Let's make this birthday one to remember.

60 years old (Born on September 25, 1964)

Happy Birthday, Carlos Ruiz Zafón! May your day be filled with more mystery and intrigue than the pages of "The Shadow of the Wind." Your novels like "Marina" and "Las luces de septiembre" have captivated readers young and old, whisking us away into worlds where shadows whisper secrets—and we love every suspenseful moment.

Your literary journey from enchanting young adult fiction to mesmerizing adults worldwide has been nothing short of magical. With each page turned, you've illuminated our imaginations brighter than Barcelona's streetlights at midnight. Here's wishing you another year full of inspiration—may your stories continue casting their spell for generations ahead!