giovedì 6 maggio 2021
Berlino-Copenaghen in bicicletta. Dal cuore verde dell'uropa al blu del Mar Baltico di Federico Meda
Da Berlino a Copenaghen, 630 km facili da percorrere: rare pendenze, un
fondo in ottime condizioni, tantissime piste ciclabili e tappe brevi,
sono le caratteristiche di questa famosa ciclovia. Un itinerario che
comincia attraversando due regioni tedesche poco conosciute, il
Brandeburgo e il Meclemburgo-Pomerania Anteriore, per poi traghettare in
Danimarca e lasciare il continente. Si pedala quindi su quattro isole:
la piccola Falster, le minuscole Bogo e Mon e la grande Selandia. Si
costeggiano scogliere calcaree e piccoli villaggi fino ad arrivare a
Copenaghen, dove la bicicletta è regina incontrastata. La bellezza della
natura regala paesaggi segnati dall'acqua: acqua dei fiumi, dei laghi,
dei canali e del mare che diventa una compagna inseparabile del
cicloturista. In questa guida il percorsa, diviso in tredici comode
tappe e alla portata di tutti, anche delle famiglie con bambini, è
arricchito da cartine, immagini, informazioni pratiche, consigli e
curiosità culturali e gastronomiche.
Copenaghen Cafè: Harmony Romance febbraio 2021 di JULIE CAPLIN
Benvenuti nel piccolo cafè dove il profumo di cannella riempie l'aria e
la cioccolata calda è liscia come seta. La vita di Kate
Sinclair, giovane PR londinese, è esattamente come l'aveva desiderata:
successo, glamour e un fidanzato affascinante. Almeno finché lui non la
pugnala alle spalle, soffiandole la promozione. Kate, con il cuore
spezzato, mette in discussione tutto e lascia Londra per Copenhagen.
Lasciatasi alle spalle il traffico dell'ora di punta e le nottate in
ufficio, scopre un nuovo stile di vita fatto di dolci speziati, morbide
cioccolate calde e candele profumate che scaldano il cuore insieme ai
sorrisi di uomini alti e meravigliosi. Chissà che in uno di quei cafè
non vi sia anche il segreto per la felicità e l'amore...
Hotel Copenaghen di Gabriella Greison
Hotel Copenaghen. Così veniva affettuosamente chiamata la casa di Niels
Bohr. La porta di Niels e di sua moglie Margrethe era sempre aperta per
accogliere allo stesso modo premi Nobel e giovani studenti, che lì
trovarono il luogo prediletto per le discussioni e i confronti che
condussero alla nascita della fisica quantistica. È proprio la voce di
Margrethe a narrare la vita straordinaria di Bohr e i retroscena delle
scoperte scientifiche che hanno cambiato le sorti del mondo. In un arco
di tempo che copre un'intera esistenza, il suo racconto porta alla luce
il lato umano di quelle menti geniali: come bussava alla porta Paul
Dirac? E come sedeva sul divano Lise Meitner? Qual era il piatto
preferito di Wolfgang Pauli? Oltre agli aneddoti e alle curiosità, però,
scopriamo anche il difficile rapporto tra Bohr ed Einstein, fatto di
forti contrasti ma anche stimolo fondamentale al ragionamento. E,
soprattutto, entriamo in contatto con una delle figure più controverse
nella storia di Niels Bohr e del Novecento in generale: Werner
Heisenberg, ambizioso, brillante, adorato allievo che presto diventerà
la fonte di tanti dubbi e dolori. Nel 1941, durante l'occupazione
nazista della Danimarca, Heisenberg torna all'Hotel Copenaghen, ha
bisogno di parlare con Bohr. Ma l'argomento ha ben poco a che fare con
il progresso della scienza: i tedeschi gli hanno chiesto di costruire la
bomba atomica. Niels e Margrethe lo congedano con freddezza, ma il
dubbio di non avere compreso le sue intenzioni si farà strada negli anni
e condurrà a conclusioni sorprendenti. Come già nell'Incredibile cena
dei fisici quantistici, Gabriella Greison racconta la nascita della
fisica quantistica in modo coinvolgente e ricchissimo di dettagli,
accompagnando il lettore nella vita quotidiana dei personaggi descritti,
tanto da dare l'impressione di averli conosciuti di persona.
