Let's make this birthday one to remember.

63 years old (Born on August 12, 1961)

Happy Birthday, Chris Bohjalian! May your day be filled with more plot twists than "Midwives" and fewer complications than the family secrets in "The Sandcastle Girls." You've given us gripping tales, unforgettable characters, and enough suspense to keep our reading lamps burning late into the night.

Here's hoping this year brings you as much success as "The Light in the Ruins," wisdom like that found in "The Law of Similars," and a sprinkle of magic reminiscent of "Water Witches." Keep writing those page-turners—we promise we'll keep turning pages. Cheers to another chapter full of laughter, inspiration, and bestseller lists!