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
African Writers Book Club
Tuesday, March 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
Southern Lady Book Club - Brings women together to enjoy a well-loved pastime.
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
North Regional Library
Join us in January to discuss Treacherous Is the Night by Anna Lee Huber, in February will be Revenge of the Mistress by Cydney Rax, and in March for Portrait of a Sister by Laura Bradford
Ages: Adult
Testers & Tasters Cookbook Club
Wednesday, March 20, 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
Fiction Book Club
Thursday, March 21, 2019 • 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, March 23, 2019 • 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
Teen LGBTQ Book Club
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #2 - Room 120)
This book club is for LGBTQ teens and their allies who are interested in reading books that feature LGBTQ characters. Snacks will be served. Please register!
Ages: Teen, Middle School, High School
Non-Fiction Book Club
Tuesday, March 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
North Book Club
Wednesday, March 27, 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
Thursday, March 28, 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
Romance Lovers Book Club
Thursday, April 04, 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
Mystery Book Club
Monday, April 08, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North Regional Library (North - Children's Programming Room)
The Mystery Book Club is discussing classic and current political thrillers this spring. We’ll discuss The Hunt for Red October in April, Absolute Power in May, and The President Is Missing in June.
Ages: Senior Citizen, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Adult
40 & Over DCL Book Club
Tuesday, April 09, 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: "The Story of Arthur Truluv" by Elizabeth Berg.
Ages: Adult
Daytime Book Club
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 • 11:00am - 12:30pm
East Regional Library (East - Meeting Room - Right Side)
The Daytime Bookclub is a lighthearted gathering of book lovers who prefer to meet during the light of day.
Ages: Adult
Sub-Genre-O-Rama Book Club
Thursday, April 11, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room)
Adventurous readers unite!
Ages: Adult
Book Club with El Centro Hispano
Monday, April 15, 2019 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Regional Library (North - Children's Programming Room)
Come read and discuss a book in this bilingual book club. Refreshments will be provided.
Ages: Teen, Middle School, High School
African Writers Book Club
Tuesday, April 16, 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
“Books About Women” Book Club - Book Club
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
North Regional Library (North - Tutoring/Study Room #1)
Join us this quarter as we read popular books about women:
Ages: Adult
Testers & Tasters Cookbook Club
Wednesday, April 17, 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
