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Intelligence Squared · 2025-01-31 · 42 min · 7,669 words

Markus Zusak: From The Book Thief to Three Wild Dogs

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Welcome to Intelligence Squared, where great minds meet. I'm producer Layla Ishmael. Our guest today is Marcus Zuzak. He is the internationally best selling author of the book Thief, which was published nearly twenty years ago. And has since become a beloved classic. He discusses his writing career so far and his latest book, Three Wild Dogs and the Truth. A memoir over a decade in the making and his most personal work yet.

Joining Zuzac in conversation is researcher and writer Adam McCaulay. Let's join Adam now with more. Welcome to Intelligence Squared. I'm your host, Adam McCaulay. Today, I have the immense pleasure of welcoming Marcus Zuzak to the show.

Marcus will be known to many as the author of the international bestseller The Book Thief. In addition to books, I am the messenger. And Bridge of Clay. His stories which have captivated readers around the world. Have been daring.

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