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Talking Volumes is an annual event series featuring notable authors in conversation about their new books. Presented by MPR News and The Minnesota Star Tribune.

Ariel Lawhon brings Irish legend Grace O'Malley to life in 'Pirate Queen'

Ariel Lawhon brings Irish legend Grace O'Malley to life in 'Pirate Queen'

She commanded her own ships, plucked bounty from her enemies, gave birth to four children, met a queen and died a legend. But history overlooked her — until Ariel Lawhon revived Ireland’s “Pirate Queen” in her new historical novel.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Ask a Bookseller: ‘Peck & Peck’ by Bonnie Garmus

Ask a Bookseller: ‘Peck & Peck’ by Bonnie Garmus

Kia White of Lake Country Booksellers in White Bear Lake recommends the newly released second novel from Bonnie Garmus, author of the bestseller “Lessons in Chemistry.”
by Emily Bright

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Barbara Kingsolver's 'Partita' is a symphony of parts being made whole

Barbara Kingsolver's 'Partita' is a symphony of parts being made whole

Barbara Kingsolver’s last novel, “Demon Copperhead,” won the Pulitzer. Her new book, “Partita,” follows a classical pianist whose life is forever changed by a passionate affair and now wrestles with the paths not taken.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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In new collection, Minnesota women over 65 reflect on their changing creative lives

In new collection, Minnesota women over 65 reflect on their changing creative lives

A book club conversation led the editors of a new anthology to collect writings by poets, dancers and other artists. It’s called “Nick of Time: Women Write About Art and Aging” and it came out Oct. 20.
by Kelly Gordon and Ngoc Bui

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Talking Volumes: Min Jin Lee on 'American Hagwon'

Min Jin Lee had a global bestseller with her novel, “Pachinko.” Now she’s back with a story about ambition, disillusion, family and purpose. She joined Kerri Miller at Talking Volumes to talk about her new novel, “American Hagwon” — and so much more.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Sam Zimmerman celebrates North Shore roots in ‘Walking My Ancestors’ Path’

Sam Zimmerman celebrates North Shore roots in ‘Walking My Ancestors’ Path’

A collection of paintings and stories by Sam Zimmerman captures memories of life in northern Minnesota. His new book, "Walking my Ancestors’ Path," pairs those paintings with stories in English and Ojibwe. An upcoming exhibit at Mill City Museum in Minneapolis will feature his work.
by Chandra Colvin

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