WINTER WOW

Saturday 25 January 2025

Conversations, round tables, presentations and lunches with authors.

Angie Kim

Angie Kim is a critically acclaimed author and storyteller with a unique background that spans continents and careers. Originally from Seoul, South Korea, she moved to the Baltimore suburbs as a preteen and later attended Interlochen Arts Academy. She graduated from Stanford University with a degree in philosophy and went on to Harvard Law School, where she served as an editor of the Harvard Law Review. Her debut novel, Miracle Creek, became an instant success, winning the Edgar Award, the ITW Thriller Award, the Strand Critics’ Award, and the Pinckley Prize. It was also named one of the best books of the year by Time, The Washington Post, Kirkus Reviews, and the Today show.

Andrew O'Hagan

Andrew O’Hagan is one of the most acclaimed chroniclers of our times. Born in Glasgow, he has been nominated for the Booker Prize three times, was voted one of Granta’s Best of Young British Novelists in 2003 and won the E. M. Forster Prize from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. He is Editor-at-Large of the London Review of Books and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. His most recent novel is the Sunday Times bestselling Caledonian Road.

Programme

Saturday 25 January, 2025

11:00 AM - Coffee and Pastries at the Alpina Gstaad

11:30 AM - Andrew O’Hagan Discussion and Q&A with Special Interviewer Will Smith

12:30 PM - Book Signing & Post-Talk Discussion

1:00 PM - Cozy lunch at The Alpina Gstaad

3:00 PM - Welcome back

3:30 PM - Angie Kim Discussion and Q&A with Thomas D. Gommes founder of WoW

4:30 PM - Book Signing & Post-Talk Discussion

5:00 PM - End of Day

Winter Wow Tickets

Thank You for Making WOW Gstaad 2024 Unforgettable

We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who joined us for this year’s WOW Gstaad Literature Festival. Your presence made the event truly magical. Thank you for being a part of it, for sparking thoughtful discussions, and for helping to create an unforgettable experience.

The 4th Summer edition of WOW Gstaad was our biggest yet, and we were thrilled to welcome you. Each year, our festival continues to grow, but one thing remains constant: the incredible lineup of talented authors who bring the World of Words stages to life. We hope you enjoyed every moment and left feeling inspired and enriched.

This year’s festival was about more than just books—it was a celebration of learning, thinking, and sharing, all while enjoying the wonderful atmosphere of Gstaad. If you had a great time, we encourage you to spread the word and help us continue building this vibrant community.

Discover Summer WoW Highlights

"A beautiful blend of Swiss luxury and literature. A captivating adventure into the best of both worlds."

Anna - Summer 2024
""It was very well organized with friendly and efficient staff. Participation was effortless and smooth. The talks were extremely well moderated; the interviews were smoothly guided, making the audience feel comfortable and engaged with the author"."

Andrii - Summer 2024
"Very pleasant "

Legrand - Summer 2024
"I loved to meet the authors , I enjoyed especially talking with their family members and finding out their actual general routines. This made me realise that we all can be special and our experiences are incredibly valuable if we only took time to take stock."

Wairimu - Summer 2024

Book of the Month

Every month, we spotlight a book that transcends boundaries, inspires minds, and connects hearts. Our selection is a celebration of storytelling that invites readers into new worlds, offers fresh perspectives, and kindles a love for literature that lasts a lifetime.

This Month's Feature: "Caledonian Road" by Andrew O’Hagan

Campbell Flynn - art historian and celebrity intellectual - is entering the empire of middle age. Fuelled by an appetite for admiration and the finer things, controversy and novelty, he doesn't take people half as seriously as they take themselves. Which will prove the first of his huge mistakes.

Over the course of an incendiary year, a web of crimes and secrets and scandals will be revealed, and Campbell Flynn may not be able to protect himself from the shattering exposure of all his privilege really involves. But then, he always knew: when his life came tumbling down, it would occur in public.

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