Discover the Insights of Seven Pulitzer Prize Winners at Jaipur Literature Festival 2025: A Must-Attend Event for Book Lovers

This year, the Jaipur Literature Festival is welcoming about seven Pulitzer Prize winners. It promises to be one of the best lineups yet, featuring experts in topics like correspondence, history, and non-fiction alongside talented novelists. William Dalrymple, the festival’s co-director, shared this exciting news during a preview event in Delhi.

Mark your calendars! The festival will take place in Jaipur from January 30 to February 3. Notable guests include Abhijit Banerjee, Andrew O’Hagan, Cauvery Madhavan, Claire Messud, and many others. The presence of these distinguished authors and thinkers highlights the festival’s commitment to showcasing diverse voices and perspectives.

Dalrymple expressed his enthusiasm for some key speakers, including Stephen Greenblatt, a leading authority on Shakespeare, and James Wood, a prominent fiction critic for The New Yorker. He also mentioned the surprise guest, Miriam Margolyes, known for her role as Professor Sprout in Harry Potter. Others like Pulitzer winner Benjamin Moser and acclaimed author David Nicholls will also make appearances, enriching the festival’s discussions.

Namita Gokhale, co-director of the festival, mentioned that this edition aims to navigate our complex world—a place marked by conflict and innovation. The event will explore themes relevant to our times, including democracy and cultural identity.

The festival will also address the ongoing crisis in Gaza, featuring voices like Nathan Thrall and Gideon Levy from Israel, as well as Palestinian writer Selma Dabbagh. This programming reflects the festival’s dedication to discussing urgent global issues.

With 26 languages represented, including 13 from international authors and 13 from Indian writers, the festival serves as a gateway to various cultures. As Sanjoy K Roy, the managing director of Teamwork Arts, highlighted, the festival seeks to bridge cultural and intellectual gaps through literature.

In a move toward inclusivity, the festival has partnered with Nupur Sansthan to provide sign language interpretation. Additionally, the Jaipur BookMark, a gathering focused on publishing, will coincide with the literature festival, discussing topics like storytelling and the impact of AI on the publishing world.

May-Elin Stener, Norway’s Ambassador to India, proudly noted her country’s long-standing partnership with Jaipur BookMark, emphasizing its growth and integration into the larger festival experience.