This Meetup is for people who are interested in getting together to read Shakespeare's plays out loud. Each person will take one (or more!) parts and we will act them out. At each meetup, we'll take one of his plays (chosen at the previous meetup and announced on the Meetup's website), assign parts and run with it. Be funny, be dramatic, have fun!

Have you ever felt overwhelmed when walking into a bookstore.........seeing all of the books (big books, skinny books, colorful books, etc) and not sure what you would like to pick up. You are not looking for another devotional book, but would like to be wrapped up in a story - a real read that will to nourish the soul with Christ and keep you engaged in hope, love, laughter, adventure, mystery, etc......through the end. Books bring much laughter and self-perspective. Meet book lovers and writer …

Meet other New Yorkers who are interested in hearing our common Bible read out loud as written. Much of the Old and New Testament was scribally penned and edited for those who, not having a personal copy, expected to hear a declamation--formal reading by one familiar with the text and able to read it according to protocol. "Blessed he that reads, and they that hear..." begins the Revelation, no doubt referring to such a 'public' reading. The practice of "following along" in our readily avail …

This meetup is dedicated to doing close readings of philosophical works from the traditions of Classical Liberalism and Socialism. More specifically works on Communism (Marxism, Maoism, Leninism, etc.), Libertarian-Socialism/Anarchism (Anarcho-Communism, Anarcho-Syndicalism, Anarcho-Collectivism), and the works of liberal thinkers of the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. Examples of authors considered are: Smith, Locke, Hume, Mill, Humboldt, Rousseau, Kant, Hegel, Marx, Bakunin, Chomsky, Bookchi …

This club's goal is to have great discussions on renowned works in both fiction and non-fiction. This would include great works of literature, history, autobiographies, biographies, plays etc. Great books and great discussions are our goal; books that profoundly explore human nature. Especially for fiction it would be great to hear from people who have read the book at different phases of their lives and to hear how their opinions of the book have changed. We will have monthly meeting with most …

Hi everybody, Started in 1969, The Man Booker Prize is the UK's Pulitzer Prize. The Booker Prize Book Club meets once a month to read and discuss prize winners and nominees of the Man Booker Prize. All are welcome - bring your strong opinions, thoughts, and questions and let's discuss amongst ourselves!! Great way to meet new friends. I've been in book clubs for many years, in my former city of Washington, and here. At this point my dear book friends are fun to be with and share dinner, but we d …

We are a group of friendly, diverse, neighborhood women who like good books and lively conversation.  We favor books that are well-written and allow us to learn a bit about some period in history and/or another culture.  We are price conscious, and have never put a hardcover book on our list.  Our membership is limited to 20 people, but spots do open regularly.  Our meetings are limited to 10, on a first-RSVP-first-come basis.  Please join us if you love great writing, are open to reading new th …

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” ~Dr. Seuss I've tried joining a few book clubs that were genre specific (chick lit), gender specific (chicks only), and author specific (Stephen King) but as none seemed to satisfy my palate, I thought I'd try to see if there were others like me, i.e. those who can equally enjoy the likes of Jane Austen, Stephen King, Shakespeare,Neil Gaiman, Dean Koontz as well as nonfiction books (The …

Supported and organized by AdLib (Actors and Directors Living in Brooklyn,) this reading group was formed to provide opportunities for actors and directors living in Brooklyn or willing to work in Brooklyn.  We are also committed to producing new works by Brooklyn playwrights. In addition, we welcome those with no experience to join us in our play readings to read or to listen. Members meet to read plays once a month. We  select the next play reading from a list submitted by members. Roles are a …

The Manhattan Great Books Reading and Discussion Program is based on the idea that by reading from the great books of our civilization and discussing them with other people - sharing your insights and questions - you can reach a fuller understanding of these works than you could on your own. We meet in room 508 at the NY Society for Ethical Culture, 2 West 64th Street at Central Park West (entrance is on W. 64th Street) the first Wednesday of each Month (Sept thru June) at 7:30 PM All are invit …

Greetings, and thank you for your interest in Playsmiths. Playsmiths is a group of theatre professionals meeting weekly to develop new plays.  Playwrights bring in pages, actors are cast and cold read the material aloud.  Constructive, respectful feedback is shared.  Our goal is to present first a staged reading, and ultimately a full production of every full length script we develop. Playsmiths is a sponsored 501(c)(3) non-profit.  In order to defray rental and production costs, we charge dues. …

This book club will cover great literary works such as Hemingway, Dickens, Shelley, Bronte, Milton, to more recent authors like...humm...let me think--okay---let's face it, English degree = reading lots of dead authors. But really, let's read some great classics, and a little new stuff too. :) This group is aimed at 25-35 year-old people (give or take a few years) who like to get together over drinks or a meal and have critical discussions about the classics. Please read on to find out how we r …

That's right, we're a book club that doesn't even require you to read the book. Each meeting starts with a video or PDF presentation of the book's key concepts so you can learn everything you need to know just by attending the meeting. We'll discuss how we've applied the book's concepts to our businesses and then leave with an action plan to apply them starting immediately (if you don't use it, you lose it). Who Should Join Open to anyone who'd like to learn more strategies for improving their b …

Inspired by a recent story in the Wall Street Journal, about a long-running reading group in which the members read books aloud -- 35 or so pages a meeting -- they've read Dickens, Milton, Tolstoy, Faulkner, the Brontes, Eliot, Austen. In addition to the book we're reading (our first is The Transit of Venus), we've begun meetings by reading other short pieces or poems.

