Markus Zusak celebrates THE BOOK THIEF's 20th anniversary - B&N-Fairfax, VA

“Life-changing.” —The New York Times

Join Barnes & Noble - Fairfax, VA on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET, as we welcome internationally bestselling author, Markus Zusak, for a discussion and signing to celebrate the 20th anniversary of THE BOOK THIEF.

*Each ticket includes a hardcover copy of the 20th anniversary edition of THE BOOK THIEF, pictured below, which features 14 pages of bonus content including marked up manuscript pages, original sketches, and pages from the author's writing notebook.

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To make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees, please read the below guidelines ahead of buying a ticket, so you know what to expect on the day. To avoid disappointment, we must stress that there will be no access to the event for non-ticketholders.

• There is a limit of one ticket per person. If you exceed or attempt to exceed the posted ticket limits, we reserve the right to cancel, without notice, any or all orders and tickets, in addition to prohibiting your ticket purchasing abilities. This includes orders associated with the same name, e-mail address, billing address, credit card number, or other information. Any tickets canceled due to violating the posted ticket limit may be refunded at face value (excluding fees).

TICKET INFORMATION

THE BOOK THIEF (20th Anniversary Edition) Admission - $29.67 (Admission + one copy of THE BOOK THIEF (20th Anniversary Edition) + tax):
**LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE** A ticket PER PERSON includes:

• One copy of THE BOOK THIEF (20th Anniversary Edition).
• Admission to the event space with Markus Zusak.
• Ticket holders will be admitted into the event beginning at 5:00 PM the day of the event. Please have a copy of your ticket available (either printed out or on your phone) for check in.

-->Please note, there are SEATED and STANDING tickets:

For Seated Tickets: Limited quantity is available and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Purchase of a ticket guarantees entrance to the event for the discussion and signing line. However, this ticket may not necessarily guarantee a seat at the event, as later arrivals may be placed in a line behind the seated audience.

For Standing Room-Only Tickets: Limited quantity is available and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Purchase of a ticket guarantees entrance to the event for the discussion and signing line. Ticket holders will be granted a standing view from behind the seated audience -- some views may be more limited/obstructed than others, but will still be able to hear the discussion.

If you need any special assistance, please email our event coordinator at crm2937@bn.com.

GUIDELINES

• The author will personalize (name only) the book included with this ticket and any books purchased from Barnes & Noble - Fairfax. He will sign one book brought from home.
• A Barnes & Noble bookseller will take photos on guests' camera / phone during the signing line as the author signs. There will be no posed photos.
• No memorabilia will be signed at the event.
• No large bags will be permitted into the event.
• Any gifts for the author will be collected prior to the signing line.
• The exact time at which the event ends will be determined on the day. To avoid disappointment, we strongly advise you to arrive on time for the event. Late arrivals may not have the opportunity to meet the author.
• Due to health and safety and space limitations, those without a ticket will not be permitted to join the queue.
• All event guidelines are subject to change.
• If you have any additional questions, please can call the store directly at: (703) 540-0688.
• Barnes & Noble may cancel this event at any time with or without notice to the ticket holders.

**Please note that only a purchased ticket from the official B&N Eventbrite ticketing page will admit you to this event. To ensure it is the correct ticketing page, please purchase directly from our BN.com store page, here: https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2937. Your ticket/QR code must scan at the door for you to be admitted. Barnes & Noble cannot verify the validity of tickets purchased from resellers or re-created pages, so please purchase with caution. Each person must have a ticket to enter the event.

REFUNDS:

-Attendees can receive refunds up to 1 day (24 hours) before your event start TIME of 6 PM.

-If you are unable to attend the event, Barnes & Noble - Fairfax, VA will hold your book for seven days after the event. Please contact the store to arrange your pickup.

-Should this event be canceled, all customers will be refunded their ticket price to the original method of payment per Eventbrite's refund policy.

-Event guidelines are subject to change.

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ABOUT THE BOOK THIEF:

“Life-changing.” —The New York Times

When Death has a story to tell, you listen.

It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will become busier still.

Liesel Meminger is a foster girl living outside of Munich, who scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist–books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement.

In superbly crafted writing that burns with intensity, award-winning author Markus Zusak, author of I Am the Messenger, has given us one of the most enduring stories of our time.

“Deserves a place on the same shelf with The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank.” —USA Today