A Year of Books for Teens (13–17)

Twelve books, one for each month of the year, chosen for teenagers aged 13 to 17 in Afghanistan. The set mixes short novels, Afghan and world classics, and practical books on thinking, studying and choosing a path. It starts with easy reads and builds up.

The 12 books, in reading order

1. The Alchemist — Paulo Coelho
2. Animal Farm — George Orwell
3. Golnar and the Mirror — Rahnaward Zaryab
4. Improve Your Memory in a Short Time — Tony Buzan
5. The Kite Runner — Khaled Hosseini
6. The Art of Thinking Well: A Guide to Critical Thinking — Sayed Hassan Akhlaq
7. Kulliyat of Saadi (Collected Works) — Saadi Shirazi
8. How to Win Friends and Influence People — Dale Carnegie
9. End of the Day — Mohammad Hossein Mohammadi
10. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind — Yuval Noah Harari
11. The Forty Rules of Love — Elif Shafak
12. Should We Go to University or Not? — Zalmai Zamari

All twelve are in Persian (Dari). The Kite Runner has one violent scene and suits readers from about 15.

Bought from Kabul bookshops and hand-delivered together — the recipient inspects the books at the door before accepting. Editions and covers may differ from the photo. If a title cannot be found in Kabul, we will contact you to agree a replacement or a refund for that book.