Let's make this birthday one to remember.

67 years old (Born on June 18, 1957)

Happy Birthday, Richard Powers! May your day be filled with more echoes of laughter than even "The Echo Maker" could handle. Your novels have brilliantly explored the intersection of technology, science, and humanity—making us ponder deeply while occasionally Googling scientific terms mid-chapter.

From "Plowing the Dark" to "The Time of Our Singing," you've masterfully woven stories that resonate across generations. Here's hoping this birthday brings you as much joy as winning the National Book Award—but without any awkward acceptance speeches or overly enthusiastic literary critics knocking at your door. Keep inspiring us all; after all, you're timelessly novel!