Literature

Colson Whitehead spoke to an Aspen Words audience about his life as a writer, the difference between fiction and nonfiction, and how he came up with the fantastical premise for his most recent book, The Underground Railroad, which won the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award.

This spring’s Alma and Joseph Gildenhorn Book Series explored the news industry, the Supreme Court, and the self.

The 2019 Aspen Words Literary Prize Winner discussed how she brings a human face to the social issues most pressing in our time.

The $35,000 prize honors a work of fiction that illuminates a vital contemporary issue.

Aspen Institute President and CEO Dan Porterfield delivered the following remarks at the announcement ceremony for the winner of the 2019 As

Pickle's Progress, from the former Aspen Words writer in residence, was released on April 9.

Carolyne Heldman interviews Jane Mayer, staff writer for The New Yorker, as part of an author series held by Aspen Words.

Gina Murdock, Elaine Pagels, and Kate Bowler talk about religion and personal struggles.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author joined Aspen Words to discuss his life and work.