Amsterdam Publishers

16/12/2025

As we do every year, we look back at our most widely read titles.
This year, readers returned in particularly large numbers to:

The Redhead of Auschwitz by Nechama Birnbaum (2021)
This bestselling title is available in English, German, Spanish, Italian, Hebrew, Dutch, Czech, Romanian, Turkish, Russian.
getbook.at/Redhead

The Apprentice of Buchenwald by Oren Schneider (2023)
This bestselling title is available in English, German and Spanish.
https://mybook.to/Rn7ABV

What stands out is the strength of our German-language list. The German market is significantly smaller than the English-language market, yet three German titles were among our most read this year. That is both striking and deeply meaningful.

These titles are:

Tammy Bottner, Im Schilf verborgen (2025)
Available in English and German. https://mybook.to/uWvVv3t

Halina Kleiner, My March Through Hell (2022)
Available in English, German, French, and Spanish. https://mybook.to/542CEe

Oren Schneider, Der Lehrling Buchenwalds (2024) Available in English, German, and Spanish. https://mybook.to/Pe2GSg

As we move toward 2026, I hope this commitment to reading, remembering, and bearing witness will continue. Wishing everyone peaceful holidays and a thoughtful start to the new year!

29/11/2025

Jonathan Schloss, author of the recently launched Four Survivor Grandparents, has just published this article in :

It may be a touch vain, but I would like to share one paragraph:

“I published with a boutique publisher run by a non-Jewish agnostic woman with a deeply grounded and passionate moral compass. Liesbeth Heenk’s Amsterdam Publishers has published over 100 Holocaust-related books written by survivors and second-generation and third-generation authors from all religious backgrounds. I’d argue that she is not ‘fighting’ anything. Rather, she proactively encourages vigilance against society breaking down due to irrational hate through true cautionary, inspirational stories.”

I am humbled by his words. Our mission has always been to preserve testimony and make space for authentic voices. It means a great deal to see that reflected so clearly by an author I admire.

https://www.algemeiner.com/2025/11/28/how-to-counter-antisemitism-without-fighting-it/

New York City Mayor Eric Adams (L) speaks with Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) CEO Sacha Roytman at a special event …

23/11/2025

Every author celebrates a few special milestones: seeing the manuscript properly formatted, receiving the final cover, and opening that first box of books.

Janet Bond Brill, whose Little Edna's War will be released on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, 27 January, has now reached that last milestone. It is a book she, the daughter-in-law of the protagonist in the story, has been working on for many years. She is delighted to see her first 100 copies arrive in boxes – a moment that never loses its magic.

Here you see Janet holding the very first copy of her beautiful story, and in the next photo she is together with her husband, Sam, son of Edna. For Sam, it is a very special moment that now, finally, his mother's amazing story can be read.

Order your kindle copy here for only $2,99

https://mybook.to/solyoW

Janet Bond Brill

21/11/2025

5-Star Review for Little Edna's War by Janet Bond Brill

Reviewed by Carol Thompson for Readers Favorite

Little Edna’s War by Janet Bond Brill recounts the extraordinary life of Edna Stefania Brill, a Holocaust survivor who faced incredible hardships during World War II. The book traces Edna’s journey from her childhood in the Warsaw ghetto, where she experienced the horrors of the Holocaust, to her transformation into Stefania Skółkowska, a Catholic orphan and a young soldier in the Polish Home Army. Her story is one of survival, bravery, and change, as she copes with the devastating effects of the N**i occupation while hiding her Jewish identity. Brill’s narrative is filled with historical details, vividly portraying the atrocities of the Holocaust, including the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and the Warsaw Uprising, and highlighting the bravery of those who resisted.

The memoir also explores themes of identity and survival, as Edna adopts multiple personas to evade capture, ultimately becoming a decorated soldier in the Polish Home Army. Her courage and determination are evident throughout the narrative, as she faces loss, betrayal, and the constant threat of discovery. The complexities of her identity are thoughtfully examined as Edna struggles to reconcile her Jewish heritage with the Catholic faith she adopted for survival.

Janet Bond Brill’s writing allows readers to connect with Edna’s experiences on a personal level, while the inclusion of historical events adds context to the story. The epilogue and tribute from Edna’s granddaughter provide a touching conclusion to her journey, illustrating how her legacy continues through her family.

Little Edna’s War is an inspiring story of endurance, identity, and hope. It honors the memories of those who were lost while celebrating the resilience of those who survived, making it a valuable addition to Holocaust literature.

https://mybook.to/solyoW

18/11/2025

Yesterday and today, The Cello Still Sings by Janet Horvath is a #1 bestseller on Amazon. Excellent for a memoir published back in 2023 to still do so well. All thanks to the very active author!

