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 …

Moonstone Arts Center inspires audiences, stimulates dialogue, fosters understanding, and builds communities. Our Mentor and Mentored series presents intergenerational readings, other readings offer two featured poets followed by an open reading.

Hidden River Arts produces and runs a variety of open mic/reading events where artists of many disciplines come together to perform, participate, show their work and network with others. There are live music activities, poetry readings, literary readings, performance art, workshop events, and visual arts activities. Please see www.hiddenriverarts.com on the "Live" page for information or write to debraleighscott@gmail.com for information about events, venues and participation. We encourage …

Just a few people who like to informally read philosophy and talk about philosophy and drink beer. Those up for a short philsophical readings and a good-natured bi-weekly happy hour discussion should join us!

Perhaps, like me, you bought Harry Potter in Latin or in Welsh, but haven't actually read it yet. It might be more fun with fellow readers, so I'm organizing this group to see if others would like to join me. I'm reasonably fluent in Welsh (I also run the Dysgu Cymraeg meetup for teaching Welsh) and my Latin, is, well, rusty but enthusiastic. Depending on the geographic location of Potter readers, we may have some sessions online so all can participate. Also, while I plan to start with Cymr …

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 …

Welcome to the Metro Philadelphia Book Club. This meetup is open to anyone who wants to join in. Most of our meetups will take place at BYO's around the city where we will discuss the months selection over dinner. Some of our previous books have been The Road, Boomsday, A Thousand Splendid Suns, Running With Scissors, The Gathering, Then We Came to an End, On The Road and many others. Also, we were mentioned in Philadelphia Magazines "things to do" issue (July, 2009). For this month we are …

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!

We're a book club in Philadelphia with a focus on contemporary literature. We have a lot of members, but don't worry - we wind up with a comfortable number of folks at the meetings. We meet at a bar, diner, or a coffeehouse, so no hosting duties, plenty of room, and you almost never have to buy the book. Follow these links to see the reading lists for 2008: http://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/listmania/fullview/RJDNTVBQXEJ1W/ref=cm_lm_pthnk_view?ie=UTF8&lm%5Fbb 2007: http://amazon.com/Hip-amp- …

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.

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.

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.

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!

LATEST: Meetups to be scheduled soon (next couple of weeks), probably every 2-4 weeks, probably late afternoon on Saturdays (~2pm), probably a center city coffee shop, possibly university city/west philly ~34th-45th, possibly south philly ~8th and Christian-ish. Please message me through the meetup interface with suggestions and preferences. This group is for deeply analytical people who are simultaneously, actively engaged in some sort of contemplative path (e.g. Vipassana, Zazen, etc.) and som …

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 …

Philadelphia’s Erotic Literary Salon, Unique in the English-Speaking World, Two Featured Presenters- Award Winning Published Author Tamara Oakman and Experimental Violinist Gloria Justen with Greg Habiby, Along with Salon Erotic Readings from Attendees. Tuesday, September 21. Monday, August 30 , 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Susana Mayer, Ph.D., Salonnière 215-840-5830 email: contact@TheEroticSalon.com - reserve a time slot to read at Salon (5 min max) www.TheEroticLiterarySalon.com - d …

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 …

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 …

Welcome to GLUE - Gay and Lesbian Urban Explorers "GLUE" makes a nifty acronym, but please be aware ALL genders and ALL orientations are welcome to join. We are a Philadelphia-based group of adventurous, queer and queer-friendly people who relish the rich details not duly appreciated in our metropolitan landscape. Urban exploring (Urbex or UE) is the sport and art of discovering and experiencing areas of the city that are often hidden in plain sight and normally considered off-limits. Typical si …

Who says grownups can't play too? We'll go anywhere, do anything, try anything once. Hiking, backpacking, skiing, snowboarding, skydiving, rafting, rock climbing, camping, kayaking, kiteboarding, ...you're in the right spot. Whether you are an adrenaline junkie or a hobbyist, a beginner or advanced, young or old; whether you want to get outside more or just get out of the house & try something new. . .we can help! Members welcome to contribute and suggest (and organize) events and trips; suggest …

A Social Club Exclusively For Toy & Small Breed Dogs Le Petit Chien ... the small dog! was created in 2007  to provide our tiny companions a Friendly Place to Socialize with other Dogs their Own Size.  Our club WELCOMES ALL Toy and Small Breed Dogs including Mixed Breed Dogs.  We  just ask that your dog's adult weight does not exceed 20 lbs to participate in our events. We Also Offer Social Events JUST FOR CHIHUAHUAS! Paw Scouts Dog Training Classes Organized Trail Waggers Dog Walks Our FRE …

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.

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.

If you are new to Wicca, this study group is for you. We will be reading/studying/discussing books that focus on the study of the Craft. If you are not new to Wicca, you are welcome to study with us! A sample author list would be: Starhawk, Raymond Buckland, Scott Cunningham, and Janet and Stewart Farrar. Please join us as we read and discuss works that will enrich us throughout our spiritual journeys! You must be 18 years of age and over. No drugs/alcohol please.

This is meetup group in Philadelphia, PA dedicated to Sherlock Holmes. If you're a fan of BBC's Sherlock or Arthur Conan Doyle's books, this group is for you! Come discuss your favorite Sherlock story or adaptation with us!

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.

*** ANYONE promoting any MLM products, or spamming the group for ANY commercial purpose will be INSTANTLY BANNED from the group without warning. This group is about posting all the Delaware Valley (and Lehigh, Central/S NJ & N DE) events that offer an opportunity to eat Nutritarian, raw and vegan food and socialize with others on the same road. Meet like minded folks, share experiences, learn and eat right. REMEMBER RSVP's here puts the event on your calendar, BUT IT IS NOT AN RSVP TO THE EVENT …

A meetup where: We can read all of those math non text-books we've had on our shelves we've been meaning to read but haven't had time. We can go on math field trips. We can attend lectures. We can make new math friends.