Celebrating World Book Day during Durham Global Week 2025

We'll be giving away free copies of books that represent diverse authors, topics and subjects, linking with the Global Week theme ‘Culture – Connect – Community’. New copies of selected titles will be wrapped and hidden in the Library and our study spaces - if you find one, it’s yours to keep or pass on! Remember to tag us on Facebook, Instagram or Bluesky to share what you find. #DULibBookGiveaway 

The titles included in our book giveaway are:  

• Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo 
• brother. do. you. love. me. by Manni Coe and Reuben Coe 
• Disoriental  by Negar Djavadi 
• The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri 
• Jollof Rice and Other Revolutions by Omolola Ijeoma Ogunyemi  
• Loop of Jade by Sarah Howe 
   

These titles have been chosen from recommendations made by staff and students - they have been added to our collections and are now available for you to borrow. To view these titles, see our EDI Book Giveaway reading list. 
 

Share your ‘Need to Read’ suggestions 

You can also share your own recommendations of titles you’ve enjoyed on our ‘Need to Read’ boards. 

Located at Bill Bryson Library, Barker Research Library and in our study spaces on Level 2 of the Teaching and Learning Centre, simply write the author and title on our board to share your suggestion with others. 

All recommendations will be considered for our collection at the Library, giving you the opportunity to help shape our collections for current and future students.