From Blood and Ash (Blood and Ash Series #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Captivating and action-packed, From Blood and Ash is a sexy, addictive, and unexpected fantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Laura Thalassa.
A Maiden…
Chosen from birth to usher in a new era, Poppy’s life has never been her own. The life of the Maiden is solitary. Never to be touched. Never to be looked upon. Never to be spoken to. Never to experience pleasure. Waiting for the day of her Ascension, she would rather be with the guards, fighting back the evil that took her family, than preparing to be found worthy by the gods. But the choice has never been hers.
A Duty…
The entire kingdom’s future rests on Poppy’s shoulders, something she’s not even quite sure she wants for herself. Because a Maiden has a heart. And a soul. And longing. And when Hawke, a golden-eyed guard honor bound to ensure her Ascension, enters her life, destiny and duty become tangled with desire and need. He incites her anger, makes her question everything she believes in, and tempts her with the forbidden.
A Kingdom…
Forsaken by the gods and feared by mortals, a fallen kingdom is rising once more, determined to take back what they believe is theirs through violence and vengeance. And as the shadow of those cursed draws closer, the line between what is forbidden and what is right becomes blurred. Poppy is not only on the verge of losing her heart and being found unworthy by the gods, but also her life when every blood-soaked thread that holds her world together begins to unravel.
Reviews for From Blood and Ash:
"Dreamy, twisty, steamy escapism. Take me back!" -New York Times bestseller Wendy Higgins
“Jennifer Armentrout has the power to control my emotions with every word she writes. From swooning to crying to racing through the pages to find out what happens next, I couldn't stop reading about Hawke and Poppy, and you won't be able to either.” - Brigid Kemmerer, New York Times Bestselling Author of A Curse So Dark and Lonely
“Action, adventure, sexiness, and angst! From Blood and Ash has it all and double that. So many feels and so many moments it made me cheer for the character. Read. This. Book! You'll be obsessed!” - Tijan NYT bestselling author
“From Blood and Ash is a phenomenal fantasy novel that is filled to the brim with danger, mystery and heart melting romance. I loved every single second of it and I couldn’t get enough of this new fantastical world. A heart stopping start to what is clearly going to be a stunning series, perfect for both those who love fantasy and those who are new to the genre. A must read.” Kayleigh, K-Books
"If you think you are ready for From Blood and Ash, think again. Jennifer L. Armentrout has woven a new fantasy universe that will leave you reeling. Filled with action, heart wrenching twists and the most delicious romance, this unputdownable novel comes with a warning: keep a fan close by, because the temperatures are about to rise." Elena, The Bibliotheque Blo
“In this exciting new novel by Jennifer L. Armentrout, she introduces a fantastical world filled with immense detail, and characters who are poignant and fierce, Jennifer truly has out done herself!” – BookBesties
“From Blood and Ash is a fantastic fantasy that will hook you immediately from the very first page! I loved every single moment and all of the characters are ones you will fall in love with! Jennifer L. Armentrout has done it again with her amazing writing skills and lots of detail! Get this book immediately!!!” - Amanda @Stuck In YA Books
“Jennifer has stepped into the fantasy genre with this absolutely amazing novel. With characters you will love and more than a few twists and turns, get ready for one amazing adventure.”-Perpetual Fangirl
Taming My Whiskey by Melissa Foster
Buckle up for a wild ride as Dixie Whiskey finds forever love in
TAMING MY WHISKEY, a funny, sexy, and emotionally riveting standalone
romance by New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster. The
perfect love story for those who enjoy fiercely loyal and insanely sexy
alpha heroes, smart, sassy heroines, strong family bonds, bikers,
babies, and more!
In TAMING MY WHISKEY…
Being the
princess of the Dark Knights motorcycle club doesn’t come with a white
knight or a fairy-tale castle, and that’s okay, because Dixie Whiskey
has never needed a man to slay her dragons or make her whole. Even so,
after watching each of her brothers fall in love, she’d sure like a shot
at her own happily ever after. But with the Dark Knights watching over
her and the only man she’s ever wanted out of reach, she’s not holding
her breath.
