Khaled Hosseini
Opening a window into Afghan culture and history through deeply emotional, unforgettable stories of friendship and family.
Biography
Khaled Hosseini is an Afghan-American novelist and physician whose books have given the world an intimate view of Afghan life and culture. Born in Kabul, Afghanistan in 1965, his family received political asylum in the United States in 1980. His debut novel The Kite Runner became a worldwide bestseller and was one of the first novels to bring Afghan culture to a global audience. Hosseini's three novels have sold over 40 million copies in 70 countries. He serves as a UNHCR Goodwill Envoy and has established a foundation to provide humanitarian aid to Afghanistan.
Best Starting Book
The Kite Runner
A gripping, emotional story that transports you to Afghanistan β one of those rare books that stays with you for life.
Reading Order
The Kite Runner
His debut β a story of friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against Afghanistan's tumultuous history.
A Thousand Splendid Suns
Tells the story of two Afghan women across 30 years β even more emotionally devastating than The Kite Runner.
And the Mountains Echoed
An interconnected family saga spanning continents and decades β his most ambitious novel.