Talking Volumes 26th season announced for Fall 2025
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Talking Volumes, a collaboration between MPR News and the Minnesota Star Tribune, returns for a landmark 26th season at the historic Fitzgerald Theater.
Hosted by award-winning MPR News journalist Kerri Miller (with special guest Catharine Richert hosting the final event), each evening offers in-depth conversations with an author about their latest books, their writing processes and the stories shaping our lives — and their narratives.
All tickets are $35 for the general public and $30 for MPR members and Minnesota Star Tribune subscribers. Visit mprevents.org for tickets, seating options, and more information.
Stacey Abrams, ‘Coded Justice’
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m. - Find tickets here
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The season opens with political leader and bestselling author Stacey Abrams, whose newest book returns to her Avery Keene thriller series.
In "Coded Justice," a suspicious death at a cutting-edge tech firm leads Avery into the morally murky world of AI-powered medicine. It’s a high-stakes legal and ethical tangle, with Abrams’s signature tension and insight.
Patricia Lockwood, ‘Will There Ever Be Another You’
Thursday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m. - Find tickets here
Patricia Lockwood brings her daring, genre-defying voice to this novel exploring illness,
memory and self-reinvention.
Set in the wake of a future pandemic, "Will There Ever Be Another You" follows a young woman reckoning with grief, transformation and the fragility of identity. Expect poetic imagery, sharp wit and unforgettable moments of revelation.
Misty Copeland, ‘Bunheads, Act 2: The Dance of Courage’
Sunday, Sept. 28, 2 p.m. - Find tickets here
In her latest picture book, Misty Copeland continues the story of her beloved “Bunheads.”
When a cast shake-up threatens the success of a children’s ballet production of “Don Quixote,” a young troupe must find strength in each other. This family friendly conversation will touch on creativity, collaboration and the power of perseverance.
John Grisham, ‘The Widow’
Thursday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m. - Find tickets here
Legendary author John Grisham discusses his latest work, "The Widow," his first-ever whodunit.
In this new novel, a small-town lawyer inherits an unexpected fortune — and a murder accusation. Grisham blends Southern atmosphere with legal drama in a gripping exploration of guilt, justice and the secrets people keep.
Kate Baer, ‘How About Now’
Monday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m. - Find tickets here
Renowned poet and three-time New York Times bestselling author Kate Baer returns with “How About Now,” a luminous new poetry collection that explores the passage of time and the ongoing transformation of self.
With her signature clarity and emotional depth, Baer reflects on motherhood, aging and reclaiming one’s identity. Join us for an intimate conversation between Kate and MPR News’ Catharine Richert about poetry, presence and what it means to keep evolving.
