Literary Festival Presenting Sponsor: 2008 Theme: “PASSAGE TO INDIA” This year’s Festival will honor the stories and storytellers of India, featuring renowned Indian authors who write in English, including: Salman Rushdie Anita Rau Badami David Davidar Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Indu Sundaresan Manil Suri Shashi Tharoor “A Top Ten Literary Gathering of the Year” USA Today “Bringing new meaning to the idea of escaping into literature, Aspen Summer Words [takes] over the Colorado town, giving booklovers the chance to mingle with some of the biggest names in storytelling.” O the Oprah Magazine “A can’t miss for those who believe in the power of words.” Aspen Sojourner magazine “It’s a feast for all senses.” Vanity Fair

For more than three decades, Aspen Summer Words has been the place to be for anyone with a passion for the written word. This festival of words, stories and ideas brings some of the world’s most engaging literary talent to Aspen — a breathtaking mountain setting rivaled only by the intoxicating mix of readers and writers coming together to celebrate the well-read life.

Over the course of five delightful afternoons and evenings, our literary sojourn will transport you through author readings, craft talks, behind-the-books panel discussions, live music and social gatherings — leaving your mornings free for reading, writing and exploring Aspen.

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