We all need to escape this summer heat. Dive into fantastical realities through these standout magical realism books.

Here are four book recommendations brought to you by your friends at Pima County Public Library.

“The House of the Spirits” by Isabel Allende

“One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

“Beloved” by Toni Morrison

“The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle” by Haruki Murakami

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Visit library.pima.gov for more great reading suggestions or call Infoline at 520-791-4010 to learn more or ask questions.