First Ever Aspen Literary Festival!
Aspen, CO (June 24, 2025) — Aspen Words, a program of The Aspen Institute, is excited to announce the inaugural Aspen Literary Festival (ALF), a multi-day celebration of books and ideas taking place September 26–28, 2025, in downtown Aspen.
This year’s festival features a special conversation that highlights science fiction and fantasy. Acclaimed authors Leigh Bardugo, V.E. Schwab, and Victor LaValle, will explore how they craft immersive worlds, create complex characters and tackle universal themes that resonate with readers of all ages.
“Our goal is to highlight the ways that sci-fi and fantasy expand our understanding of the world and offer a space for imagination and reflection,” said Adrienne Brodeur, Executive Director of Aspen Words.
Produced by Aspen Words and presented by Book of the Month, the festival will welcome over 40 authors from across the literary landscape. Many events will be free and open to the public, with additional details, including a growing lineup and schedule, available at aspenliteraryfestival.org.
For sponsorship opportunities or more information, visit www.aspenwords.org or contact ALF@aspeninstitute.org.
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Aspen Words was founded in 1976 as a literary center based in Aspen, CO. A program of the Aspen Institute, its mission is to encourage writers, inspire readers and connect people through the power of stories. For more information, visit www.aspenwords.org.
The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization whose purpose is to ignite human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve society’s greatest challenges. It is headquartered in Washington, DC and has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, as well as an international network of partners. For more information, visit www.aspeninstitute.org.
Book of the Month is the leading U.S. book subscription service with a mission to bring the best new fiction forward to readers. Founded in 1926, Book of the Month has a long history of inspiring and shaping culture by championing works that have gone on to become American classics. For more information, visit bookofthemonth.com/about-us.