Daniyal Mueenuddin
Author of the debut novel This Is Where the Serpent Lives; acclaimed short story writer whose earlier collection In Other Rooms, Other Wonders was a Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award finalist, and who discusses his novel-writing process and autobiographical elements in this episode.
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Mar 1, 2026 • 1h 3min
Daniyal Mueenuddin Reads Peter Taylor
Daniyal Mueenuddin, author of In Other Rooms, Other Wonders and This Is Where the Serpent Lives, reads and discusses Peter Taylor's 'Two Pilgrims.' He talks about Taylor's mannered prose and hidden emotional violence. They explore the story's in medias res opening, the mysterious house fire, class and decorum, and why ambiguity and withheld facts amplify the narrative's power.
Jan 19, 2026 • 9min
'This is Where the Serpent Lives' is a sprawling debut novel set in modern Pakistan
Daniyal Mueenuddin, author of the debut novel *This Is Where the Serpent Lives*, is an acclaimed writer whose short stories received prestigious nominations. In this engaging conversation, he explores the generational saga set in modern Pakistan, focusing on themes like class and corruption. He shares insights into his novel-writing process, the significance of a boy's shoes in the narrative, and how a tea stall serves as an informal education. Mueenuddin also reflects on his own life experiences that inspire his characters and plots.
