With our travel lives seeing so many ups and downs lately, perhaps it’s time for new ways to explore our world. Here are four book recommendations brought to you by your friends at Pima County Public Library.

β€œAtlas of Cursed Places: A Travel Guide to Dangerous and Frightful Destinations” by Olivier Le Carrer

β€œSecret Marvels of the World: 360 Extraordinary Places You Never Knew Existed and How to Find Them” by Alex Howard

β€œAlways Italy: An Illustrated Grand Tour” by Frances Mayes

β€œShe Explores” by Gale Straub

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

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

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Sometimes the greatest escapes can be achieved through books.