Florida - Lauren Groff

Groff has done with this new collection what many writers have attempted but so few have achieved: to create a sense of association between writer and place with precise and evocative writing. In the 11 stories contained in Florida, she creates an image of Florida filled with dread, violence and death, an image that's far from the popular perception of Florida today, while also examining the burdens of privilege, parenthood, and marriage. With her trademark lyricism and singular voice, Groff has proven why she is one of the best writers working today.