We brought our group to Meetup.com in April 2010, but we actually began our monthly book discussions in September 2009.  We have been having our meetings the first Wednesday evening of every month, 7pm at Red Hook Coffee & Tea (765 S 4th St - between Fitzwater & Catharine in Queen Village). The meetings generally go no later than 9pm. We are casual and enthusiastic; our members enjoy reading and collectively choosing and discussing books on a monthly basis. We take turns selecting the books for …

Great Books promotes reading, thinking, and the exchange of ideas through the “shared inquiry” method. SHARED INQUIRY Great Books uses a method called "shared inquiry", which is a discussion process that enables participants who have carefully read the same work to help each other explore and understand the work. A leader provides questions that challenge the participants to think for themselves. The conversation allows participants to share their perspectives and respond to the interpretation …

The Group will meet once per month to discuss a topical business book, it's implications, and opportunities to implement ideas within each persons organization. The discussion is for business owners, executives and others interested in the pursuit of new ideas and innovation. Members will be able to nominate books for discussion. I started the group because I have read many business books, and feel that we can all be enlighted by discussion, ideas for implementation and feedback on 'how things …

I am no English laureate, but I will try and describe the club the best I can. This club is filled with outgoing young professionals in around their 20s and 30s who enjoy reading when they can find the time. We would like to get together once a month or every two months, depending on the length of the book chosen to read, on the weekend to discuss the book, socialize, and have a good time. This could mean a low key Friday night at a BYOB sushi bar, a Saturday night at a local Pub, or even a nice …

The Main Line/Ardmore Book Club welcomes all reading enthusiasts!  We are a diverse group of adults that enjoy reading and escaping into a great book.  We meet at a local Borders  once, maybe twice a month (depending on the size of the waiting list) to openly discuss our opinions about the book.  We pride ourselves as being diverse on what we read as well solely because this book club reads all types of genres. The books are suggestions from all the members and from time to time, members will su …

Okay, so it may not be the best title. Forgive me, I'm semi-new to this site. I couldn't find a group in Bucks County I could enjoy. So i decided to start my own! I am hoping to meet others who would like to get together bi-weekly or monthly. If we did it bi-weekly... we could get together during the first week of the month, see a movie. And during the third week, we could all review a book, or discuss titles we have enjoyed. If we do it monthly, we could try to see a movie followed by dr …

Frequently asked Questions (FAQ) What is the purpose of this meetup? This is a book club which discusses a selected title while enjoying Brunch with friends both old and new. For the most part the titles will be fiction. Who are we? Members are in their 50’s and up…. This is not a rule just a guide. Where? Discussions will be held in the King of Prussia, Exton and West Chester Areas. The Restaurants will all be reasonably priced. When? Brunch will be begin between 11:30 and 1:00 pm on …

Welcome to the Willow Grove Book Club! This Meetup is open to all reading enthusiasts. We will meet at the Barnes & Noble in Willow Grove, where we can discuss each month's selection over coffee and dessert. We will be reading primarily contemporary fiction, but we may mix in some nonfiction from time to time. Your suggestions are always appreciated! Please bring your ideas for future books to the Meetups you attend. I will also start a new Discussion thread where you'll be able to nominate titl …

Are there classic books you'd like to read (or re-read) but haven't gotten around to? Do you like to meet new people, discuss books, and have a relaxing drink? At Classics and Cocktails, we read and discuss one classic per month and have a drink (or more if you want) or enjoy some great food at a local restaurant.  We do ask that you have at least one drink and/or an appetizer/meal so we can continue to secure a secluded setting for our discussion. Come join us for conversation, cocktails, and m …

Join THE FIRST Women's Business Book Club on Meetup! Connect with other women business leaders while learning new strategies for success in business and life. Read both classic and contemporary business books, then discuss over a glass of wine and appetizers, and network with other ambitious women. This group is both social and professional. Come ready to debate, explore, enlighten, inspire, and share! All of our meetups are held in Center City. Past books include: Secrets of Six-Figure Women …

Join us to read and discuss classic literature. We will read great works that have changed the face of writing, influenced society and endured the test of time. Past authors we have read include, among others, Cervantes, James, Kawabata, Morrison, Flaubert, Austen, Waugh, Dickens, Wilde, Nabokov, Hemingway, Shakespeare and Homer. We meet once a month in the home of one of our members. We are a diverse group who is always looking for new perspectives. If you are curious about what we have read, t …

This group is for those who love fantasy, supernatural and paranormal romance. Some of my favorites are Anne Rice, Charlaine Harris, Karen Moning, J.R. Ward. We will read and discuss a different novel. We can also discuss lore, legend and non-fiction as well. Our bookclub meetings  are informal and all opinions on the books we choose are welcome. At the end of each meetup, we'll decide what to read next.

