270 days ago - The Afghan author, a graduate of San Jose’s Independence High School and Santa Clara University, is the author of the best sellers “The Kite Runner,” and “A Thousand Splendid Suns.” “Kite Runner,” his first novel, has been adapted into an upcoming film. He is speaking with Caille Millner at the Herbst Theatre on Thursday. Tickets and information are available through City Arts, www.cityboxoffice.com or by calling (415) 392-4400.