Let's make this birthday one to remember.

63 years old (Born on December 18, 1961)

Happy Birthday, A. M. Homes! Your fearless storytelling and sharp wit continue to captivate readers, challenging us all to confront the complexities of human nature. From your groundbreaking novel "The End of Alice," which sparked intense conversations and cemented your reputation as a daring literary voice, you've never shied away from controversy or truth.

Your recent successes further prove that you're not slowing down anytime soon—each new work reminding us why we fell in love with your bold narratives in the first place. Here's wishing you another year filled with creativity, laughter, and perhaps fewer awkward dinner-party conversations about unsettling protagonists!