
While the novel, set in medieval times, ultimately acquires a hopeful tenor, the short stories project a more troubling, disconcerting ambiance suited to the modern age. These two works showcase the author’s breadth and depth with characters, moods, and settings that couldn’t be more different.

She has written six award-winning books, most recently the novel Matrix (Riverhead Books, 2021) and the short story collection Florida (Riverhead Books, 2018).

Gainesville, Florida, author Lauren Groff is a rising star in the world of fiction writers.
