The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini is a special 20th anniversary edition, widely considered to be the number one bestselling novel of all time. Critics have described it as "devastating", "heartbreaking", "unforgettable", and "haunting". The story takes place in Afghanistan in 1975, where twelve-year-old Amir is determined to win a local kite-fighting tournament with the help of his loyal friend Hassan. Little do they know that the events of that day will change their lives forever. As the family is forced to flee to America during the Russian invasion, Amir realizes that in order to find redemption, he must one day return to Afghanistan under Taliban rule.