On January 27, 2026, we will once again commemorate the victims of National Socialism. This day, which commemorates the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp over 80 years ago, reminds us not to forget the horrors of the Nazi era. For AKRES Publishing, addressing this history is a matter close to our hearts – we want to help ensure that the fates of those persecuted are not forgotten. Two of our most recent publications capture powerful individual stories from this period and bring them to life for today's readers.
Johannes Bollen's "Rattenkraut im Labor" (Rat Weed in the Laboratory) tells the story of a victim of medical experiments. Bollen describes in rich detail how innocent people were abused for experimental purposes in the laboratories of the Nazi regime. The book combines scientific precision with emotional urgency and impressively demonstrates how cruel and inhumane the pseudoscientific experiments of that time were. It is an important work that not only provides historical information but also invites reflection on responsibility and humanity. More information can be found here: "Rattenkraut im Labor" (Rat Weed in the Laboratory).
Equally impressive is The Buttlars – Surviving Through Music by Carla van Beers and Dirk Alberti. The authors depict the fate of a family trying to survive the horrors of everyday Nazi life through the power of music. The story combines historical facts with the personal perspectives of those affected, thus making survival under extreme conditions tangible. Music is presented here not just as an art form, but as a lifesaver. More information can be found here: The Buttlars.
For booksellers, these titles offer not only high-quality historical content but also an opportunity to sensitize readers to the Nazi era. Both works can be purchased in German language directly from AKRES Verlag, along with numerous other nonfiction books dedicated to a critical examination of this era.
Take the opportunity to commemorate the anniversary of the victims of Nazi persecution with impressive books and provide your customers with valuable perspectives. The stories of Bollen, van Beers, and Alberti make it clear: remembering is necessary, and reading is one way to keep this memory alive!
Blog article published in English in January 2026. Machine translated from German.
