Kiran Desai: ‘I Never Thought It Would Happen in the US’ | Books | ...
By Roy Barkhane
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Kiran Desai: ‘I Never Thought It Would Happen in the US’ | Books | ... is drawing attention now. Here’s what changed today, why it matters, and what to watch — pulled from theguardian.com and other verified sources.
Since winning the Booker prize, the Indian author has spent two decades writing a follow-up. She talks about being longlisted again — and the immigration raids creating fear in her New York neighbourhood.
Kiran Desai: ‘I never thought it would happen in the US’.
In baseball, small swings — a bullpen decision here, a defensive read there — often decide one-run games. Tonight was that kind of night.
Key Takeaways
- Kiran Desai: ‘I never thought it would happen in the US’.
What’s Next
- Follow-up: Kiran Desai: ‘I never thought it would happen in the US’.
Quick Facts
- Published: Roy Barkhnane • Sep 20, 2025 04:01 AM EDT
- Source mix: theguardian.com