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
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
Non Fiction Book Club
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Adult Services Space)
Meeting of Non Fiction Book Club
Ages: Adult
North Book Club
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 • 10:00am - 11:00am
North Regional Library (North - Children's Programming Room)
Calling all fiction lovers! Join us one Wednesday each month for fun and lively discussions.
Ages: Senior Citizen, Adult
Neurodiversity Book Club - Leaders Around Me: Autobiographies of Autistics who Type...
Monday, June 01, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Adult Services Space)
Come participate in a progressive discussion focused on topics concerning neurodiversity, societal inclusion, and autistic empowerment.
Ages: Teen, Adult
Silver Sneakers Bartlett Reserve
Tuesday, June 02, 2020 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Off Site
Book Club
Ages: Adult
Romance Lovers Book
Thursday, June 04, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room)
Come talk about your favorite books with fellow romance readers!
Ages: Adult
40 & Over DCoL Book Club
Tuesday, June 09, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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: "Life After Life" by Jill McCorkle.
Ages: Adult
Daytime Book Club
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 • 11:00am - 12:30pm
East Regional Library (East - Meeting Room - Right Side)
The Daytime Bookclub is a friendly gathering of book lovers who prefer to meet during the light of day.See Mark Donnelly (919) 560-0208.
Ages: Adult
Sub-Genre-O-Rama Book Club
Thursday, June 11, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room)
Adventurous readers unite!
Ages: Adult
Fiction Book Club
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:15pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.)
Read and discuss a different novel each month. Titles will be selected by the group.
Ages: Adult
Fiction Book Club
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Off Site (South - Adult Services Space)
Read and discuss a different novel each month. Titles will be selected by the group.
Ages: Adult
North Book Club
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 • 10:00am - 11:00am
North Regional Library (North - Children's Programming Room)
Calling all fiction lovers! Join us one Wednesday each month for fun and lively discussions.
Ages: Senior Citizen, Adult
