Bedside Table with Markus Zusak
The bestselling author of “The Book Thief” shares his favorite reads
The storyteller who gave us the extraordinary bestseller The Book Thief, which spent more than a decade on the New York Times bestseller list, presents his long-awaited new novel Bridge of Clay— an unforgettable and sweeping family saga — in his only New York City appearance! Markus shared with us the quirky and beloved books along with those on his TBR list on his bedside table and his favorite thing about each pick.
See Markus celebrate the release of his newest book, Bridge of Clay, with Strand on October 10th at Symphony Space. Tickets are available now!
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J. K. Rowling
Not only the rise of Voldemort, but of Dumbledore’s Army. What a gift to the world.
Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer
Mountains and heartbreak, love and loss . . . impossible to forget.
The Practice House by Laura McNeal
Laura McNeal is just a wonderful writer, with serious edges, great humour, and so often a light but perfect touch. The story of a woman from Scotland who goes to live in Kansas as a teacher will be filled with quiet surprises, a good measure of laughter, and plenty of pointed truths, I’m sure.
Scrublands by Chris Hammer
I’ve been neglectful of reading crime novels, and why not start with a new Australian voice, and some good old-fashioned country heat. I’ve heard a lot about this book, and I’m at least half looking forward to being unsettled…
The Commitments by Roddy Doyle
One of the great books about being young, and loving music, ever.
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
Both heartbreaking and revelatory, simultaneously.
