"Frasier" star Jane Leeves on new memoir
Jane Leeves, who is best known for her role of Daphne Moon on the hit sitcom "Frasier," sits down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new memoir, "Daphne & Me: My Life on Frasier (And a Bit More)."
Books
Book excerpt: "Your Turn: How to Create a Midlife You Love"
NPR health and science correspondent and "Sunday Morning" contributor Allison Aubrey writes about the steps Gen Xers may take to foster a sense of purpose as they enter this next stage of life.
Winnie-the-Pooh turns 100
A.A. Milne's beloved character Winnie-the-Pooh first appeared in book form on Oct. 14, 1926, and the teddy bear with a taste for honey has been delighting generations of readers ever since. Charles Osgood traced the origins and longevity of Winnie and his friends (including Eeyore, Piglet and Christopher Robin) in this 2012 "Sunday Morning" Almanac.
The return of the Gruffalo
In 1999, "The Gruffalo," Julia Donaldson's story about a monster, with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, became a runaway bestseller. Now, the pair has released their third book in the series, "Gruffalo Granny," which is the U.K.'s bestselling book of the year of any genre.
The return of the Gruffalo
In 1999, children's book author Julia Donaldson created a monster: "The Gruffalo," an award-winning story about a mouse who conjures a terrifying beast. With illustrations by Axel Scheffler, the book was a runaway bestseller. Now, the pair has released their third book in the series, "Gruffalo Granny," which has become the U.K.'s bestselling book of the year (of any genre), and the fastest-selling picture book ever. They talk with correspondent Elizabeth Palmer about their creative partnership, and about books that address big ideas for small people.
Book excerpt: "Ethel Kennedy: The Extraordinary Life and Bold Legacy"
Kerry Kennedy writes of her mother's inspiring example, from before and after the assassination of her father, Robert F. Kennedy.
Michael Lewis on "Blockers": Profiling government workers confronted by DOGE
The latest book by the bestselling author of "The Big Short" and "Moneyball" profiles federal workers targeted by President Trump and his mega-donor Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Book excerpt: "Narratives" by Nancy Colier
In her latest book, the psychotherapist writes about how the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves can hold us back from living a more truthful and connected life.
Sylvester Stallone on the fight to make "Rocky"
Sylvester Stallone was a struggling actor who wrote the perfect script for himself – and refused to sell it unless he played the title role. He talks about his new memoir, "The Steps," that recounts his rocky road to fame before and after "Rocky."
Book excerpt: "The Steps" by Sylvester Stallone
In his memoir, the actor writes of his early struggles, leading to writing his screenplay for the Oscar-winning hit "Rocky."
Book excerpt: "Roll the Calls" by Ari Emanuel
In his memoir, the Hollywood superagent and mogul writes of coming to blows in the competitive entertainment universe – and, in one instance, being sidelined by the business end of a truck.
Superagent Ari Emanuel: Born to fight
The Hollywood dealmaker is telling his life story in a raw, raunchy and rollicking new memoir, "Roll the Calls." He talks about growing up a bullied, dyslexic kid in the suburbs of Chicago, and explains why he is never afraid of confrontation.
Charles Spencer on the royal fallout following Princess Diana's death
In his first interview about his new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," Charles Spencer talks about his attempt to set down what he calls the definitive story of Princess Diana.
Book excerpt: "Go and Do Likewise" by Andy Beshear
The Democratic Governor of Kentucky writes about how the language of faith, which he believes has been co-opted by some politicians, can be used to bridge the nation's partisan divide.
Book excerpt: "The Serviceberry" by Robin Wall Kimmerer
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of "Braiding Sweetgrass" writes about embracing gratitude and reciprocity in our dealings with nature, and the importance of recognizing and sharing the many gifts the world gives us.
Robin Wall Kimmerer on the wonders of nature
The botanist's bestselling books, "Braiding Sweetgrass" and "The Serviceberry," advocate for living and working in collaboration with the Earth, and sharing the gifts of nature - ideas, she says, some may see as subversive.
Book excerpt: Modesty on the line in "The Summer of Death"
Geoff Williams' account of the deadly heat wave of 1936 includes one Kentucky city's efforts to arrest young women whose warm-weather attire was considered too revealing.
Tales from Gay Talese
A legend among writers and reporters, and a leading practitioner of the "New Journalism," Gay Talese talks of a career writing about the famous and not-so-famous, from Frank Sinatra, to aging sports figures, mobsters and nudists.
The life and mystique of Tim Curry
In 50 years on screen, Tim Curry, star of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," "Clue" and "It," has played roles campy, comical, and menacingly sinister, yet his most inscrutable role is still Tim Curry. The actor talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about his memoir "Vagabond" (which is decidedly not a Hollywood tell-all); the stroke he suffered in 2012, and learning how to speak again; and why he never sought to curry stardom. (Originally broadcast Oct. 19, 2025.)
7/26: New York Times bestseller lists
Check out this week's top-selling titles on The New York Times fiction and non-fiction lists.
Book excerpt: "Mighty Real: A History of LGBTQ Music, 1969-2000" by Barry Walters
Barry Walters, a writer for such publications as Rolling Stone and Spin, explores how LGBTQ songwriters, musicians, execs and fans reshaped pop culture in the late 20th century, as queer messages in music became less coded.
Book excerpt: "They Stole a City" by Lauren Collins
The New Yorker writer's new book examines how, in 1898, white supremacists staged a coup against Wilmington, N.C.'s multi-racial government – a case study in the sabotage of American democracy.
"Little House on the Prairie": The beloved books are back on screen
Laura Ingalls Wilder's semi-autobiographical book series, which inspired a classic 1970s TV show, is returning to screens this summer in a new adaptation.
Haberman and Swan on "Regime Change"
New York Times journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new book, "Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump," and how President Trump's second term is a "fundamentally different conception of the U.S. presidency."
Danny McBride on masculinity, new book
Actor and comedian Danny McBride talks about his new book, "Thrilling Tales of Modern Men," which is a short story collection that dives into modern masculinity. McBride, known for playing over confident characters, says he wanted to make the book an extension of what he's delivered on TV.
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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
