We might not have many bodies of water here in Tucson, but that doesn’t mean we can’t escape to other real rivers, oceans and more in books.

Here are four recommendations brought to you be your friends at the Pima County Public Library.

• “Erased: The Untold Story of the Panama Canal” by Marixa Lasso

“The Twice-Born: Life and Death on the Ganges” by Aatish Taseer

“Heaven’s Ditch: God, Gold, and Murder on the Erie Canal” by Jack Kelly

“Ruthless River: Love and Survival by Raft on the Amazon’s Relentless Madre de Dios” by Holly Conklin FitzGerald

Like these? Be sure to check out the full list at tucne.ws/1fs6

The library is currently offering limited services only. All items need to be reserved in advance online or via Infoline at 520-791-4010.

Visit library.pima.gov for more great reading suggestions and to check out the E-Library.

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