Mon., Sept. 18, 2023 2 PM: Salt Houses by Hala Alyan

Foreseeing blessings and troubles in the lives of her daughter and grandchildren, Salma endures hardships stemming from the Six-Day War of 1967 in Palestine before rebuilding in Kuwait, and again when the family is scattered by Saddam Hussein’s regime.

This is an in-person book discussion led by librarian Cyndi Larsen featuring fictional books set internationally. Copies will be available behind the reference desk. For more information, contact Cyndi Larsen clarsen@avonctlibrary.info 860-673-9712. Free and open to the public. Registration is required.