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Livestreamed from Sydney Writers’ Festival to Parkdale Library.

Twenty years after his international sensation The Book Thief, Markus Zusak turns to non-fiction. Listen as Markus extols on love and human-animal connection in his memoir about his three big pound dogs. In conversation with Richard Glover.

Markus Zusak is the internationally acclaimed author of six novels, including The Book Thief, Bridge of Clay and The Messenger. Three Wild Dogs and the Truth is his first book of non-fiction.

One of Australia’s most loved forums for literature, ideas and storytelling, Sydney Writers’ Festival will livestream its headline events from Sydney to Parkdale Library on Thursday 22 May and Friday 23 May.

Prepare to be invigorated and engaged by conversations, debates and discussions featuring some of the world’s finest writers and thinkers. Audiences can also participate in live Q&A sessions at each event, sending questions straight to the Sydney stage.

When

10:00AM - 11:00AM
Thursday 22 May 2025

Contact

1300 135 668

Where

Parkdale
96 Parkers Road
Parkdale VIC
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