Have you ever walked into Barnes & Noble and wanted to buy a book because it had a cool, interesting or pretty cover? Don't get me wrong, the book has to be interesting too, but I bet most of us have a stack of books at home with lovely covers and now we need some motivation to read them. This is the kind of book club where the discussion only gets rigorous if there was something interesting/relatable/discussable in the book. We don't have a list of questions to read from (although you are more …

Looking for friendly, lively, and focused discussion of fiction, essays, drama, and poetry, but not for long selections?  Then you'll enjoy our group.  We meet twice a month (1st and 3rd Wednesdays) from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. We have two selections remaining from the anthology Great Conversations 5 edited by Donald H. Whitfield, and then we will take a break until October 2013.  In October we will begin Great Conversations 6, also edited by Donald Whitfield. It's available new from the Great Bo …

Have you ever seen a movie preview and thought about reading the book? Quite often I find myself inspired to read a book before watching the movie. This is a group is for people interested in joining a fun group of readers for a discussion over drinks and then going to the theater to watch the movie! Come and join the fun! Good books, good movies, and good people!

This group is open to anyone interested in reading and discussing books that relate to feminism in some way – whether they are exploring the intersection of feminism and pop-culture (Bitch magazine-style), novels with feminist characters or themes, classics of the genre, or any book that lends itself to a good discussion from a feminist point of view. This is meant to be an inclusive group – anyone who identifies as feminist or wants to learn more is welcome! We generally try to read one book pe …

Having spent the last few decades reading this genre and wanting to share this passion with a group of like-minded readers, I was disappointed not to find an Eastside book club Meetup devoted to Sci-Fi and Fantasy. So, here we are. If you're passionate about reading and discussing Sci-Fi and Fantasy books, this is the place for you! Once a month we'll meet to discuss the current book selection, as well as select the book for the next month's reading. Everyone will get a chance to offer up their …

Every month we read the best book as chosen by our members. We then meet and discuss them. If the book we chose has been made in to a movie or a play, then we might schedule an additional meetup event.  If you are fond of reading and would enjoy discussing books like Three Cups of Tea, The Help, and The Art of Racing in the Rain, we would love to have you as a member of our group.

Interested in meeting once a month (or more) with other Seattle area women over 40? Interested in books? Interested in drinking some wine with other women over 40 who have a similar interests? Then this would be a perfect group to join! This is a group of Seattle (and surrounding areas) women who share good relaxed conversation, books, wine and wonderful varied insights. We have selected 11 books to read over a 12 month period and will again choose a set in July of 2013! Upcoming: June: "Sarah' …

Get together with other Gig Harbor area readers who enjoy discussing their latest read book. You can be part of the planning process in choosing the next books to read. Full Moon Art Gallery will host the Book Club Meetings and provide free coffee and tea - members are welcome to bring other beverages. Meetings will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

This will be a group that is open to all people of all faiths that want to study a book of an ministry to gang members in Los Angeles. All people are welcome to listen and then discuss what we have heard as it is part of our faith today and in the world at the time of the writing. We are an LGBT friendly community, a multi-cultural and racial community. We are looking at exploring this book, Tattoos on the Heart with our neighbors.

People with English related degrees* are rarely employed in our chosen field of writing, research, and discussion. This creates some serious English-class withdraw, leading to awkward social situations when we reference obscure or archaic works of literature or theory, or when we try to analyze a novel while spouting supporting criticism. "People with English Degrees, Reading Books" offers a remedy by providing an outlet for the English nerd. This group is for people who want to spend time with …

Do you like brunch, books, & cocktails? We’re a group of friends that love to read and want to organize a group of people to get together monthly for brunch and a new book. We’ll meet the first Sunday of the month and pick a new book each month. We’ll start by meeting at someone’s apartment downtown near Pike Place Market. Some of the books we’re thinking about are Gone Girl, Casual Vacancy, Silver Linings Playbook, and Paris Wife.

This is a book club that focuses on the books and authors that our members enjoy. We like to read books from all genres, though usually fiction, we will thrown in a non-fiction every now and then. During the monthly meetups, we choose the next book. Someone at the meeting suggests a book they would like to read and we tend to go with that one. The best part is - we will meet at a fantastic location - The Woodmark Hotel at Carillon Point! Whether we meet in the library, settle in around the fire …

For women who love to read, love positive energy, and camaraderie found in discussion, the Kitsap Women's Book Club is an ideal choice! I've been having a hard time finding and participating in a book club that is well organized, fairly active, and not full of drama. Whether you're looking for like-minded readers of the classics or just an excuse to chat over coffee and foodies, a book club is the a good way to make social connections.

This is a group to discuss current affairs - both national and international. Possible areas to discuss include current national policy options, economics, international affairs, and general political theory relevant to current times. The discussions could focus on a specific topic, discussion of a book, or magazine (e.g. Foreign Affairs) article.

Welcome to The Cascadian Socialist Discussion Group. We are a small group of people working towards a better understanding of the human condition.  We read and discuss a wide range of books and articles from the western socialist/marxist tradition. We are not simply economistic in our reading. While, we do read and discuss the continuing economic crisis that is capitalism, we also have discussions on art, literature, popular culture, and international relations. Our discussions are open and live …

The West Seattle Mommies Happy Hour Book Club is for moms who appreciate a good read and who are seeking some stimulating conversation with likeminded ladies.  Each  month, group members nominate books and the group votes on which book sounds best.  Monthly meetings take place on the last Thursday of the month at a local West Seattle establishment during happy hour. The group motivates moms to read recently published novels and stay in sync with the modern literary world.  It also helps moms con …

Are you interested in reading some of the books you've heard about on your favorite lefty TV/podcasts/radio shows?  Read some thought-provoking books and have a lively discussion with other progressives. Future books will be selected by members. Come with your ideas, including ideas for future selections!

Do you like to read paranormal books? Then you have found the right group! We read paranormal books that fall into a variety of genres including: urban fantasy, romance, steampunk, sci-fi, young adult, etc. Whether you are new to paranormal books or a long time reader we look forward to having you join us for a meeting. We read series books and stand alones and try to have choices for everyone's reading interests. We have several book choices each month, but don't worry about reading them all …

Meet other like-minded, avid book readers. Always looking for suggested reading material, and people to discuss books with. Local coffee shop meetings one time a month!

This is a Club de Lectura (Book Club) for books written in Spanish. It serves both as a place for Spanish speaking ex pats to discuss and comment literature in our beautiful language as well as for advanced non native speakers to improve their Spanish.

If you love to read and would like to build friendships with other women in the area, then I invite you to please join us for our summer book club! It's a wonderful way to expand your love of books and enjoy the company of a few friends in a casual setting. We will begin in May and run until September 21st . This group is open to all women of all ages so come and bring a friend! Book Selections: * The Virgin Cure by Ami McKay * Tell The Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt * Z: A Novel of Zelda …

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 …

GO HERE to learn more about us, see our past and current book selections and read our FAQ's. Books shared monthly that's what we do Oh the fun we have too Oust you'll never be if you don't read or finish the book Kindred souls you will meet that is the hook Look forward to Sarah keeping us on track Oh themed potlucks are our knack Very own signature drink we do sip Even movies, game nights and baby showers we do with zip Reserve the first Saturday of each month at three So now you have all the …

Let's get together to read Danielle LaPorte's wonderful book, the Fire Starter Sessions: a Soulful + Practical Guide to Creating Success on your Own Terms. We'll read the book and do the exercises over the course of 8 meetings.... unless things get interesting and we decide to keep it going. Your organizers are Nancy Reid, a veteran of traditional business who's hellbent to redefine the game, and Kate Raykovich, a brilliant consultant and life coach (according to me, Nancy!) Kate and I believe …

Hi, My name is Barbara Nelson and a former English and Art Teacher transplanted from Minneapolis,Minnesota and very interested in all literature and especially classic literature. I am looking to meet new people (women and men--50 and older), who love to read and get together once a month to have some great discussions, conversations and laughter.

This is a group for any & all 20somethings looking for themselves and new friends and are interested in anything from the outdoors, to spirituality, to geeking out! I started this group because my fiance on are on a search for new friends with similar interests. We both come from different backgrounds and love meeting people from all walks of life. I want to group to do everything from dinner & movies to a book club to just calling to say Hi! :) I hope this isn't too ambitious! We look forward t …

READ - Readers Excited Artist Delighted. READ is a book group that focuses on children’s picture books. In READ we will share out favorite children’s books, discover new books, and discuss books on the side of both the writing and the illustrations. Each month we will share take turns sharing a book that will be the main topic for discussion. The meetings will take place once a month at a local coffee shop or Library in either, Ballard, Fremont, Wallingford, Udistrict, Eastlake, Montlake, Capito …

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 …