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"Familiaris" reading group discussion guide
Find questions, discussion topics and other materials to enhance your group's conversation about "Familiaris" by David Wroblewski.
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Find questions, discussion topics and other materials to enhance your group's conversation about "Familiaris" by David Wroblewski.
Oprah Winfrey exclusively revealed "Familiaris" by David Wroblewski as her newest book club pick on "CBS Mornings."
Oprah Winfrey has selected "Long Island" by author Colm Tóibín as her newest book club pick.
The questions, discussion topics and other material that follow are intended to enhance a group's conversation of "Long Island."
"The Many Lives of Mama Love" is a memoir by Lara Love Hardin that has been selected as Oprah Winfrey's latest book club pick.
The questions, discussion topics and other material that follow are intended to enhance a group's conversation of "Let Us Descend."
"Let Us Descend" by Jesmyn Ward, a recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship and the youngest person ever to be honored with the Library of Congress's Prize for American Fiction, chronicles the trials of Annis, an enslaved teenager.
"Wellness: A novel," looks at a 20-year relationship between Elizabeth and Jack, from their initial meeting as lonely students in Chicago in 1993 to their turbulent marriage in 2014.
"Wellness: A novel" is Hill's second novel, following the success of his earlier work, "The Nix," released in 2016.
Set in Kerala, a picturesque coastal region in South India, the novel spans from 1900 to 1977 and follows three generations of a family burdened by an unusual affliction: in each generation, at least one person meets a tragic fate by drowning.
"The Covenant of Water" is a highly anticipated new release from Abraham Verghese, renowned for his word-of-mouth bestseller "Cutting for Stone."
"Hello Beautiful" by Ann Napolitano focuses on sisterhood and also explores themes like grief, longing and love.
"There is no really great life without being able to embrace sadness and happiness together. Bittersweet," Oprah Winfrey said on "CBS Mornings."
The novel follows the story of a boy born to a single teen mother and his experiences with foster care, child labor and addiction.
The Biden administration's program will benefit unauthorized immigrants with American citizen spouses, if they have lived in the U.S. for at least 10 years.
Forecasters issued the first tropical storm warning of this year's hurricane season, for coastal Texas and the northeastern coast of Mexico, on Tuesday morning.
Singer Justin Timberlake was arrested early Tuesday on Long Island, Sag Harbor police said. He faces DUI-related charges.
The Supreme Court struck down the Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a device that enables semi-automatic weapons to shoot at a very rapid pace.
Residents of the village of Ruidoso in southern New Mexico were ordered to flee their homes Monday without even taking time to grab any belongings due to a fast-moving wildfire.
As Russian President Vladimir Putin headed to North Korea for a two-day visit, South Korea's military said soldiers fired warning shots to repel North Korean troops who temporarily crossed the border.
The Boston Celtics took down the Dallas Mavericks to win the 2024 NBA Finals, the franchise's 18th title overall and first since 2008.
U.N. human rights chief says global conflict is causing "unconscionable death and suffering," with 72% more children killed in 2023 than the previous year.
President Biden was in Los Angeles for a glitzy fundraiser with former President Obama and a host of Hollywood stars.
Singer Justin Timberlake was arrested early Tuesday on Long Island, Sag Harbor police said. He faces DUI-related charges.
The Supreme Court struck down the Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a device that enables semi-automatic weapons to shoot at a very rapid pace.
Melinda French Gates describes her departure from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as a planned evolution. Confident in CEO Mark Suzman and the board, she now focuses on Pivotal Ventures to drive social change with the $12.5 billion she received after she left the foundation.
Forecasters issued the first tropical storm warning of this year's hurricane season, for coastal Texas and the northeastern coast of Mexico, on Tuesday morning.
Justin Ross Harris was freed on Father's Day from the Macon State Prison a decade after his 22-month-old son Cooper died, records show.
Older Gen Xers are turning 59 ½ this month, when they can withdraw retirement assets without a penalty. But many don't have enough saved.
The country's biggest provider of pet insurance cites rising cost of veterinary care in pulling product in some states.
"You hear something, you believe something," said brewery owner of people's possible misperceptions about Milwaukee.
Despite customer flubs, fast-food giant says it still sees "tremendous opportunity" for using voice bots in drive-thru lanes.
The nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget projects how much the plan would add to the federal deficit.
The Supreme Court struck down the Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a device that enables semi-automatic weapons to shoot at a very rapid pace.
A federal judge temporarily blocked an Iowa law allowing law enforcement to file charges against people with outstanding deportation orders or who'd been denied entry to the U.S.
House Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good is running for reelection, and both Trump and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are backing his primary opponent.
President Biden was in Los Angeles for a glitzy fundraiser with former President Obama and a host of Hollywood stars.
Trump and Republicans think 3 Democratic states could swing his way in the fall election. Here's what Democrats from those states say.
The surgeon general is calling for a health warning for social media, similar to the ones found on tobacco products. Dr. Vivek Murthy says teens and adolescents should be notified the platforms are associated with possible harm to mental health. Anna Werner reports.
The country's biggest provider of pet insurance cites rising cost of veterinary care in pulling product in some states.
Russian authorities said the toxic outbreak came from salads distributed by a popular online delivery service.
