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“Tender as a ballad and pleasurable as a pop song,
Deep Cuts is both a romp into the indie sleaze era of the early aughts and a timeless love story.”—Coco Mellors, New York Times bestselling author of Blue Sisters

Deep Cuts will live alongside all the unforgettable music that Holly writes about so beautifully, with her whole heart.”—Cameron Crowe, Academy Award–winning writer/director of Almost Famous

Look, the song whispered to me, that day in my living room. Life can be so big.

It’s a Friday night in a campus bar in Berkeley, fall of 2000, and Percy Marks is pontificating about music again. Hall and Oates is on the jukebox, and Percy—who has no talent for music, just lots of opinions about it—can’t stop herself from overanalyzing the song, indulging what she knows to be her most annoying habit. But something is different tonight. The guy beside her at the bar, fellow student Joe Morrow, is a songwriter. And he could listen to Percy talk all night.

Joe asks Percy for feedback on one of his songs—and the results kick off a partnership that will span years, ignite new passions in them both, and crush their egos again and again. Is their collaboration worth its cost? Or is it holding Percy back from finding her own voice?

Moving from Brooklyn bars to San Francisco dance floors,
Deep Cuts examines the nature of talent, obsession, belonging, and above all, our need to be heard.
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Liz Moore says Deep Cuts is “warm, nostalgic, totally engrossing”

Gillian McAllister says I find it hard to remember the last time I fond a novel so relatable

Coco Mellors says Deep Cuts is tender as a ballad and pleasurable as a pop song.

Beth O’Leary says Deep Cuts is moving, beautiful, rich with emotion, it’s an epic love story.

Miranda Cowley Heller says Deep Cuts is clever and heart-wrenching and addictive.
Claire Dederer says Deep Cuts is a joy: fizzy, moving, endlessly smart.

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“This is so good it makes me want to puke.”—Haley Pham

“It is fair to say that I am the target audience for this book…I had no idea where this book came from, or how far away from me the author lives, but she spotted me through some kind of insane telescopic sight, and fired. . . . I haven’t read anything quite like
Deep Cuts before, because part of its subject matter is a contemplation of the educated, deeply focused music fan’s relationship with talent . . . Brickley isn’t aiming for immortality, which is maybe why it has a chance of lasting.”—Nick Hornby, author of High Fidelity

“Permit me a confession. As a music lover, I collect definitive listening experiences. The DLE is that rare moment when a song so exquisitely captures a time or a person or a feeling that it stakes a forever-claim in your heart. Years later, that exact feeling can return like an emotional landslide, in a single chord. It’s the great gift of music, or in this wonderful case—Holly Brickely’s
Deep Cuts. It’ll forever transport me to a time in late-winter, the fog on the San Francisco Bay, and the gift of these funny, deep-feeling characters I never want to leave behind. Deep Cuts is my latest treasured DLE, in book form, and it will live alongside all the unforgettable music that Holly writes about so beautifully, with her whole heart.”—Cameron Crowe, Academy Award–winning filmmaker and journalist

“A captivating love letter to the early aughts and the era of ‘indie sleaze.’ . . .
Deep Cuts delves into the raw, relatable realities of artistic ambition, toxic dynamics, and the complexity of growing up.”—Isaac Fitzgerald, TODAY

“It’s perhaps inevitable that Holly Brickley’s
Deep Cuts will be likened to other noteworthy (feeble pun intended) books that incorporate music—most recently Daisy Jones and the Six, possibly High Fidelity, etc. What could have been a straight-up romance turns into something far more interesting.”—The Minnesota Star Tribune

“[R]ock novels are historically lame. Or a reboot of truth . . . But something brand new, that encompasses the reality and truth of being a music fan? I’m not sure any book exists that nails it as well as
Deep Cuts.”—Bob Lefsetz, The Lefsetz Letter

“[D]azzling.”
Booklist, starred review

“It’s a banger.”
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“I absolutely loved
Deep Cuts—clever and heart-wrenching and addictive, the kind of novel that grabs you in an instant and takes you reeling through its pages.”—Miranda Cowley Heller, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Paper Palace

