Marie von den Benken, author and model (@regendelfin)
Marie von den Benken found strength in a book that celebrates the triviality of life
Source: Frankie Miles / Mandolin Rutkowski
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“Glamorama” by Bret Easton Ellis:
“It's actually a very painful book.
The protagonists submit primarily to their greed for fame and the synthesized numbness of their mainly emotional and character dysfunctions.
But for me the book is also a foray into a world of parties, events and travel - starting in New York, the best city in the world for superficial diversions.
In times like these, even if it sounds absurd, I often long for this superficiality, as if a return to triviality were the symbol that a pandemic cannot defeat us. "
Tijen Onaran, CEO of Global Digital Women
Tijen Onaran recommends a book written by her role model
Source: Urban Zintel / Mandoline Rutkowski
“We are many, we are one: if we strengthen women's rights, we will change the world” by Melinda Gates:
“In my work, people still often ask why diversity is necessary, and not how we achieve it.
Melinda Gates' book answers this question in detail with examples and experiences from around the world.
Spoiler: Everyone benefits when women are treated as equals.
That once again motivated me to keep working on making the economy more diverse (and more digital). "
Ninia LaGrande, presenter and podcaster (@ninialagrande)
Podcaster Ninia LaGrande got through the first lockdown with tasks from the book "Living, Writing, Breathing"
Source: Merle Stephan / Mandoline Rutkowski
“Living, Writing, Breathing” by Doris Dörrie:
“This book is an invitation to write, full of calming self-knowledge.
The book carried me through the first lockdown.
Since almost all of my jobs were canceled, I kept taking it in hand, doing the little tasks the book had to offer, or just reading through Doris' exciting life.
'Living, writing, breathing' has become my annual motto. "
Juliane Diesner, influencer (@styleshiver)
Influencer Juliane Diesner could not put "Allegro Pastel" down this year
Source: Luise Reichert - Juliane / Mandoline Rutkowski
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“Allegro Pastell” by Leif Randt:
“Either you devour this author's books, or you can't do much with them.
I definitely belong to the first group.
I couldn't put down his latest work 'Allegro Pastell' for a second.
It distracted and captivated me more than any other book this year.
Hardly anyone manages to write about the present as precisely as Randt, and I felt caught in one place or another when he aptly describes my generation.
But 'Allegro Pastell' is also about happiness and love, and I think you can't have enough of either in 2020.
For me one of the best books this year.
The second book that I would like to recommend and that also fits this year well is by the bestselling author Bas Kast and is called 'The Book of a Summer'.
It is about the search for your own inner core and what ultimately matters in life.
Especially those who have recently felt a bit lost and helpless should read this entertaining book.
It gave me a few aha moments, and in certain situations I will probably bring it out again and again and read it up at certain points. "
Luise Morgeneyer, influencer (@luisemorgen)
Luise Morgeneyer has published her second book: "Wellenlesen"
Source: Luise Blumstengel-01311 / Mandoline Rutkowski
“The bright days” by Zsuzsa Bánk:
“This book feels light and bright.
My favorite bookseller said to me the other day: 'A book doesn't always have to teach something, it has to taste good', and this book tastes very good!
My own book also gave me strength this year.
Books give us the opportunity to escape from the chaos of our lives for a while.
With my second book, readers will be taken into strange worlds. "
Verena Pausder, Head of Digital Education for All
"My book 'Das Neue Land' is optimistic," says Verena Pausder
Source: Patrycia Lukas / Mandolin Rutkowski
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"Das Neue Land" by Verena Pausder:
"My book is optimistic because it provides concrete solutions for how we can make our country fit for the future, and because it calls for more courage instead of anger!"
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