Critics love it, or – even better – debate its merits. Celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Carrie Brownstein and Miranda July are pictured on Instagram with it. In fact, the book that “everybody” seems to be reading often climbs no higher than a respectable but unspectacular slot on the bestseller list. (Try to keep it brief! Time is limited on the radio.T o qualify as the US book of the year – that ineffable title to which Lauren Groff’s third novel, Fates and Furies, lays persuasive claim – a novel needs more than just blockbuster sales. Introduce yourself and say where you live.Ģ. If you'd like to ask a question via voice memo, you can record yourself using a smartphone or similar device. You can also join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #morningeditionbookclub. When our club meets next month, your question might be read on air. We hope you enjoy Fates and Furies! While you're reading over the next few weeks, you can leave your questions for Lauren Groff in the comments section below. "There's almost nothing that she's not interested in," Russo says, "and her skill set is breathtaking."
Those stories revealed the author's fearless, wide-ranging curiosity - which is also evident in Fates and Furies. But it was her collection of short stories, Delicate Edible Birds, "that kind of blew my mind," says Russo. Groff's previous books include the novels Arcadia and The Monsters of Templeton. "I write about it, not because I understand it, but because I don't, and I'd love to." "It's something that I've been writing about in my own fiction for a very long time," he says. Russo says he was fascinated by the book because of the way it deals with destiny. You have to wait almost until the last page of the book to get to the last of the secrets." "They are revealed in ways that sometimes take your breath away. "The secrets here are character secrets, not plot secrets," he tells NPR's David Greene. Russo says that device allows for a stunning, 360-degree view of a complex relationship. The second, Furies, completes the tale, focusing on the wife. The first, Fates, focuses on the husband's story. "It's a dramatic read, believe me," says Russo.įates and Furies is the story of a marriage, divided into two sections.
We've asked Pulitzer Prize-winning author and screenwriter Richard Russo to do the honors: He's selected Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff. How?Īfter reading Deep Down Dark this winter and A God in Ruins this spring, it's time to reconvene the Morning Edition book club for our third meeting. Your purchase helps support NPR programming. Close overlay Buy Featured Book Title Fates and Furies Author Lauren Groff
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