Lauren Groff on Writing Her Own Robinson Crusoe

Books & Books recently had the pleasure of hosting three-time National Book Award finalist and best-selling author Lauren Groff, presenting her new novel, The Vaster Wilds. The New York Times calls it “a lonely novel of hunger and survival.” The brilliant Groff reads from her adventure novel and answers questions from her audience of fans. This new episode […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

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US National Book Award 2024 Longlists: Fiction

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Here’s the longlist for the 2024 National Book Award for Fiction.

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