How many books has Khaled Hosseini written?

Khaled Hosseini has published 4 novels and 2 novellas that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Khaled Hosseini's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Thousand Splendid Suns.

What is Khaled Hosseini's most famous book?

A Thousand Splendid Suns (2007) is Khaled Hosseini's most widely read book.

Which Khaled Hosseini books have been adapted?

1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Kite Runner (film, 2007).

Khaled Hosseini books in order

Afghan novelist

Born: 1965
Country: United States
Books: 6

Literary fiction

Khaled Hosseini has published 4 novels and 2 novellas, beginning with The Kite Runner (2003). The best-known is A Thousand Splendid Suns (2007). The latest is Sea Prayer (2018).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Khaled Hosseini

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A Thousand Splendid Suns
Khaled Hosseini's most-read book, rated by 132 Open Library readers.
Shortest way in
The Kite Runner
One of the most-read, at about 134 pages.
Newest
Sea Prayer
Published September 2018.

Standalone novels in order

A Thousand Splendid Suns (May 2007)
406 pages★ 4.3 (132 ratings)
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Ve Dağlar Yankılandı (2013)
452 pages
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And the Mountains Echoed (May 2013)
430 pages★ 4.1 (25 ratings)
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Bin Muhteşem Güneş (2018)
430 pages
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Novellas in order

The Kite Runner (May 2003)
134 pages★ 3.1 (8 ratings)Adapted for film
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Sea Prayer (Sep 2018)
48 pages
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Film and TV adaptations

The Kite Runner (2007)Film · from The Kite Runner

About Khaled Hosseini

Khaled Hosseini or Khalid Husseini is an Afghan and American novelist, UNHCR goodwill ambassador, and former physician. His debut novel The Kite Runner (2003) was a critical and commercial success; the book and his subsequent novels have all been at least partially set in Afghanistan and have featured an Afghan as the protagonist. Hosseini's novels have spread awareness about Afghanistan's people and culture.

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Khaled Hosseini FAQ

How many books has Khaled Hosseini written?: Khaled Hosseini has published 4 novels and 2 novellas that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Khaled Hosseini's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Thousand Splendid Suns.
What is Khaled Hosseini's latest book?: Sea Prayer (2018).
What is Khaled Hosseini's most famous book?: A Thousand Splendid Suns (2007) is Khaled Hosseini's most widely read book.
Which Khaled Hosseini books have been adapted?: 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Kite Runner (film, 2007).