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

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

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

African Writers Book Club (canceled)

Tuesday, December 17, 2019 • 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

Murder They Wrote - True Murder Stories

Tuesday, December 17, 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

North Book Club

Wednesday, December 18, 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

Pardon My Youth Book Club

Wednesday, December 18, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm

South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.)

You're never too old to read YA!

Ages: Senior Citizen, High School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Adult

Registration required

Sci-fi/Fantasy Book Club

Monday, December 23, 2019 • 6:15pm - 8:30pm

South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.)

A book club for fans of science fiction, fantasy and horror literature. This month's book is Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor. If you have any questions or suggestions, email lcoffey@dconc.gov!

Ages: Teen, Senior Citizen, High School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Adult

Registration required