Many congratulations, Janet!

https://mybook.to/CelloJH

17/11/2025

A haunting and beautifully rendered memoir that ensures the voices of survivors will never fade into silence." - Dr. Michael Berenbaum, Holocaust scholar and Director Sigi Ziering Institute, American Jewish University

At just four years old, Edna Stefania Brill’s world was turned upside down by the N**i invasion of Poland. Little Edna's War written by Janet Bond Brill PhD, tells the incredible true story of a Jewish child’s survival during WWII in Warsaw.

The book offers a child’s-eye view of the Holocaust, not shying away from the trauma, but highlighting the courage that came in small moments: singing to earn money, trusting the right stranger, comforting a sibling. Edna’s bond with her older sister Miriam is at the heart of the story, a symbol of love and hope in a time of unimaginable darkness.

Little Edna’s War is more than a Holocaust memoir, it’s a deeply moving story about reclaiming one’s voice, one’s memories, and one’s identity. With clear, unembellished language and deep emotional resonance, it’s a timely reminder of the importance of listening to stories that were once nearly silenced.

To be released on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, 27 January 2026.

Get your pre-order copy now for only $2,99 on Amazon.

The stunning cover was made by

Little Edna's War
Jeremy Broekman
DrJanet Brill

17/11/2025

A haunting and beautifully rendered memoir that ensures the voices of survivors will never fade into silence." - Dr. Michael Berenbaum, Holocaust scholar and Director Sigi Ziering Institute, American Jewish University

At just four years old, Edna Stefania Brill’s world was turned upside down by the N**i invasion of Poland. Little Edna's War written by Janet Bond Brill PhD, tells the incredible true story of a Jewish child’s survival during WWII in Warsaw.

The book offers a child’s-eye view of the Holocaust, not shying away from the trauma, but highlighting the courage that came in small moments: singing to earn money, trusting the right stranger, comforting a sibling. Edna’s bond with her older sister Miriam is at the heart of the story, a symbol of love and hope in a time of unimaginable darkness.

Little Edna’s War is more than a Holocaust memoir, it’s a deeply moving story about reclaiming one’s voice, one’s memories, and one’s identity. With clear, unembellished language and deep emotional resonance, it’s a timely reminder of the importance of listening to stories that were once nearly silenced.

To be released on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, 27 January 2026.

Get your pre-order copy now for only $2,99 on Amazon: https://mybook.to/solyoW

The stunning cover was made by Damonza.com

Little Edna's War
Jeremy Broekman
DrJanet Brill

09/11/2025

Today we remember

Please listen to Lilo Joseph who clearly remembers that horrific night. Let us do all in our might to prevent things like this from happening again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmferMFdZII

Evelyn Grossman

Lilo Joseph's remarkable Holocaust story has been described in Hidden in Berlin, A Holocaust Memoir by Evelyn Joseph Grossman. Listen to Lilo's speech given ...

09/11/2025

NEW RELEASE

Cursing the Darkness by Joanna Rosenthall is a compelling tale of fracture and family, set against the backdrop of 1989 London and Berlin. The narrative delves into the profound impact of wartime trauma through the lives of two women – whose fates collide – one English, the other German. They are both determined to confront the secrets that have shaped their identities.

This story will resonate with anyone who has struggled with the complexities of displacement and the search for self. With rich character development and emotional depth, this novel invites readers to reflect on the legacies we inherit and the courage required to confront them, making it a must-read for those who seek connection, healing and understanding in a world fraught with conflict and suffering.

Cursing the Darkness is part of the series New Jewish Fiction.

05/11/2025

https://www.futureofjewish.com/p/new-york-city-has-officially-lost/

Radical populist politics, new-age antisemitism, and moral posturing are reshaping one of the West's greatest cities.

29/10/2025

Important day today: Election day in the Netherlands

It feels more important than ever, as we will either have a left-wing or a right-wing government. I will be voting for a party that will fight antisemitism (and is as green as possible which seems to be an almost impossible combination) which has reached alarming levels.

The situation at Dutch universities is appalling. A university should be a place of free thought and open debate. Scholars should never be denied access because they are Israeli. This is happening time and again. Academic ties with Israeli universities are being cut under the pretext of a so-called genocide. This is unacceptable. University boards must take action against the exclusion and intimidation of Jewish students.

Yesterday, I attended a demonstration against antisemitism, in support of a professor at Erasmus University Rotterdam, who is being targeted and called “Zio professor.” Her professional life has been made impossible – without cause.

This is why I will be voting today for a party that will take a firm stand against antisemitism.