It’s a milestone season for Talking Volumes! We’re celebrating 25 years of great authors and great events and we’ve got the line-up to prove it... Join us! MPR News and the Star Tribune proudly present the 25th season of Talking Volumes, hosted by Kerri Miller. Join us at the Fitzgerald Theater for four special events with renowned authors, celebrating our anniversary with a special $25 ticket price for MPR Members and Star Tribune Subscribers.
Event ScheduleTuesday, September 17 at 7:00 p.m. – Edwidge Danticat"We’re Alone" explores themes like environmental catastrophe, colonialism, and resilience through personal narratives and tributes to literary icons. Thursday, September 26 at 7:00 p.m. – Alice Hoffman"When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary" brings Anne Frank’s story to life, detailing the Frank family's harrowing experiences during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. Tuesday, October 1 at 7:00 p.m. – Louise Erdrich"The Mighty Red" is set in the Red River Valley, exploring love and resilience amidst economic and ecological challenges. Tuesday, October 29 at 7:00 p.m. – Kate DiCamillo"The Hotel Balzaar" follows Marta’s adventures at a mysterious hotel as she unravels tales that might hold the secret to her missing father.