Deedi Brown 8/15/21 Deedi Brown 8/15/21

Songbirds

I liked Songbirds, although The Beekeeper of Aleppo is still my favorite of Lefteri’s. Still, I think this book does good things and will appeal to lots of different types of readers.

Deedi Brown 8/14/21 Deedi Brown 8/14/21

The Women of Troy (Women of Troy, #2)

Those who loved The Silence of the Girls will love The Women of Troy, its sequel. It offers a powerful look, through the eyes of Briseis, into the aftermath of Troy’s defeat and what it meant for the Trojan women who became slaves.

Deedi Brown 8/13/21 Deedi Brown 8/13/21

The President and the Frog

The President and the Frog is a quirky, funny, moving, and ultimately hopeful little novel. It won’t be for everyone, but I really liked it.

Deedi Brown 8/13/21 Deedi Brown 8/13/21

Ghost Forest

Ghost Forest is a beautiful, reflective little book on the immigrant experience and the loss of a parent. I thought it was really beautiful.

Deedi Brown 8/8/21 Deedi Brown 8/8/21

Jazz

Meant not just to mimic jazz music but to embody it, Jazz is a sweeping, beautiful novel with exquisite prose. I’m in awe of Toni Morrison always!

Deedi Brown 8/8/21 Deedi Brown 8/8/21

Redemptor (Raybearer, #2)

Deedi Brown 8/7/21 Deedi Brown 8/7/21

Rogue Protocol (The Murderbot Diaries, #3)

Another fun, fast-paced Murderbot novella in the bag! These audiobooks are the perfect snack to my weekends as I shop for groceries, clean my apartment, etc.

Deedi Brown 7/30/21 Deedi Brown 7/30/21

The Once and Future Witches

The Once and Future Witches is the best kind of witchy historical fantasy book: atmospheric, feminist, well-researched, emotional. Also, gorgeous prose. I loved every second of it.

Deedi Brown 7/25/21 Deedi Brown 7/25/21

All's Well

All’s Well is a weird, frustrating, trippy, impressive, darkly funny story about being a woman with chronic pain. The right readers will love it.

Deedi Brown 7/25/21 Deedi Brown 7/25/21

The Five Wounds

The Five Wounds is simultaneously big-hearted and unflinching, with characters who feel like they could literally step off the page. I really liked it.

Deedi Brown 7/23/21 Deedi Brown 7/23/21

A Psalm for the Wild-Built

A Psalm for the Wild-Built is a beautiful, funny, hopeful novella full of heart and what it means to be human. I really, really loved it.

Deedi Brown 7/22/21 Deedi Brown 7/22/21

Rock the Boat

Rock the Boat is a fun, heartwarming story — like a Lifetime movie, but with better characters and more heart. A true lighthearted beach read if I ever read one.

Deedi Brown 7/20/21 Deedi Brown 7/20/21

Olympus, Texas

Olympus, Texas is a roller-coaster read full of heart — part contemporary literary fiction, part Greek mythology retelling. I enjoyed every second.

Deedi Brown 7/19/21 Deedi Brown 7/19/21

Who They Was

Who They Was is autofiction that doesn’t make for an easy read, but it’s nothing if not unique — and effective in what it set out to do.

Deedi Brown 7/11/21 Deedi Brown 7/11/21

She Who Became the Sun (The Radiant Emperor, #1)

Deedi Brown 7/4/21 Deedi Brown 7/4/21

Artificial Condition (The Murderbot Diaries, #2)

Artificial Condition was such a good sequel to All Systems Red! I’m hooked into Murderbot’s story (and life). Can’t wait to read the next one.

Deedi Brown 6/30/21 Deedi Brown 6/30/21

Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life

What can I say about Bird by Bird that hundreds of aspiring writers before me haven’t already said? Required reading for anyone who writes — or wants to.

Deedi Brown 6/29/21 Deedi Brown 6/29/21

All the Birds in the Sky

All the Birds in the Sky is a whimsical, super creative novel with some really lovable characters. I loved how it blended fantasy and sci-fi. A new favorite!

Deedi Brown 6/27/21 Deedi Brown 6/27/21

Piranesi

Piranesi is literary fiction with so much magical realism that it tips into fantasy — so basically, perfect for me. This book was intriguing and creative and I really liked it!

Deedi Brown 6/25/21 Deedi Brown 6/25/21

All Systems Red (The Murderbot Diaries, #1)

All Systems Red was a fun, fast-paced novella and a great start to the Murderbot series! I can’t wait for more Murderbot self-discovery and adventures.