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Ann Patchett: Writer, and purveyor, of books
The bestselling author is owner of a Nashville bookstore that comes complete with staff dogs
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The New Season: books
New York Times Book Review editor Pamela Paul previews some of the fall's most anticipated titles
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Excerpt: Ann Patchett's "Commonwealth"
In the author's most recent novel, the story of two interconnected families becomes grist for a bestselling book
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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
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Sarah Sanders calls Clinton's new book "sad"
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders called Hillary Clinton's election post-mortem book "sad" Tuesday
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Charting the summer's top entertainment
"Sunday Morning" checks out what were the biggest movies, songs and books of the season
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Louise Penny on inspiration for Inspector Gamache books
Th bestselling mystery author's latest installment in the Inspector Gamache series, "Glass Houses," is out Aug. 29
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In book, Clinton says Trump's debate stalking made her "skin crawl"
Former presidential candidate writes that Trump "loomed" behind her during the entire October debate
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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
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Interview with the authors of "How Dare the Sun Rise: Memoirs of a War Child"
As a child, Sandra Uwiringiyimana escaped a violent war and made her way to the United States. Uwiringiyimana and journalist Abigail Pesta joined CBSN to discuss their book "How Dare the Sun Rise: Memoirs of a War Child," which deals with the trauma and transition of resettling.
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George RR Martin working on next “Song of Ice and Fire”
There might be two Westeros books in 2018
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Linda Fairstein on crime fiction and her latest, "Deadfall"
The best-selling mystery author of the Alexandra Cooper series says her long career as a prosecutor "gave me books"
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2 new Harry Potter books set for October
Harry Potter universe is expanding yet again
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Crime author Linda Fairstein
As a prosecutor in Manhattan's District Attorney's Office, Linda Fairstein pioneered the use of DNA evidence in cases against sexual offenders. She was even the inspiration for some of the tough prosecutors you see on TV. But Fairstein has made a second career for herself as an award-winning writer of crime novels featuring prosecutor Alex Cooper, including her 19th, "Deadfall." Lesley Stahl talks with Fairstein about the truth behind her fiction.
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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
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Book excerpt: "Deadfall" by Linda Fairstein
The latest volume in the crime series featuring New York City prosecutor Alexandra Cooper
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Book excerpt: Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power"
The former Vice President writes on promising technologies that will help the world phase out fossil fuels, and says the will to change social behaviors (such as relying on polluting energy sources) is itself a renewable resource
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Gayle King interviews Imbolo Mbue, author of Oprah book club pick "Behold the Dreamers"
Imbolo Mbue's novel "Behold the Dreamers" has been receiving high praise. Recently, Oprah selected it for her book club. "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King sat down with Mbue on Facebook Live.
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What are millennials reading? Chat fiction
Move over, e-books
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Why Oprah chose "Behold the Dreamers" for book club
In June Oprah Winfrey announced on "CBS This Morning" that "Behold the Dreamers" would be her next book club selection. Now we're learning more about why Winfrey chose Imbolo Mbue's book and how the work resonated with her.
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Rare collection of James Baldwin's work on display in NYC
James Baldwin is widely considered to be one of the most influential writers and social critics of the 20th century. This year marks the 30th anniversary of his death. There has been a recent revival of interest in Baldwin's work, in part because of the Oscar-nominated film "I Am Not Your Negro." Now, the public can view a rare collection of Baldwin's work at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in New York City, and a collector's edition of Baldwin's "The Fire Next Time" is also being released Monday featuring photos by Steve Schapiro.
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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
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The world of mystery author Louise Penny
Louise Penny's immersive murder mysteries, set in her home province of Quebec, have drawn a large and loyal fan base. But writing came as a second career for the New York Times bestselling author, a former broadcaster who faced a debilitating struggle with alcoholism before taking up writing fiction. Martha Teichner visits Penny in the small town of Knowlton, which could be a stand-in for her fictional town of Three Pines, where too often there is murder afoot.
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Louise Penny on creating Chief Inspector Armand Gamache
In this web extra, New York Times bestselling author Louise Penny explains to correspondent Martha Teichner the qualities that went into her development of the character of Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, the central figure in her successful series of murder mysteries which began with her 2005 novel "Still Life."
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Milo Yiannopoulos invites fans to press conference, rally in NYC
Outspoken media personality invited supporters to meet at Simon & Schuster building Friday; he's expected to detail lawsuit against publisher
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Interview with the authors of "How Dare the Sun Rise: Memoirs of a War Child"
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Crime author Linda Fairstein
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Gayle King interviews Imbolo Mbue, author of Oprah book club pick "Behold the Dreamers"
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Why Oprah chose "Behold the Dreamers" for book club
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Rare collection of James Baldwin's work on display in NYC
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The world of mystery author Louise Penny
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Celebrating 20 years of Harry Potter
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"How to Fall in Love with Anyone" author on the art of intimacy
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Elin Hilderbrand on inspiration behind "The Identicals"
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Family behind "Dork Diaries" series on new book, working together
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John Grisham talks new book "Camino Island" and writing tips
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Author Scott Turow talks new thriller "Testimony," practicing law
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Chuck Klosterman talks new book, pop culture of the past decade
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Mitch Albom on impact of "Tuesdays with Morrie," loss of Haitian orphan
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Author James Patterson and son on "Penguins of America"
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Adult coloring book fad
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Harper Lee 1926-2016
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150 years of "Alice in Wonderland"
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Stunning aerial photos of Vincent Laforet
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Jackie Collins:1937-2015
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A changing landscape in "Common Ground"
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J.D. Salinger's New Hampshire house for sale
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John Lennon drawings up for auction
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