As the launch of Silver-Stone Cycles’ biggest line
approaches, Jace Stone is left needing a favor from the one woman who
holds the power to take him to his knees. He knows when it comes to
sinfully gorgeous and sharp-tongued Dixie Whiskey, he must stay on his
toes and keep his walls firmly in place. But Jace needs her for his
business—and Jace Stone always gets what he wants.
When the
tall, gruff, and darkly handsome biker presents an opportunity that any
other woman might see as the chance of a lifetime, Dixie turns him down
flat. But Jace is determined, and he pulls out all the stops—sending
Dixie’s overprotective brothers up in arms. Rebellious Dixie takes a
stand—going after the freedom, and the man, she’s always wanted. One
scorching kiss leads to an undeniable connection, but Jace isn't looking
to be tied down, and Dixie refuses to play second fiddle. Can two
untamable hearts find forever love in each other’s arms?
For more hot Whiskey love, check out Melissa’s other Whiskey novels.
TRU BLUE
TRULY MADLY WHISKEY
DRIVING WHISKEY WILD
WICKED WHISKEY LOVE
MAD ABOUT MOON
And don't miss RIVER OF LOVE, the first story in which the Whiskeys were introduced!
The
Whiskeys are perfect beach reads with depth of story, strong family
ties, and a wealth of emotions. Small town love stories with happily
ever afters guaranteed.
"Melissa Foster is synonymous with sexy, swoony, heartfelt romance!" New York Times Bestseller Lauren Blakely
"You
can always rely on Melissa Foster to deliver a story that's fresh,
emotional and entertaining. Make sure you have all night, because once
you start you won't want to stop reading. Every book's a winner!" NYT
Bestselling Author Brenda Novak
"Melissa Foster writes worlds
that draw you in, with strong heroes and brave heroines surrounded by a
community that makes you want to crawl right on through the page and
live there. - New York Times bestselling author Julia Kent
"When
it comes to contemporary romances with realistic characters, an
emotional love story and smokin' hot sex, author Melissa Foster always
delivers!" The Romance Reviews
"I highly recommend this book to
fans of Nora Roberts (one of my personal faves) and fans of a sweet
story filled with heat and heart." - Tia Bach, author (on Sisters in
Love)
"Melissa Foster is quickly becoming one of my favorites.
Fated For Love was amazing. It kind of reminds me of Jill Shalvis' books
and they are my benchmark for contemporary romance awesomeness."
--Books Like Breathing
Quit Bein' Ugly by Lani Lynn Vale
There’s a crush, and then there are the type of feelings that Croft
Cruisie evokes from a person.He’s everything that any straight woman
would want: tall, handsome, charismatic, muscular, and sweet.At least,
Carmichael thought he was sweet, until he brings another woman to the
gym she owns with her brother, on the night that’s to be their first
date, and lets her know in a quick and painful, non-verbal way that her
feelings are not reciprocated.Fast forward six months, and she’s still
trying to move on from the rejection.It doesn’t help that the jerk moves
in next door to her, and that she has to see him workout shirtless
every single day.How can a woman get over a silly crush when that silly
crush won’t so much as give her room to breathe?***Croft doesn’t know
what happened.One day he was supposed to go on a date with the girl that
wouldn’t leave his thoughts for even a second, and the next she’s
avoiding him like the plague.No matter how hard he tries—and admittedly,
it isn’t all that hard due to the biggest case of his career taking
over his life—he can’t get her to tell him what he did wrong. She
refuses to give him a second chance.At least, not until he’s nearly
killed in front of the courthouse, that is.The moment he sees his
chance, he pounces. Or, more literally, he limps.But the limping is what
draws Carmichael in. The Southern charm that was instilled in him since
birth will be what gets her to stay.That’s his plan, anyway.Funny thing
about plans… they never seem to work out how you expect them to.
