Introduce Yourselves!

[Rachel-K]

Please tell us a little about yourself. One question I'll start with -- is this your first time reading Khaled Hosseini's work, or did you read The Kite Runner?

[pgamb504]

Hi! I'm Patty. I'm a teacher in CT, and I spent part of my summer vacation reading both A Thousand Splendid Suns and Kite Runner, and I loved them both!!!! Had to join this group to share my feelings....

[CaraZ]

I read The Kite Runner a little over a year ago and loved, loved, loved it. I couldn't wait to get my hands on A Thousand Splendid Suns. Looking forward to the discussion.

[Puffjelo]

Hi all...I'm Matt, I live in Ridgewood, NJ -- in the NYC area. I read The Kite Runner last year, and I really think it's the best book I've ever read; such an amazing narrative, and if I hadn't been told that it was a novel, I would have though it was a real first-hand account.

I also read and enjoyed A Thousand Splendid Suns, though I found this one emotionally exhausting. I look forward to discussing!

-Matt

[DSaff]

Hi! I'm Donna and am from Western MA. I read "The Kite Runner" this summer, and immediately followed it with "A Thousand Splendid Suns." Two great books. I look forward to discussing the book with all of you.

[IBIS]

Hello, I'm in Boston. I read The Kite Runner when it first came out, and was gripped by the characters' sense of "home" in the story. I'm a naturalized American citizen; this story made me intensely aware of my love for my adopted country.

When A Thousand Splendid Suns came out, I read it all in one sitting. I fell in love with both Miriam and Laila's stories... two women so intimately shaped and bound by Afghanistan's politics and culture. I compare their stories with those of contemporary American women.

I am excited to share everyone's thoughts about this amazing novel.

[karinq]

hi!
im karin, i'm from massachusetts. i read the kite runner and loved it. i am currently about half way through a thousand splendid suns and am really loving it. i'm up until 1am some nights reading it....i have two little ones, so i dont really get to read until 11 or 12mn. (that's after everyone gets to bed, and i have cleaned the house a bit!)

[babobin]

Hi, my name is Barbara and I live in LA (lower Alabama). I read The Kite Runner last year and I'm in the middle of A Thousand Splendid Suns now but I expect to finish before Monday. I have found both books to be very interesting and am eager for some insight into how accurate they are as to the people and culture. See you on Monday.

[swally01]

I'm Susan from Northern New Jersey. I read Kite Runner more than a year ago and could not put it down. I was very excited when A Thousand Splendid Suns was released. I bought and read it within a few days. This is the first book discussion I have joined. I'm excited to be a part of it.

[Nadine]

I've been reading Harry Potter so now I'm looking for something different and new. I haven't read either of Hosseini's book and just bought both of them and hope to start reading ATSS tonight. I know very little about this part of the world so I think these books will be a real learning experience for me as well as a good read. I am looking forward to some good discussions here.

[Sunltcloud]

Hello to everybody,

My name is Gisela and I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. I participated in the reading of the "Kite Runner" in 2005 when Book Clubs were still part of Barnes and Noble University.

In 2006 and 2007 San Jose hosted the fabulous event known by the name "book group expo" (www.bookgroupexpo.com) and both years Mr. Hosseini read from his books (Kite Runner in 2006, A Thousand Splendid Suns in 2007.) He also participated in interviews and in question and answer sessions. In 2006 he received a commendation from Mayor Ron Gonzales (delivered by City Council woman Nancy Pyle)and in 2007 he was featured at a separate Friday night event.

I read "Kite Runner" in August of 2005 and was immediately drawn to both, Amir and Hassan. "A Thousand Splendid Suns" came out on May 22, 2007 and I read it a few days later. Mariam and Laila are such strongly developed characters that they became real to me as I learned about their lives.

Traveling to foreign countries is the best way to overcome our prejudices, in my opinion. Reading about other cultures - fiction and nonfiction - is the next best thing. I love to do both and I highly recommend both.

[c_d_glass]

My name is Cassandra Glass and I am from Atlanta, GA. Like many I read the Kite Runner and fell in love with the novel. When I heard A Thousand Splendid Suns was coming out I immediately ran to Barnes and Noble to get it. I can't wait to discuss this book with everyone.

[GrammiT]

Hi! My name is Susan & I live in Fairview Heights, IL., which is near St. Louis, MO.
I did not read The Kite Runner, but heard it was very good from my sister-in-law, so I picked up A Thousand Splendid Suns when I came across it at Barnes & Noble. Once I started reading it, I could not put in down. I am looking forward to joining in the discussion for this excellent book.

[sheri11615]

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rkubie wrote:
Please tell us a little about yourself. One question I'll start with -- is this your first time reading Khaled Hosseini's work, or did you read The Kite Runner?

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rkubie wrote:
Please tell us a little about yourself. One question I'll start with -- is this your first time reading Khaled Hosseini's work, or did you read The Kite Runner?

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Hi, I'm Sheri from Raleigh, NC.. I read Kite Runner when it first came out and read Athousand Sacred Suns the day it came out!!! Loved them both!!Can't wait to discuss the books with y'all....

[Vianca_H]

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rkubie wrote:
Please tell us a little about yourself. One question I'll start with -- is this your first time reading Khaled Hosseini's work, or did you read The Kite Runner?

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Hi my name is Vianca. I am from Temecula, CA and absolutely loved both books.

[ja_sam_nina]

I haven't read The Kite Runner yet, I first heard about it some two summers ago in Bosnia when my roommate was reading it, but I have been recently getting into Middle Eastern literature, with a particular interest in Afghani / Iranian authors, and my mother picked up 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' for me... absolutely incredible book, easily one of the best I've ever read.

[AnnaMarie]

Hello...read Kite Runner last summer (one of my top five), and was enlightened and delighted, and oh, so captivated. A Thousand Splendid Suns this summer (joins the fab five). I hope there will be another next summer to continue the tradition. Visited Mr. Hosseini's website and am further in awe of this amazing story teller.

[SueDG]

Hi! My name is Susan and I'm a high school English teacher in Connecticut. I read KR when it was first published and recommended it for our world literature curriculum. Students love it and it generates great discussion. I am reading A Thousand Splendid Suns now, and so far I am impressed with Hoesseni's ability to create a strong female character in Mariam. I'm looking forward to sharing opinions with you.

[judarell]

Hi, I'm Judy and I recently finished reading A Thousand Splendid Suns. I couldn't wait to read it and then I couldn't put it down! I have recommended it to everyone I know.

[Pakistani4life]

Hello. My name is Osman and I am from Maryland. I am originally from Pakistan and lived there for about 8 years. These two books are simply amazing. While reading them I could vividly imagine all the events that took place and all the surroundings because I am from that area and so it brought back some old memories. This is my first book discussion and I am very excited to discuss ATSS.