Reading recommendations

We offer several online tools to help you choose what to read next. (Of course, you can also always ask a librarian at your favorite library location for recommendations.)

My Next 5

Get personalized reading recommendations from Durham County Library staff. Fill out the online form to tell us a little about what genres, books, and authors you like (or dislike). A librarian will review your info and reply within three business days with a list of the next five books you should read!

NoveList Plus

Discover new books with this comprehensive database of books for all ages. It includes recommendations, articles, and lists for your fiction and nonfiction needs. You’ll need your library card number to log in if you’re not in a library building. More about NoveList >>

Reading lists

Looking for book suggestions? Check out our reading lists created by library staff! We have recommendations for adults, kids, and teens spanning a variety of genres.


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Upcoming book programs

Forever Young Book Club

Wednesday, January 07, 2026 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Offsite

A book club for adults who read Young Adult. We meet the 1st Wednesday of the month at Boxyard RTP. Grab a glass a wine, a beer, or food while we discuss that month's book pick. Haven't read the book? That's okay! Join us for a lively...

Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds

Registration required

SciFi & Fantasy Book Club: The Earthsea Cycle

Wednesday, January 07, 2026 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Innovation Lab)

SciFi & Fantasy Book Club is kicking off 2026 with a deep dive into the classic Earthsea Cycle by master of the genre, the legendary Ursula K. LeGuin. For the first 3 months of the year we will read the first 3 books in the series, starting...

Registration required

Teen Book Club

Saturday, January 10, 2026 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Regional - Children's Programming Room)

The Teen Book Club reads a variety of genres. Books are chosen by teen participants. This is a safe space for all teens to connect and celebrate the freedom to read.

Ages: High School, Middle School, Teen

Baby-sitters Club Book Club @ Southwest

Monday, January 12, 2026 • 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Join Southwest's Baby-sitters Club Book Club! Each month, we'll discuss a book from the graphic novel series and do a fun activity. Open to ages 7-12. ...

Ages: Elementary School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

Registration required

Back to the Prairie-Little House for Adults

Monday, January 12, 2026 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm

South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (Adult Programming Room)

Have you never read the Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder and always wondered what the hype was about?  Did you read the series as a child and wonder if these books hold up to an adult eye?  Come join our Little House for adults...

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

Daytime Book Club: North Woods

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm

East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Meeting Room)

Come join the Daytime Book Club as we discuss this month's book! New members are always welcome (we love meeting new people!). Registration is appreciated but not required....

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

Registration required

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