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Talking Volumes

Twenty-seven seasons in, Talking Volumes — presented by MPR News and the Minnesota Star Tribune — remains one of the region’s most anticipated literary event series.

This past fall, five bestselling authors sat down with award-winning journalists Kerri Miller and Catharine Richert for deep conversations about their books, their lives, and the ideas shaping our world. Thanks to everyone who attended this wonderful season. And, thanks to our partners at The O’Shaughnessy Auditorium at St. Catherine University.

The 2026 season of Talking Volumes was sponsored by Episcopal Homes and Herself Health.
Stay tuned for a great new line-up in 2027.

Talking Volumes 27th season announced for fall 2026

Talking Volumes 27th season announced for fall 2026

Talking Volumes, a collaboration between MPR News and the Minnesota Star Tribune, returns for a landmark 27th season at a new location, the O’Shaughnessy Auditorium at St. Catherine University in St. Paul.
by MPR News Staff

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Talking Volumes 26th season announced for Fall 2025

Talking Volumes 26th season announced for Fall 2025

Talking Volumes, a collaboration between MPR News and the Minnesota Star Tribune, returns for a landmark 26th season at the historic Fitzgerald Theater.
by MPR News Staff

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Talking Volumes: Emily St. John Mandel on what the multiverse offers in 'Exit Party'

Emily St. John Mandel, the bestselling author of “Station Eleven” and “Sea of Tranquility,” joined MPR News host Kerri Miller for Talking Volumes on Nov. 4, to dive into her newest novel, “Exit Party.”
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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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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Talking Volumes: Lucy Foley talks ‘Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel’

British author Lucy Foley revives Agatha Christie’s beloved Miss Marple in her new novel, “Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel.” Foley joined Kerri Miller in St. Paul on Sept. 25 for Talking Volumes.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Talking Volumes: Marlon James on his deeply personal novel ‘The Disappearers’

We launched our new season of Talking Volumes with a book that’s already been declared a masterpiece — Marlon James’ incredible new novel, “The Disappearers.”
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Talking Volumes: Kate Baer asks 'How About Now'

The 2025 season of Talking Volumes ended with poet Kate Baer and guest host Catharine Richert and a lot of laughter.
by Catharine Richert and Kelly Gordon

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Talking Volumes: John Grisham talks justice, his new book and why he doesn't write sex

Prolific author John Grisham came to Talking Volumes for the first time earlier this month and charmed the packed Fitzgerald Theater with stories about his time as a lawyer, how writing transformed his views on justice and why he doesn’t put sex scenes in his book.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Talking Volumes: Misty Copeland on ballet, ‘Bunheads’ and what comes next

Misty Copeland is one of the most well-known ballerinas in the world. She officially retires from the stage this fall, but she’s excited for what comes next, as she told Kerri Miller last month at Talking Volumes.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Talking Volumes: Patricia Lockwood's new novel is a COVID-induced fever dream

Patricia Lockwood’s new book, “Will There Ever Be Another You,” is a loosely sane account of a woman losing her mind, her body and herself after contracting COVID-19. She joined Kerri Miller in St. Paul on Sept. 25 for Talking Volumes.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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