'Salt Houses' the focus of Palatine library discussion

"Salt Houses" by Hala Alyan will be featured during the next adult book discussion at the Palatine Public Library, set for 9:30 to 11 a.m. March 1.

The novel is about a character named Salma who foresees 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, until the family is scattered by Saddam Hussein's regime.

Copies are available at the main library at 700 N. North Court. To sign up for the discussion, call (847) 358-5881, ext. 132, or visit palatinelibrary.org.