Discuss "Our Cut of Salt" by Deena Helm

Join us to discuss Our Cut of Salt by Deena Helm!

As always, you are welcome to attend even if you haven't finished the book. Beyond discussing the book, I hope this group will serve as a community for BIPOC and allies who love to read diversely, so please feel free to come chat and mingle!

Book Synopsis:
Our Cut of Salt is an unflinching, sinister, and moving take on the haunted house novel, from a bold new Palestinian voice. Perfect for fans of The Only Good Indians and The Haunting of Hill House.

There is something haunting Nuhad's childhood home in Haifa. Cats avoid its perimeter, strange noises come from within, and residents have been known to disappear entirely into its walls without a trace.

Although Nuhad has not returned to her home since the Nakba in 1948, she always held a place for the house in her heart. And, in return, the house did the same for her.

After Nuhad passes away, her granddaughter, Marina, is determined to visit her grandmother's home in Haifa after a lifetime of being kept in the dark about her culture and family history. Marina's mother, Haifa - named for the city that was lost to their family - reluctantly agrees to her trip, despite her anxiety.

When a long-buried spirit of the past begins to haunt both dreams and waking life, Marina develops breathing problems that cause her to feel as if she is drowning on dry land. Despite Nuhad's ghostly warnings, Haifa rushes to help her daughter. As the three women converge in their ancestral haunted home, they must learn what the price of the past truly is.

Genre:
Fiction, Horror

Trigger warnings:

Graphic: Genocide, Colonisation, War
Moderate: Gun violence, Police brutality, Grief
Minor: Death of parent, Child death

Physical Copies:
Because this is a recent release, physical copies will not be available at the New Britain Public Library (NBPL). If you are able, I recommend supporting the author by purchasing a copy of the book.

Meeting Location:
Alvarium Roasting Company
365 John Downey Dr, New Britain, CT 06051

Parking is available onsite. I will let you know which Suite (A or B) we'll be in the day of. If you have any trouble finding us, please DM me on Meetup or use the event chat below.

Upcoming Books:
December 2026: TBD