Let's make this birthday one to remember.

77 years old (Born on May 13, 1947)

Happy Birthday, Charles Baxter! May your day be filled with more joy than a plot twist in "The Feast of Love" and richer moments than the poetic imagery found in "Imaginary Paintings." Your novels have illuminated our lives brighter than the dawn depicted so beautifully in "First Light."

From captivating us with profound insights into human nature to stealing our hearts (and perhaps souls) through works like “The Soul Thief,” you've consistently reminded readers that life itself is poetry. Here's hoping this birthday brings you as much delight as your stories have brought countless readers—timelessly charming, endlessly inspiring, and always unforgettable!