Staff Recommendation: The Book Thief

The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak

Set in Nazi Germany during World War II, Liesel's penchant for stealing books will affect her life and the lives of everyone she knows. When the family hides a Jew in the basement, Liesel realizes that the world is not so black and white, and that words have power beyond anything she could have imagined. Liesel's story will resonate with any booklover. Great for adults and teens!

Reviewed by: Mandy

Note: The Boulder Book Store Fiction Bookclub will meet to discuss this book on Wednesday, March 25th, 2009 at 7pm in the Upper North Room. Please join us!