Maria Ressa on new book
Nobel peace prize winner and Rappler's CEO, co-founder and president Maria Ressa joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book "How to Stand up to a Dictator."
Books
Vlad to Dad: Parenting book recommendations
Sarah Gelman, editorial director of Amazon Books, joins "CBS Mornings" to share her parenting book recommendations for new parents.
Author Louise Penny on new book
Best-selling author Louise Penny is known for her mystery novels that follow Inspector Gamache as he investigates murders in the beloved fictional town of Three Pines. Louise Penny joins "CBS Mornings" to share how a painting and forgiveness inspired the 18th novel in the series, "A World of Curiosities."
Actor Steven Martin's life in the movies
“CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King sits down with actor Steve Martin and cartoonist Harry Bliss to discuss their new book, "Number One is Walking: My Life in the Movies and Other Diversions." Martin shares behind-the-scenes stories about hit movies like, "Three Amigos," and talks about getting Paul McCartney to sing one of his songs.
Buyers of Bob Dylan's $599 "signed" book find replica autographs
Buyers received a letter confirming their $600 copy was "hand-signed by Bob Dylan." Then the publisher apologized, saying that wasn't the case.
Amazon reveals best books of the year list
Only on "CBS Mornings," Amazon reveals its best books of the year list. Amazon books editor and director, Sarah Gelman, joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss this year's picks, and why the number one book "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin is the "perfect" novel for our moment.
Patti Smith shares treasured possessions
Patti Smith shares some of her treasured and nostalgic possessions with CBS News' Anthony Mason as they discuss her new book of photographs.
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (November 13)
Recommendations from our book reviewer of new fiction and non-fiction titles for the fall, including works by Barbara Kingsolver and Booker Prize-winner Shehan Karunatilaka.
Book excerpt: "Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolver
The bestselling novelist is back with her take on Charles Dickens' "David Copperfield" – a story equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking, set in the mountains of southern Appalachia, about an irrepressible boy nobody wants.
Book excerpt: "Chuck Berry: An American Life"
A big, new biography of the father of rock 'n' roll explores what author R.J. Smith calls "the often triumphant, sometimes anguished details" of Berry's career and personal life.
Book excerpt: "The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida" by Shehan Karunatilaka
The Booker Prize-winning comic novel is narrated by the ghost of a war photographer who's granted seven days to figure out who killed him.
Book excerpt: "Dr. No" by Percival Everett
It's not James Bond; it's a clever comic romp about a math professor who specializes in the study of nothingness, whose work attracts the attention of a supervillain.
The 50 most banned books in America
These books have been banned at schools and libraries. Why?
Mariah Carey opens up about giving her kids what she wanted at Christmas
Mariah Carey's new non-autobiographical children's book, "The Christmas Princess," is out in stores now.
Chef Christina Tosi on new baking book
Award-winning chef and Milk Bar owner, Christina Tosi, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book "All About Cookies." She shares how cookies started her love of baking and how she finds inspiration for new recipes.
How "reverse mentoring" improves workplaces
Author and acclaimed executive coach Patrice Gordon joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book "Reverse Mentoring: Removing Barriers and Building Belonging in the Workplace." She explains how reverse mentoring programs can improve diversity, equity and inclusion in organizations, and why everybody benefits from a more inclusive workplace.
Novelist Ian McEwan: Writing is "a way of being"
"Lessons," the latest book by one of Britain's most successful writers, features a plotline inspired by a secret McEwan's mother kept from him until her death: that she'd given up a baby brother for adoption.
Book excerpt: "Lessons" by Ian McEwan
The Booker Prize-winning author of "Amsterdam" and "Atonement" is back with a new novel, a winding, lifelong journey chronicling love, child sex abuse, and lost opportunities.
Book excerpt: "The Song of the Cell" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the cancer history "The Emperor of All Maladies" returns with the story of the discovery of cells, and the science of manipulating them.
Book excerpt: "Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story" by Bono
A memoir by the activist, artist and lead singer of U2, about a lifetime of music, personal challenges, and fights for social justice.
Prince Harry's memoir, titled "Spare," is coming out Jan. 10
The book is being billed as an account told with "raw, unflinching honesty."
Lee Child on future of Jack Reacher novels
British writer Lee Child, best known for his thriller novel series that follows the character Jack Reacher, says he has plans to bring the famous character into a slightly more modern future. Child joins "CBS Saturday Morning" co-host Jeff Glor to discuss his plan for the character.
Actor Jim Parsons on musical, new book
Actor Jim Parsons joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about starring in the off-Broadway musical "A Man of No Importance," as well as his thoughts on a new book about "The Big Bang Theory."
John Irving on a writer's obsessions
The author has mined his life as the starting point of such acclaimed works of fiction as "The World According to Garp" and "The Cider House Rules." Now 80, he has published his first novel in seven years, "The Last Chairlift," a tale of sexual politics and ghosts.
Bob Woodward on Donald Trump: "He is a threat to democracy"
The veteran Washington Post reporter discusses his collection of recorded interviews, "The Trump Tapes"; what this audio portrait reveals about the former president; and his belief that Trump is "dangerous."
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
