Reader’s Corner

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New and Popular Books

New York Times Bestseller Lists: The nation’s top sellers, updated weekly
DCL Top 10: See what Durham is reading now!

Recommendations for You!

My Next 5: Get personalized reading recommendations from Durham librarians
NextReads: E-newsletters with the latest and greatest books on your favorite topics and genres
NoveList Plus: Find new books based on your interest and reading history
Book Lists: reading suggestions in dozens of themes and categories
Season‘s Readings: Durham County Library’s annual review of books and more

Digital Collection Highlights

Overdrive: Our biggest collection of e-books and e-audiobooks!
Hoopla: E-books and e-audiobooks, plus music, movies, TV, and comic books too!
Public Domain E-books: Hundreds of classics with no waiting!
RB Digital Magazines: Read digital magazines on your computer or tablet!
All Digital Collections

Book Clubs

Book Clubs at Durham County Library: Join the discussion, from cookbooks to graphic novels
Book Club Kits: Check out enough copies for your whole book club, all at once!

Special Reading-Related Programs

To Be Read Challenge: Got a stack of books at your bedside? Read it down, write reviews, and win prizes!
Summer Reading: Read books, earn prizes! This year’s theme is Libraries Rock!
DCL Literary Calendar: Author talks, book festivals and more

Websites for Readers

NPR’s Book Concierge: Hundreds of 2017 titles chosen by the staff of NPR in a lovely browsable interface, plus links to previous years’ selections
The North Carolina Literary Map: Created by UNCG Librarians, this site will take you on a tour of NC-based authors and NC-set fiction and nonfiction
The Speculative Herald: The latest fantasy, science fiction, and other speculative fiction works reviewed by a collective of devoted bloggers
More websites for readers

Upcoming Book Programs

Food & Fiction Fridays (canceled)

Friday, May 25, 2018 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm

North Regional Library

Come read a book or magazine and enjoy a snack!

Ages: Teen, Middle School, High School

North Book Club

Wednesday, May 30, 2018 • 10:00am - 11:00am

North Regional Library (North - Children's Programming Room)

All fiction lovers welcome! Join us one Wednesday each month for fun and lively discussions.

Ages: Senior Citizen, Adult

Teen Homeschool Book Club

Monday, June 04, 2018 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room)

Join us for a new once-a-month teen homeschool hangout and book club. Each month will feature a different book genre. There will be pizza! For teens and tweens, ages 11-18. Please register.

Ages: Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, Teen

Registration required

Teen Comics Workshop

Wednesday, June 06, 2018 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room)

Join us at the library for a teen comics workshop with Durham Comics Project founder and artist, Amy Godfrey! For teens and tweens, grades 4-12!

Ages: Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, Teen

Homeschool Book Reader's Battle - and Potluck Party!

Thursday, June 07, 2018 • 10:00am - 12:00pm

North Regional Library (North - Meeting Room - Full Room)

You've been reading all year. Now's the time to show off your knowledge! Compete in our second annual Book Reader's Battle. May the best team win!

Ages: Teen, Middle School, High School, Elementary School

Romance Lovers Book Club

Thursday, June 07, 2018 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room)

Come talk about your favorite books with fellow romance readers! For a list of our upcoming books, check out our meetup page at http://www.meetup.com/Romance-Lovers-Book-Club/.

Ages: Adult

Books Among Friends - Book Sale

Saturday, June 09, 2018 • 10:00am - 4:00pm

Books Among Friends

BOOK SALE - BOOKS AMONG FRIENDS Northgate Mall Saturday, June 9 · Members Only: 10 a.m. - 12 noon · Regular Sale: 12 noon - 4 p.m. Sunday, June 10 · $10 Bag Sale: 1 - 4 p.m.

Ages: Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, Toddler, Teen, Senior Citizen, Pre-School, Middle School, Kindergarten, Intergenerational, High School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Elementary School, Baby, Adult

Books Among Friends - Book Sale

Sunday, June 10, 2018 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Books Among Friends

BOOK SALE - BOOKS AMONG FRIENDS Northgate Mall Saturday, June 9 · Members Only: 10 a.m. - 12 noon · Regular Sale: 12 noon - 4 p.m. Sunday, June 10 · $10 Bag Sale: 1 - 4 p.m.

Ages: Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, Toddler, Teen, Senior Citizen, Pre-School, Middle School, Kindergarten, Intergenerational, High School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Elementary School, Baby, Adult

Read to Me-Leame a Mi

Monday, June 11, 2018 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm

MakerLab @ Northgate

Teen volunteers will read to kids from 3 years old to 9 years old. Jovenes voluntarios van a leer a ninos de 3 anos hasta 9 anos de edad.

Ages: Teen, Pre-School, High School, Elementary School

Mystery Book Club

Monday, June 11, 2018 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm

North Regional Library (North - Meeting Room - Full Room)

Love a good mystery? Then join us as we discuss Death of a Gossip by M.C. Beaton in April, The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie in May, and Death on Demand by Carolyn Hart in June.

Ages: Senior Citizen, Adult

40 & Over DCL Book Club

Tuesday, June 12, 2018 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm

East Regional Library (East - Tutoring/Study Room #2)

Come and join mature, lively discussion about the chosen book of the month. New members welcomed. Book to be discussed: "Last Days of Night" by Graham Moore.

Ages: Adult