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The Woman Who Turned Grief and War into Powerful Art

Photo is a black and white image of Kathe Kollwitz by Hugo Erfurth taken in 1927. Kathe sits at a table right elbow on the surface, chin in hand. Her left hand rests on the table in front of her.

Käthe Kollwitz turned grief into art that shook the world. Discover how one woman’s sorrow became the most powerful political statement of the 20th century.

First Lines from Finalists for the 2026 Hugo Award

Discover the 2026 Hugo Award Finalist novels! My First Lines series highlights top sci-fi & fantasy reads to help you find your next favorite book or series.

Love Your Local booksellers Year Round

Don’t wait 364 days to support indie book stores. Don’t know why you need to support them? Here are 17 reasons, plus 8 non-book-buying ways to support them.

She Refused to be Silenced

Full of contradictions, the fight for freedom of speech and workers rights killed her husband so she took up the fight. And wouldn’t be silenced.

Balancing the Costs and Benefits of Being Creative

Creative products are undervalued by customers and creators. This writer takes a look at the numerous invisible costs and decides creativity is worth the cost.