David Sedaris looks into his crystal ball The humorist ponders other people's questionable fascination with astrology, ghosts and clairvoyants (and don't get him started on mistletoe enemas). May 9, 2021
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (May 9) Recommendations of new fiction, non-fiction and audio titles. May 9, 2021
Jim Gaffigan, father of five, picks his favorite The comedian reveals a secret no father should ever admit: parents DO have favorites. But his is a surprise. May 2, 2021
Charles M. Blow on Derek Chauvin trial: "This time … history would not be repeated" The New York Times columnist compares the 1955 acquittal of Whites accused of lynching Black teenager Emmett Till, with the conviction of a former Minneapolis policeman for murdering George Floyd. Apr 25, 2021
NIH director: The COVID vaccine is "an answer to prayer" Dr. Francis Collins, a scientist and evangelical Christian, says we are at a "love your neighbor" moment, when Americans can get vaccinated to help protect others from severe illness and death. Apr 4, 2021
Jim Gaffigan: Take a hike! The comedian (who would not be mistaken for an outdoorsman) doesn't understand why hiking is considered exercise. Mar 28, 2021
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (March 28) Recommendations of new fiction, non-fiction and poetry titles. Mar 28, 2021
Dana Perino on why "Everything Will Be Okay" The political commentator and Bush White House press secretary offers life lessons and wisdom learned at the knee of her Wyoming rancher grandfather. Mar 7, 2021
Pandemic anniversary: Jim Gaffigan marks one year of lockdown The comedian ponders the perfect anniversary gift, to mark the passing of a year in which time did NOT fly by. Feb 28, 2021
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (February 28) Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles. Feb 28, 2021
Preserving childhood magic in a time of COVID CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook on how a child's sense of wonder can be fostered even when a pandemic may get in the way of the Tooth Fairy. Feb 14, 2021
Jim Gaffigan on Super Bowl LV: The GOAT vs. the Kid The comedian weighs in on Sunday's epic battle between NFL quarterbacks Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes. Whom will he root for? Feb 7, 2021
Why can't Jim Gaffigan find his TV remote? Comedian Jim Gaffigan reflects on experiences he's lost out on during the pandemic – and on things he's lost around the house. Jan 31, 2021
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (January 31) Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles. Jan 31, 2021
James Fallows on the message from Joe Biden's inauguration The Atlantic writer says the new president's inaugural address speaks to an ever-growing nation's resolve and will to succeed in the face of cruel obstacles and divisiveness. Jan 24, 2021
Princeton President Christopher Eisgruber on addressing challenges facing higher education Universities have found themselves under pressure from President Trump – from blocked funds for research, to attacks on their admission policies and diversity programs. Princeton's president says, "The stakes are really high." Nov 5
George Clooney on "Jay Kelly," fame and family In his latest film, George Clooney plays a familiar role – one of the world's biggest movie stars – who nonetheless tries to reconcile professional success and his personal shortcomings. Nov 2
Dealing with the crushing costs of child care For some, the high cost of child care in the U.S. is a higher expense than rents and mortgages, or even in-state college tuition, and has pushed tens of thousands of women out of the workforce this year alone. Nov 2
Salman Rushdie on "The Eleventh Hour" and free speech The author talks about his first fiction published since the 2022 attack that nearly killed him; his own immigrant experience in the U.S.; and what happens when freedom of speech dies. Nov 2
Ken Burns on America's origin story: "The most important event since the birth of Christ" The documentary filmmaker, long a chronicler of the American experience, talks about his latest film for PBS, "The American Revolution," and why the end of the Revolutionary War did not mean the end of our nation's revolution. Nov 2
The Book Report: Ron Charles' latest picks (Nov. 2) The Washington Post book reviewer offers highlights from fall's fiction and non-fiction releases. Nov 2
Book excerpt: "The Wayfinder" by Adam Johnson The Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winner returns with an epic tale set in Polynesia a thousand years in the past. Nov 2
Book excerpt: "1929" by Andrew Ross Sorkin The New York Times financial columnist's new book looks back to Wall Street's most catastrophic market collapse. Nov 2
Book excerpt: "Love, Sex, and Frankenstein" by Caroline Lea The author of "The Glass Woman" returns with a gripping reimagining of how young Mary Shelley created her classic horror novel. Nov 2
Book excerpt: "A Guardian and a Thief" by Megha Majumdar A National Book Award finalist, Megha Majumdar's novel is set in India in a climate-ravaged near-future. Nov 2
Commentaries
David Sedaris looks into his crystal ball
The humorist ponders other people's questionable fascination with astrology, ghosts and clairvoyants (and don't get him started on mistletoe enemas).
