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THE RMWF EXPERIENCE IS ALL YEAR LONG

The Writers Series, sponsored by Jordan Schnitzer, presents a free series of talks by eminent authors throughout the year at the award-winning Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory.

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“Jamie Kabler—through sheer will, brains, and force of personality—built overnight what is possibly the greatest book festival in America, certainly the most fun.”

—A. Scott Berg

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Festival writer Jon Meacham says ‘history is a tactile thing’

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Angel Donors

With your tax-deductible donation you help support honoraria and travel for our amazing writers, helping us to make this Festival a world-class event.

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The United States Semiquincentennial

The theme for the Eleventh Annual Rancho Mirage Writers Festival is “The United States Semiquincentennial.” We are working on an outstanding event with three days of sessions.

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Festival Videos

Watch a Festival session you missed or rewatch a favorite. We also have videos for our Writers Series and virtual events.

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“I love the incredible cross section of people here. It’s an incredibly diverse group of authors.”

—Julia Quinn