Too Good to Be True by Tricia O'Malley
When the oracle predicted that Mirra would need to be rescued…Mirra is
shocked to find the premonition unfold literally. When Silas Somerborne
races to save the day, and rescues Mirra from certain death, she knows
immediately that he’s the one she’s been waiting for. And yet, no matter
how hard she tries, Silas pushes Mirra away. Silas has spent his life
escaping notice by living on the fringes of society where hard work and
keeping his head down is all he knows. He’s content with his life as it
is, and Silas certainly doesn’t need a bombshell beauty like Mirra to
intrude. As far as he’s concerned, women could disrupt the course of
even the most seaworthy sailor. When danger comes to Siren Island, Silas
must do his best to quell the threat and keep Mirra safe. However, is
Silas actually the one who has needed rescuing all along?
Katharine Hepburn by Grace May Carter
Katharine Hepburn was far more than an iconic movie star who won four
Academy Awards for best actress (the most ever) and made classic films -
The African Queen, The Philadelphia Story, and Guess Who's Coming to
Dinner - that still rank among the greatest of all time. She also
exerted a singular influence on American popular culture, challenging
rigid assumptions about how women should behave - and almost
single-handedly gave them permission to wear pants.
The list of
adjectives used to describe Hepburn - bold, stubborn, witty, beautiful -
only begin to hint at the complex woman who entranced audiences around
the world (she could also be controlling, selfish, and self-righteous).
So here is the full, epic story of "the patron saint of the independent
American female," as one critic described her - from her breakthrough in
Hollywood in the early 1930s to On Golden Pond in the 1980s to her
dramatic affairs with Howard Hughes and Spencer Tracy and beyond. With
her distinctive, patrician voice and tsunami-force personality, Hepburn
always lived life strictly on her own terms. And oh, what a life it was.
Work For It by Ashley Bostock
Billionaire CEO Dylan Truex was burnt out. Not from his empire, DIRTY
GAINS, but from his celebrity status. Having the body he did as well as
the motivation to lead the pack, was no longer all it was cracked up to
be. Heading to Estes Park for a two-week getaway all by himself sounded
like the perfect solution to all his problems. Until he arrives and
finds that the condo has been double-booked. Sharing the condo, he can
handle. Cute blondie tempting him to break his no-sex bet, err…
When
Lina Armstrong runs away from her old life—walking out on her job and
leaving behind her family—the best thing she can do is reclaim her true
self. No boss. No family. No men. No anybody. Then comes handsome
stranger Dylan Truman threatening to wreck her alone time at Pine Lake.
Yeah, he’s cute and all, but so are the elk and that doesn’t mean she
wants to share a condo with them.
When the blizzard hits and
whiteout conditions make it unsafe for either of them to go anywhere,
they are forced to stay put in the condo together. What started off as a
bad thing, starts to turn into something good. Two weeks with this
cocky hard body? Alright, if she must.
It shouldn’t be a problem
as long as she can keep her hands to herself and stop imagining if his
tongue has as much stamina as the rest of his body.
Every Sweet Regret by Lexi Ryan
Her brother's best friend. Her lifelong crush. Her sweetest regret. New York Times bestselling author Lexi Ryan brings you Every Sweet Regret,
a sexy standalone romance about a single dad and the reformed party
girl who’s loved him all her life. For as long as I can remember, Kace
Matthews has been my brother’s best friend and my not-so-secret crush.
But I knew nothing would ever happen between us. The successful single
dad doesn’t fall for the hot mess party girl. Kace + Stella exists in
the doodles in my high school notebooks and in my dreams. Never in real
life. Until he finds me on a hookup app and starts flirting shamelessly.
It turns out high school Stella was not prepared for Kace Matthews.
Adult Stella isn’t much better, but I manage to break down the walls to
show Kace the real me—not just the life-of-the-party exterior, but the
vulnerable pieces I hide from the world. Combine that with the
combustible chemistry we have in real life, and I’m a goner. Too bad it
takes me so long to realize Kace doesn’t know I’m the girl he’s been
falling for online. Telling him the truth now that he knows my secrets
could mean losing everything, and that’s one regret that could break me.
State of Affairs by Marie Force
Minutes after Vice President Nick Cappuano and Lt. Sam Holland get the
call that President Nelson has been found dead in the residence on
Thanksgiving, they’re still processing that Nick has been asked to come
to the White House to take the oath of office.As they go through the
motions to ensure a peaceful transition of power, Sam has a million and
one concerns about her husband, her family, the Nelson family, the
country and the enormity of what Nick is about to take on. In the back
of her mind is another major concern: What does this mean for my job?
No other first lady in history has held a job outside the White House,
but she’s determined to be the first, to blaze new trails for those who
will follow her. However, in order to do that, she quickly realizes that
compromises will have to be made to continue working as a Homicide
detective.Their lives become an immediate firestorm of meetings,
requests for interviews, difficult questions from their children and a
host of potential landmines to navigate as they make the transition from
second family to first family. An unexpected issue with a diplomatic
trip to Iran quickly thrusts Nick into the thick of his new
responsibilities while Sam confronts a murder investigation that may
have ties to a cold case from fifteen years ago.As everything around
them spins out of control, Sam and Nick take refuge with each other,
relying on their unbreakable bond to see them through the storm.
Murder in the Marigolds by Dale Mayer
Riches to rags … Chaos has never been so supreme … Now a suspect herself … No calm in sight …
Being
a suspect in the murder of her ex-lawyer is not the fun Doreen thought
it would be. And, of course, she’s been ordered to stay away from the
case, … but she can’t help being interested. So she enlists Mack’s
brother, Nick—her new lawyer—to help.
Mack’s first priority is to
clear Doreen as a suspect. No one in their right mind would seriously
believe she’d done the deed, of course. … But, the fact is, she had both
motive and opportunity, so clearing her of suspicion isn’t the walk in
the park that Mack would like it to be. Especially not when she insists
on sticking her nose into his case, where it doesn’t belong.
And
just when Doreen is certain things can’t get any worse, answering her
doorbell shows her that this nightmare has just started. Who just walked
into her life? None other than her soon-to-be-ex-husband, … Mathew …
Overliked: Finding Direction, Courage, and Meaningful Relationships in a Society Crippled by Social Media by Rob Singleton
How to Connect with What's Most Important in a Hyperconnected World
Social media has the power to do a lot of good, but it can also get in the way of authenticity and create a sense of disillusionment. In Overliked, pastor and author Rob Singleton, asks readers to take a closer look at the optics in their lives and in the world around them. This is a book about understanding how to see ''likes'' and ''selfie'' culture for what they really are and how to connect with the heart of God to build out a new way of thinking about social image.
We have technology and social tools all at our disposal, but when we recognize that so many in our culture now look for acceptance in how they're perceived, feel pressure to project something about themselves that isn't true, or take action based on facts that have been spun, that's a problem that runs deep. Singleton shows readers how to find their way through the complexities by pointing them to God, who created truth, genuine love, and meaningful relationships. Written for those who believe ― for this generation and the next ― that they need to get a better handle on what's real in this culture and in the lives of those they care about, this book brings authenticity and hope to the center of it all.
Singleton offers powerful insights into how we can better leverage the information in the world around us without losing who we are. When we begin to see the real us behind the avatars, we gain the clarity we need to live better, love bigger, and become who we were always meant to be.
Tell No Lies by Tanya Anne Crosby
New York Times bestselling author Tanya Anne Crosby returns to the salt
marshes and crumbling plantations of Charleston, where a gruesome murder
and kidnapping reawaken fears of a serial killer on the loose. . .
Augusta Aldridge believes in Ian Patterson's innocence, even after he
was arrested for killing two young women. She was with him the night one
of the crimes occurred, hidden in the shadows beneath a beachside pier,
locked in a wild, unthinking embrace with a man whose dangerous
fascination may have fatally lured other victims. Now that another body
has been discovered, and a thirteen-year old boy has gone missing, the
police suspect a copycat killer, but Augusta is certain they have the
wrong man. She's going to risk her reputation—and her life—to prove
Ian’s innocence and save young Cody. But the clock is ticking…
Killer Triggers by Joe Kenda
The most common triggers for homicide are fear, rage, revenge, money, lust, and, more rarely, sheer madness. This isn't an exact science, of course. Any given murder can have multiple triggers. Sex and revenge seem to be common partners in crime. Rage, money, and revenge make for a dangerous trifecta of triggers, as well.
