Former NFL wide receiver Kenny Stills presents his brand-new book, Still Growing, Still Learning, Still Me: A Journey of Protest, Healing, and Personal Transformation. From NFL spotlight to inner stillness and passionate political activism—Kenny Stills shares a powerful story of healing through service, self-reflection, and mental health. As the New York Times has reported, “Kenny Stills quietly became the on-field face of the movement Colin Kaepernick started in 2016. Stills wants to use his visibility to shine a light on police brutality, economic inequality, and other forms of social injustice.” A moderated conversation with Kenny and Liza Harris, followed by an audience Q&A.

Michael Seabaugh in conversation with Jeannie Walla at Explore Booksellers.

Hear a talk from the author of Murder in Georgetown: The Story: Cara Knight attends a party in historic Georgetown that turns deadly when she discovers the hostess conked on the head. Can Cara solve the crime, or will it be a case of the housekeeper did it? A mother working toward tenure in academic social work, Cara already juggles enough but can’t let an innocent woman go to jail with her children in foster care. Pushing her way into the intrigue, Cara’s visiting mother-in-law might end up in the Potomac if Cara can’t keep her in check. She’ll need to sort through suspects going all the way to Congress and solve the case before Cara's own family lands in danger.

For as long as Judaism has been a religion, “Jewish” has been a culture—one whose unique blend of ritual and realism has kept its people going for some 3,000 years. In The Jewish Way to a Good Life, Rabbi Shira Stutman visits ten realms where we all get lost on occasion, delivering spirited wisdom. For anyone seeking community, meaning, or simply “something more,” here are practical, time-tested ways to enrich our daily routines and engage those around us.

The Burlingame Early Childhood Education Center project is published as an example of architecture for wellness of users and responsibility to the broader environment. The project is an active City of Aspen project lead by Kids First.

Aspen Journalism Executive Director Curtis Wackerle moderates a community forum, with Terry Paulson & Neil Siegel representing the group in favor of Referendum 1 and Mike Maple & Rachel Richards speaking on behalf of Referendum 2.

Aspen's own Auden Schendler discusses his book Terrible Beauty: Reckoning with Climate Complicity and Rediscovering Our Soul along with Michael Miracle.

Award-winning author and photographer Jon Waterman is renowned for his immersive explorations of wilderness. His prolific body of work includes the best-selling Atlas of the National Parks. Jon’s writing has often appeared in National Geographic, The New York Times, Outside, Men’s Journal, and Adventure.

Wilbur Ross, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce and author of the upcoming book Risks and Returns: Creating Success in Business and Life, speaks at Explore Booksellers.

Explore America's natural crown jewels: the oldest trees in the country. A conversation with Environment Colorado Conservation Director Len Montgomery and filmmaker Alex Harus about Harus's new documentary film, produced in partnership with REI and Environment Colorado.