028 I Am The Messenger by Markus Zusak

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This episode we are finally discussing Julia’s favorite book of all time: I Am The Messenger (known as The Messenger internationally) by Markus Zusak! Escape from social isolation and join us for our discussion of this cheeky, thrilling, relatable, and mind-blowing YA novel about the value of beauty of the stories that are happening all around us, if only we pay attention.

Links to random tidbits mentioned in this episode:

• Gaga People

• Messenger by Lois Lowry

• The Book Thief (Movie)

• Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak

• “Markus Zusak on how Bridge of Clay left him 'beaten up and bruised'“ The Guardian

• Leverage (TV Show)

• The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis

• Gandalf - character from Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

• Characters from The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

• The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Recommendations:

• The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

• Where’d You Go Bernadette? by Marie Semple

• The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

Join the party and read ahead for our next episode:

• This is Your Brain on Birth Control by Sarah E. Hill, PhD