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
Fiction Book Club
Thursday, November 15, 2018 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Adult Services Space)
Read and discuss a different book each month. Titles to be selected by the group.
Ages: Adult
Graphic Book Club
Saturday, November 17, 2018 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room)
Enjoy comic books or graphic novels? Join us for the monthly meeting of Durham County Library's Graphic Book Club.
Ages: Teen, Adult
African Writers Book Club
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room)
A discussion group for fiction and nonfiction written by authors from around the African continent.
Ages: Adult
African Writers Book Club (rescheduled)
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 • 2:15pm - 4:15pm
New date: Tuesday, November 20, 2018 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.)
A discussion group for fiction and nonfiction written by authors from around the African continent.
Ages: Adult
Southern Lady Book Club - Join a New Community of Southern Readers (rescheduled)
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
New date: Tuesday, November 20, 2018 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
North Regional Library
Join us in October to discuss "Between Earth and Sky" by Amanda Skenandore, November will be "The Road to Bittersweet" by Dona Everhart, and December adventure "Every Woman's Dream" by Mary Monroe
Ages: Senior Citizen, Adult
Southern Lady Book Club - Join a New Community of Southern Readers (canceled)
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
North Regional Library
Join us in October to discuss "Between Earth and Sky" by Amanda Skenandore, November will be "The Road to Bittersweet" by Dona Everhart, and December adventure "Every Woman's Dream" by Mary Monroe
Ages: Senior Citizen, Adult
Nonfiction Book Club
Tuesday, November 27, 2018 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Adult Services Space)
The Book Club meets monthly to discuss a nonfiction book. You do not have to have finished the book to attend!
Ages: Adult
North Book Club
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 • 10:00am - 11:00am
North Regional Library (North - Children's Programming Room)
Join us one Wednesday each month for fun and lively discussions.
Ages: Senior Citizen, Adult
Pardon My Youth Book Club
Thursday, November 29, 2018 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.)
You're never too old to read YA!
Ages: Teen, High School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Adult
Romance Lovers Book Club
Thursday, December 06, 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
Mystery Book Club
Monday, December 10, 2018 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North Regional Library (North - Meeting Room - Full Room)
We’re discussing genre-blending mysteries this fall. including: The Girl Who Knew Too Much by Amanda Quick in Oct., Midnight Riot by Ben Aaronovitch in Nov., & The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde in Dec.
Ages: Senior Citizen, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Adult
40 & Over DCL Book Club
Tuesday, December 11, 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: "Heroes of the Frontier" by Dave Eggers.
Ages: Adult
Testers & Tasters Cookbook Club
Wednesday, December 12, 2018 • 12:30pm - 2:00pm
North Regional Library (North - Meeting Room - Full Room)
Whether you're always browsing the cookbook aisle or just want to try something new in the kitchen, this fun and tasty program is for you!
Ages: Senior Citizen, Adult
Comics Creator Hangout at Atomic Empire
Wednesday, December 12, 2018 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Catch up with the Triangle Comics Creator Network!
Ages: Teen, Middle School, Elementary School, Adult
Sub-Genre-O-Rama Book Club
Thursday, December 13, 2018 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room)
Adventurous readers unite!
Ages: Adult
Graphic Book Club
Saturday, December 15, 2018 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room)
Enjoy comic books or graphic novels? Join us for the monthly meeting of Durham County Library's Graphic Book Club.
Ages: Teen, Adult
