Meet other bright individuals who want to engage in lively and thoughtful conversations about books and ideas. We will provide an inviting, casual, and relaxed atmosphere for people who want to discuss the concepts and themes stimulated by their reading. Book club members are encouraged to provide ideas for selections of future monthly readings, and may range from classic literature to contemporary novels, as well as works of nonfiction.

The Greater Philadelphia Thinking Society is a Meetup group that brings together a variety of people for stimulating and civically minded conversations. Meetups include a reoccurring Sunday morning discussion where members join in a relaxing setting to meet thoughtful people who are willing to discuss a variety of topics suggested by our members including: current events, science, technology, nature, design, philosophy, politics, religion, business, culture, literature and art. We also host soci …

This group is for people who want to learn Irish or improve their Irish using a combination of lessons I create, children's books and traditional textbooks. The lessons will be loosely based on the book and CD set, Colloquial Irish: The Complete Course for Beginners (NY: Routledge, 2008, ISBN-13 978-0-415-38130-7). However, I'll be customizing some of the themes in the book, to make it pertain to life in the U.S., especially the Delaware Valley, where most of us live. So we'll be emphasizing sen …

Boomers Bookclub! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, we'll read a new book every month and discuss over dinner in a local restaurant. Come to share, laugh, eat, drink and make new friends!

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 …

The Philadelphia Science Fiction Society is a non-profi 501(c)3 organization whose purpose is to promote, discuss, celebrate and educate people about Science Fiction and Fantasy in all its forms. PSFS meets monthly, usually at International House, located at 3701 Chestnut St. Each meeting features a guest speaker from some area of the SF or Fantasy field, such as writers, editors, artists, publishers, etc. Our past guests include such well-known writers as Peter Beagle, L.A. Banks, Michael Swan …

Philly Random Happenings is for anyone who likes fun and random activity. Kayaking one weekend, museum another, a game night here and there.   Singles, couples, and anything in-between! Indoor stuff, outdoor stuff, relaxed and casual, large events and small. Intense intellectual exercises and crazy wild physical ones, it's all good (and random!) Dining adventures? Treasure Hunts? Gaming Days? Movie Watching? Arts and Culture? Explorations and Education? You name it, and stick it in the Philly Ra …

Welcome! This group is a community of people dedicated to fellowship and the cross-pollination of ideas.  We believe that each individual can grow by listening to the unique perspectives, ideas, and sentiments of others as well as through sharing our own unique experiences.  While a big part of the group is fellowship, the primary goal is to bring people together to help them articulate their ideas, adequately express their ideals, and contextualize their goals on how to make the world a better …

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 …

This group is for people who are reading omnivores. We'll read lots of varying genres - a different one for each month. If you believe that there are too many books and too little time, this is the group for you!

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.

I enjoyed a wonderful meeting of The South Jersey Book Club, but the group is in Cherry Hill and it was a bit of a drive for me. I thought there must be some people who'd like to be part of a book club that meets in Gloucester County, so I decided to create one and see what happens.

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.

Do you you have a love of maps and history? Are you interested in the environment through an historical lens? Often we are taught subjects as self-contained disciplines, but in reality there are many natural forces which effect an historical event, such as plagues, landforms, climate, wind and ocean currents. This group isn't about reciting dates or capitals--we explore people, places and events and the the way the natural world has affected history and vice versa. It's really amazing stuff!

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 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.

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 …

This is a group for studying Jane Loevinger's ego development theory. We'll get our hands on the material below, we'll work through it a little bit at a time, wrestle with it, and maybe we'll do something interesting with it. And we'll collect people as we go along, get to know each other, and talk about lots of random, interesting stuff along the way. Lots of you will find this through Ken Wilber's writing, Spiral Dynamics, etc., and lots of you will have some sort of spiritual practice. But, n …

If you like to read a good book, talk with friends about what you're reading, and do it all over a glass of wine or a good meal then this group is for you! We love to chat about great literature of all kinds - fiction, non-fiction, inspirational, educational - the book choice is up to the group. We will meet once per month somewhere in Center City to eat, drink, discuss and be merry!

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.

Main Line Readers and Diners gathers folks interested in reading and discussing literary classics and current notable works of fiction and non-fiction. As an a savory aside, topics of food and dining may pepper the conversation. Meetings to be held monthly at Ludington Library in Bryn Mawr or at a local restaurant.

Beechwood Writers' Workshop (www.beechwoodwriters.com) welcomes writers of all levels who are interested in developing fiction or memoir in a supportive, creative environment. BWW is led by published novelist and essayist Elise A. Miller (www.elisemiller.com), author of Star Craving Mad, published by Warner Books. We meet once a week for 8 weeks either Tuesday evenings from 7-9:30 at the Spiral Bookcase in Manayunk, or Thursday mornings from 10-12 in Wynnewood. Writers create on the spot using w …

The Delaware County CBBC is a group for individuals who enjoy reading, studying, and sharing discussions about God's Word. This meetup meets one - two Saturdays (afternoon) a month to discuss preselected Bible verses, Biblical stories, or a Christian book. The verse, story, or book is given at the beginning of the month, to focus our studies and prepare us for the meeting. If you love God's Word, are amazed at the depths and realms of what is discovered in it, and find joy and strength discussin …

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 …