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
40 & Over DCoL Book Club
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 • 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: "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi.
Ages: Adult
Mystery Book Club
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North Regional Library (North - Children's Programming Room)
The Mystery Book Club is discussing mysteries set in Australia this fall. We’ll discuss The Dry in October, Scrublands in November, and Crimson Lake in December.
Ages: Senior Citizen, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Adult
The Daytime Bookclub
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 • 11:00am - 12:30pm
East Regional Library (East - Tutoring/Study Room #1)
We gather at East Regional Library on the second Wednesday of the month, 11:00 until 12:30. We like donuts.
Ages: Adult
Testers & Tasters Cookbook Club
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 • 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
Sub-Genre-O-Rama Book Club (canceled)
Thursday, November 14, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.)
Adventurous readers unite!
Ages: Adult
African Writers Book Club
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 • 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
Murder They Wrote - True Murder Stories
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
North Regional Library (North - Tutoring/Study Room #2)
Durham, North Carolina is the setting for October and November books.
Ages: Adult
Fiction Book Club
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:15pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Adult Services Space)
Read a different novel each month. Titles are selected by the group.
Ages: Adult
North Book Club
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 • 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
Sci-fi/Fantasy Book Club
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 • 6:15pm - 9:00pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Meeting Room - Left Side)
A book club for fans of science fiction, fantasy and horror literature. This month's book is Walkaway by Cory Doctorow. If you have any questions or suggestions, email lcoffey@dconc.gov!
Ages: Teen, Senior Citizen, High School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Adult
Non-Fiction Book Club
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Adult Services Space)
Monthly meeting of Non Fiction Book Club.
Ages: Adult
Neurodiversity Book Club
Monday, December 02, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Children's Programming Room)
Come participate in a progressive discussion focused on topics concerning neurodiversity, societal inclusion, and autistic empowerment.
Ages: Adult
Comics Creator Hangout at Atomic Empire
Wednesday, December 04, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Catch up with the Triangle Comics Creator Network!
Ages: Teen, Middle School, Elementary School, Adult
Romance Lovers Book Club
Thursday, December 05, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming 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 - December 2019 Book Sale
Saturday, December 07, 2019 • 10:00am - 4:00pm
Books Among Friends
The Friends of the Durham Library are having a two-day book sale at Books Among Friends (1058 W Club Blvd, Suite 252, Durham, NC 27701) inside Northgate beside the former Sears.
Ages: Senior Citizen, Middle School, High School, Elementary School, Adult
Books Among Friends - Book Sale - December 2019 Book Sale
Sunday, December 08, 2019 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Books Among Friends
The Friends of the Durham Library are having a two-day book sale at Books Among Friends (1058 W Club Blvd, Suite 252, Durham, NC 27701) inside Northgate beside the former Sears.
Ages: Senior Citizen, Middle School, High School, Elementary School, Adult
Mystery Book Club
Monday, December 09, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:15pm
North Regional Library (North - Children's Programming Room)
The Mystery Book Club is discussing mysteries set in Australia this fall. We’ll discuss The Dry in October, Scrublands in November, and Crimson Lake in December.
Ages: Senior Citizen, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Adult
40 & Over DCoL Book Club
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 • 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: "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi.
Ages: Adult
The Daytime Bookclub
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 • 11:00am - 12:30pm
East Regional Library (East - Meeting Room - Right Side)
We gather at East Regional Library on the second Wednesday of the month, 11:00 until 12:30. We like donuts.
Ages: Adult
Testers & Tasters Cookbook Club
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 • 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
Sub-Genre-O-Rama Book Club
Thursday, December 12, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room)
Adventurous readers unite!
Ages: Adult
