Welcome to Litsy!

100 pages in, the story is already heartbreaking 😢 And having read Khaled before, I don't think I'm ready for whatever it is about to come in the next 300 pages.

1. Kite Runner was my favorite book in July
2. My mother called me all sorts of crazy nicknames, but I didn't really take on a nickname at all til middle school when I went by Mel. I switched back to Melissa after college.
3. Garlic Bread. With Cheese. But all appetizers are good.
4. Saturday is cleaning and a brief #saturdaylibrarian shift. Sunday, not sure yet
5. I think 1. #friyayintro @howjessreads

Aren't we all just chasing after love and approval from someone that matters to us? Do you know what it's like to live your life with regrets circling round the back of your mind? This story captures how painful that journey can be and it makes you feel like you are right there with him. I don't recommend this for anyone under 18 but definitely 10/10 ⭐

Heartbreaking and eye opening. This book was not easy to read at points and yet I read it in two days. Khaled Hosseini is a beautiful writer and i would love to read more of his works. 5 out of 5.

I've been wanting to start this one for a long time, finally it's in my hands.

Amazing

Kite runner was #muslimauthor and #booktomovie #killedtwobirdswithonestone @Cinfhen @BarbaraTheBibliophage #booked2019 #twomoretogo

8 days in Jersey for my daughter‘s wedding and I need to be prepared! Luckily the hubs is driving so I can bring as many as I want 😂😂

Obligatory #selfcare #wellnesswednesday pic I‘m about 0 pages in and I already have strong feelings about some of these characters

Unmissable. Highly recommend

Volunteering at the book store means three hours of almost uninterrupted reading time!

“For you, a thousand times over.” A book with heartwarming and heart wrenching parts. It tells the story of brotherly love and the trials of life - secrets, betrayal, and, ultimately, a second chance to right a terrible wrong. It takes place in Afghanistan and also talks about life before and after the Taliban, and this comes from an Afghani writer - a perspective not often seen in the Western world. I couldn‘t put it down!

Good.

Oh my! I was not at all prepared for the feels this book would give me! Parts were really hard to listen to, but so very worth it. Tragic but beautiful. Solid five stars and this one will stay with me.
I loved this so much that I forgot that I read it for #booked2019 Muslim Author or MC! @Cinfhen @BarbaraTheBibliophage @4thhouseontheleft

I was a bit ‘meh‘ about this book up to about 40 per cent, them BAM, it hit me right in the heart. Encompassing Afghanistan, Pakistan and the USA over a couple of decades and conveying the troubles through the eyes of Amir, a twelve-year-old boy. This story takes you on his journey into adulthood, his family, and how different his life has become and could have been. Hosseini‘s writing is heartfelt ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you so much @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks for the birthday present! You‘re the sweetest! #litsylove

I bagged myself a month‘s free subscription to BookBeat audiobooks and immediately downloaded these two books to listen to within the next 30 days 😃

“For you, a thousand times over”
Wow, just wow. 💔

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, READ THIS BOOK!!!!!! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

Time to pick up from where I left off. I'm so glad I have more time to read now that the spring semester ended! #thekiterunner #khaledhosseini

In our newest episode of @unabridgedpod, we recommend some super-sad books that we think are worth the tears you'll shed. (Is it weird to say that we had fun recording this episode? Because we did.) Check out the episode on your favorite podcast catcher or unabridgedpod.com, and then let us know which books YOU'D recommend!

I know you all know this, and I‘m very late to the party, but WHAT A BOOK ♥️ Pulling on all the big human emotions and motivations - love, guilt, shame, fear, compassion, loyalty - this is one of the best books I‘ve ever read. Superb. Absolutely superb.

#Booked2019 #MuslimAuthorOrMC

Thanks for the #readingcheckin tag @emmaturi 😘

📚 I‘ve just finished The Binding, which was a so-so for me.
📚I‘ve just started the tagged book and Flames - for a buddyread
📚I‘ll probably read Tampa next, but I‘m such a mood reader it will probably change

Life changing book. It was heartbreaking to read but so so powerful. 5/5

I had heard about this book for years but avoided it because I knew something horrible happens in it...and the suffering is worse than I imagined. I learned so much about why people choose to stay in a war torn country because it is their home. Customs, prejudice and judgements caused people to lie and hurt the people they love the most.