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (May 9)
Recommendations of new fiction, non-fiction and audio titles.
Jim Gaffigan, father of five, picks his favorite
The comedian reveals a secret no father should ever admit: parents DO have favorites. But his is a surprise.
Charles M. Blow on Derek Chauvin trial: "This time … history would not be repeated"
The New York Times columnist compares the 1955 acquittal of Whites accused of lynching Black teenager Emmett Till, with the conviction of a former Minneapolis policeman for murdering George Floyd.
NIH director: The COVID vaccine is "an answer to prayer"
Dr. Francis Collins, a scientist and evangelical Christian, says we are at a "love your neighbor" moment, when Americans can get vaccinated to help protect others from severe illness and death.
Jim Gaffigan: Take a hike!
The comedian (who would not be mistaken for an outdoorsman) doesn't understand why hiking is considered exercise.
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (March 28)
Recommendations of new fiction, non-fiction and poetry titles.
Dana Perino on why "Everything Will Be Okay"
The political commentator and Bush White House press secretary offers life lessons and wisdom learned at the knee of her Wyoming rancher grandfather.
Pandemic anniversary: Jim Gaffigan marks one year of lockdown
The comedian ponders the perfect anniversary gift, to mark the passing of a year in which time did NOT fly by.
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (February 28)
Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles.
Preserving childhood magic in a time of COVID
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook on how a child's sense of wonder can be fostered even when a pandemic may get in the way of the Tooth Fairy.
Jim Gaffigan on Super Bowl LV: The GOAT vs. the Kid
The comedian weighs in on Sunday's epic battle between NFL quarterbacks Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes. Whom will he root for?
Why can't Jim Gaffigan find his TV remote?
Comedian Jim Gaffigan reflects on experiences he's lost out on during the pandemic – and on things he's lost around the house.
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (January 31)
Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles.
James Fallows on the message from Joe Biden's inauguration
The Atlantic writer says the new president's inaugural address speaks to an ever-growing nation's resolve and will to succeed in the face of cruel obstacles and divisiveness.
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Princeton President Christopher Eisgruber on addressing challenges facing higher education
Universities have found themselves under pressure from President Trump – from blocked funds for research, to attacks on their admission policies and diversity programs. Princeton's president says, "The stakes are really high."
George Clooney on "Jay Kelly," fame and family
In his latest film, George Clooney plays a familiar role – one of the world's biggest movie stars – who nonetheless tries to reconcile professional success and his personal shortcomings.
Dealing with the crushing costs of child care
For some, the high cost of child care in the U.S. is a higher expense than rents and mortgages, or even in-state college tuition, and has pushed tens of thousands of women out of the workforce this year alone.
Salman Rushdie on "The Eleventh Hour" and free speech
The author talks about his first fiction published since the 2022 attack that nearly killed him; his own immigrant experience in the U.S.; and what happens when freedom of speech dies.
Ken Burns on America's origin story: "The most important event since the birth of Christ"
The documentary filmmaker, long a chronicler of the American experience, talks about his latest film for PBS, "The American Revolution," and why the end of the Revolutionary War did not mean the end of our nation's revolution.
The Book Report: Ron Charles' latest picks (Nov. 2)
The Washington Post book reviewer offers highlights from fall's fiction and non-fiction releases.
Book excerpt: "The Wayfinder" by Adam Johnson
The Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winner returns with an epic tale set in Polynesia a thousand years in the past.
Book excerpt: "1929" by Andrew Ross Sorkin
The New York Times financial columnist's new book looks back to Wall Street's most catastrophic market collapse.
Book excerpt: "Love, Sex, and Frankenstein" by Caroline Lea
The author of "The Glass Woman" returns with a gripping reimagining of how young Mary Shelley created her classic horror novel.
Book excerpt: "A Guardian and a Thief" by Megha Majumdar
A National Book Award finalist, Megha Majumdar's novel is set in India in a climate-ravaged near-future.