Robert Caro's latest book tackles a new subject: himself

Robert Caro sat down with Bob Schieffer to discuss his new book, "Working: Researching, Interviewing, Writing."

• Apr 21, 2019
• 06:46

New books detail lives of powerful women

Susan Page, Lynne Olsen and Evan Thomas join Bob Schieffer to discuss their new books, which all focus on powerful women.

• Apr 21, 2019
• 13:57

Oprah Winfrey reveals new book club pick, "The River Is Waiting"

Oprah Winfrey unveiled her latest book club selection, "The River Is Waiting," by Wally Lamb. It's the third time Winfrey has picked a book by Lamb.

• Jun 10, 2025

Author Mary Higgins Clark

Mary Higgins Clark was no overnight success; the writer was 43 when she had her first hit, the 1975 novel "Where Are the Children?" Since then the New York Times bestselling author has written more than 50 books, from mysteries and historical novels to short stories, children books and a memoir. The "Queen of Suspense" talks with Erin Moriarty about her career, and how she never takes her readers for granted.

• Apr 2, 2017
• 06:11

Louise Penny on 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."

• Jul 9, 2017
• 01:56

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.

• Jul 9, 2017
• 06:34

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.

• Jul 16, 2017
• 08:17

Kids' book author Dav Pilkey

Rita Braver talks with writer and illustrator Dav Pilkey on the 20th anniversary of the first book in his wildly successful "Captain Underpants" series, and learns how an early experience with ADHD played a role in Pilkey's rise as a cartoonist and bestselling author.

• Sep 17, 2017
• 04:35

The evolution of Dan Brown

The author of the popular "Da Vinci Code" has been vilified by the Catholic Church. Though he claims not to be anti-religion, Dan Brown will surely face more controversy with his latest novel featuring Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon, "Origin," in which God Himself is on the edge of extinction. Correspondent Tony Dokoupil visits Brown at home in New Hampshire, where his experiences at the prestigious prep school, Phillips Exeter Academy, shaped his life views.

• Oct 1, 2017
• 07:07

A Mark Twain tale is reborn

Thanks to the work of literary scholars and a husband-and-wife team of children's book illustrators, fragments of an unfinished Samuel Clemens story have been transformed into a new Mark Twain book, "The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine." Martha Teichner reports on the latest work by the humorist, published just 107 years after his death.

• Oct 1, 2017
• 05:14

Ta-Nehisi Coates on race

Ta-Nahesi Coates, a mild-mannered, even shy writer for The Atlantic, has become a celebrity intellectual as his books about race have become bestsellers. The recipient of a National Book Award and a so-called MacArthur "genius grant," Coates talks to correspondent Martha Teichner about his latest book, "We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy"; about white supremacism; and about writing of today's conflicted America without offering the comfort of happy endings.

• Nov 5, 2017
• 08:21

Ta-Nehisi Coates on the writing process

In this web exclusive, author Ta-Nehisi Coates ("We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy") talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about his calling, how the music of Marvin Gaye influences the language of his writing, and how he chooses the words to characterize President Donald Trump's rise to power.

• Nov 5, 2017
• 03:00

Ta-Nehisi Coates on Barack Obama

In this web exclusive, author Ta-Nehisi Coates ("Between the World and Me") talks of being summoned to the White House to meet with President Barack Obama, and of his mixed feelings over the first African-American president of a nation still suffering the pains of racism.

• Nov 5, 2017
• 03:07

From 2006: Writer Tom Wolfe on journalism and voyeurism

An acclaimed practitioner of "new journalism" and author of such bestsellers as "The Right Stuff" and "The Bonfire of the Vanities," writer Tom Wolfe died on Monday, May 14, 2018. In this interview with CBS News' Harry Smith originally broadcast on "Sunday Morning" January 15, 2006, Wolfe talks about his journey from newspaper reporter to novelist; the difference between journalism and voyeurism; and his iconic white suits (which he admits he began wearing "by accident").

• May 16, 2018
• 10:34

From 2010: A rare look at author Philip Roth

Philip Roth, who died on May 22, 2018, has been called "America's greatest living novelist" many times over. Roth rarely did interviews, but he invited "Sunday Morning" into his home. And that's where Rita Braver sat down with him to talk about his work, his life, and his legacy, in a story originally broadcast on October 3, 2010.

• May 24, 2018
• 08:14

Encyclopedia Britannica: All the world at your fingertips

Two hundred and fifty years ago, in Edinburgh, Scotland, a printer, an engraver, and an editor teamed up to produce the first Encyclopedia Britannica, which contained scholarly essays and short definitional entries about practically everything. It was a revolution in information. But now that we have instant access to all knowledge from throughout human history via our smartphones, what would kids today think of the encyclopedia, which now encompasses 44 million words, in books? Luke Burbank reports.

• Dec 30, 2018
• 06:41

"Green Book": Traveling while black

In this web exclusive, Alice Clay Broadwater, who was a teacher traveling between Boston and the South with her family during the Jim Crow era, and her son, Douglas Broadwater, talk with Martha Teichner about their experiences relying on the "Green Book" guide for African American travelers, even after segregation was legally ended by the Civil Rights Act.

• Jan 13, 2019
• 01:29

From 1999: J.K. Rowling on the origins of Harry Potter

They came to her while on a train journey: Harry Potter and the other magical denizens of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. J.K. Rowling talked with correspondent Mark Phillips about the creation of her blockbuster book series. (Originally broadcast Sept. 8, 1999.)

• Jan 27, 2019
• 09:09

Don Winslow on "The Border"

After two bestselling novels set along America's Southern border, author Don Winslow thought he'd exhausted the topic of the drug trafficking trade. But there is more story to tell, inspired by President Trump's controversial plan to build a wall. Winslow talks with Jeff Glor about borders – ethical, moral, political – and whether, if we cross them, we can ever cross back.

• Feb 17, 2019
• 06:40

Books produced by hand

In an age of mass-produced titles, the care with which artisans create beautiful books by hand speaks volumes. Barry Petersen reports on the books crafted by Monterey, Ky., printer Gray Zeitz, and how the art of bookbinding is being taught at the American Academy of Bookbinding in Telluride, Colo.

• Mar 10, 2019
• 04:14

Delia Owens on the inspiration for "Where the Crawdads Sing"

For the last six months "Where the Crawdads Sing" has been a fixture on The New York Times' bestseller list. In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "Sunday Morning" March 17, novelist and animal behaviorist Delia Owens explains to correspondent Lee Owens how the inspiration for her book came from the savannas of Africa.

• Mar 14, 2019
• 01:42

"Where the Crawdads Sing" author Delia Owens

For the last six months "Where the Crawdads Sing" has been a fixture on The New York Times' Bestsellers List. The novel by Delia Owens is a love story, murder mystery, courtroom drama, and ode to the outdoors all in one. Lee Cowan paid a visit to Owens at her home in Idaho, and in the wilderness she loves.

• Mar 17, 2019
• 07:43

Le Carré's newest novel

One of the world's most famous spy novelists reads from his celebrated works, including his newest novel "A Legacy of Spies"

• Sep 14, 2017
• 02:13

Tip 3: Opening lines

John le Carré wanted to get his reader’s attention with his opening lines, to do that, he took a cue from Alfred Hitchcock.

• Sep 16, 2017
• 01:27

Tip 2: Travel notebook

When le Carré traveled, he scribbled notes about everything he saw, heard and smelled, so he could draw on the experience later

• Sep 16, 2017
• 01:44

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