Our mission is to support one another and fellows hip with others who share a common entity; reading.  We don't have a particular genre that we stick to because we want to expose ourselves to as much as we possibly can and we feel that the more variety we have, the more we learn.  We do, however, read book written primarily by and about African American's and others of African decent but are open to reading  almost anything. Our BC is primarily women but it is also open to men.

"Reading for Enrichment, Enlightenment & Entertainment "The purpose of the group is to allow people to come together to experience and share the joy of reading through both books and audio books.

Who doesn't love a great book and a great glass of wine? Anyone who loves meeting new people, reading and discussing fiction, and socializing over a few drinks - this is the group for you! My husband and I are a younger couple who have been in the area for about 3 years.  We love sports (playing and watching) and hanging with our dog and we are trying to find others (singles or couples) with similar interests. We will meet once every 3-4 weeks at different restaurants/wine bars/etc. across Charl …

Calling all taco lovers to have discussion about the personality of Jesus. We are all people who love Jesus and starting a fellowship group here near the city center/NoDa area!! We will have tacos, bring a topping of your choice that is pre-packaged and we will provide the drinks, taco shells, chips and salsa. We will probably eat for an hour and then talk/discuss the book "Beautiful Outlaw". Come join us for the fellowship and food. All are welcome. Looking forward to a great time.

"Homo Rationalis" and Humanianity Study Group Study, learn, practice, change, grow, model, advocate Let us work together to bring about a far, far better life for all of us, all over this planet, acquired through increased ability to cooperate, achieved by in-depth understanding and agreement by everyone regarding certain fundamental ideas. This study group is to understand the material in these 3 books. Book1: FOR EVERYONE: RATIONAL-ETHICAL LIVING AND THE EMERGENCE OF "HOMO RATIONALIS": THE MOS …

A Monthly TED get together with simple rules: 1) We watch, together, a 15-20 minute TED video. (or 2 shorter videos) 2) We discuss the video, with the following rules: You have 1 minute to speak about your take on the video- Replies & Responses must be under 45 seconds. This is to keep 1-2 people from monopolizing the conversation. 3) Anyone making personal attacks will be dis-invited from future TED Watchers meet-ups. 4) Snacks to share are welcome.

We are a group that gets together every two weeks in the south Charlotte area to discuss great fiction/non-fiction books, socialize with locals and have great conversation.  We meet at various locations around the Southpark, Ballantyne and Arboretum areas.  We typically will read one book in a four week period.  Please feel free to join us if we are the second half of the book.  You will find warm, friendly people that enjoy new friends and great books.

This book group is a lot of fun, very democratic and full of interesting women. We have read fiction and non-fiction. The selection typically ends up being a recent book although we are always open to suggestions! Please join us and be a part of the discussion!

Each month we'll read and discuss a book (fiction and non) that introduces us to a different part of the world. We'll hopefully learn about literature, life, and adventure beyond Mecklenburg County. We'll also enjoy international snacks! Feel free to bring a tasty treat from the country we're learning about that month. Buy your book at Park Road Books and get a 15% discount, they'll have our books behind the counter.

The purpose of the Charlotte Friendship group is for positive, uplifting, and fun people to come together for entertainment, growth, and to build lasting bonds. I have been involved in a handful of meetups, but I never found any meetup that fit my needs as something that could be both fun and inspiring, help others to greatness but not take the meetup too seriously. This meetup is based on adding to lives that are already great. We focus on letting loose (in a grown folks sort of way), uplifting …

“ The books that help you most are those which make you think the most. The hardest way of learning is that of easy reading; but a great book that comes from a great thinker is a ship of thought, deep freighted with truth and beauty.”  Theodore Parker (1810 - 1860) We are a collection of women from all walks of life who share a common love for the written word and dialogue.  While our focus is on African-American Literature, we are open to reading it all and promise a lively discussion no matter …

If you want a "no guilt" book club where you don't have to attend every meeting and we don't make you feel guilty when you miss, this club might be right for you. Our purpose is to promote reading great books. It's the benefit you'll receive from reading the book with the added value of participating in the discussion that makes us worth your time. I spent many years in book clubs and many others simply reading the chosen selections and not being able to attend the meetings because of a work con …

Dr. Elaine Aron, author of The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You, defines the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) as someone who “has a sensitive nervous system, is aware of subtleties in his/her surroundings and is more easily overwhelmed when in a highly stimulating environment.” The research psychologist estimates 20 percent of the world’s population test positive for the HSP “trait.” Based on interviews with 40 subjects, she developed a self-test distributed to t …

A monthly, quasi-book club for women who may be too busy to read an entire book! Our meetings are held at different coffee shop throughout Charlotte, so check each event for the location each month!  Meetings will focus on a different article each month. Articles will be selected from a wide spectrum of magazines and online publications, including The Atlantic, New York Magazine, The Washington Post, Rumpus, Slate, Mother Jones, Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and National Geographic. …

Have you read the book, "The Happiness Project" by Gretchen Rubin? Are you interested in creating your own project? How about a little support along the way? This is a brand new group for people who want to commit to a year of reaching for your personal goals, and get support along the way. Here is the plan……are you in? Create a “Book Club” (Support) Group: We’ll have only one book to read and discuss – “The Happiness Project” by Gretchen Rubin. Monthly Meetings: Read the Book, Set Individual Mo …

(1 minute video) This group is for people who value and enjoy deeper discussions with amazing people and who are also willing to rise to the occasion by joining us to help make these discussion opportunities an ongoing reality. The events held in this group are all about having fun nights of great people and 'deeper' discussions over dinner in a charming restaurant. This Meetup group was created by Glen Brauer as part of a non-profit global initiative using practical philosophy to bring togeth …

Welcome to Women of Color, a Networking and Friendship Meetup in the Charlotte area. As history has shown us, Women of Color often face challenges both professionally and personally that sometimes only we can understand. This group is a social arena in which we can discuss, vent and laugh about the many trials and tribulations we face as Women of Color. What makes a Woman of Color? We have no definition of color; Women of Color know who they are by virtue of their experiences. All nationalities …

There's power in numbers, wouldn't you agree? We are a group of travel seekers who like Cheap Luxury Travel through group rates and unbelievable travel deals. We are singles and couples ages 21-60 in the Charlotte/Lake Norman Area. If you love to travel both domestically and internationally or are a serious world traveler and like traveling with a group, this is the perfect group for you. We will have meetings and get togethers at restaurants, happy hour establishments, wine bars, and other plac …

How can we create true, long-lasting, life-promoting value for those living in the Charlotte Metro area and beyond? The mission of this group is to promote the ideas of, Conscious Capitalism, by John Mackey and & Raj Sisodia. Conscious Businesses, the ones that are profitable, love-inspiring, and sustainable, share the following traits: They take a STAKEHOLDER APPROACH, they have a higher MISSION & PURPOSE, they have great LEADERSHIP, and they have a positive, thought-provoking CULTURE that enab …

This is a group for young professionals (age 21 to 39). The purpose of the group is to meet regularly to learn about and support each other through referrals, business discussions, book reads, honest feedback, and similar.