Let's talk about chick lit.! Background, what is this genre about? Chick Lit. is written by women, for women "Chick lit is smart, fun fiction for and/or about women of all ages. Story lines often revolve around jobs, children, motherhood, romance, fame, living in the ‘big city’, friendship, dieting and much more, usually with a touch of humor thrown in. Many of these books are written from a first-person viewpoint, making them a bit more personal and realistic. The plots can range from being v …

We moved from the Mercer Island Non-fiction books club - same group - different meetup account. Margalit is the organizer for this meetup (Sally owns the account). This is a forum for discussing books on contemporary issues. The books chosen will generally be books that received at least some decent reviews in the mainstream press (e.g. The New York Times). Location: Mercer Island (usually Mercer Island Public Library or Starbuck downtown). We meet roughly every two months. Books we discussed at …

This group is for women who want to read aloud and discuss the book, "Women Who Run With The Wolves: Myths and Stories about the Wild Woman Archetype." I am a student of Dr. Estés' and am writing a teacher's companion for this best-selling book which was 145 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list.

Science of the Mind provides a forum for those interested in the foundations of awareness: the structure of the brain, the brain/mind connection, awareness, consciousness, cognition, language, memory, learning, interior experience, altered states, and illusion. Where does "brain" end and "mind" begin? How can we understand consciousness and self-awareness? Our discussions may also touch on practices such as meditation and yoga, although the focus of the group is not metaphysics. Join other "curi …

This is a group for Eastside women in their 20s who like to read and are looking to hang out with other Eastsiders. We'll meet one evening a month (usually the last Tuesday or Wednesday of the month) to discuss whatever book the group has decided on. We'll also meet up from time to time for other events that tie into the book we're reading (movies? trivia at a local bar?)

The type of book club where you really just need an excuse for girl time. We will take turns choosing books and meet monthly to discuss the book and socialize. I am all for challenging my intellect, but sometimes I just want to have fun!

This is a monthly book club devoted to the mystery novel. Welcome to our book group! Meetup.com is an online social networking portal that facilitates offline group meetings. We take that seriously and hope that if and when you join our community, we get to meet you soon after. If our group were to have a mission statement, it would probably be along the lines of, "Dedicated to legitimizing the mystery novel as a form of literature...while at the same time indulging in our passion!" About us: …

This book club was formed back in January of 2008.  Since then, I have had the pleasure of meeting so many wonderful women from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and interests with the common desire to connect and meet new friends who also share the love of reading. Each member is encouraged to participate in discussions and selections of our monthly readings.  We typically read books from various genres, sometimes they are from the bestseller's list, sometimes they are not.  We meet once a month, …

We are a group of dedicated classics readers who enjoy a book for the overall experience and don't take ourselves too seriously.  In other words there are no English professor types.  We really just want to read the books that are considered classics so we know what's going on and what they're all about.  We look forward to meeting anyone and everyone who wants to take part in discussions of great books.

If you are over 50, your new life has just started! Let's celebrate it together! If you are single, do not despair! This goup is created for those who wish to connect with like-minded people close to their age and who live in the Eastside. It is a social group for active professional singles (50+). Social events, art galleries, listening to live music, book discussions, walking in the rain (and sun), jogging, hiking, fundrasing/charity events to contribute to the world, healthy lifestyle, fitnes …

Hello, and welcome to the Puget Sound E-Publishing & Book Promotion Group! This group was founded by the fabulous Lindsay Buroker (and you could do worse to learn about e-publishing than reading her blog). She moved out of state, so now Mary Sisson is your fearless organizer! This group tends to attract two different populations: People who are curious about e-publishing and self-publishing and who want to learn more about how it works and how to go about doing it, and people who have already e- …

Why human life makes sense: The ultimate answers for the ultimate questions The purpose of this meetup group is to provide space for discussing the fundamental questions of human life. Any such questions are welcome, and you can see those that we have thus far considered by looking at the topics of the posted meetings. I’m Philip Bitar, and I will facilitate the discussion. After earning a doctorate in computer science, I spent 10 years developing a comprehensive theory of human life. I publishe …

This is a gathering of like-minded folks in the Seattle area who are passionate readers of the author and thinker C.S. Lewis. The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, the Chronicles of Narnia, Perelandra, the list goes on and on of works that have already become heritage classics in religious philosophy and Christian thought (not to mention a few that have been overlooked!). In a desire to explore his books and his world, Narnian or otherwise, we're attempting to focus on one book for each time …

Walking is a great activity to help you meet your health and fitness goals.  It is a wonderful way to see new places and meet fun people. While this is mainly a walking group, we occasionally post other fitness activities such as hiking, biking or kayaking. Most of our events are on the eastside, including (but not limited to) Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Woodinville, Sammamish, Issaquah and Mercer Island. Every once in a while we will post an event in Seattle or elsewhere. We like routes that a …

We all philosophize. Whether it’s when we are asked for our ethical/moral opinion, or we ask ourselves “Why..?” or “What if..?” Never studied philosophy? Haven't read Nietzsche or Kierkegaard? Don't even know who they are? Then Socrates Café may be the philosophy group for you. It's an approach that takes philosophy "out of the ivory tower and back into the lives of ordinary people, where it belongs." It's where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and exp …

This is a group for African American females and all females of color that would like to meet other professional upbeat, safe, positive and full of life. Our focus will be on making friends and having a good time. Some of our meetings will include having interesting discussions, ladies night out to local black clubs, movie nights, book clubs and parties. This group is not only for black females yet African American female culture will be our focus. Everyone is welcome here. Our goal is to bring …

We seek to dive deeper into the texts of the Bible and discuss the importance of it in today's society. Our ultimate goal is to improve our understanding of this mysterious book and how we can use it to better the world. Whether you're Bible-literate, or not so much, you're more than welcome to attend and explore this subject with us.

MASTER POLITICAL DISCOURSE Whether you're a libertarian, conservative, or social democrat, would you like to be better able both understand others viewpoints? Would you like to advocate your ideas in rational rather than allegorical or moral terms? Would you prefer to better understand the different political ideologies and the moral codes that underpin them? Would you like to be able to articulate the ideas of every political ideology in rational terms? Would you like to learn to debate better …