Changes to Roald Dahl's books spark criticism
Descriptions of characters as "fat," "ugly" and "crazy" have been removed. "This is absurd censorship," said the author Salman Rushdie on Twitter.
Books
Oprah chooses "Bittersweet" by Susan Cain as new book club pick
"There is no really great life without being able to embrace sadness and happiness together. Bittersweet," Oprah Winfrey said on "CBS Mornings."
Florida school district removes over 170 books from its libraries
Following a new state education reform law signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, one school district removed over 170 books from its libraries. The district reminded educators that failing to comply with the new law could lead to teachers being charged with a felony. Christian Benavides has more.
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (February 12)
Recommendations from our book reviewer of new fiction and non-fiction titles, including the latest novel by Salman Rushdie, "Victory City."
Book excerpt: "Victory City" by Salman Rushdie
The acclaimed author's latest novel is a grand historical fantasy – the recreation of an ancient epic about an empire's rise and fall, told through the voice of a woman touched by a goddess' inspiration.
Book excerpt: "Unraveling" by Peggy Orenstein
The New York Times bestselling author writes of how she faced both grief and the COVID lockdown by set for herself a task: make a sweater from scratch.
Book excerpt: "The World and All That It Holds" by Aleksandar Hemon
The author of "The Lazarus Project" returns with a bold and sweeping novel about a young apothecary in Sarajevo who witnesses a world exploding into the calamity of World War I.
Book excerpt: "The Sense of Wonder" by Matthew Salesses
The author of "Disappear Doppelgänger Disappear" is back with the story of an Asian American NBA star, in a novel that jumps between tragedy and comedy.
Book excerpt: "Saying It Loud," on the Black Power movement
Journalist Mark Whitaker's latest book explores the year 1966 as a turning point in the march for civil rights and the growth of calls for Black self-determination.
Book excerpt: "The Nazi Conspiracy"
Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch's New York Times bestseller examines an alleged Nazi plot to assassinate Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Josef Stalin as they attended a 1943 summit meeting in Tehran.
MLB pitcher Marcus Stroman's children's book
MLB All-Star and Chicago Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new children's book "The Grip."
Donald Trump sues Bob Woodward, claims audiobook violates copyright
Former President Donald Trump is suing journalist Bob Woodward, claiming the reporter didn't have permission to release interview recordings of Trump to the public.
"How to Be a (Young) Antiracist"
Bestselling authors Dr. Ibram X. Kendi and Nic Stone join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their collaboration on the new book "How to Be a (Young) Antiracist," a reimagining of Kendi's influential best-seller for young readers. They will also talk about the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols in Memphis.
New book on finding work-life balance
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger is out with a new book on how you can find better work-life balance. It's called "The Great Money Reset: Change Your Work, Change Your Wealth, Change Your Life." She joins "CBS Mornings Saturday" to talk about it.
"Master Slave Husband Wife": A startling tale of disguise to escape slavery
In 1848 Ellen Craft, an enslaved woman in Macon, Georgia (whose father was her White enslaver), embarked on a remarkable ruse: Fleeing the South with her enslaved husband, she masqueraded as a male White slaveowner accompanied by "his" slave.
Pamela Anderson on surviving abuse, paparazzi: Being a mother "saved me"
In a new memoir, "Love, Pamela," and Netflix documentary, the "Baywatch" icon reveals details about traumas she suffered as a child and a life lived in the harsh spotlight of the tabloids, and what she gained returning to her Pacific Northwest hometown.
Excerpt: "Master Slave Husband Wife," a tale of an escape from slavery
Author Ilyon Woo recounts a remarkable 19th century story of deception, in which a fair-skinned enslaved woman and her husband flee the South masquerading as a male slave owner and "his" property.
Books to inspire this new year
Editorial director of Amazon Books, Sarah Gelman, joins "CBS Mornings" to share her top recommendations to tackle New Year resolutions.
Michelle Miller releasing a new book
In just two months, Michelle Miller will release her first book: "Belonging: A Daughter's Search for Identity Through Loss and Love." It comes out on March 14 from HarperCollins. It is the remarkable story of her incredibly fractured childhood and the search for answers in the five decades since her birth.
Biography of George Shultz released
George Shultz was a man who helped end the Cold War and was squarely in the middle of this nation's biggest battles for a century. World War II, civil rights, Watergate, the Soviet Union, clean energy, and most recently, the scandal at Theranos. George Shultz died two years ago at the age of 100, but not before asking the man who once covered him as a reporter at the New York Times to write down his remarkable story. Jeff Glor reports.
"We Are Here" creators on new children's book
Author Tami Charles and illustrator Bryan Collier join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new book "We Are Here" and why representation in books is so important.
Steven Sund on new book
Former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund was fired the day after the January 6 Capitol attack. Now, Sund tells CBS News chief campaign correspondent Robert Costa that he is concerned another attack could happen again.
The Book Report: Ron Charles' favorite novels of 2022
The Washington Post book reviewer shares his top fiction titles of the year.
New book looks at Elizabeth Taylor's legacy
New York Times best-selling author Kate Andersen Brower and Elizabeth Taylor's grandson, Quinn Tivey, join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the first-ever authorized biography of the Hollywood icon. Anderson Brower and Tivey also discuss Taylor's fight against HIV/AIDS, what she was like as a grandmother, and carrying on her legacy at The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation.
Best-selling writers rally around new author stood up at book signing
Chelsea Banning tweeted her frustration at only two people showing up to the signing for her debut fantasy novel "Of Crowns and Legends" after a few dozen people RSVP'd to the event.
Entertainment
Tom Skerritt, known for roles in "Alien," "Picket Fences," dies at 93
John Anderson, country music Hall of Famer, dies at 71
Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with MS
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Theranos whistleblower calls Holmes "almost unrecognizable" in film
Cindy Crawford and family break silence on Presley Gerber's death
Rosalía on "Lux" and her devotion to music
Natural-born actor John Turturro: "I'm at a very fruitful time"
The inseparable legacies of Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner
Judge dismisses child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield
Sally Rooney books off U.K. shelves over Palestine Action support
Hilary Swank announces she's pregnant with third child at 52
911 call shows efforts to save Hayden Panettiere on day she died
Netflix cutting workforce as its revenue growth slows
Duane "Keffe D" Davis sentenced to 40 years to life for Tupac's murder