My friends & I had a Chick Lit Book Club in NYC and it was so much fun! Think Jennifer Weiner, Emily Giffin, Sophie Kinsella, to name a few. Hoping to get one started in Philly! This Meetup will be meeting on the first Wednesday each month.

If you want to be a Champion you must think like a Champion!!! I decided to start this book club because I have been a fan of self-help books for many years and I would love to have thought provoking conversations about Napoleon Hill "Think and Grow Rich" or Robert Kiyosaki "Rich Dad Poor Dad, and other Great Self-Help Classics. This Book club will explore new and old books about Success, Finances, Goal Setting, and any other Self-Help books that can keep our minds in a "POSITIVE" state of mind.

Interested in history - then you have found the right group. This group's focus includes the following - autobiographies, military history, British history, World history, American history, SCOTUS, POTUS, ancient history, historical fiction and non-fiction books, current events, poetry, music, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, Civil Rights, the American Civil War, all World Wars, 50 books and movie challenges, history of Africa, art and architecture, European History, Latin American histo …

We are trying to form a book club in Philadelphia that is not limited to books of any one genre. We want to read all types of fiction, nonfiction, history, and biography/memoir. We are looking for a small group around 5-6 people per meeting. We are not limited to any one geographical area, the two current members are in Fishtown and South Philadelphia. Please join up so we can pick a first book and meeting time!

Calling all book lovers of Delaware County, PA. This is for those of our county who would like to meet others with the same ambitions and interests and get together monthly to discuss our book selection of the month and well...just life in general! We will explore all genres so no matter if you like fiction, romance, young adult, fantasy, sci-fi, there will be a book for you! We will get together each month at a different restaurant/cafe throughout the area (to accommodate all!) What better way …

We are a group of book lovers who promote local authors by creating space for authors and readers to connect by setting up a time and a venue in which they can meet, greet, and have the author sign books and chat with those attending. We are on Facebook www.facebook.com/chbookfest and have a website www.chestnuthillbookfestival.com. We try to present a balanced and diverse agenda of authors and topics. Our next meeting is our 4th Annuak Book Festival on Sept. 30, 2012.

We meet every other month to discuss the selected Non-fiction book. Everyone is welcome to discuss the topic even if you haven't read the book.

A group of women in the Twin Point neighborhood, who like to get together and discuss a book they've read.

This group is for anyone in the south Philly/East Passyunk X-ing area who likes to read, see movies and have fun. There are so many great places to relax and enjoy before/after we've seen a movie or where we can discuss the book we are currently reading. I'd also like to get out there and enjoy some of the many restaurants and events in the area. So join me in a good book or let's see a movie. Whatever we do it will be a blast and we'll make some new friends. There is also my East Passyunk X-ing …

Share a few hours of free food, complimentary wine, give-a-ways and good conversation with some fellow book lovers and great authors. What more could you ask for in a ladies night out? This club is for anyone looking to get away from it all and talk books - if only for a night!

This is a group for anyone interested in philosophy and/or psychology. All knowledge levels are welcome. I started this group as a way to learn more about philosophy and psychology through active discussion. I am looking forward to learning more about these fascinating subjects with everybody.

This is a group who enjoys reading Jane Austen's Novels. Every month we will meet and discuss one of Ms. Austen's book. Then we will get together again and watch the movie. Our first book will be "Emma."is a novel about youthful hubris and the perils of misconstrued romance. The novel was first published in December 1815. As in her other novels, Austen explores the concerns and difficulties of genteel women living in Georgian-Regency England; she also creates a lively comedy of manners among her …

This is a group for anyone interested in examining the mind of the worst psychopaths of our time. Each month, one serial murderer will be chosen to be the focus. Members can either choose to read the same book or chose another book on the same killer and share the main thesis of each.

This is a group for men interested in reading, discussing, and build off of practical, useful books about personal finances, motivation, physical fitness, health, wellness, family, relationships, fatherhood, brotherhood, community, law, citizen rights, business, wealth, live skills, stress relieve, self-defense, discipline, responsibility, self-improvement, self-awareness, and other topics. All books are quick and very easy reads; extremely practical, motivational, and very easy to apply to your …

As an avid reader I would love to get together with other readers and exchange books, have a chance to pick a group books every so often for discussion, and maybe have some coffee and wine! There seems to be a book store deficit in our area; we have the Book Nook in Boyertown and B&N in Reading, Exton and Devon. I KNOW there have to be other readers like me in the tri-county area. Very willing to host book nights and/or meet in neutral locations (restaurants, et al.)

If you are a transplant from the Indian subcontinent wondering about fellow bookworms and culture enthusiasts, join us!!! We will discuss books from Native authors interspersed with Contemporary fiction, Classics and Non-Fiction. Let us bring our experiences colored by expat lenses.