Khaled Hosseini Reading Order
4 series · 8 books · Born 1965
Khaled Hosseini is an Afghan-American author born in Kabul whose family's displacement during the Saur Revolution shaped his deeply humanistic literary voice. His novels and shorter works, written primarily as standalone pieces between 2003 and 2020, explore themes of family, redemption, and the lasting impact of conflict through narratives set across Afghanistan and the Afghan diaspora. Hosseini's acclaimed body of work demonstrates his gift for intimate character studies that resonate with readers seeking meaningful literary fiction grounded in cultural authenticity and emotional truth.
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Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (2014–2020)
Khaled Hosseini edited three literary fiction anthologies between 2014 and 2020, now complete as a collection. These books should be read in publication order beginning with By the Book, followed by Way More than Luck and concluding with Which Side of History?
Start with By the Book and read in order.
Start this series with By the Book
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  By the Book |
| 2 | Way More than Luck |
| 3 | Which Side of History? |
Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (2007–2007)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Kite Runner: The Graphic Novel |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Sea Prayer |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (2003–2012)
Khaled Hosseini's three literary fiction novels were published between 2003 and 2012, each standing alone as a complete story. While independent narratives, reading them in publication order—The Kite Runner, A Thousand Splendid Suns, and And the Mountains Echoed—allows you to experience the author's evolving perspective and deepening exploration of Afghan culture and family relationships. The series is now complete with no additional books planned.
Start with The Kite Runner and read in order.
Start this series with The Kite Runner
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Kite Runner |
| 2 | A Thousand Splendid Suns |
| 3 | And the Mountains Echoed |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Khaled Hosseini written?
- Khaled Hosseini has written 8 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2020.
- What is the first book in each Khaled Hosseini series?
- Here are the first books in Khaled Hosseini's series: Anthologies: By the Book.
- What order should I read Khaled Hosseini's books?
- We recommend reading Khaled Hosseini's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Khaled Hosseini's series complete?
- Khaled Hosseini has 4 completed series.