Ann Patchett: Writer, and purveyor, of books
The bestselling author is owner of a Nashville bookstore that comes complete with staff dogs
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The New Season: Books
New York Times Book Review editor Pamela Paul previews some of the fall's most anticipated titles
Harry Potter brings his magic to the stage
J.K. Rowling talks about the sensation of London's theater world, coming soon to Broadway: "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child"
Excerpt: Ann Patchett's "Commonwealth"
In the author's most recent novel, the story of two interconnected families becomes grist for a bestselling book
The man behind "Captain Underpants"
As a child with ADHD, Dav Pilkey overcame his learning disabilities and criticism at school to become a bestselling author and illustrator of the beloved children's book series
Power to the people: The rise of the Black Panthers
A look back at the organization, formed 50 years ago, that brought together politics, militancy, progressive activism and pop culture awareness
Jeannette Walls on writing "The Glass Castle"
The society columnist's bestselling memoir about her peripatetic family life growing up poor in West Virginia is now a film starring Brie Larson, Naomi Watts and Woody Harrelson
Linda Fairstein: Living the dream, one murder at a time
The former prosecutor is into her second act in life, as a prolific author of bestselling crime fiction
Book excerpt: "Deadfall" by Linda Fairstein
The latest volume in the crime series featuring New York City prosecutor Alexandra Cooper
Louise Penny: How writing became her solace
The author's fictional Quebec town of Three Pines, the setting of her bestselling murder mysteries, is a safe harbor for her and her fans
Book excerpt: Louise Penny's "Glass Houses"
Read a chapter from the latest murder mystery in the New York Times bestselling author's Chief Inspector Gamache series
Herman Wouk: Remembrances
At 102, the author of such classic World War II novels as "The Caine Mutiny," "The Winds of War" and "War and Remembrance" continues to draw literature from a remarkable life
John McEnroe: Seriously
The tennis star whose temper tantrums on the court were as virtuosic as his athleticism talks about taking it to the line, always
Heart to heart
Amy Silverstein, who received a heart transplant at age 24, found herself with a failing heart again 25 years later. Her new book tells how a new donor, and her family and friends' support, kept her alive
Excerpt: "Defining Moments in Black History: Reading Between the Lies" by Dick Gregory
The comedian-activist's new book on little-known aspects of African American history recounts a surprising conversation he had with civil rights icon Rosa Parks
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.