Mon., Nov. 2, 2026 at 2 PM: The Mountains Sing by Nguyẽ̂n Phan Qué̂ Mai
The multigenerational tale of the Trà̂n family, set against the backdrop of the Việt Nam War. Trà̂n Diệu Lan, who was born in 1920, was forced to flee her family farm with her six children during the Land Reform as the Communist government rose in the North. Years later in Hà Nội, her young granddaughter, Hương, comes of age as her parents and uncles head off down the Hồ Chí Minh Trail to fight in a conflict that will tear not just her beloved country but her family apart.
This is an in-person book discussion featuring books set internationally led by librarian Cyndi Larsen. Copies of the book will be available behind the reference desk. For more information, contact the reference department avonref@avonctlibrary.info 860-673-9712 ext 7203. Free and open to the public.