Literary Sojourn is a nonprofit author and reader festival presented by the Bud Werner Memorial Library in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Founded in 1993 with a mission to bring noteworthy authors to this mountain community and promote and inspire the reading of exceptional literature, Literary Sojourn is the oldest and most anticipated literary festival in the Rocky Mountains. The single-day event draws an audience from all over the country and sells out early each year.
The program features presentations by five nationally recognized authors who individually talk about their inspiration for the stories and characters in their published works.
Held at the Steamboat Sheraton Resort and Conference Center, the day begins with a sumptuous buffet and includes refreshments and beverages served throughout the program. Book sales are featured on-site throughout the entire event. Wine and a casual book signing with all of the authors conclude the festival. Authors and festival attendees who take advantage of a long weekend in Steamboat Springs have ample time to explore the changing aspens, historic downtown, local hot springs and more.
Literary Sojourn’s historic author lineup has included over 80 recipients and nominees and of prestigious literary awards including the Pulitzer Prize, the Man Booker and the National Book Award. Past authors rave about their Literary Sojourn experience.
“The courtesy was top drawer, the arrangements impeccable, the site out of dreamscape, and the audience was made up of readers. What more can an itinerant author want?”
— Gregory Maguire
