The seductive allure of romance novels
It's a billion-dollar industry selling sex, love, empowerment, and happily-ever-afters, but when it comes to a romance novel, don't judge the book by its cover
Books
Steve Young’s mental struggle off the playing field
During 15 NFL seasons he redefined the position of quarterback, but fans never saw the battle he fought with anxiety just to get himself on the gridiron
Happy days are here again for Henry Winkler
How the actor who garnered fame as the Fonz overcame dyslexia and got hooked on fishing
Curse of the "Lost City of the Monkey God"?
An expedition in the jungles of Central America uses advanced technology to search for the remains of an ancient civilization
Excerpt: "The Lost City of the Monkey God"
In this passage from Douglas Preston’s bestseller, an expedition in search of a long-lost city encounters the deadliest snake in the New World
Atlas Obscura: Mapping the world’s hidden wonders
The website and bestselling book revealing weird and wondrous places are travel guides like no other
The Dalai Lama on seeking joy
Looking beyond religion and national boundaries, the spiritual leader says seeking commonality - with as little as a smile - can solve the world’s divisions
Excerpt: "The Book of Joy"
In a passage from the new book, His Holiness the Dalai Lama describes how recognizing others’ suffering helps to lessen one’s own pain
The alchemy of author Paulo Coelho
The bestselling Brazilian writer’s latest novel, “The Spy,” is inspired by the life Mata Hari
Book excerpt: Robbie Robertson on the "Last Waltz" concert
In his new memoir, "Testimony," the songwriter recalls preparations for The Band's 1976 farewell concert, immortalized in a documentary by Martin Scorsese
Book excerpt: "The Spy" by Paulo Coelho
Read a sample chapter from the Brazilian author’s latest novel, inspired by the life of World War I spy Mata Hari
Michael Lewis and “The Undoing Project”: Why gut instincts are often wrong
The bestselling author’s new book examines two esteemed psychologists’ studies of why human judgment is often fatally flawed
Remembering Pearl Harbor, 75 years later
On December 7, 1941, war came to a remote Pacific outpost, and forced an isolationist nation to rise as a global superpower
"The Jemima Code": A history of African-American cooking
Author Toni Tipton-Martin explores the stories and recipes of African-Americans’ contributions to the American table
10 restaurants that changed America
Delmonico’s, which invented the fine dining experience in 1837, is just one of the restaurants that shaped how Americans eat
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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.
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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
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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.