Book excerpt: Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"
The Oscar-winning filmmaker's first novel is an expansion of his 2019 film, a tale of a fading star wading through a turbulent period of change in the movie and TV industry in 1969.
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Quentin Tarantino on living the literary life
Preview: The Academy Award-winning filmmaker opens up about fatherhood, filmmaking, and his new career as a novelist, with his adaptation of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood."
Author Robin DiAngelo on "Nice Racism"
New York Times best-selling Author Robin DiAngelo is calling on White Americans to address the subtle ways she says they cause racial harm every day. First on "CBS This Morning," Robin DiAngelo joins to discuss her new book "Nice Racism: How Progressive White People Perpetuate Racial Harm" and the ways in which subtle racism is more harmful than overt racism. She'll give examples from her own life and offer guidance to viewers on how to address the "nice racism" they perpetuate daily.
"Blackout" authors on celebrating Black love
Six best-selling young adult authors — Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk and Nicola Yoon — teamed up to write a novel centering and celebrating Black love. "Blackout" weaves together six stories of love and friendship set during a massive power outage in New York City. First on "CBS This Morning," the six writers come together to discuss the collaboration and the importance of representing young people of color in joyful love stories.
High U.S. COVID deaths were avoidable, book says
Former White House senior adviser for COVID response Andy Slavitt joins CBSN to discuss his new book "Preventable," which suggests a better initial response from U.S. officials could have saved many lives.
Graham Norton on chat show, new novel
Anthony Mason interviews TV host Graham Norton, who delights audiences every week with Britain's version of the late night talk show. His sharp comedic timing, unique laugh and effortless ease with guests who chat over drinks on the famous red sofa have made “The Graham Norton Show“ a hit. The eight-time BAFTA Award winner also hosts a radio show and writes. In the spare time Norton somehow found, he has written his third novel, “Home Stretch.”
Malcolm Gladwell on "The Bomber Mafia"
The author of such bestsellers as "Blink" and "Outliers" talks about his latest work, "The Bomber Mafia," about a group of idealists during the Second World War and their attempt to use technology to reinvent war.
Stephen King reveals how he used paperback advance from first novel
Preview: The bestselling author talks with "Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley about the writing process; his new Apple TV miniseries, "Lisey's Story"; and why he's not a fan of roller coasters.
Stephen King on "Lisey's Story" and keeping his imagination young
At 73, the bestselling author of horror and suspense, who has adapted his 2006 novel for Apple TV, talks about what his early success with "Carrie" meant for his mother; and how a box left behind by his late father changed the course of his life.
The lore of magazines as a window on the world
One collector's massive library of 83,000 magazines dating back to the 1700s, recently curated in the exhibit "Magazines and the American Experience," shows how, in the pre-internet age, magazines were the primary source of information, news, science and culture.
George H.W. Bush's post-presidency life
A new memoir is giving a behind-the-scenes look into George H.W. Bush's life after serving as president. "The Man I Knew" was written by Jean Becker, who worked as chief of staff for the 41st president for more than two decades, and joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the life and legacy of the man she called a mentor and a friend.
New book tells history of same-sex marriage
A new book charts the rise of the marriage-equality movement. "The Engagement: America's Quarter-Century Struggle Over Same-Sex Marriage" is about the decades of activism that ultimately led to the Supreme Court's 2015 decision to legalize same-sex unions. Author Sasha Issenberg joins CBSN AM to discuss his book.
Bill Bratton on new memoir, policing
Bill Bratton, the former head of the New York, Los Angeles and Boston police departments is out with a new memoir on policing and reforms.
Richard Robinson, longtime Scholastic CEO, has died at 84
Robinson presided over such bestsellers as J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" novels and Suzanne Collins' "The Hunger Games" series.
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (June 6)
Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles.
Book excerpt: "The Double Life of Bob Dylan"
The first of a two-volume biography by Clinton Heylin is a revelation, rewriting the life and career of the singer-songwriter, as previously documented by earlier biographers and ascribed by Dylan himself.
Book excerpt: "The Cave Dwellers" by Christina McDowell
In her first novel, the author of the acclaimed memoir "After Perfect" writes a wicked satire of a Washington elite whose bloodlines and exclusive status can't protect them from murder.
Book excerpt: "The Other Black Girl" by Zakiya Dalila Harris
In this witty and insightful workplace thriller, a young Black woman toiling at a prestigious publishing company discovers she has a rival.
Author Sam Apple on his new book
During World War II, Nazi Germany made enemies of Europe and much of the world. But the regime had another, lesser-known foe: the rising threat from a deadly disease. Dana Jacobson traveled to Philadelphia to speak with author Sam Apple, who uncovered a fascinating connection between the Nazis, a Jewish scientist and a breakthrough in cancer research that’s still being studied today.
Elin Hilderbrand on new novel "Golden Girl"
Author Elin Hilderbrand shares the personal events that inspired her new novel, "Golden Girl." The best-selling author joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her book and how love transcends tragedy.
Children's book tackles 1921 Tulsa massacre
A new book is teaching children about the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, which killed as many as 300 people. Tamecca Rogers, the co-author of "A Promise Deferred: The Massacre of Black Wall Street," joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with why she wrote this book for kids.
Cuomo set to receive $5.1 million for COVID-19 book
Cuomo's book, "American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic," was announced in August 2020 after he became a national figure.
Book excerpt: "Brat: An '80s Story" by Andrew McCarthy
In his new memoir the actor-director tries to make sense of his early fame as a member of the "Brat Pack."
Andrew McCarthy: No longer running from his youth
The actor who found fame as a member of the "Brat Pack" discusses his new memoir, "Brat"; his ambivalence towards his '80s popularity; and finding comfort as a director confronting the anxiety of actors.
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (May 9)
Recommendations of new fiction, non-fiction and audio titles.
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