Brawler: Stories Olivie Blake and their mother working to

and their mother working to support the family

piece together Eleanor’s true history

wants nothing more than to return home to his family

Bartending at a dive

Brawler: Stories Olivie Blake and their mother working toA stunning, fierce collection from a master of the short story and one of the most important writers of our time Read alone, each story in Lauren Groffs electric collection is an individual triumph, bold, agile, and packed with power. Read together, they hum in exhilarating resonance. 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