The Great Books Reading Group is not a literature club. It is a discussion group that uses a multidisciplinary approach to learning and exploring the past and present. We are reading from the St. John's College Reading List. As we read foundational texts in the Western tradition, we examine mysticism, history, theology, the earth and physical sciences, mathematics, philosophy and government, as well as art, literature and music.

I have recently graduated college with an engineering degree and found myself with...free time? It's a startling concept, but within this free time, I've started reading classics, philosophy and science books that I've been dying to discuss, but alas cannot find participants. That, my friend, is why this meetup exists! