An Amazon Editors’ Best Book of December 2018 “Art will wake you up. Art will break your heart. There will be glorious days. If you want eternity you must be fearless.” —from The Museum of Modern Love Arky Levin has reached a dead end. Unexpectedly separated from his wife, he suddenly has the space he needs to work composing film scores—but none of the peace of mind he needs to create. As he wanders the city, guilty and restless, it’s almost by chance that he stumbles upon an exhibition that will change his life. The installation the fictional Arky discovers—which is based on a real piece of performance art that took place in 2010—is inexplicably powerful. Visitors to the Museum of Modern Art sit across a table from the performance artist Marina Abramović, for as short or long a period as they choose. Although some go in skeptical, almost all leave moved. And the participants are not the only ones to find themselves changed by this unusual experience: Arky finds himself drawn to the exhibit. He returns day after day to watch other people sit with Abramović—and as he does, he begins to understand what might be missing in his life and what he must do.
Heather Rose Books
Heather Rose is an acclaimed Australian author whose works delve into profound human emotions and complex societal issues. She writes for both adults and children, with novels often exploring themes of identity, loss, and the search for meaning in the contemporary world. Rose is known for her piercing insight into the human psyche and her ability to craft compelling, unforgettable characters. Her writing is evocative and poetic, frequently stirring deep emotional responses that encourage readers to reflect on their own lives and relationships.
Bruny
- 424 pages
- 15 hours of reading
How far would your government go? A right-wing US president has withdrawn America from the Middle East and the UN. Daesh has a thoroughfare to the sea and China is Australia's newest ally. When a bomb goes off in remote Tasmania, Astrid Coleman agrees to return home to help her brother before an upcoming election. But this is no simple task. Her brother and sister are on either side of politics, the community is full of conspiracy theories, and her father is quoting Shakespeare. Only on Bruny does the world seem sane. Until Astrid discovers how far the government is willing to go.Bruny is a searing, subversive, brilliant novel about family, love, loyalty and the new world order.
Milliardäre wachsen nicht auf Bäumen
- 369 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Job, Freund, Privatleben, alles paletti in Rachels Leben.Auch dass sie bei Stromausfall im Lift hängenbleibt, ist an sich keine große Sache. In der Dunkelheit allerdings vor Panik die Kontrolle zu verlieren, schon eher. Zum Glück ist ihr Auftraggeber Dwayne DiLano zur Stelle, um sie vor sich selbst zu schützen.Als Rachel wieder zu sich kommt, fühlt sie sich bei ihm geborgen wie nie. Was natürlich überhaupt nichts bedeutet. Nur warum geht ihr Dwayne danach nicht mehr aus dem Kopf, und, was noch viel schlimmer ist, aus dem Herzen? Irgendwann muss Rachel sich eingestehen, dass sie sich in ihn verliebt hat. Was schleunigst aufhören muss, denn nicht nur sie hat völlig andere Plä Dwayne ist frisch verlobt und fiebert seiner Hochzeit entgegen. Also meidet Rachel ihn, so gut es geht. Warum stolpert sie nur immer wieder über hin? Ist das Schicksal? Zufall kann es echt nicht mehr sein. Aber wer sollte ein Interesse daran haben, dass er und sie ...