# Lauren Groff’s ‘Brawler’ is a gut-punch of a story collection

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Published: 2026-04-13T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.kmuw.org/podcast/book-review/2026-04-13/lauren-groffs-brawler-is-a-gut-punch-of-a-story-collection
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## Resource

All nine stories in Lauren Groff's new collection, "Brawler," are bold and emotional. Many feature shocking endings. And there’s not a dud in the bunch.

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