'Salt Houses' featured for Palatine book discussion

Palatine Public Library will host an adult book discussion on "Salt Houses" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 15. Written by Hala Alyan, the book's character, Salma, 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 their lives in Kuwait, until the family is scattered again when Saddam Hussein's Iraqi regime invades. Copies of the book are available at the library at 700 N. North Court. To sign up, call (847) 358-5881, ext. 132, or visit palatinelibrary.org. There is no cost to attend.