“I find it hard to remember the last time I found a novel so relatable and enjoyable. Prepare to fall in love with Percy and Joe this spring.”
—Gillian McAllister, New York Times bestselling author of Wrong Place, Wrong Time

About the Author

Holly Brickley studied English at UC Berkeley and received an MFA in fiction from Columbia University. Originally from Hope, British Columbia, she now lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband and their two daughters. Deep Cuts is her first novel.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crown
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 25, 2025
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593799089
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593799086
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.16 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.45 x 1.05 x 9.55 inches
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Holly Brickley is originally from Hope, British Columbia. She moved to the US at 18, studying English at UC Berkeley before getting an MFA in fiction from Columbia University. Instead of putting this education to any sort of literary use, she spent the next several years running around San Francisco and New York, working in market research and branding, and basically making a career of going out. She now lives with her husband and their two daughters in Portland, Oregon, where she prefers to stay in.

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Customers find the book entertaining and well-written, with one mentioning it kept them busy for a few days. They appreciate the music references throughout the story.

10 customers mention "Story quality"7 positive3 negative

Customers find the book entertaining to read, with one mentioning it kept them busy for a few days, and another noting its gut-punching insights.

"...That said, it was an easy read that kept me busy for a few days." Read more

"...The soundtrack approach to this book offered up curious, strange, mind blowing and gut punching insights...." Read more

"...I'm glad that I did even though I found the ending a little rushed. I'd give it a 4.5 if half stars were a thing. A quick and entertaining read...." Read more

"Loved this book and the nostalgia. I added a Spotify playlist of all the songs from the book and listed to them as they came up in the book...." Read more

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Customers praise the writing quality of the book, finding it well-crafted and easy to read, with one customer noting there are no false lines of dialogue.

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"...There was not a false scene, not a false line of dialogue, not a false emotion! How rare is that!..." Read more

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For fans of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
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For fans of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
Split between the restless energy of New York and the moody pulse of San Francisco, this novel is a striking coming-of-age story wrapped in creative obsession. Much like Gabrielle Zevin’s Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, it explores the deep, often maddening complexities of creative partnerships—the intimacy, the resentment, the years-long tug-of-war between collaboration and identity. At the heart of the story is a duo bound not by romance (at first) but by art and ambition. Their dynamic is infuriating and magnetic, filled with moments of tenderness and emotional sabotage. The characters can be frustrating, yes—but they’re frustrating in the way real people often are when art and ego collide. Laced with 2000s nostalgia and saturated in references to music culture, the novel is steeped in potent, figurative imagery that heightens its emotional stakes. It captures the toxic allure of creative obsession while never losing sight of the cost. Thank you to Netgalley/Crown for the gifted ARC and finished edition. Opinions are my own.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2025
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    First things first, I have to say that I have no idea why one of the top reviews for this book references Percy as being unattractive and that's why Joe wasn't into her. The author makes it VERY obvious throughout the book that Percy is indeed attractive, because several people throughout the book tell her she is, from her friends to strangers in bars to boys she hooks up with or dates. Percy feeling unattractive has a lot to do with two things that perfectly intersect: her massive lack of self-confidence, and the fact that what was considered attractive during the book's time period was heroin chic. It's no coincidence that the girls Percy admires as effortlessly attractive (Zoe and Nomi) both have this skinny and angular body type. The entire book is basically her coming of age and realizing the ways women are stuck into boxes and used by men, and that she is talented, beautiful, and worthy of being with Joe. He was ready to be with her long before she was ready to be with him, so it's frankly straight up wrong to say that he only likes her when she's more popular; he's literally a famous singer and still tries to choose her twice before she finally relents.

