Brandy tops NYT list

Brandy’s memoir *Phases* hit No. 1 on the *New York Times* bestseller list less than two weeks after its March 31 release. (complex.com) Brandy said on April 10 that the milestone felt “truly unbelievable” and called writing the book “one of the most healing experiences of my life.” (104kissfm.com) The book was published by Hanover Square Press and co-written with journalist Gerrick Kennedy. HarperCollins lists *Phases* as going on sale March 31, 2026. (harpercollins.com) HarperCollins describes the memoir as Brandy’s account of her rise from church singing in McComb, Mississippi, to a record deal at 14, a platinum album at 15, and *Moesha* and *Cinderella* stardom at 16. (harpercollins.com) The book also centers on the strain behind that run of success. The publisher says Brandy writes about the pressure to maintain a flawless image while dealing with struggles out of public view. (harpercollins.com) The bestseller debut adds a publishing milestone to a career already defined by music and television firsts. In the publisher’s summary, Brandy is identified as a Grammy Award-winning performer whose memoir focuses on her life as an artist, mother, and woman. (harpercollins.com) Trade coverage and retailer listings show the book arriving as a full-length hardcover release, with Publishers Weekly listing 320 pages and Amazon listing hardcover, ebook, and audiobook formats. (publishersweekly.com) (amazon.com) In her note to readers, Brandy thanked people who bought the book, shared it, or sent encouragement. The message closed by tying the chart peak back to the memoir’s title: “Your support has carried me through every phase of my life and career.” (104kissfm.com)