“I have a tendency to coddle my sons because I want to keep them safe, but I also want them to be strong and independent and curious and bold, and I worry that my coddling is going to have exactly the opposite effect.”

American novelist and short story writer, her work spans the late 20th and early 21st centuries. She is best known for her experimental fiction, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel *A Visit from the Goon Squad*, which explores time, memory, and human connection through interconnected narratives. Her writing often blends literary depth with innovative form.