Florida authors

Have you ever thought about what it's like to grow up in Florida? Looking beyond the headlines and memes. What does it mean to come from a state with such a complicated reputation? In her debut book and memoir, Anywhere Else: Essays on Florida, author Rachel Knox explores those questions.

"The Immeasurable Depth of You" has been called a queer supernatural coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of the Florida mangroves.

In a lifetime of amazing plot twists, Judy Blume is enjoying another at age 85. For the first time, one of her books has been adapted into a major Hollywood film.

Florida takes its hits, from late-night TV jokes to, now, even a ranking as the worst state in the nation for a “staggeringly impressive” “awfulness...