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
Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Tutoring/Study Room #1)
A book club for fans of science fiction, fantasy and horror literature. This month's book is B*tch Planet (volumes 1 & 2) by Kelly Sue DeConnick.
Ages: Teen, Senior Citizen, Intergenerational, High School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Adult
Non Fiction Book Club
Tuesday, February 25, 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, February 26, 2020 • 10:00am - 11:00am
North Regional Library (North - Tutoring/Study Room #1)
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, February 26, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.)
You're never too old to read Young Adult Fiction!
Ages: Senior Citizen, High School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Adult
Neurodiversity Book Club - Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism
Monday, March 02, 2020 • 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: Teen, Adult
Silver Sneakers Bartlett Reserve
Tuesday, March 03, 2020 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Off Site
Book Club
Ages: Adult
Romance Lovers Book
Thursday, March 05, 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
Mystery Book Club
Monday, March 09, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North Regional Library (North - Children's Programming Room)
The Mystery Book Club is reading Unconventional Mysteries: The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle in January, Where’d You Go Bernadette? in February, and The Yiddish Policeman’s Union in March.
Ages: Senior Citizen, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Adult
Club de lectura para adultos (en espanol) - Adult Spanish book club
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
North Regional Library (North - Tutoring/Study Room #2)
Esto es un club de lectura para adultos. Vamos a leer el libro Fuera de Mi por Sharon Draper. Preguntas? Manda un email a mbelford@dconc.gov
Ages: Adult
40 & Over DCoL Book Club
Tuesday, March 10, 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: "The Quiet American" by Graham Greene.
Ages: Adult
Daytime Book Club
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 • 11:00am - 12:30pm
East Regional Library (East - Meeting Room - Right Side)
Daytime Book Club We gather at East Regional Library on the second Wednesday of the month, 11:00 until 12:30. We like donuts.
Ages: Adult
Sub-Genre-O-Rama Book Club
Thursday, March 12, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room)
Adventurous readers unite!
Ages: Adult
African Writers Book Club
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 • 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 (CONTINUED) - True Murder Stories
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
North Regional Library
Join us!
Ages: Adult
Fiction Book Club
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:15pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.)
Read a different novel each month. Titles to be selected by the group.
Ages: Adult
Fiction Book Club
Tuesday, March 17, 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
Fiction Book Club (rescheduled)
Thursday, March 19, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:15pm
New date: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:15pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.)
Read a different novel each month. Titles to be selected by the group.
Ages: Adult
Club de lectura para adultos (en espanol) - Adult Spanish book club
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
North Regional Library (North - Tutoring/Study Room #2)
Esto es un club de lectura para adultos. Vamos a leer el libro Fuera de Mi por Sharon Draper. Preguntas? Manda un email a mbelford@dconc.gov
Ages: Adult
Non Fiction Book Club
Tuesday, March 24, 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, March 25, 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
Testers & Tasters Cookbook Club
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 • 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
Pardon My Youth Book Club
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.)
You're never too old to read Young Adult Fiction!
Ages: Senior Citizen, High School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Adult
