The riveting story of Hitler's obsession with art, how it fueled his vision of a purified Nazi state, and the fate of the artwork that was hidden, stolen, or destroyed to "cleanse" German culture Nazism ascended not by brute force but by cultural tyranny. Weimar Germany was a society in turmoil, and Hitler's rise to power was achieved not only by harnessing the military but also by restricting artistic expression. Hitler, an artist himself, promised the dejected citizens of post-war Germany a purified Reich, purged of "degenerate" influences. When Hitler came to power in 1933, he removed so-called "degenerate" art from German society and promoted artists whom he considered the embodiment of the "Aryan ideal." Artists who had weaponized culture to resist inequality and oppression fled the country. The government purged museums. Thousands of great artworks disappeared-and only a fraction of them were rediscovered by the Allied Monuments Men after World War II. In... Views: 567
"I read Stubborn Archivist in a ravenous gulp. It's stunning: so articulate about what it means to live between two languages and countries, tenderly unraveling the knots of unbelonging."—Olivia Laing, author of TheLonely City and Crudo For fans of Chemistry and Conversations with Friends: A mesmerizing and witty debut novel about a young woman growing up between two disparate cultures, and the singular identity she finds along the wayBut where are you really from? When your mother considers another country home, it's hard to know where you belong. When the people you live among can't pronounce your name, it's hard to know exactly who you are. And when your body no longer feels like your own, it's hard to understand your place in the world. In Stubborn Archivist, a young British Brazilian woman from South London navigates growing up between two cultures and into a... Views: 567
Two newcomers in a small town, trying to help the people they love. What will they risk to share their hearts with each other?When E.R. doctor Cressa Marshall moves to Sunrise Creek, she isn’t looking for love. Caring for her aging parents and overcoming a serious case of burnout are her only goals, nothing more.Spencer Stewart doesn’t move to Sunrise Creek by choice. But if in order to maintain a loving relationship with his four-year-old daughter, he followed his ex-wife to her small hometown.When Cressa hires Spencer to remodel her parents’ home to help with their aging needs, blossoming attraction turns to love. But, when Cressa sees Spencer with his daughter and ex, she recognizes something Spencer refuses to admit: He still yearns for the little family he used to have.Suddenly, Cressa is faced with a terrible decision. Does she sacrifice her love for Spencer to give his daughter another chance at a family? Or does she chase her heart into Spencer’s arms? Views: 567
Three Great Mysteries In One Package! Death By Malice 10 Josiah Reynolds opened her front door to find her neighbor, Sandy Sloan, clutching her little dog, Georgie. "Hi Josiah. Sorry to bother you. Can you keep my dog for a couple of days while I check on my mother? She's ill and needs help." Josiah reluctantly said yes, not because she didn't want to take care of the animal. She had plenty of room for a little dog like Georgie. She was reluctant because she knew Sandy's mother couldn't possibly be ill. Her mother was, in fact, dead. Josiah knew this because she had attended the woman's funeral. Why would Sandy tell such a lie? And a stupid lie at that. Was Sandy trying to signal she was in distress and needed help? Josiah had no way of knowing that in four hours, Sandy would disappear from the face of the earth, and no one–not, even Josiah, would be able to find her. Death By Drama 11 Josiah joins an amateur thespian group that... Views: 567
Prophecies are meant to unfold on their own—they can’t be forced into fruition. Or can they? When a war-torn kingdom is on the cusp of falling to a usurping general, a young healer who doesn't believe in magic is called upon to help a prophecy transpire. She must embrace the magic...or lose everything.At eighteen, Moreina di Bianco is a young healer who believes in medicine, not magic, even while possessing a second sight she can't fully explain. So when the Faranzine Talisman chooses Reina to reawaken an ancient magic and end a war, she must reconcile her beliefs, unlock the talisman’s secrets, and harness the magic within.Reluctant to accept help, Reina agrees to allow two determined escorts to accompany her on her journey for truth, but each comes with a mysterious past of his own. Her estranged childhood friend, Quinn D’Arturio, left their village years ago and only recently returned, harboring dark secrets behind a solemn exterior. And despite his status as a perfect stranger, a dashing captain by the name of Niles Ingram is quick to fight by Reina’s side at whatever the cost. That someone she’s only just met would give his life for hers is a sobering realization of the ever-present danger Reina has jumped into.There’s just one problem with Reina’s two companions. They, too, are featured in the talisman's prophecy - as potential suitors. But what woman wants a suitor, let alone two, when she’s tasked with defeating a usurping general, ending a war, finding the true king, and rightfully seating him on the throne? Views: 567
Their desire haunts him...Will her revelation reunite them?Billionaire Pascal prides himself on his rigid control. So it infuriates him beyond belief that he can't forget Cecilia, the sweet and innocent woman who saved his life...or the forbidden passion they shared. This Christmas, he's determined to forget her—until they suddenly come face-to-face!Seeing Pascal again blindsides Cecilia. She gave him more than her innocence during their explosive encounter—she gave him a piece of her heart. Their still-searing chemistry is startling! As is Cecilia's stunning baby secret... Views: 567
What happens on springbreak, stays on spring break... Right? WHAT'S MORE CLICHÉ THAN FALLING FOR A GUY IN A BAND? A no-strings fling is all it was meant to be for GRACYN GEORGE. Sun, sand, sex, and then move on. That was before he strummed his way into her life. Each note leaving a tingle in her spine, their lasting melodies burned into her memory. WHAT'S MORE CLICHÉ THAN PINING FOR THE ONE WHO GOT AWAY? GAVIN KELLER has sacrificed far too much to chase after the girl who snuck out in the middle of the night and left him wondering, What if ... No matter how high his star rises or how many sold-out shows he plays, he ends each concert scanning the audience for her. What was supposed to be temporary becomes a longing neither is willing to let go. After months of trying to move on, can they sync the tunes in their hearts? While set in the fictional world of Beekman Hills, Tunes can absolutely... Views: 567
Discover the weird and wonderful world of Maudlin Towers – brilliantly written and illustrated throughout by Chris Priestley in this striking and funny package.Mildew and Sponge don't think much of Maudlin Towers, the blackened, gloom-laden, gargoyle-infested monstrosity that is their school. But when a meteorite crash-lands in the school grounds, things become even stranger than they have ever been before! Not only do a group of schoolgirls and their teacher turn up needing somewhere to stay, but further investigation of the meteorite soon proves that it might be a spaceship. Could aliens be hiding in the school grounds somewhere? (You might have spotted them already!) Plus, has anyone noticed a giant eyeball floating about the place? Most importantly, can Mildew and Sponge save the day – and the school – once more?This hugely funny, deliciously creepy and action-packed series is perfect for 8+ readers who like their mysteries... Views: 567
