Brawler: Stories

Lauren Groff

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Riverhead Books

Date

February 24, 2026

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Ranging from the 1950s to the present day and moving across age, class, and region—from New England to Florida to California—these nine stories reflect and expand upon a shared theme: the ceaseless battle between humans' dark and light angels.

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Rave Annie Bostrom,
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Thrillingly complex, wickedly strong girls and women populate the worlds of Groff’s third story collection.

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This audacious collection surprises readers with the vivid lives few of us notice.

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Gorgeous ... Each of these heartbreaking tales will linger in the reader’s mind.

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