Lauren Groff is an accomplished American novelist and short story writer, known for her intricate narratives and profound character studies. After growing up just a stone's throw from the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, Groff pursued her passion for literature, earning her degree from Amherst College followed by an MFA in Fiction from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Her literary debut, the novel The Monsters of Templeton, was met with critical acclaim, and since then, Groff has continued to captivate readers with works like Arcadia and Delicate Edible Birds. Her third novel, Fates and Furies, explored the complexities of marriage and creativity, earning her a spot as a finalist for prestigious awards such as the National Book Award in Fiction and the National Book Critics Circle Award. The novel also won the American Booksellers' Association Indies' Choice Award for Fiction.

Groff's short story collection, Florida, released in 2018, further cemented her reputation as a masterful storyteller, winning the Story Prize and becoming a finalist for the National Book Award. Her work has graced the pages of The New Yorker, the Atlantic Monthly, and Harper's, among other esteemed publications.

Recognition for her contributions to literature includes being named a Best of Young American Novelist by Granta Magazine and receiving a Guggenheim Fellowship in Fiction. Groff's commitment to her craft is reflected in her teaching and fellowship at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study.

Based in Gainesville, Florida, with her husband, two sons, and her dog, Groff continues to explore the human experience through her writing, with her latest novels, Matrix (2022) and The Vaster Wilds (2023), adding to her impressive body of work.