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Talking Volumes

Talking Volumes is an event discussion series from Minnesota Public Radio and the Star Tribune. Join award-winning journalist and MPR News host Kerri Miller as she talks with notable authors from across the world.

Join us on June 4th: Minnesota author, Leif Enger at the Sheldon Theatre in Red Wing, Minnesota. Talking Volumes is hosted by award-winning journalist Kerri Miller. Tickets available now.

Louise Erdrich on writing: 'Getting older makes you cut to the chase'

Louise Erdrich on writing: 'Getting older makes you cut to the chase'

Louise Erdrich's fifteenth novel opens with a brutal tragedy, and traces the ripples of the act across years and intertwined families. She spoke with Kerri Miller at The Thread Live.
by MPR News Staff

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'Welcome to Night Vale': Where supernatural is super normal

'Welcome to Night Vale': Where supernatural is super normal

Glow Clouds, shadow governments, five-headed dragons and the Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives In Your Home — these are all part of life in "Night Vale," a popular podcast-turned-novel.
by MPR News Staff

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Archive: Chuck Palahniuk on Talking Volumes

Archive: Chuck Palahniuk on Talking Volumes

A rebroadcast of the 2011 discussion between MPR News host Kerri Miller and author Chuck Palahniuk about his most memorable trip to Paris, his biggest fear about red wine and his book, "Damned."

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Talking Volumes: Jane Smiley and "The Golden Age"

Talking Volumes: Jane Smiley and "The Golden Age"

Talking Volumes host Kerri Miller and author Jane Smiley talk about her book, "The Golden Age" on December 2, 2015 at The Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul.

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Talking Volumes: Stacy Schiff and "The Witches"

Talking Volumes: Stacy Schiff and "The Witches"

Talking Volumes host Kerri Miller and author Stacy Schiff talk about her book "The Witches" on November 10, 2015 at The Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul.

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Talking Volumes: John Irving and "Avenue of Mysteries"

Talking Volumes: John Irving and "Avenue of Mysteries"

Talking Volumes host Kerri Miller and author John Irving discuss "Avenue of Mysteries" on November 6, 2015 at the Ted Mann Concert Hall in on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis.

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Talking Volumes: Jeffrey Cranor and Joseph Fink on "Welcome to Night Vale: A Novel"

Talking Volumes: Jeffrey Cranor and Joseph Fink on "Welcome to Night Vale: A Novel"

Talking Volumes host Kerri Miller and co-authors Jeffrey Cranor and Joseph Fink talk about "Welcome to Night Vale: A Novel" on October 25, 2015 at The Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul.

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Talking Volumes: Jonathan Franzen and "Purity"

Talking Volumes: Jonathan Franzen and "Purity"

Talking Volumes host Kerri Miller and author Jonathan Franzen talk about his book, "Purity" on September 15, 2015 at The Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul.

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Talking Volumes 2015 season guide

Talking Volumes 2015 season guide

The Talking Volumes 2015 season brings Jonathan Franzen, Jeffrey Cranor and Joseph Fink, John Irving, Stacy Schiff, and Jane Smiley.

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