Examine the art of song writing with an emphasis on literary lyrics. Listen to and discuss the music and lyrics of musicians like Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, PJ Harvey and Bob Dylan.

Join our informal discussions of books about the mind and the brain, positive psychology and consciousness. We'll explore many daily implications of recent brain research that can help us accelerate positive change, cultivate a healthy mind and brain, and create long-lasting improvements in our lives. Some topics to explore: * How neuroplasticity enables us to rewire our brain with proper attention; * Why our brains are wired to resist change and how we can overcome that resistance; * How to app …

No matter what your life is like; single, married, kids, no kids we all need our friends. Many of us would like to widen our circle of friends and this is a great way to do it! We'd like to organize a wide variety of events; dinner, movies, game nights, book discussions, road trips, shopping,theatre,concerts - you name it, let's do it! Most of our members range in age from 30's to 50's but all ages are welcome! We meet once a month for book discussions (more if you'd like to) and will post as ma …

This group is intended for both natives and non-natives. However, members should have basic listening and speaking skills that enable them to hold a conversation. We are pleased to offer a variety of meetings including Spanish conversation (our main meeting), a book discussion, a movie night, English practice, and conversation exchange (Spanish/English). !Bienvenidos!

The KookeeUkies, The Ukulele Club of Southern Connecticut, is a group of ukulele players of all ages . We meet to play the ukulele and sing together, discuss ukulele related topics, share what we know about playing the ukulele, and just have fun. Our songs range from Tin Pan Alley to present day. Many of our songs have come from Dr. Uke's website: www.doctoruke.com - thank you Jim Rosokoff, Youtube.com - musicteacher2009 - thanks Mike Lynch, also from chordie.com, and other ukulele websites. Th …

Comic Book Fans United is exactly what the name implies. We are a group of people that love to read comic books / graphic novels and want to get together to discuss them with fellow fans. Do you like comic books? If so, you belong here.

This group offers a forum for writers to learn and exchange practical information they need to get published. Members gather to ask questions and give advice about every stage of the publishing process, from writing a manuscript to querying an agent to negotiating a contract. While there are many groups for writers out there, most focus exclusively on the craft of writing, while failing to address the practical information that publishers really care about and that can make or break a book deal. …

Welcome to the Long Island branch of the Center for Inquiry (CFI), a nonprofit organization advancing science, reason, and secular values. The Center for Inquiry-Long Island sponsors public educational programs, philosophy discussions, book clubs, and social events. Come meet people in your neighborhood, exercise your brain, and get involved. For more information, please e-mail akelly@centerforinquiry.net.

Sundays in Suffolk is a book club based in the Three Villages.  We are looking for male & female members in their 20s and 30s.  The club meets about once a month on Sundays.  We typically choose books that are best sellers and/or highly recommended for book clubs. The members that are a part of the group enjoy reading but also have busy lives and we understand if you are not able to make every meeting and/or finish the book in time. In case of the latter, we always encourage you to come because …

Enjoy a book club that not only reads great books but is social, warm, and enjoys area restaurants, eating at other people's houses, and having fun meeting others! -- Come Join & Enjoy the BEST ALL ROUND BOOK CLUB IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY (BASED ON PARTICIPATION PER MEMBER) *  Accepting new Readers to the Club * Join today! The Danbury Area Book Club is a bit Social; Eating at a casual restaurant, cafe, or at a member's home, as well as a traditional book club where we read relatively current, liter …

Our Group, open to everyone, gives members an opportunity to discuss interesting fiction and non-fiction books.  We also enjoy socializing over good food at casual, modestly-priced restaurants or in members' homes. This club is a terrific opportunity to meet new people in an informal manner and to be exposed to books that might not otherwise make it to your nightstand. All are encouraged to suggest books and restaurants and to take turns leading the discussions. September Book: The Imperfectioni …

We are born with genetic tendencies of succumbing to chronic, degenerative diseases that we inherit from our parents. We grow up being told that how our health goes as we age is mostly dictated by our genes. In my case, my father died from a heart attack at the age of 52. Heart attacks also claimed the lives of both of my grandfathers. It looks like the odds are against me. What if the foods we eat have more to do with the expression of our genetic tendencies than our genes? Over the last 12 y …

This literary group is for positive, mobile, active, mature women who wish to actively participate in a monthly book discussion group at a variety of venues including bookstores, coffee shops, wineries, restaurants and members homes. Meetings are usually held on Sunday afternoon. Books are selected by active members. Please see upcoming meetups for book selection schedule. To join, please use the "introduction" section to tell us about yourself, complete the profile questions in their entirety a …

We are a relatively new book club for twenty-somethings & thirty-somethings.  We meet in the Book Revue in Huntington each month, and we usually use polls to determine that month's book selection.

