Hour 2: How did stories about World War II inspire a young Australian to become a writer? We’ll find out this hour with Markus Zusak, bestselling author of “The Book Thief” and “I am the Messenger.” He’s in town to address the Highland Park Literary Festival this evening.
![](https://think.kera.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/The-Book-Thief.jpg)