Let's make this birthday one to remember.

61 years old (Born on June 22, 1964)

Happy Birthday, Dan Brown! May your day be filled with fewer cryptic puzzles and more cake—though knowing you, the frosting probably hides a secret message. Your knack for turning history into thrilling adventures has kept us all guessing (and Googling) for years. From "The Da Vinci Code" to "Origin," you've made conspiracy theories cool again.

Here's hoping this year brings even greater mysteries—and perhaps another bestseller that keeps readers awake until dawn. Just remember: if anyone hands you an ancient manuscript today, it's probably just a birthday card in disguise. Cheers to many more plot twists ahead!