Literature

Sometimes inspiration for a story is borne out of a new experience, other times it comes from re-examining your daily life.

Books aren't always a refuge. Sometimes they're the best place to start to understand today's issues.

Five Aspen Words Literary Prize nominees share their struggles with their craft.

Celebrated authors share advice and inspiration they've collected over the course of their careers.

Aspen Words Literary Prize nominees share their recommendations.

Aspen Words teamed up with Aspen Film to present a screening of the new movie Leave No Trace, followed by a “From Book to Big Screen” discussion featuring producer Linda Reisman and novelist Peter Rock, author of My Abandonment, the award-winning novel from which the film is adapted.

Aspen Words will welcome authors at the height of their careers to discuss their work at the 22nd annual Winter Words series in Aspen. Even if you can’t make it to Aspen, here are seven titles to add to your reading list.

Four authors step onto the Institute stage to discuss their latest books. Stuart Eizenstat remembers working with Jimmy Carter, Doris Kearns Goodwin rediscovers the presidency, Arne Duncan looks at the future of education, and David Sanger warns of rising cyber insecurity.

Four authors find their paths with Aspen Words.