Meet kindred book lovers over dinner in a social setting! Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends! Let's learn what books we all like together. Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, audio you will read a new book every month. Never been in a book club then join me as I have never run a book club, we have fun figuring it all out together.

Meet kindred book lovers in the Bergen/Rockland County area. While we occasionally read modern classics (Lolita, Catch-22), we read mostly classic works written before 1950 (check our calendar to sample our book selection). We emphasize novels and plays important within the history of literature or have some historical interest. We have friendly, topical discussions about what we enjoyed, didn't enjoy, and found interesting in our reading while making some literate friends in the process. GROUP …

Ethical Culture is a Humanist and Ethical movement inspired by the ideal that the supreme aim of our lives is to create a more just and humane society. We believe that acting morally does not require belief in a god. We place our faith in the demonstrated capacity of people to do wonderful things. We believe in the worth and dignity of all living beings. We offer a full schedule of events and activities for everyone including Sunday meetings, social gatherings, lectures, discussion groups, chari …

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 …

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!

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. …

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 …

This group is for those who are interested in military history, and want to find other like minded individuals to discuss all things related to military history, including history, politics, culture, weapons, re-enactments, and SCAdians. For those who are interested in re-enactments, we may even schedule a trip to visit some famous battlefields of the Civil War and American Revolutionary War. If you are interested, please visit our website at www.Military-Discussion.com and join the discussion! …

Pascack Sustainability Group is a non-profit with a mission to raise environmental awareness and promote sustainable practices in our community in Northern NJ. We host talks/lectures on key environmental issues, an environmental film series, an environmental book discussion group. And we support other environmental organizations and causes like 350.org and the Sierra Club.

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.

We are a speculative fiction book group that meets once a month to discuss a prechosen novel. Founded in 2010, we've taken to Meetups to bring in new membership. Speculative fiction is the overarching genre the encapsulates science fiction, fantasy, horror and any blending of the three. We are open to the public and encourage new members to stop in at any meeting. Meetings are held every third Wednesday of the month. The group is led by librarians Karen Ostertag and Veronica Reynolds. If you hav …

Our group has been meeting the second Monday of the month for over six years. If you love mysteries, why not investigate mysteries with us? Meetings begin at 7:00 P.M. in the Conference Room of New City Library.

Join this friendly and relaxed book discussion group that meets in the Reed Memorial Library in Carmel.  RSVPs are nice but not required.  Feel free to drop in and join our discussion or just sit back and listen to what others have to say! A concerted effort is made to select books from a variety of genres, both fiction and non-fiction, along with selecting both male and female authors. Please note that this book club is also advertised by the Reed Memorial Library and in the local newspaper.  S …

Calling Jewish Single Baby Boomers who want to engage in a variety of ongoing activities, discover commonalities, similar interests, have meaningful discussions and engage in interesting and exciting activities to to build new friendships. Activities range from movies with discussion, museum trips, book club, outdoor activities, cooking, tastings and volunteer activities.

This group is a place for students of the Enneagram to explore it more deeply together. There is a vast body of Enneagram knowledge available to us. How do we understand it and apply it in our daily lives? What does it look like to begin to be free of the default patterns of our personality? Meeting once a month in Beacon NY, this group is open to those who have at least an understanding of basic Enneagram concepts (the book 'The Wisdom of the Enneagram' by Don Riso and Russ Hudson is a highly r …

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Experts, Meet the Curious. Curious? Meet an expert. We Are a Center for Cultural and Crowd-sourced Learning in the Rivertowns. Learn a new craft or teach what you know to others. Join a discussion on health, parenting, politics. How do you pick a good bottle of wine? Join a bilingual activity group for kids or attend a guided conversational group in Mandarin.  Ever want to know more about something? Tell us about it. We'll find an expert to teach it and find other people with the curiosity as y …

This group is for anyone interested in learning a foreign language. The primary purpose of the site is to offer a platform for members to find tutors and/or fellow students of the language they are learning. Cultural meetups may be suggested and organized by anyone. Another useful feature is the Discussion Board, where members may ask/answer any questions they may have about a particular language or culture. We will also have a physical location in New Rochelle for premium members to engage in s …

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.

Looking for individuals at all levels of practice to meet weekly to support and help each other grow in our practice. Study, Buddhist texts, Meditation practices etc...

As part of a year-long and unique Beethoven Festival based in Nyack NY, with dozens of events, we will be meeting on the first Monday of every month in 2013 at The Nyack Library. Featured at every meet-up will be live performance, film clips, discussion, and special guests. Attendees receive $5 Discount to Carnegie Concerts at The Nyack Library, Friday & Saturdays at 7:30 pm. Hosted by Greg Mitchell, author of "Journeys with Beethoven" and other books.

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 …