Great Conversations features interviews with authors and writers, exploring books, writing and literary culture from Australia and the world.

Today's episode features Bram Presser and his award winning debut The Book of Dirt.

The Book of Dirt takes us to Prague on the eve of war where Jakub Rand has newly arrived to begin his life. As the city is occupied by the invading Nazi army Jakub must protect himself and those he loves. The story explores Bram’s grandparents tale of survival, and parallels this with his own search for information on the history his grandfather spoke so little of.