Welcome to Litsy!

I received this book in a #goodreads #giveaways
This was an excellent book about the injustices towards women in the Afghan patriarchal judicial system. #9 #2023

“As a woman, I only count as half a witness”
Zeba is found covered in blood, standing over her dead husband, she is jailed but she refuses to tell anyone what happened. In jail she meets other women whose crimes seem to be breaking social norms as a woman. Did she do it or is she protecting someone? Set in Afghanistan & very culturally rich. found myself zoning out of the audiobook at times, could have been shorter but this book is well written

This story was heartbreaking. I enjoyed the story development and was genuinely surprised by the last 20% of the book. I found myself getting frustrated with the story at times because it seemed to get a little repetitive. I also loved all of the inmates and the community they created with each other.

It is crazy to think how some women are imprisoned for things like dishonoring her family or self defense

For two decades, Zeba was a loving wife, a patient mother, and a peaceful villager. But her quiet life is shattered when her husband, Kamal, is found brutally murdered with a hatchet in the courtyard of their home. Nearly catatonic with shock, Zeba is unable to account for her whereabouts at the time of his death. Her children swear their mother could not have committed such a heinous act. Kamal's family is sure she did, and demands justice.

Completely riveting. I love Hashimi‘s writing, weaving such intricate and moving stories with beautiful characters.

#ConflictedWorlds Day 5: #PersonVsAbusiveSpouse - I was riveted by the narratives of the women who were imprisoned in Chil Mahtab, located outside of Kabul. The incarcerated women committed the crime of fighting back against abusive husbands or fathers or family members or accused of having sex outside of marriage – called zina or crimes of immorality. My review: https://wp.me/pDlzr-ndv

Zeba, an Afghan mother of 4, was found hands covered in blood beside her murdered husband. She refuses to talk about the events leading to the tragedy. Yusuf, her appointed lawyer will do everything in his power to discover the truth. #afghanistan #murder #womensrights #nadiahashimi #neverwithoutmycoffee

Loved #thepearlthatbrokeitsshell by the same author so I'll give this one a try.

Book 80

I listened to A House Without Windows. A well-written, engaging story about the societal role of women and justice in Afghanistan. A woman in goes to jail when her husband is found murdered. A surprising twist. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

#ShowSomeLove Day 19: I got some #BooksAndCandy and a single red rose for Valentine‘s Day from ze husband, the greatest book-enabler of all time.

I read 6 books this month. Going back to work full time has definitely cut into my reading time, but that‘s ok. A House Without Windows was amazing. I am still working on Sacajawea by Anna Lee Waldo and am on page 636/1300 something. #augustwrapup

Today‘s author is new to me, but the books I looked up sound great. #AugustAuthors

#AugustAuthor introducing me to all sorts of women authors I have never heard of before. Going to be looking into all of these books with beautiful covers. Day 17 with #NadiaHashimi

#AugustAuthors Day 17: #NadiaHashimi is another author whom I do not know about until today‘s meme. Thank you, @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks and @OriginalCyn620 for including diverse authors.

Zeba is found in her yard next to her dead husband and offers no explanation for what happened. She‘s sent to Chil Mahtab, an Afghan women‘s prison, where she has little hope of leaving alive.

Book 14 for #bookspinbonanza @TheAromaofBooks

If Zeba had been a woman less ordinary, Kamal might have seen it coming-a gnawing feeling or at least a few hairs standing on end.

#firstlinefridays @ShyBookOwl

Starting this next, got this as a #goodreads #giveaway

Holidays begin. 🙂

Loving this book so far.

#currentlyreading
Has anyone read Nadia Hashimi?

Nadia Hashimi has taken me back to Afghanistan with her story! I‘m rooting for the women unjustly imprisoned and hoping Zeba isn‘t actually the one who put an axe in her husband‘s head.

I was having trouble hanging in, but am glad I did. At about 30% of the way through, something changed. The writing got better. The pace picked up. Now, I‘m being pulled along by the story itself and the desire to get answers to my questions.

I love that the author includes an element of Afghan culture that that is only spoken of in whispers and resorted to when the majority faith has failed to produce a child from a barren womb or deliver someone from jail or make the father of a girl‘s baby marry her: jadu—magic.

#Window
#SpringIntoSummer

Was a worthwhile weekend read

This unforgettable story from the author of The Pearl That Broke Its Shell is an emotional journey of sisterhood, friendship, love, and hope that highlights the plight of women that are bound by a traditional culture.

I still have to read these!!

#Afganistan
#Augustisatrip

This book will leave an imprint on my soul, of that I am sure...
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Oh how I missed Litsy. I have had bad headaches for a few weeks so no reading or much on the internet but a visit to the eye drs I now have reading glasses and no headaches!!!! Books with #windows theme I have for #readingresolutions

I love reading books about other countries/cultures. This one definitely got my feminist fury going. Set in Afghanistan, but the author is a second gen American, so I felt some things seemed unlikely/inaccurate. But it was an overall good read. The reveal near the end was worth the wait.

I picked up this book randomly in the new book section of the library and I'm so glad I did. Really enjoyed the story and it made me feel lucky that I live in a country where women's position in society has evolved and we are no longer punished for running away from our husbands. Though it's a reminder of how far we've come it's also a reminder of how much more we have yet to accomplish! Definitely recommend!

#silverandgold
#seasonsreadings2017
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#goldandsilver
#fallintobooks
Anyone read the tagged book? I have 3 of hers on my shelf waiting...

I just finished this beautifully written book. It started with Zeba sitting by her husband with a axe to his head, dead. Zeba is then sent to jail where she doesn't reveal as to why she killed her husband, but continuosly helps others with their own problems. As you travel through the pages you learn what life can be like for a woman in Afganistan. A much needed read for everyone!!

I just started this book yesterday, and I just had to tell you fellow bookworms how great it is😁

#diversity
#anditsaugust

I love reading books about other cultures and ways of life in other parts of the world 🌎 Even if it's fictional! Can't wait to get to these!! ❤️

This book was about the hidden power of women and the dysfunction of #family in a society where women have no legal rights.

#jubilantjuly
@RealLifeReading

Day 30 #readingwomenmonth - #FridayReads A House Without Windows is my #fridayreads, it's very very good so far.

This has been on my tbr for a while! It sounds really good! #setinthemiddleeast #readingwomenmonth

#bookssetinthemiddleeast
These are on my tbr shelf 📚❤️
#readingwomenmonth

Day 5 #readingwomenmonth - muslim authors. I don't know if I have any books for this prompt on my shelves but I have a lot on my library wishlist. So I at least bumped two of them from wishlist to holds list. Looks like one will come in quite a bit sooner than the other...

A fascinating novel set in Afghanistan that follows the experience of a woman accused of killing her husband. #SetInTheMiddleEast #MayBookFlowers

#bookmail is the best mail

Zeba is arrested on suspicion of killing her husband but is there more to the case? This book takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions as it examines the plight of women and girls caught up in the patriarchal notion of honour. It is equal parts infuriating, frustrating, and saddening. It could have been a little shorter as the author meanders in some parts. Rating: 4/5.

Zina is sex outside of marriage. This is a story about a woman in Afghanistan accused of killing her husband. She is the daughter of the local "witch" and she used her knowledge of spells to help a girl in prison for zina. She's telling her mother how she remembered the spell. I laughed out loud.