Let's make this birthday one to remember.

49 years old (Born on October 02, 1975)

Happy Birthday, Matthew Pearl! You've spent another year brilliantly mixing literary detective work with your trademark wit. From unraveling mysteries alongside Dante and Poe to breathing thrilling new life into Dickens, you're truly the Shakespeare of literary sleuths!

Each birthday must surely find you plotting more mysterious narratives—or at least practically inventing new ways for historical authors to cause trouble. Celebrating another milestone reminds us that you've captivated readers across nearly fifty countries—proving yet again that crime-solving professors truly are cooler than regular ones.

Wishing you endless plot twists, inspired writing days—and plenty of cake that tastes as sweet as your worldwide success!