This book offers my memories of homicide cases that I investigated or oversaw. In each case, I examine the trigger that led to death. I chose this theme for the book because even though the why of a murder case may not be critical in an investigation, it can sometimes lead us to the killer.
And even if we solve a case without knowing the trigger, the why still intrigues us, disrupting our dreams and lingering in our minds, perhaps because each of us fears the demons that lie within our own psyche -- the triggers waiting to be pulled.
Red Hail by Jamie Killen
Professor Colin Ayres has spent years researching the strange story of
Galina, Arizona, a sleepy border town ripped apart by violence and
paranoia after the outbreak of a mysterious illness in 1960. Colin is
certain the Galina Incident was simply a case of mass hysteria. But when
his partner, Alonzo, starts exhibiting strange symptoms, Colin is
shocked to realize they are the same as those that emerged in Galina
decades ago.As Alonzo’s condition worsens, Colin scrambles to piece
together what really happened during that terrible summer in the past.
He uncovers a story of murder, corruption, and fanaticism. The deeper he
digs, the more he becomes convinced that what happened in Galina wasn’t
mass hysteria after all.When others start to develop the same eerie
symptoms, Colin must confront the possibility that someone—or
something—is driving the plague. Guided by rumors of a person who found a
way to stop the plague in the sixties, Colin races to find answers
before the disease destroys Alonzo and everyone else it touches.
The Elites by Janine Infante Bosco, April Canavan, Kathleen Kelly, Brynne King, Elizabeth Knox
Behind the ivy-covered walls at Stonewall University, the future of the world is in the hands of a very select few.
The Scorpio Society
Even the name is enough to bring the strongest of men and politicians to their knees.
With
billionaire bad boys, students and teachers engaged in illicit affairs,
underground fighters struggling to break free, and more complications
than you can count, The Elites Series has a little bit of everything.
Read the entire 13-book series from USA Today Bestselling, award-winning, and rising star authors.
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Kathleen Kelly
Julia Bright
USA Today Bestselling Author Addison Jane & KE Osborn
Janine Infante Bosco
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mercoledì 5 maggio 2021
Ho sbagliato tutto perché lo vedevo con i miei occhi di Elisa Longo (I Quaderni del Bardo Edizioni di Stefano Donno)
Il rogo di Berlino di Helga Schneider
Il progressivo annientamento di Berlino durante la guerra, visto dagli
occhi di una bambina che fu anche portata in visita nel bunker di
Hitler.
Il ragazzo di Berlino di Paul Dowswell e Marina Morpurgo
Germania, 1972. Alex Ostermann vive con la sua famiglia a Berlino Est. I
genitori hanno credenziali irreprensibili per il regime, ma lui e sua
sorella Geli non sposano interamente la propaganda sovietica e si
ostinano a vedere del buono nella cultura occidentale. Alex è
affascinato dalla musica rock, ascolta di nascosto i Rolling Stones e i
Led Zeppelin e ha perfino formato una piccola band con alcuni amici.
Geli, sempre vestita di nero e con le sue fotografie di edifici in
rovina, mostra inclinazioni "decadenti". A casa, i genitori fingono di
disapprovare le passioni dei figli mentre l'unica a parlare in modo
critico del regime è la nonna. Alla fine l'eccessivo "individualismo"
dei ragazzi, pericoloso per la "causa socialista", attira l'attenzione
della Stasi, che comincia a tenerli d'occhio. Quando le pressioni
diventano insopportabili, la famiglia Ostermann riesce a fuggire dalla
Ddr, ma a un prezzo che Alex e Geli non sono disposti a pagare
Berlino. Con mappa estraibile di Andrea Schulte-Peeve
Dritti al cuore della città. Esperienze straordinarie. Foto suggestive, i
consigli degli autori e la vera essenza dei luoghi. Personalizza il tuo
viaggio. Gli strumenti e gli itinerari per pianificare il viaggio che
preferisci. Scelte d'autore. I luoghi più famosi e quelli meno noti per
rendere unico il tuo viaggio. In questa guida: il Muro di Berlino, la
scena artistica berlinese, cartine a colori, siti storici.
