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'

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-10-20 08:11:49 UTC ]

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A Summary and Analysis of ‘The Remarkable Case of Davidson’s Eyes’

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Amy Tan’s ‘The Backyard Bird Chronicles’ Takes a Novel Approach to Bird-Watching

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