A unique collaboration between hunters and researchers is helping to track ticks and the diseases they spread.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
The bill still needs the king's signature, but Thailand is very close to becoming the first country in Southeast Asia with marriage equality.
As the Philippines accuses China of ramming a ship, the White House warns something "much more violent" could happen in the South China Sea.
U.N. human rights chief says global conflict is causing "unconscionable death and suffering," with 72% more children killed in 2023 than the previous year.
As Russian President Vladimir Putin headed to North Korea for a two-day visit, South Korea's military said soldiers fired warning shots to repel North Korean troops who temporarily crossed the border.
"It is not in an athlete's DNA to stop and if the conditions are too dangerous I do think there is a risk of fatalities," one rugby player said.
Singer Justin Timberlake was arrested early Tuesday on Long Island, Sag Harbor police said. He faces DUI-related charges.
Ian McKellen, 85, was hospitalized Monday after toppling off a London stage during a fight scene in "Player Kings."
"Call Me by Your Name" actor Armie Hammer opened up about cannibalism accusations that led to his "career death" and why he's "grateful for every single bit of it."
Fresh from her historic Oscar nod, Lily Gladstone stars in the new movie "Fancy Dance," which she calls the "most important" story of her career.
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Tony Awards.
In a new op-ed, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is calling on Congress to take action and pass legislation that would put a warning label on social media apps. Murthy sits down to discuss.
Titanium dioxide, an ingredient usually found in some sunscreens, is turning up in foods consumed by many Americans, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. David Julian McClements, a food science professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, joins CBS News with more details.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Despite customer flubs, fast-food giant says it still sees "tremendous opportunity" for using voice bots in drive-thru lanes.
Adobe pushes customers toward annual subscriptions for products like Photoshop and hides the cancellation fees, federal lawsuit alleges.
About 52% of the earth's agricultural land is already in an infertile state, according to the Save Soil movement, citing data from the Intergovernmental Panel on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. If the current trend holds, 95% of the earth could be degraded by 2050. Martin Frick, director of the World Food Program's global office in Berlin, joins to discuss what's at stake.
A heat wave is forecast to bring dangerously hot temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast this week, with at least 265 million people expected to experience temperatures above 90 degrees across the country. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson has more.
Climate change means there's a growing risk of spreading tropical diseases like dengue, which has seen a massive rise in cases in recent years. To limit the spread of such illnesses, scientists are using technological advancements like drones and artificial intelligence.
The world recorded its hottest month on record in May, and now, meteorologists say a heat dome currently centered over Mexico and the Southwest will shift this weekend, repositioning over the East by next week. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains what a heat dome is, and how long this one is expected to last.
A new study from 17 international scientists found that active pharmaceutical ingredients -- the part of medications that help make them effective -- are having increasingly negative impacts on animals and ecosystems across the world. The authors are calling on drug makers to design more sustainable products with environmental impacts in mind. Karen Kidd, one of the study's authors, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
Singer Justin Timberlake was arrested early Tuesday on Long Island, Sag Harbor police said. He faces DUI-related charges.
President Biden was in Los Angeles for a glitzy fundraiser with former President Obama and a host of Hollywood stars.
Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard gave an update Monday on the Rochester Hills, Michigan, splash pad shooting investigation. Nine people were wounded Sunday, including two children, when a man opened fire at the Brooklands Plaza splash pad before taking his life. Bouchard said a child shot in the head is improving, and that no clear motive for the shooting has been uncovered.
A baby girl was left on a bridge at the start of a walking path in Texas. The newborn, wrapped in a towel, was quickly found and brought to a hospital.
Over the weekend, two people were killed at a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock, Texas. Nine were wounded, including two children, at a Rochester Hills, Michigan, splash pad, and in Methuen, Massachusetts, seven people were shot at a pop-up party. CBS News' Charlie De Mar has more details after a violent weekend across the United States.
NASA's Perseverance rover discovered a mysterious boulder that stood out in a field of rocks while exploring a crater on Mars.
A dramatic cosmic explosion is expected this summer. NASA says the event will be visible to even the naked eye.
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
Astronaut Williams Anders died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 23, 2018, Anders and his fellow crewmates from Apollo 8, James Lovell and Frank Borman, talked with Lee Cowan about becoming the first humans to circle the moon, and of the photograph they brought back: the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. Dubbed "Earthrise," it showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement.
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Albert Calibet, a former Los Angeles sheriff's deputy, disappeared a week ago while on a hike in Greece. He's one of several tourists who have vanished or died on Greek Islands during dangerous heat. Greece has been experiencing intense temperatures, reaching more than 104 degrees earlier this month.
Boeing's outgoing CEO Dave Calhoun is expected to testify on Capitol Hill before the Senate on Tuesday as a new whistleblower report alleges faulty parts may have been used on Boeing planes. It follows a series of safety and quality concerns, including a panel that blew off an Alaska Airlines plane mid-flight.
More than a dozen fires are burning across California, including the Post Fire, which by Monday night had ballooned to more than 15,000 acres just two days after igniting. Meanwhile, 8,000 people in a southern New Mexico town are under evacuation orders after the South Fork Fire grew by nearly 300% in one day to more than 5,000 acres with no containment.
The dangerous heat wave has impacted school for some students who are still in session in the Northeast. In New York state, school districts in cities like Rochester and Syracuse decided to limit younger students to a half day of classes.