Brown, Taylor

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Wingwalkers

Vivid writing pops off the page in this sixth novel from Brown (Fallen Land). A wondrous tale, mixing fact and fiction, with colorful details of the Depression-era United States as backdrop.

Always a Guest: Speaking of Faith Far from Home

Taylor’s writing is lyrical and compelling, a feast for the senses and the intellect. Recommended for all libraries.
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Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others

Taylor effectively reminds us that religion is more than beliefs, that it involves our deepest selves and is the fabric of our shared lives.
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Gods of Howl Mountain

Not to be missed, this bold, dark, gritty novel is another coup for Brown, whose lyrical descriptions of the landscape only add to the captivating story of indomitable but isolated folks bound by folklore, tradition, and a hardscrabble life. [See Prepub Alert, 10/5/17.]
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The River of Kings

Drawing comparisons to James Dickey's Deliverance and Charles Frazier's Cold Mountain, Brown's impressive second novel (after Fallen Land) is an intense, solidly written story of family loyalty, Southern traditions, and haunting historic landscapes, all bound up in the mythical powers of the Altamaha River. [See Prepub Alert, 9/12/16.]
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Fallen Land

Brown's expressive language captures the harsh realities of the South at the time. A nail-biting journey from first page to last. [See Prepub Alert, 7/8/15.]
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Learning To Walk in the Dark

Taylor writes with consistent charm and an unobtrusive faith in God; her work is certain to appeal to some church groups and to fans of Annie Dillard and Anne Lamott.
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