Jaipur Literature Festival 2025: A Tapestry of Ideas and Stories

The Jaipur Literature Festival, hailed as the “greatest literary show on earth,” is set to return for its 18th edition from January 30 to February 3, 2025, at Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur. Organized by Teamwork Arts, this year’s festival reaffirms its mission to celebrate the transformative power of books and ideas, offering a platform for over 300 distinguished speakers to engage in spirited discourse and storytelling.

Highlights of JLF 2025:

• Nobel Laureate Insights: Esther Duflo discusses her book Poor Economics for Kids, which introduces young readers to economic concepts through empathy and awareness.
• Geetanjali Shree’s Global Narratives: The Booker Prize-winner explores communal divides in Our City That Year.
• David Hare’s Creative Journey: The acclaimed playwright reflects on his life in theatre and film.
• Diplomatic Narratives: A deep dive into Nehru’s First Recruits with prominent diplomats and historians.
• Literary Icons and Memoirs: André Aciman, Jenny Erpenbeck, and Amol Palekar share their stories of creativity, love, and resilience.
• Oceanic Exploration: James Bradley’s Deep Water examines humanity’s bond with the ocean amidst climate urgency.
• Conversations on Legacy: Gopalkrishna Gandhi and Daniil Tolstoy delve into the enduring ideas of Gandhi and Tolstoy.

The festival also features segments like the Jaipur Music Stage, Jaipur BookMark, Heritage Evenings, and the vibrant Festival Buzzaar, offering attendees a holistic cultural experience.

Namita Gokhale, Festival Co-Director, remarked, “The Jaipur Literature Festival is a voyage of discovery, offering dialogues and insights that inspire belief in a better world.” William Dalrymple and Sanjoy K. Roy echoed her sentiments, emphasizing the Festival’s role as a hub of intellectual and cultural exchange. “The Jaipur Literature Festival remains a shining beacon of dialogue and storytelling, highlighting the transformative power of literature in fostering understanding and empathy. Each edition reaffirms its legacy as a dynamic platform where diverse voices and ideas converge, nurturing a shared sense of humanity and cultural exchange.”

With its rich lineup and engaging sessions, the 2025 edition promises to uphold the Festival’s legacy of celebrating diverse voices and transformative narratives.

Visit jaipurliteraturefestival.org for the complete program.