Book excerpt: "It Doesn't Have to Hurt" by Dr. Sanjay Gupta
In his new book, the neurosurgeon and chief medical correspondent for CNN writes about chronic pain, and the innovative techniques now being used to study and treat it.
Books
The Book Report: New books for fall (Aug. 31)
The Washington Post book reviewer offers upcoming highlights from the new season's fiction and non-fiction releases.
Book excerpt: "Mother Mary Comes to Me" by Arundhati Roy
The Booker Prize-winning author of "The God of Small Things" is now publishing her first memoir, exploring her formative and tumultuous relationship with her mother, and how it shaped her life and career.
Book excerpt: "Heart the Lover" by Lily King
The award-winning author of "Writers & Lovers" and "Euphoria" returns with her latest novel about a young woman reflecting on her complicated friendship with two male classmates in college.
Hot dog king Dan Rossi shares his story
From his cart outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Marine veteran Dan Rossi built a reputation as the New York Hot Dog King. He joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about his new memoir and his journey.
Kid Cudi reveals some of his darkest hours in new memoir
In one of his most candid conversations in years, Kid Cudi tells "CBS Mornings" about some of the darkest moments from his new memoir, his relationship with Kanye West, taking the stand at Sean "Diddy" Combs's trial and more.
Full interview: DeMaurice Smith
Major Garrett interviews DeMaurice Smith, the former executive director of the NFL Players Association, about his book, "Turf Wars: The Fight for the Soul of America's Game." In the book, Smith describes the NFL as an oligarchy and reveals how it reacted to important moments like Colin Kaepernick's choice to kneel during the national anthem in protest of police brutality.
Full Interview: Author Stephen Starring Grant
Major Garrett interviews Stephen Starring Grant about his new book, "Mailman: My Wild Ride Delivering the Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Home." The book details how Grant made a career change from marketing consultant to U.S. Postal Service letter carrier during the pandemic, finding community in the people he delivered mail to in the process.
Book excerpt: "Incomparable Grace: JFK in the Presidency" by Mark K. Updegrove
The presidential historian's book traces John F. Kennedy's years in the White House, including his final days leading up to a political fundraising trip in Texas.
Reader's guide for "Bridge of Sighs," new Oprah book club pick
Dive into Richard Russo's novel "Bridge of Sighs," Oprah's newest book club selection," with these thoughtful questions and topics for discussion.
Read a free excerpt of Oprah's book club pick, "Bridge of Sighs"
Read an excerpt from the first chapter of the 2007 novel, "Bridge of Sighs," written by Richard Russo.
"We the Women" uncovers history's hidden female revolutionaries
In her new book, "We the Women," Norah O'Donnell reveals the overlooked contributions of women from 1776 to today.
Restaurateur Keith McNally on why he regrets "almost everything"
He opened such popular NYC institutions as The Odeon, Balthazar and Pastis. But a 2016 stroke, which caused immobility and affected his speech, led to a suicide attempt two years later. He has now penned an irreverent memoir, "I Regret Almost Everything."
Book excerpt: "Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change"
Atlantic staff writer Olga Khazan, a lifelong introvert, set out to change aspects of her personality she didn't like by forcing herself outside of her comfort zone. How about trying improv comedy?
Book excerpt: "I Regret Almost Everything: A Memoir" by Keith McNally
The phenomenally successful New York City restaurateur's irreverent memoir recounts a life that was battered by a stroke, followed by an almost-successful suicide attempt.
The Book Report: Ron Charles on new summer reads (July 20)
The Washington Post book reviewer offers highlights from the season's fiction and non-fiction releases.
Book excerpt: "The Beast in the Clouds" by Nathalia Holt
In the latest book by the bestselling author of "Rise of the Rocket Girls," two sons of Theodore Roosevelt set out for China on a quest to find a mythical creature: the giant panda.
Book excerpt: "Bug Hollow" by Michelle Huneven
A summer lark turns tragic, and a shattered family must carry on, in the latest novel by the author of "Round Rock" and "Blame."
Book excerpt: "The Satisfaction Café" by Kathy Wang
In her search to overcome loneliness and build connections, a woman from Taiwan creates a new life for herself in California, in a gently witty new novel from the author of "Family Trust."
Book excerpt: "The Slip" by Lucas Schaefer
This debut comic novel, set in and around a boxing gym in Austin, Texas, pounces on issues of race, sex and gender identity in America today.
Book excerpt: "Mark Twain" by Ron Chernow
The latest book from the Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer of George Washington, Alexander Hamilton and Ulysses S. Grant examines the life of one of America's greatest and most beloved writers.
From the archives: Martin Cruz Smith on writing mysteries
Martin Cruz Smith, author of such bestsellers as "Gorky Park" and "Polar Star," died on July 11, 2025, at age 82. In this "Sunday Morning" profile that aired Oct. 20, 2002, Smith talked with correspondent Anthony Mason about how he continued writing mysteries featuring Moscow detective Arkady Renko, despite being blacklisted by the Soviet Union. He also discussed the "boring" aspects of writing, and the research he conducted in Japan for his novel "December 6," set in Tokyo on the eve of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
Martin Cruz Smith, bestselling author of "Gorky Park," dies at 82
Popular novelist Martin Cruz Smith engaged readers for decades with "Gorky Park" and other thrillers featuring Moscow investigator Arkady Renko.
Oprah Winfrey calls "Culpability" the must-read of the summer
Oprah Winfrey reveals her summer book club selection as "Culpability" by Bruce Holsinger.
Ron Chernow on the life of Mark Twain
The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer's latest book delves into the life, complexities and sardonic humor of a man who remains a vital presence in American culture.
Entertainment
Frankie Muniz released from hospital after crashing race car
Stacy Keach, star of "Mike Hammer" TV series and stage, dies at 85
DOC NYC documentary film festival returns. Check out this year's lineup.
With "Thrasher," Brandon Flowers returns home
Judi Dench on an actor's life
"The Altruists" actor Julia Garner on surprising herself
Book excerpt: "Is It Too Late to Make a Run For It?" by Judi Dench with Brendan O'Hea
Case pitting "ER" against "The Pitt" can proceed, appeals court says
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Judge dismisses Dolly Parton's estate's lawsuit against her nephew
Rob Sand's runway modeling past resurfaces after Iowa gubernatorial win
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Ronaldo retires from Portugal national team
Filmmaker Michael Mann suffers "superficial injury" at gun range
A new Georgia O'Keeffe exhibit opens a window to unfamiliar works