Berlino. The passenger. Per esploratori del mondo di Francesca Arena e Mattia Vacca
«Berlino è troppo grande per Berlino» è il curioso titolo di un libro
del flàneur Hanns Zischler che scherza sulla bassa densità abitativa di
questa città policentrica così estesa: una delle ragioni per cui la
sensazione che suscita è quella di libertà e «spazio». Ma «Berlino è
troppo grande per Berlino» anche in senso più ampio: come convivere e
tenere viva la fiamma di un mito così ingombrante come «Berlino, città
di tendenza»? Per capirlo è necessario un viaggio alle sue origini, gli
anni Novanta, quando il tempo sembrava essersi fermato: cicatrici della
guerra ovunque, stufe a carbone, palazzi fatiscenti, minimarket
spartani, mai una casa che avesse l'ascensore e un citofono funzionante.
Visitarla era un'esperienza allucinogena, un viaggio nel passato e nel
futuro allo stesso tempo, quando una gioventù curiosa sembrava aver
fatto proprio - ribaltandolo in positivo - il famoso aforisma di inizio
Novecento di Karl Scheffler: «Berlino è condannata per sempre a
diventare e mai a essere.» La ricerca della rovina abbandonata, la
caccia al cimelio del mercatino, le feste illegali negli scantinati oggi
non ci sono più. Quell'epoca di archeologia urbana è finita per sempre:
quasi tutti i palazzi sono stati ristrutturati, le case occupate
sgomberate e i negozi con il tipico arredamento Ddr hanno chiuso. Senza
più ferite del passato il corpo della città è forse meno drammatico ma
di certo è più forte, sano. Anche gli abitanti hanno perso qualcosa di
quello struggimento, di quella vena romantica e autodistruttiva, e oggi
c'è perfino chi viene a Berlino per lavorare e non solo per «creare» o
semplicemente oziare. Ma Berlino rimane una città giovane, che non si
attacca morbosamente a un passato «povero e sexy» e i cui unici feticci
intoccabili sono una multiculturalità che non accetta compromessi e un
futuro che è sempre tutto da scrivere. Anzi, per citare uno che la
conosce bene, Berlino è e sempre sarà «potenziale puro».
Noi, i ragazzi dello zoo di Berlino di Christiane F., Kai Hermann, e al.
Berlino, anni Settanta, quartiere dormitorio di Gropiusstadt. Christiane
F. ha dodici anni, un padre violento e una madre spesso fuori casa.
Inizia a fumare hashish e a prendere Lsd, efedrina e mandrax. A
quattordici anni per la prima volta si fa di eroina e comincia a
prostituirsi. È l'inizio di una discesa nel gorgo della droga da cui
risalirà faticosamente dopo due anni. La sua storia, raccontata ai due
giornalisti del settimanale "Stern" Kai Hermann e Horst Rieck, è
diventata un caso esemplare, una denuncia dell'indifferenza della nostra
società verso un dramma sempre attuale. Una testimonianza cruda, la
fotografia di un'epoca. Postfazione di Vittorino Andreoli.
