Salman Rushdie's Midnight's Children won the Best of the Booker award, announced July 10, topping a public poll to select the most
outstanding novel published in the past 40 years.It is the story of Saleem Sinai, who was born at midnight, August 14, 1947, simultaneously with the birth of Modern India. Midnight's Children presents a fascinating history lesson through a convoluted, fantasical story about all the children born at midnight. They have special powers of telepathic communication, foresight and enhanced senses. Saleem's nose can smell extraordinarily well. This novel of magical realism will transport you to another time and place.
Rushdie is on tour in the United States promoting his newest book The Enchantress of Florence.
Salman Rushdie will be appearing at the 2008 National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. on September 27, 2008.
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