In his new memoir, Knife, Salman Rushdie tells the unforgettable (and life-affirming) story of the attempt on his life and the recovery and healing that would follow. Rushdie joins us to talk about writing such a personal work, the importance and beauty of art and the kinds of literature he loves with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.

This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.

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Featured Books (Episode)

Knife by Salman Rushdie

Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie

The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie

Quichotte by Salman Rushdie

Victory City by Salman Rushdie

Joseph Anton by Salman Rushdie

The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert