Read Minnesota Books

Read Minnesota Books

Read Minnesota Books

Episodes 15
Avg. Duration 21m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (11)
Since Feb 2026
Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
84%
Hosting
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About This Podcast

Read Minnesota Books: author interviews, reading recommendations, and publishing news from the North Star State.

www.readminnesotabooks.com

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Recent Episodes

S1E14 Stacy Carlson and The Gyre

May 15, 2026 22m

Novelist Stacy Carlson speaks with us about her literary novel The Gyre and its ill-prepared protagonist, an inspiring artist's residency in the Svalbard archipelago, and her research into meals made…

S1E13 Rashad Shabazz and Prince's Minneapolis

May 08, 2026 29m

Arizona State University Professor and author Rashad Shabazz discusses why Prince's genius is boring, how Minneapolis is an underrated music city, and what Prince served for snacks at a 1998 secret…

S1E12 Mark Nowak and . . . AGAIN

May 01, 2026 21m

Mark Nowak joins us to talk about his new collection . . . AGAIN, whether he finds forms or forms find him, and poetry trailers.. . . AGAIN (Coffeehouse Press)Mark Nowak at Moon Palace Books,…

S1E11 Jordan Sundberg and Northwoods Lullaby

Apr 24, 2026 18m

Jordan Sundberg speaks with us about how restricted supplies and playfulness inspire her artwork, her path to becoming a picture book illustrator, and the hands-off brilliance of University of…

S1E10 Mary Casanova and Northwoods Lullaby

Apr 24, 2026 19m

Prolific author Mary Casanova joins us to talk about her new book Northwoods Lullaby, writing groups, and the animals that make great picture book subjects.Northwoods Lullaby from University of…

S1E9 Gaelynn Lea and It Wasn't Meant to Be Perfect

Apr 17, 2026 24m

Duluth musician Gaelynn Lea speaks with us about her new music memoir, her advocacy for accessibility, and song writing vs. prose writing. It Wasn't Meant to Be Perfect (Algonquin Books)Gaelynn's…

S1E8 Angela Pelster and The Evolution of Fire

Apr 10, 2026 20m

Angela Pelster, director of Hamline University's creative writing programs and author of The Evolution of Fire: Essays on Crisis and Becoming discusses her Canadian roots, braided essays (yay or…

S1E7 Courtney Kocak and Girl Gone Wild

Mar 27, 2026 20m

Courtney Kocak, a Jackson, MN-born and Los Angeles-based podcaster, comedian, screenwriter, and author talks with us about the southwestern Minnesota prairie, the business of writing, and how she…

S1E6 Christopher Johnston and Where You Come from Is Gone

Mar 20, 2026 21m

Christopher Johnston, author of Where You Come from Is Gone, speaks with us about deciding to start his novel with action, Tim O'Brien's influence on his work, and stinky mink. Where You Come From Is…

S1E5 Misty Heggeness and Swiftynomics

Mar 13, 2026 22m

Economist Misty Heggeness joins us to discuss her book Swiftynomics: How Women Mastermind and Redefine Our Economy, the economic consequences of Operation Metro Surge, and the long road to gender…

S1E3 Tracie Peterson and Faithful of Heart

Mar 06, 2026 20m

We speak with Christian historical romance author Tracie Peterson about the long history of Minneapolis charity and how the first hospital in Minnesota inspired Faithful of Heart, the first book in…

S1E3 Dana Hawkins and I Will Always Love You (Maybe)

Feb 27, 2026 14m

Romance author Dana Hawkins joins us to talk about Minnesota bakeries and her new book, I Will Always Love You (Maybe) from Storm Publishing.I Will Always Love You (Maybe)Cold Spring…

S1E2 Andrew Elfenbein and The Quyre (Tales of the Pine Rapids Fairies Book 1)

Feb 20, 2026 24m

Is it a Minnesota podcast without a 1991 Halloween Blizzard story? Professor Andrew Elfenbein speaks with us about his first year in Minnesota, his work and colleagues at the University of Minnesota,…

S1E1 Kao Kalia Yang and The Blue House I Loved

Feb 14, 2026 15m

In the first episode of Read Minnesota Books, host Deborah Copperud interviews award-winning Minnesota author Kao Kalia Yang about her new picture book, The Blue House I Loved, from University of…

S1 Read Minnesota Books Podcast Trailer

Feb 14, 2026 1m Trailer

When you think of Minnesota, do you think 10,000 lakes? Or 10,000 books?If you like to read, you should totally subscribe to Read Minnesota Books, a brand-new podcast and newsletter from the North…

Kao Kalia Yang and The Blue House I Loved

Feb 12, 2026 15m

The first episode of Read Minnesota Books includes an interview with award-winning Minnesota author Kao Kalia Yang about her new picture book The Blue House I Loved, the federal occupation of…

Trailer: Read Minnesota Books Season One

Feb 07, 2026 0m

Subscribe to Read Minnesota Books, a brand-new podcast and newsletter from the North Star state. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to…

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Read Minnesota Books has published 15 episodes since February 2026, covering topics in Arts, Books.

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Read Minnesota Books is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 21m.

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