Since its inception, Bristol BookFest has brought the community together to read and discuss classic literature, from All the King’s Men to Moby-Dick. This year, we are excited to announce that Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 will be the centerpiece of BookFest 2025. The novel’s themes of censorship, intellectual freedom, and media control remain as relevant today as when it was first published, challenging readers to reflect on their own perspectives.

The festival begins with our winter seminar series at Rogers Free Library, running weekly from January 21 to February 11, where we’ll explore the novel's cultural and literary significance. The event culminates in a weekend of lectures, discussions, and community engagement on April 4 and 5, 2025.

Whether you’re revisiting Fahrenheit 451 or discovering it for the first time, we invite you to join us for a journey through Bradbury’s timeless exploration of society and the power of literature.