The Book Thief: The unforgettable and heart-rending modern classic beloved by over 17 million readers

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THE MODERN CLASSIC WITH OVER 17 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE

The extraordinary, beloved novel about the ability of books to feed the soul even in the darkest of times.

When Death has a story to tell, you listen.

It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will become busier still.

Liesel Meminger is a foster girl living outside of Munich, who scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist–books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbours during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement.

A timeless novel about the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of stories, perfect for readers of Babel by R. F. Kuang, The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah and All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr.
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'The kind of book that can be life-changing' New York Times
'The writing is so vivid you'll remember it for the rest of your life.' James Patterson
'Life affirming, triumphant and tragic... masterfully told... a wonderful page-turner.' Guardian

DON’T MISS BRIDGE OF CLAY, MARKUS ZUSAK’S FIRST NOVEL SINCE THE BOOK THIEF.

THE MODERN CLASSIC WITH OVER 17 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE The extraordinary, beloved novel about the ability of books to feed the soul even in the darkest of times. When Death has a story to tell, you listen. It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been bu...

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134 reviews
Anna Kathrine
May 8, 2022
One of the greatest books I've ever read.Its written in a way that is both simple yet sophisticated manner..This story contains equal amounts of humorous wits as well as the heartwrenching sorrows, that shakes your being to the core itself. It is such a touching story that forever leaves an impression in your heart that you will be remembering this story, even years after reading it. And, don't tell that I didn't warn you..please take atleast a box of tissues before start reading..(believe me..I would know)
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Geor Visser
May 3, 2025
I would have bought the book here. But because of the tiktok nonsense in the title I will take my business elsewhere. Stupid marketing.
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INGE EVENWEL
March 30, 2016
Best 3rd person narration I have EVER read. Once you start this book you won't put it down!! Mark Zuzack is a phenomenal writer. I also recommend I am the messenger his other novel
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About the author

MARKUS ZUSAK is the bestselling author of six novels, including THE BOOK THIEF. His books have been translated into more than forty languages, to both popular and critical acclaim. He lives in Sydney with his wife and family

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MARKUS ZUSAK is the bestselling author of six novels, including THE BOOK THIEF. His books have been translated into more than forty languages, to both popular and critical acclaim. He lives in Sydney with his wife and family Facebook /markuszusak Instagram @markuszusak .

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