Our Cut of Salt: The gripping haunted house novel from a bold Palestinian voice
Deena Helm
Sep 2026 · Little, Brown Book Group · Narrated by Victoria Nassif
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THE HOUSE IS WAITING FOR YOU.
From a bold new Palestinian voice comes Our Cut of Salt - an unflinching, sinister and moving take on the haunted house novel, perfect for fans of The Only Good Indians and The Haunting of Hill House.
'The essential haunted house story of our moment in history' Gretchen Felker-Martin, author of Black Flame
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 in 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 former home after a lifetime of being kept in the dark about her culture and history.
Marina's mother, Haifa - named for the city that was lost to their family - reluctantly agrees to her trip, though she knows first hand that some secrets are better left buried.
For this house is no longer a home. It is a wound.
'Lyrical and haunting . . . A disturbing, mesmerizing read' Paul Tremblay, New York Times bestselling author of Horror Movie
'The must-read of the year' Trang Thanh Tran, author of She Is a Haunting
'Lyrical and terrifying' Monika Kim, author of The Eyes are the Best Part
'A powerful, affecting novel about Palestinian loss and trauma' The Guardian
'A visceral and lyrical debut, Our Cut of Salt redefines the haunted house in the context of haunted history' Hala Alyan, author of Salt Houses
From a bold new Palestinian voice comes Our Cut of Salt - an unflinching, sinister and moving take on the haunted house novel, perfect for fans of The Only Good Indians and The Haunting of Hill House.
'The essential haunted house story of our moment in history' Gretchen Felker-Martin, author of Black Flame
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 in 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 former home after a lifetime of being kept in the dark about her culture and history.
Marina's mother, Haifa - named for the city that was lost to their family - reluctantly agrees to her trip, though she knows first hand that some secrets are better left buried.
For this house is no longer a home. It is a wound.
'Lyrical and haunting . . . A disturbing, mesmerizing read' Paul Tremblay, New York Times bestselling author of Horror Movie
'The must-read of the year' Trang Thanh Tran, author of She Is a Haunting
'Lyrical and terrifying' Monika Kim, author of The Eyes are the Best Part
'A powerful, affecting novel about Palestinian loss and trauma' The Guardian
'A visceral and lyrical debut, Our Cut of Salt redefines the haunted house in the context of haunted history' Hala Alyan, author of Salt Houses
THE HOUSE IS WAITING FOR YOU.
From a bold new Palestinian voice comes Our Cut of Salt - an unflinching, sinister and moving take on the haunted house novel, perfect for fans of The Only Good Indians and The Haunting of Hill House.
'The essential haunted house story of our moment in history' Gre...
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Deena Helm (she/her) is a mixed Palestinian American author, and Our Cut of Salt is her debut novel. Her other works can be found in Fikra Magazine and So To Speak. Alongside her literary endeavours, she has previously worked in social media, and you can find her @deenahlm in most places. She asks that you, the reader, do everything in your power to resist genocide and deepen your commitment to liberation for all.
Deena Helm (she/her) is a mixed Palestinian American author, and Our Cut of Salt is her debut novel. Her other works can be found in Fikra Magazine and So To Speak. Alongside her literary endeavours, she has previously worked in social media, and you can find her @deenahlm in most places. She ask...
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