Laura van den Berg

Laura van den Berg is an American fiction writer born on May 31, 1983, in Florida.1 She is the author of five works of fiction, including notable novels like The Third Hotel and Find Me.23

Professional Background

Van den Berg has an impressive academic and literary career:

• Education: BA from Rollins College (2005) and M.F.A. from Emerson College1
• Currently a Senior Lecturer on Fiction at Harvard University23
• Her stories have been published in prestigious literary magazines like The Paris Review, McSweeney's, and BOMB2

Literary Achievements

She has received numerous prestigious awards, including:

• Guggenheim Fellowship (2021)
• Strauss Livings Award from the American Academy of Arts & Letters (2021)
• Twice shortlisted for the Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award12

Personal Life

Van den Berg lives in the Hudson Valley with her husband, writer Paul Yoon, and their dog Oscar.2 Her most recent novel, State of Paradise, is set to be published in 2024.34

Her writing often explores surreal and speculative themes, with a particular focus on Florida's unique landscape and experiences.56