    With that off my chest, my general review: I love a good character-driven story, so when though this was not my time period and I didn't know hardly any of these songs they talked about, I really loved this book. I told myself I wasn't going to buy it but then I downloaded the preview and read through that in one sitting and knew I'd be buying the whole book. I'm glad that I did even though I found the ending a little rushed. I'd give it a 4.5 if half stars were a thing. A quick and entertaining read. I especially enjoyed seeing Percy have basically her own version of the feminist awakening. I'm not sure if that's something men would really vibe with as much, but not every book is for every one.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2025
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    For all who love music, need music, and create music, the story of these musicians, their connections, creations, and collaborations will supply the story behind, behind the sounds, chords, and bridges, behind the words, phrases, and lyrics.

    Not a story for all, but the settings capture moments in time just as songs do and have done creating soundtracks of our lives.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2025
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    UPDATE: I think I wanted to believe the boy didn’t like her initially because his girlfriend was a lesbian as much as the author did, but can we be honest here? He didn’t want to sleep with her because she wasn’t attractive and she really had to grow on him. And now that I see the people cast in the movie, I’m annoyed that the woman set to play grumpy, frumpy, friendless Percy is gorgeous. Why can’t we make a real underdog story? Wouldn’t we root for the relationship more if the frumpy girl gets the hot boy since that’s actually what happened? Someone like a young Mae Whitman?

    Original review: Structurally, it’s a solid novel. I can’t remember why I picked it up, but the music references drew me in—the author and I share the same taste in music, but I can’t imagine someone enjoying it who is not a fan of the music from this very specific genre from this very specific time period. She does lean heavily toward autofiction, which is fine, but it did get kind of distracting and I felt like I had to give some of the very unlikable characters a pass which was, of course, the only way I could actually believe the protagonist was that friendless and that much of a late bloomer. Also, I also don’t really appreciate stories about people who go to fancy schools. It’s just so unnecessary and it feels like a shameless “look how smart I am” banner. That said, it was an easy read that kept me busy for a few days.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2025
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    I can’t even begin to say how much I loved this book! There was not a false scene, not a false line of dialogue, not a false emotion! How rare is that! When you close this book, you will know these people know their lives and you will absolutely know how the rest of it goes! I can’t recommend this book highly enough and going forward, I will read anything this author writes. She is brilliant !
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2025
    Format: Hardcover
    Split between the restless energy of New York and the moody pulse of San Francisco, this novel is a striking coming-of-age story wrapped in creative obsession. Much like Gabrielle Zevin’s Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, it explores the deep, often maddening complexities of creative partnerships—the intimacy, the resentment, the years-long tug-of-war between collaboration and identity.

    At the heart of the story is a duo bound not by romance (at first) but by art and ambition. Their dynamic is infuriating and magnetic, filled with moments of tenderness and emotional sabotage. The characters can be frustrating, yes—but they’re frustrating in the way real people often are when art and ego collide.

    Laced with 2000s nostalgia and saturated in references to music culture, the novel is steeped in potent, figurative imagery that heightens its emotional stakes. It captures the toxic allure of creative obsession while never losing sight of the cost.

    Thank you to Netgalley/Crown for the gifted ARC and finished edition. Opinions are my own.
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    For fans of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2025
    Split between the restless energy of New York and the moody pulse of San Francisco, this novel is a striking coming-of-age story wrapped in creative obsession. Much like Gabrielle Zevin’s Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, it explores the deep, often maddening complexities of creative partnerships—the intimacy, the resentment, the years-long tug-of-war between collaboration and identity.

    At the heart of the story is a duo bound not by romance (at first) but by art and ambition. Their dynamic is infuriating and magnetic, filled with moments of tenderness and emotional sabotage. The characters can be frustrating, yes—but they’re frustrating in the way real people often are when art and ego collide.

    Laced with 2000s nostalgia and saturated in references to music culture, the novel is steeped in potent, figurative imagery that heightens its emotional stakes. It captures the toxic allure of creative obsession while never losing sight of the cost.

    Thank you to Netgalley/Crown for the gifted ARC and finished edition. Opinions are my own.
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    large print is good when you have a poor eye sight