Read Minnesota Books

Booking Overview

This regional literary interview show focuses on Minnesota books, authors, publishing, and reading recommendations, typically featuring external authors and occasional collaborators on cookbooks or literary projects. Credible pitches include Minnesota-based authors with new books, editors, cookbook creators, publishing professionals, and writers whose work connects to the state’s literary culture; booking difficulty is likely low.

Metrics

Episodes: 29

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

deborahcopperud@gmail.com

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low

Typical Credentials:

Authors with a newly published or forthcoming Minnesota-connected book, cookbook creators, editors, and other literary or publishing professionals with a clear connection to the state’s book culture.

Required Achievements:

Published books, New or forthcoming book releases, Book editing or publishing credits, Contributions to Minnesota literary and cultural life

Recent Guest Discussions

Tony Wirt - Writing Fake Towns Along The South Central Minnesota I-90 Corridor, Mayo Clinic Connections, And The Novel Silent Creek.

Andrea Uptmor - Character Discontent, MLS Research, Minneapolis Restaurants, And Her Novel The New People.

Kait Ziemer-Davis - The History And Recipes Of Minneapolis Restaurant Sea Salt Eatery And The Creation Of Its Twentieth-anniversary Cookbook.

Gail Rosenblum - The History And Recipes Of Minneapolis Restaurant Sea Salt Eatery And The Creation Of Its Twentieth-anniversary Cookbook.

Shannon Gibney - Where Is My Sister?, Activism, And The Relationship Between Writing And Public Service.

Recent Topics

Literature, Minnesota Literature, Book Publishing, Literary Fiction, Cookbooks

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Read Minnesota Books

David Mura and Exit, Miss Saigon

October 06, 2026

David Mura joins us to speak about Asian-American identity, Broadway boycotts, thirty years of essays, and how typing is like jazz piano.Exit, Miss Saigon@muradavid on Twitter David Mura on Facebookdavidmura.comDavid Mura on SubstackRecommendations“To Invigorate Literary Mind, Start Moving Literary Feet” by Joyce Carol OatesOctober 7, 2026, David Mura Book LaunchOctober 20, 2026, Magers and Quinn, David Mura with Alexs PateNovember 11, 2026, Subtext Books event at The University Club of Saint...

Emi Nietfeld and No Contact

October 01, 2026

Emi Nietfeld, journalist and author of the memoir Acceptance, joins us to talk about narratives of estrangement, journalism jobs, AI emptiness, and her essay “A Leap of Logic” in the anthology No Contact: Writers on Estrangement.No Contact: Writers on Estrangement edited by Jenny Bartoy (Catapult)eminietfeld.comEmi Nietfeld’s SubstackWe’re DoneWhose Babies Are These?RecommendationRacket: The First Five Years 2021-2026Thanks for listening to Read Minnesota Books! This is a public episode. If y...

Lori O’Dea and Little Cavendish

September 30, 2026

Lori O’Dea speaks with us about art, the literary scene in Detroit Lakes, being a part-time Minnesotan, and short fiction trends.Little Cavendish (Rebel Santori Press)Lori O’Dea’s websiteArt Project 605@lori.odea on Instagram Loon Writers FestivalRecommendationsMinnesota NovellasThanks for listening to Read Minnesota Books! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.readminnesotabooks.com

Frequently asked questions

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Read Minnesota Books

How do I get in touch with Read Minnesota Books?

Its publicly listed email is deborahcopperud@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Read Minnesota Books?

The publicly listed email for Read Minnesota Books: deborahcopperud@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Read Minnesota Books have?

Podseeker estimates Read Minnesota Books reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Read Minnesota Books?

Read Minnesota Books typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Authors with a newly published or forthcoming Minnesota-connected book, cookbook creators, editors, and other literary or publishing professionals with a clear connection to the state’s book culture. Common among recent guests: Published books; New or forthcoming book releases; Book editing or publishing credits. Recent guests include Tony Wirt, Andrea Uptmor, and Kait Ziemer-Davis.

How hard is it to get booked on Read Minnesota Books?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Read Minnesota Books cover?

Recent episodes cover Literature, Minnesota Literature, Book Publishing, Literary Fiction, and Cookbooks. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

deborahcopperud@gmail.com

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