in the footsteps of the great British explorer Ernest Shackleton by attempting something no one had ever done: a solo crossing of the continent on foot
Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" at 200
The mythic creation tale, born on a dare during a fateful storm, continues to pose questions today about the morals and ethics of science, and the eternal fascination with horror
"On Desperate Ground": The story of Chosin Reservoir, the Korean War's greatest battle
It was a human endurance story that began with human folly, when U.S. Marines, suffering temperatures of 50° below zero, were met by waves of Chinese forces 100,000 strong
Excerpt: "My Love Story" by Tina Turner (with audio)
In the prologue to the singer's new memoir she talks about her instinct for self-preservation
Book excerpt: "On Desperate Ground," the story of the Korean War's greatest battle
In his new book Hampton Sides recounts the fateful experience of U.S. Marines and their clash with overwhelming Chinese forces at the Chosin Reservoir
Hollywood's Michael Ovitz reflects on a lifetime of power
In his new memoir the former agent, co-founder of CAA and studio executive looks back at his legacy with both pride and regret
Book excerpt: How "Schindler's List" and "Jurassic Park" came to be
In his new memoir, "Who Is Michael Ovitz," the agent discusses how he was able to work deals involving Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Michael Crichton, and the germ of an idea about dinosaurs
Bob Woodward: "People better wake up to what's going on" in the Oval Office
For his 19th book, "Fear: Trump in the White House," the veteran reporter interviewed more than 100 officials and staffers, who describe chaos and discord in the administration
John Kerry on midterms and moving America in "a better direction"
At 74 the former senator and secretary of state continues to "invest in citizenship" by speaking out
Book excerpt: "Every Day Is Extra" by John Kerry (with audio)
In his book about a changing America, the former secretary of state writes that our nation succeeds when citizens stand up and engage on the frontlines of history
Art Garfunkel on finding his voice again
At 76 the singer, who is touring solo again after publishing a memoir, talks about his gifted voice, and the high- and low-points of his partnership with Paul Simon
Book excerpt: "Hey Mom" by Louie Anderson
The comedian who channels his mother for his Emmy-winning performance in the FX comedy "Baskets" addresses posthumous letters to his mom
More From Sunday Morning
"Hail and farewell": A tribute to those we lost in 2025
"Sunday Morning" looks back at some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year – from musicians and storytellers, to activists and statesmen – who touched us with their creativity and humanity.
Luke Burbank on making realistic New Year's resolutions
Forget about hitting the gym, or signing up for a foreign language app. Luke Burbank resolves to do far better with his New Year's resolutions in 2026 by committing to goals he can actually keep … probably.
The history of the New Year's Eve ball drop
Since 1907, New Yorkers have marked the New Year with the ceremonial dropping of a huge ball in Times Square. Now, a brand-new ball, covered with more than 5,000 handcrafted Waterford Crystal discs, will help ring in 2026.
Top news headlines of 2025 month-by-month
From political upheavals and gun violence, to the first American-born pope, "Sunday Morning" host Jane Pauley looks back at key events of a transformative year in U.S. history.
Good news you may have missed in 2025
The bad news from the past year (and there was a lot of it) drowned out much of the GOOD news that made smaller headlines. David Pogue reports on some of 2025's best underreported stories.
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.
Book excerpt: "Guilty by Definition" by Susie Dent
This debut novel is a mystery in which a dictionary editor at Oxford turns to word-sleuthing in order to unravel a family member's long-ago disappearance.
Book excerpt: "Black Moses" by Caleb Gayle
The award-winning journalist's latest book recounts the rise of Edward McCabe, an activist who, during Reconstruction, lobbied for a Black-governed state in the Oklahoma Territory.
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.