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Talk of Iowa Book Club

Markus Zusak Discusses His International Bestseller "The Book Thief"

By Charity Nebbe,
Matthew Alvarez, Monica Starr
Published August 12, 2021 at 7:00 AM CDT
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Charity is joined by author Markus Zusak for a conversation about his highly celebrated work, and international bestseller “The Book Thief.” It's a poignant story, narrated by death, about a young girl who steals books to feed her soul while growing up in Nazi Germany.

Guests:

  • Markus Zusak, author of "The Book Thief"
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Charity Nebbe
Charity Nebbe is IPR's<i> Talk of Iowa</i> host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts <i>Garden Variety</i> and <i>Unsettled</i>. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
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Matthew Alvarez
Matthew was a producer for IPR's River to River and Talk of Iowa
Monica Starr
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