This is a story about friendship, sacrifice, love, lies, repentance, tragedy, pain and redemption.The devastation of Afghanistan, the abolishment of monarchy, the Russian invasion and then Taliban rule has been described very boldly and is really heartbreaking. This book is not for the light-hearted people at all. This is a tragic story which will leave you sad and heartbroken.

Currently reading. Loving it so far😍😍😍😍😍☺️☺️☺️

I managed to get quite a few books the other day...adding more to my TBR pile in the process. This should keep me going for a while! 😁👍 #bookhaul #tbr #tbrpile #books #bookstagram

#MarchIntoThe70s #BornToRun

This one is on my planned Easter break reading & #Booked2019 ❤️

Such good writing. This book helped me to appreciate middle-eastern culture and recent history. So so good.

My reading cuddle buddy straight up stole my spot. Just finished this book. It was beautiful and terrible. This story will stay with me for a long time.

About time I read this one. April‘s book club pick.

#marchintothe70s

(Day 17 - #ImmigrantSong)

For some reason, Khaled Hosseini came to mind....

For you, a thousand times over 💕 my intro to Khaled Hosseini.

The Kite Runner is a painful, yet powerful, novel about friendship, family, guilt, and redemption. Set against a backdrop of political, religious, and ethnic turmoil in Afghanistan, The Kite Runner tells the story of Amir, the son of a wealthy merchant, and his friend and servant, Hassan. It is a brutal and uncomfortable book filled with injustice and violence, yet despite all of this, I was deeply moved by the story. #LitsyAtoZ #LetterK

Thank you for the awesome #bookmail @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ! 🤗 I‘m sorry you had to resend it, but no worries, I haven‘t read it yet! I‘ve been wanting to read this for awhile. Thank you again, I had an awesome birthday! 🤗❤️🤗

#catsoflitsy
#Chipper

Just thought it is interesting that it is on the list of 7 banned books here: https://bzfd.it/2GDcMBp

I personally think that books can be dangerous if you think about the author's malicious thoughts. Some stereotypes can be further reinforced through books.

However, societal norms do change over time so would the definition of unacceptable norms change? Also, is it pointless to ban books if it is almost readily available on the internet?

Borrowed this digital #audiobook from the library. I have failed to read it until now.

#cutslikeaknife made me think of the kite flying described in this book. #timbittunes

I found this book at a church carnival and bought it for only fifty cents.

This book is worth WAY more than that.

While I had heard of Kite Runner before, I was always a bit hesitant to read it, but by the end, I went on an emotional roller coaster where I found myself loving this character‘s so realistic journey through life.

Five incredible stars!

⭐⭐ So this is going to be a very #unpopularopinion but this book did nothing for me. The beginning was interesting when the boys were growing up, but after the "incident" it just went downhill for me. I found Amir's lack of guilt disturbing, and the ending which was supposed to be his atoning acts wasn't even because he was looking to make amends. It just didn't add up for me. (Book 2 of my 2019 reads.)

I have no idea how this kid expected to live with himself after this!! ? Did he really think he would "move on" from destroying another person's life and that it wouldn't ultimately destroy his own self instead?? ...I don't know where the story is going from here, but I'm not seeing how there could be a bright side to this book. ?

#BookNDinner! #TexasRoadhouse Edition! Accompaniment this subzero, full-mooned night: a huge 23 oz porterhouse t-bone (medium) slathered in mushroom goodness; a monster loaded baked potato with cheese, bacon, and butter, minus the sour cream; awesome fried pickles; rolls; and fantastic peach iced tea. MMMMMmmm 😋! Happy reads & happy eats! 😎👌🏻 (Who wants to eat with @BookBabe and me?)

There is only one sin, only one. And that is theft. Every other sin is a variation of theft. When you kill a man, you steal a life... you steal his wife's right to a husband, rob his children of a father. When you tell a lie, you steal someone's right to the truth. When you cheat, you steal the right to fairness... there is no act more wretched than stealing.

Since I can't pout forever about the issue with Guernsey (see last post), I just decided to jump on into my next read! This one is long overdue for me. Been hearing about this for years, and it's about time I sit myself down to it. Also, this is my first time reading anything by this author.

📷: stolen from Instagram (my book pics are never this cool!).