Salman Rushdie's Memoir Longlisted for Baillie Gifford Prize

Salman Rushdie's memoir, 'Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder', has been longlisted for the prestigious Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction, potentially making him the first author to win both the Booker and Baillie Gifford prizes. The memoir details Rushdie's experience and recovery following the knife attack he suffered on stage in August 2022. Judges praised the work for its intimate portrayal of a significant global event, highlighting its blend of honesty and humor amidst tragedy. The longlist includes 12 notable works, including those by fellow Booker and Pulitzer Prize winners Richard Flanagan and Viet Thanh Nguyen. The shortlist will be unveiled on October 10, with the winner announced on November 19, competing for a £50,000 prize. This nomination occurs in the context of ongoing threats against Rushdie due to his earlier work, 'The Satanic Verses'.