Members of this group will read and discuss historical and current work on attachment theory in psychology. Anyone who is interested in attachment theory is welcome.

After this group was begun by another organizer, I took over in the spring of 2012 so that a group of individuals who enjoy reading can share ideas. It's interesting to hear different view points from the group about the people's/character's personalities, the settings, and the topics in general. We have had some great discussions about the author's craft. In the past we have drifted toward biographies; any titles and suggestions from the group are welcome!  Debbie Parker

We only have one chance a creating a life we live with passion, and yet we want to have no regrets. Our group will meet around certain topics. We welcome adult men and women age 24+. Life is full of choices - career, relationships, habits. So often we get caught up in the "shoulds" and forget about what truly matters to each of us. Our group will meet regularly to share the triumphs and challenges we encounter along the way. Learn to truly love your life!

Byrd's Books has a book club that meets the third Thursday of each month (except August). We read one book a month and meet in the Upstairs Gallery in Molten Java (across the hall from the bookstore) to discuss! This is an open group- anyone is welcome to attend. We notify through Meet-Up, Facebook and direct email. Please visit our website, ByrdsBooks.com, for more details on the bookstore and the Book Group.

This group is an informal discussion group about Shakespeare's works. You don't need a PH.D, or even a G.E.D. to join this group. Each couple of months will pick one play of Shakespeare's to discuss. Please join us.

Eckhart Tolle books including the Power of Now, A New Earth and his many cds including Open Door And Others. We will also discuss other authors and similar philosophies

This is a reboot of a book club I started 3 years ago for women of all ages and backgrounds to read a variety of books. Each member has a chance to present a book they want to read. All genres are welcome. If it is your book, you are in charge of the discussion and choosing where we meet for discussion. In the past, we've met at restaurants, but can meet at someone's home, restaurant, or other venue in the greater Danbury area. We'll meet the 4th Thursday of every month at 7 PM. Meetups are limi …

Join our brand new New Yorker Magazine discussion group this winter! The group will meet in Darien Library's Mezzanine Conference Room every Thursday afternoon starting February 7 and running through March 14. Attendees are invited to discuss recent articles and cartoons in the magazine. Stop by the Library's Welcome Desk where we have multiple copies of The New Yorker for you to take home in preparation. The first meet up will discuss the January 21, 2013 issue. The discussions will be led by D …

This is a group for anyone interested in reading mystery novels and science fiction, as well as any other genres you might find interesting! I'm interested in Agatha Christie, Michael Crichton, Arthur Conan Doyle, H.G. Wells, and many many more. I am new to the area and would also like to take this opportunity to make some new friends over coffee, lunch, and a good book! We can meet twice a month on Saturday mornings/afternoons.

Self Help Friends is a meetup made to discuss current self-help and personal growth and development books available in bookstores today and how they help or don't help our lives. We will offer tips, advice, recommendations and an opportunity to step outside of our personal comfort zones to challenge ourselves towards growth and a better more authentic life. Self Help Friends is also a forum to provide an opportunity to get out, socialize, meet new people, make friends and enjoy life just a littl …

Do you want to change the world? This group is for you. One World is an educational foundation that fosters a sense of our common humanity and the need for improved forms of global cooperation. We sponsor discussion groups (study circles), book club, movie nights and a speaker series for adults. For our youth we sponsor One World Club which teaches character education with a global focus.

For those who love to read and enjoy talking about the book with others. Would like to explore different types of books including fiction, non-fiction, biographies, autobiographies and true crime. Location would be in Huntington NY.

This is a group for anyone interested in reading, writing, and discussing romance novels. All heat levels are welcome, from high heat, to paranormal. I started this group because I am looking to meet others interested in high heat romance, especialy authors. We'll discuss, promote, and support romance writers in the group. I plan on meeting once a month in West Haven, CT. We can critique, discuss, share ideas and give our support to each other. We'll be the final test before your book hits the m …

I like to spend the little free time I have reading about American history and having my mind blown by all the things I don't know/fully understand. Not many people share this interest, so I thought I'd reach out to see if anyone would like to join a book club to talk about the various great books we read. Ideally, we would also organize day trips to any of the many, many local sites in the area. This is open to anyone and everyone, so I hope you'll take part if this sounds like something you wo …