The 2025 AViD (Authors Visiting in Des Moines) series smashed the all-time attendance record, dating back to 1999. Between March 22 and June 23, 2025, an impressive 3,737 people attended the six AViD events. By comparison, 1,751 people attended AViD in 2024. AViD is a unique opportunity for readers to hear from renowned, beloved authors in an personal setting. There is no cost for the public to attend. The 2025 AViD series was made possible thanks to generous support from Prairie Meadows, Nationwide Foundation, Bankers Trust, Above + Beyond Cancer, and 11 individual donors. The lineup for next year’s AViD series will be announced in early 2026.