Salman Rushdie’s memoir of his attack is among 12 books up for a top nonfiction prize

Salman Rushdie’s memoir “Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder,” detailing his 2022 stabbing attack, is among 12 contenders for the prestigious £50,000 Baillie Gifford Prize for nonfiction. The longlist includes works on Asian history and personal memoirs. Rushdie’s book, described as “brutally clear, honest, and funny” by judges, recounts the attack that left him blind in one eye. The prize, recognizing English-language nonfiction books, will announce finalists on October 10, with the winner revealed on November 19 in London.READ FULL