This is not a class. There is no teacher here - but you may learn a great deal. Our membership consists of working actors who drop-in regularly to develop their audition technique/material. Our members are trained in everything from The Method and Practical Aesthetics Technique to Chicago-style improv, Committed Impulse to musical theater. We get together to work on monologues and cold-reading skills. Preparing for a monologue audition? Try your material on us first with no pressure! Want to i …

I decided to start the group because I cannot find a book club that assigns books that are more to my liking. So I am hoping to find other girls who will enjoy the type of books I love to read. I read both fiction and non fiction, but my main interest is stories that touch upon specific things: feminism, sexuality, mental health, etc. So join my group if you are looking to stay local in Brooklyn, like to drink and like to read.

This group, formed to read and discuss the works of Ibn Arabi, formed organically following a guided tour to Andalusia Spain by Stephen Hirtenstein of the Muhyiddin Ibn Arabi Society (http://www.ibnarabisociety.org/). We are primarily reading and discussing the Fusus al Hikam of Ibn Arabi, but add other works from time to time. From the Muhyiddin Ibn Arabi Society website: "Mystic, philosopher, poet, sage, Muhammad Ibn 'Arabi is one of the world's great spiritual teachers. Ibn 'Arabi was born i …

Playsmiths Presents is the public arm of our workshop. We develop and produce new plays, hold workshops and seminars, and generally try to further the future of American theater. We tell stories. Since its inception in May 2009, Playsmiths has helped develop more than 30 full-length plays and scores of short pieces.  We have produced nine public concert reading events, starting off 2012 with ST. VALENTINE’S MASSACRE 2: SUNDAY BLOODY SUNDAY, a now annual, again sold out evening of short plays at …

At The Classically Forgotten Collaborative Reading Series, The Bent Quill Players stage extemporaneous readings of little performed plays from the classic period. Those who want to can show up early on the day and claim a part to perform during the reading. We’ll be foot loose and rehearsal free for this reading series. Join us to meet new friends, mingle, and nibble on refreshments while enjoying some impromptu live theater.

We are fluent speakers of Italian, wanting to keep up or improve our fluency by meeting together once a mnth to read novels aloud to each other - taking turns, of course! It is through reading wonderful contemporary novels in Italian that we become more proficient in speaking, in vocabulary, in use of idiomatic espressions, in syntax, pronunciation. It is a way to keep your Italian on the tip of your tongue, so to speak...No pun intended. And Through reading aloud to each other, we also have foo …

The purpose of this Meetup Group will be to solely read the works of David Foster Wallace. We will share impressions, questions, compare notes, highlights, and read aloud our favorite sections of his books. Support, a meaningful read, enjoyment, humor, and reading community will be at the core of the group's purpose, as we tackle the author's works. This book group is for David Foster Wallace readers in Manhattan and the nearby area. Truthfully, it was my intention to simply join a group dedicat …

A Meetup HQ group for occasionally getting together and reading a paper that is hard to understand. Generally one person can pick a paper and read it extra hard and give a short presentation, followed by discussion. If everyone else skims/reads the paper before hand, we can all help eachother understand it. Stay current on research, get sharp at maths.

If you are looking for a serious book club in which they discuss the deep meaning of the books please note this is not the one for you. We are a fun, sometimes serious, most times not so serious book club. We all enjoy reading (well of course we do) and have read some very good books and unfortunately a couple not so good books. Our discussions can last from five minutes to an hour and it really depends upon the book. We read primarily contemporary fiction, but we're open to anything. Some of ou …

I adore books written by great contemporary and recent writers such as Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou, Margaret Atwood, Flannery O'Connor, Amy Tan, Jhumpa Lahiri, Zora Neale Hurston, Carson McCullers, Louise Erdrich, Grace Paley, Alice Walker, Nadine Gordimer, Jeanette Winterson, Barbara Kingsolver, Bharati Mukherjee, and Isabel Allende to name just a few. There are many, many more... Let's get together to read, discuss and celebrate these brilliant women over a glass of wine or a cup of coffee and …

Wouldn't you like to know who you're looking at? Now you can -  by becoming a face reader. Face reading will improve your personal and professional relationships and give you real insight into a person's character, personality traits, strengths and weaknesses. Face reading can help you in every aspect of your life. In relationships and love, it can help you to identify your soul mate. In the workplace as an employer, to find the best person for the job and as a parent or child, to understand tho …

June is a month a page of blocks on paper the 16th of June a block on a page under pages of blocks on a calendar that says we will have spring though its cold and chilly and time marches on and the 16th of June arrives before I do muddy and green and unread. Every year Bloomsday arrives and I haven’t read the damned book, but this year I will crack the nut, but I don’t have to crack it alone, and neither do you.  Let’s read Ulysses together, all those words strung together like a necklace of ice …

A group for gay men (not necessarily of the Brooklynite variety) to read and discuss literature (not necessarily of the LGBT variety) while meeting new people and exploring new places in the process. Giving credit where credit is due...A similar group is in Manhattan (http://www.meetup.com/NYC-GAY-MENS-BOOK-CLUB/), and I stole the name from this group (http://www.meetup.com/Boys-on-Bikes/)

Do you like to read novels written for those young at heart? Do you find yourself gravitating towards the YA section at the bookstore? This book club is for people in the New York City area who considers reading YA Novels a guilty pleasure. We know they are are technically published for those younger than ourselves, but we just can't help it! Each month we will vote for a new YA novel and then come together to discuss and meet new people.