In my opinion: Justice Antonin Scalia speaks
A new book collects speeches by the late Supreme Court Justice, whose originalist views were both polarizing and colored with humor
Books
To "Da Vinci Code" author Dan Brown, success is no riddle
The bestselling novelist (whose latest thriller, "Origin," touches on the very existence of God) says the world is evolving beyond religion
Excerpt: Dan Brown's "Origin"
Read the prologue and opening chapter of the latest thriller featuring Robert Langdon, the symbologist of "The Da Vinci Code" and "Angels & Demons"
Ann Patchett: Writer, and purveyor, of books
The bestselling author is owner of a Nashville bookstore that comes complete with staff dogs
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
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.