Salman Rushdie's New Novel About The Immigrant Experience

The Leonard Lopate Show | Sep 3, 2017

Salman Rushdie discusses his new novel The Golden House. It tells the story of Nero Golden, a billionaire who immigrates to the United States with his three adult sons, Petya, Apu and D. It’s been described as an epic that gives new voice to the immigrant experience in modern America.  

Salman Rushdie will appear for a talk, reading and Q&A on Sept. 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the New York Public Library (Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, 42nd Street & 5th Ave.).

He will also appear in conversation with Colum McCann for a Q&A and signing on Sept. 7 at 8:00 p.m. at Community Bookstore at Brooklyn Public Library, Central Library - Grand Lobby (10 Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11238).

Note: Ilya Marritz guest-hosted this segment of "The Leonard Lopate Show."

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