Lauren Grodstein is the author of several acclaimed novels, including the New York Times bestseller "A Friend of the Family" and "Our Short History," praised by Karen Russell as "funny and fast-paced and extraordinarily insightful on every page." Her upcoming works include "A Dog in Georgia" and "We Must Not Think of Ourselves," the latter selected as a Read with Jenna book club pick. Grodstein's writing spans multiple genres, often exploring complex family dynamics and moral dilemmas with sharp wit and emotional depth.
In addition to her fiction, Grodstein plays a key role in literary education as the director of the MFA program at Rutgers University-Camden, where she also teaches creative writing. Her earlier works include "The Explanation for Everything," "Reproduction is the Flaw of Love," and the short story collection "The Best of Animals." A New Jersey resident, she lives near Rutgers with her husband and son, balancing her writing career with academic leadership.