Talking Volumes

Five authors pose for a photo

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 fall, five bestselling authors sit down with award-winning journalists Kerri Miller and Catharine Richert for deep conversations about their books, their lives, and the ideas shaping our world. And we’ll do it all in a welcoming new home: The O’Shaughnessy Auditorium at St. Catherine University.

Talking Volumes would like to thank our season sponsors Episcopal Homes and Herself Health.

Talking Volumes with Marlon James

September 12, 2026

Talking Volumes with Marlon James

Join us for a discussion with Marlon James as we open Season 27 of Talking Volumes - one of Minnesota’s most highly-anticipated literary event series - in our new home, The O’Shaughnessy Auditorium.

Talking Volumes with Lucy Foley

September 25, 2026

Talking Volumes with Lucy Foley

Join us for a discussion with Lucy Foley in our second event of Season 27 of Talking Volumes - one of Minnesota’s most highly-anticipated literary event series.

Talking Volumes with Min Jin Lee

October 4, 2026

Talking Volumes with Min Jin Lee

Join us for a discussion with Min Jin Lee in our third event of Season 27 of Talking Volumes - one of Minnesota’s most highly-anticipated literary event series.

Talking Volumes with Emily St. John Mandel

November 4, 2026

Talking Volumes with Emily St. John Mandel

Join us for a discussion with Emily St. John Mandel in our fourth event of Season 27 of Talking Volumes - one of Minnesota’s most highly-anticipated literary event series.

Talking Volumes with Colson Whitehead

November 11, 2026

Talking Volumes with Colson Whitehead

Join us for a discussion with Colson Whitehead in our fifth event of Season 27 of Talking Volumes - one of Minnesota’s most highly-anticipated literary event series.