Kate Mulgrew's quest
The "Orange Is the New Black" actress talks about giving up her first-born daughter for adoption - and the years-long search to find her again
Books
Excerpt: "Born With Teeth" by Kate Mulgrew
In her new memoir the actress writes of her parents, who knew how to drink, dance, talk and "stir up the devil"
Candice Bergen and her fine romances
The Emmy-winning comedienne and memoirist writes in "A Fine Romance" about her husbands and the greatest love of her life: her daughter, Chloe
Excerpt: "A Fine Romance" by Candice Bergen
In her latest memoir the actress writes about the birth of her daughter, Chloe, which perhaps set a record for epidurals
Brian Grazer's "Curious Mind"
The Oscar-winning producer has compiled his conversations with noted scientists, entrepreneurs, politicians and artists about the nature of curiosity
Excerpt: Jon Cryer's "So That Happened"
The actor recalls being showered with fake bird poop on his first feature film shoot - for Robert Altman, no less
Charles Spencer on Diana, Althorp and the death of kings
At his 13,000-acre family estate, the 9th Earl Spencer talks about the loss of a princess, and his family's place in history
It's never too late to be a late bloomer
There ARE second acts in American lives, in spite of a cultural ageism that favors early achievers
Autistic fans' appreciation of "The Curious Incident"
Philadelphia students are drawn to the novel and Broadway play about a talented young person, like them, who has social problems but also unique gifts
Art and family history with Anne Sinclair
The ex-wife of Dominique Strauss-Kahn writes about her grandfather, a Jewish art dealer in Paris who became an exile during World War II
Book excerpt: "My Grandfather's Gallery"
Journalist Anne Sinclair writes about her family history, and of her grandfather, a Jewish art dealer in Paris forced into exile during World War II
Dan Savage on Valentine's Day, sex and monogamy
He's the heir to Ann Landers - a straight-talking gay man and activist whose relationship advice is eagerly sought by millions
David Axelrod: Hooked on politics
The former consultant and advisor to President Obama talks about "Believer," his memoir about a life of campaigns and policy-making
Book excerpt: David Axelrod's "Believer"
In his new memoir the former advisor to President Obama writes of his early fascination with politics and the aura of a visiting presidential candidate
Celebrating immortal children's books
A New York exhibit spotlights literature we loved as kids, and that we now read to our kids
More From Sunday Morning
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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
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Good news you may have missed in 2025
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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.