We originally formed out of an evening at Bookshop Santa Cruz for those interested in a book group. Bookshop Santa Cruz gives us 10% off our selection for mentioning "Ravenous Readers" at the cash register. We meet the first Thursday of every month to discuss our book selection from last time. We're open to new members who are willing to come to meetings, bring their ideas for our next book choice, and discuss the book we've read. Come and meet others who are just as fascinating as you!

Interested in human rights and social justice? Unsure as to the direction of our political, social and economic institutions? And are you looking for fellow humans to meet and encourage learning and help inspire change? In this book club, we will encourage each other to learn more, discuss ideas, challenge each other and teach each other. Together we will explore nonfiction, memoir and fiction books that we collectively choose. We may also follow up our book club meeting with a tea or a beer dow …

Are you exploring ways to making more money for a strong financial foundation, but don't know where to start? This meet-up will discuss the proven strategies for creating millionaire wealth laid out best-selling authors, Mark Victor Hansen and Robert G. Allen in their book, The One Minute Millionaire - The Enlightened Way to Wealth. Mark Victor Hansen is the well-known co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Robert G. Allen is one of the world's foremost financial experts who has hel …

Do you have a love for reading fun and romantic books? Do you aspire to find your' own Mr. Darcy? Do you hide your Nora Roberts book between the pages of another so know one will see you're reading a paperback novel?! Ah-Ha! Then this is the group for you! This is a very light-hearted group geared towards finding friends who share a love for romance books and other popular novels (i.e. The Help, A Discovery of Witches etc.) We will vote on a book every month and "meet-up" to discuss it as well a …

Calling all bookanistas!  Welcome to The Page Turners of Silicon Valley.  This is a book club for mature women who enjoy a variety of books, lively discussion and convivial company in a pleasant setting.  It is a chance to meet new people and make new friends.   

A book is always better when you have others to share it with. This informal book group is designed to initiate lively discussion about a variety of fiction and non-fiction selections. If you want suggestions for  interesting books and to get together with others in your community for a monthly gathering, this is the place for you.  We meet the the 4th Wed. evening of the month at various locations in the Santa Cruz area

If you live nearby, want to read one book/month and then meet a fabulous, diverse group of smart, funny women to drink coffee/tea/whatever to chat about our book, this might be the group for you. Please: no spouses, no kids, no "I didn't read the book, but I came anyway, pass the bean dip." If your plans change after you've rsvp'd yes, please change your status to "not going." Otherwise, you'll be considered a "no show," which is a drag. After two no shows, you are subject to removal from the gr …

This group is for women who want to get together once a month to discuss books which primarily have a female protagonist. Alternate months the movies we will watch are fun and upbeat. Our venues range from downtown Santa Cruz to Capitola. The point of the group is to meet new friends and have fun.

Our monthly meetups are informal, fun & friendly! We alternate between fiction & non-fiction. Members nominate books & vote online (on occasion, a particular book will be hosted). Come with questions & thoughts to share! We meet on the THIRD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH at 9:30AM in CAMPBELL. Our members are educated, open minded & respect one another's diverse viewpoints. We communicate our varied opinions tactfully, omitting words like "you're wrong". This is a personal social club started by the Or …

Looking for fun activities in or around San Jose? Let’s form a group filled with smart, witty and kind people to have fun together. I was a member of a similar group when I was living in Atlanta, which resulted in wonderful memories and close relationships for many of the members. Following the “if you build it, they will come” idea, I thought I would try to start a similar group here. We typically would have several meetings per month and do a variety of events, mainly movies and book reviews. …

Welcome Chick-Lit (and Historical Fiction) Addicts! Inspired by the book "Shoe Addicts Anonymous" by Beth Harbison, I created this group so women with similar interests, within close proximity, could get together to share books they've enjoyed in the chick-lit genre. This group is perfect for the woman who lives within the Silicon Valley and can spare a night here, an afternoon there, and while the goal is to bond over books, we'll also get some much-needed girl time. Women who are open-minded, …

This group is for women who want to get together once a month to discuss books which primarily have a female protagonist. Alternate months the movies we will watch are fun and upbeat. Our venues range from downtown Santa Cruz to Capitola.

Book club for LGBTQ and straight folk as we are straight-friendly.  We read a wide variety of books including fiction, non-fiction, and queer literature.  We usually meet over dinner and wine to discuss our latest book.   

I've been wanting to join a book club for a while, but as a full-time working mom with a 2 year old, it's been difficult to find the "right" book club. Many of the ones I have come across seem to be incredibly structured and inflexible (you MUST read the entire book) in a few short weeks, no NY bestsellers/no chic lit, etc… These are all the types of books I read!So, if you are looking for a book club that does have a heavy emphasis on CHIC LIT, easy/engaging fiction reads (i.e. books like The H …

… We will have two types of events: "Spiritual Discussions" are local, informal discussions. We will have many topics such as "dreams" or "contemplation" and chat about these themes at a local coffee shop. Members of the group can suggest both themes & locations! "Eckankar Events" are activities often held at our Eckankar Center, located in Scotts Valley. These events offer more information on the Teachings of Eckankar, structured workshops & book discussions. We are excited to offer …

… We will have two types of events: "Spiritual Discussions" are local, informal discussions. We will have many topics such as "dreams" or "meditation" and chat about these themes at a local coffee shop. Members of the group can suggest both themes & locations! "Eckankar Events" are activities often held at one of our Eckankar Centers. These events offer more information on the Teachings of Eckankar, structured workshops & book discussions. We are excited to offer more information about this very s …