Khaled Hosseini

Hosseini rose to literary fame with his debut novel, “The Kite Runner,” published in 2003. The novel became an international bestseller, captivating readers with its moving tale of friendship and redemption set against the backdrop of Afghanistan’s political turmoil. His subsequent works, including “A Thousand Splendid Suns” and “And the Mountains Echoed,” further solidified his reputation as a master storyteller. Hosseini’s contribution to literature has been widely recognized, earning him numerous awards and accolades, including the Goodreads Choice Awards and the South African Boeke Prize.