I demoni di Berlino di Fabiano Massimi
Berlino, 27 febbraio 1933. Alle nove di sera le strade della città sono
deserte per colpa del freddo pungente. Fino a quel momento, la serata è
identica a tante altre che segnano la fine dell'inverno tedesco. Ma in
un attimo cambia tutto: i pompieri della città ricevono una chiamata
concitata. Devono accorrere al Reichstag, il parlamento, perché qualcuno
ha appiccato il fuoco. Sulla scena, in un tempo troppo breve, giungono
anche Adolf Hitler e Hermann Göring, che non perdono tempo a indicare i
colpevoli dell'attentato: i comunisti. Nell'arco di poche ore, il
segretario del sempre più potente partito nazionalsocialista chiede e
ottiene lo stato di emergenza. E, nell'arco di pochi mesi, vince le
elezioni con il 44 per cento delle preferenze. Ma chi ha ordito davvero
la trama dell'attentato che ha innescato la concatenazione di eventi più
tragica della storia dell'umanità? Chi era a conoscenza di questi
piani? E chi, pur sapendo, non è intervenuto? O forse qualcuno ci ha
provato? Qualcuno che ora vive a Vienna e si guadagna da vivere come
custode; qualcuno che ogni volta che esce di casa deve lasciare un
capello tra lo stipite e la maniglia della porta d'ingresso; qualcuno
che nasconde una pistola sotto al cappotto. Qualcuno che era noto come
commissario Sigfried Sauer della polizia di Monaco. Poche sere prima
dell'incendio, Sauer è stato attirato a Berlino da una vecchia
conoscenza, l'ispettore Karl Julian, il quale gli ha comunicato che
Rosa, la donna di cui l'ex commissario è innamorato, si è unita alla
Resistenza ed è sparita. Nella capitale, gli intrighi, gli assassini, i
loschi giochi di potere, i tradimenti si moltiplicano mentre Sauer prova
a rintracciare Rosa e a sciogliere le intricate trame tessute dalle
forze politiche in lotta. Ad aiutarlo Johanna Tegel, l'unica donna
operativa nella sezione criminale della polizia. Ma la Storia irromperà
presto e con violenza nelle loro vite…
Vagabondare a Berlino. Itinerari eccentrici tra presente di Gian Piero Piretto (Autore), Emanuele Fior (Illustratore)
Scoprire una città periferica muovendosi senza fretta. Mercati, centri
commerciali, cattedrali del consumo di ieri e di oggi in cui verifi care
come il feticcio merce sia cambiato nel tempo. KaDeWe, EuropaCenter,
Bikini Berlin e una serie di mercati etnici per indagare la città
multikulti. Poi camminate lungo le strade della storia: Karl-Marx-Allee,
Marzahner Promenade, Britz Siedlung, Gropiusstadt a caccia di dettagli,
insegne, lampioni, folla o desolazione. Le stazioni fantasma negli anni
della città divisa, la città di Stalin nella ex DDR. Queste e altre
spedizioni attraverso l’archeologia industriale, i passati storici e
loro tracce, la gente e la vita quotidiana, ricca di cultura da
scoprire. In cammino con tappe negli Spaeti o ai mercati. Da Sonneallee
al Majakovskij Ring di Pankow, da Victoriastadt al Funkaus Berlin per
una birra sulle rive della Spree.
The Man Who Lived Underground: A Novel by Richard Wright, Malcolm Wright (Afterword)
**NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER**
A major literary event: an explosive, previously unpublished novel about race and police violence by the legendary author of Native Son and Black Boy
Fred
Daniels, a Black man, is picked up by the police after a brutal double
murder and tortured until he confesses to a crime he did not commit.
After signing a confession, he escapes from custody and flees into the
city’s sewer system.
This is the devastating premise of this
scorching novel, a masterpiece that Richard Wright was unable to publish
in his lifetime. Written between his landmark books Native Son (1940) and Black Boy
(1945), at the height of his creative powers, it would eventually see
publication only in drastically condensed and truncated form in the
posthumous collection Eight Men (1961).
Now, for the
first time, by special arrangement with the author's estate, the full
text of this incendiary novel about race and violence in America, the
work that meant more to Wright than any other (“I have never written
anything in my life that stemmed more from sheer inspiration”), is
published in the form that he intended, complete with his companion
essay, “Memories of My Grandmother.” Malcolm Wright, the author’s
grandson, contributes an afterword.
The Good Sister: A Novel by Sally Hepworth
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
"A stunningly clever thriller made doubly suspenseful by not one, but two unreliable narrators." ― People
Sally Hepworth, the author of The Mother-In-Law delivers a knock-out of a novel about the lies that bind two sisters in The Good Sister.
There's
only been one time that Rose couldn't stop me from doing the wrong
thing and that was a mistake that will haunt me for the rest of my life.
Fern
Castle works in her local library. She has dinner with her twin sister
Rose three nights a week. And she avoids crowds, bright lights and loud
noises as much as possible. Fern has a carefully structured life and
disrupting her routine can be...dangerous.
When Rose discovers
that she cannot get pregnant, Fern sees her chance to pay her sister
back for everything Rose has done for her. Fern can have a baby for
Rose. She just needs to find a father. Simple.
Fern's mission
will shake the foundations of the life she has carefully built for
herself and stir up dark secrets from the past, in this quirky, rich and
shocking story of what families keep hidden.
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