Join us for the second annual
Tahoe Literary Festival
Literary Voices. Local Roots. Lasting Impact.
October 10-11, 2025
The Tahoe Literary Festival champions literary arts high in the Sierra Nevada by nurturing emerging voices, celebrating established ones and bringing the community together to listen, share, and learn - all while inspired by the natural beauty of North Lake Tahoe.
A celebration of writing, art, and storytelling
Tahoe Literary Festival joyfully embraces a vibrant celebration that goes beyond writing alone. This event honors the power of storytelling in all its forms — literature, visual arts, spoken word, and interactive workshops. Attendees can immerse themselves in author readings, art exhibits, live performances, and creative craft sessions, fostering a rich community experience that inspires creativity and connection across diverse mediums. Join us for a multifaceted celebration where words, art, and imagination come alive together.
2025 Authors, Presenters and Free Events
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Katy Hays
Weaving atmospheric tales of mystery, art and ambition, Katy Hays is a New York Times-bestselling author of The Cloisters and the recently published Saltwater.
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Jill Shalvis
Known for her witty and heartwarming contemporary romances, Jill Shalvis is a New York Times- and USA Today-bestselling author. Her latest book, He Falls First, was released in August 2025.
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Steve Wasserman
As publisher of Heyday, an independent nonprofit press, Steve Wasserman brings thoughtful insight into the world of publishing to this year's Tahoe Literary Festival.
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Brooke Warner
A memoir coach and author of Write On, Sisters!, Green-light Your Book, and What's Your Book?, Brooke Warner is the publisher of She Writes Press, an imprint of The Stable Book Group.
Our Purpose
The mission of the Tahoe Literary Festival is to engage authors, writers, aspiring writers, poets, publishers and readers to share, listen and cultivate a vibrant literary arts community in the Tahoe and Truckee region.
Our Vision
We envision the Tahoe Literary Festival curating world-class literary events where community and the written word become an enduring bridge between people, place, and culture.
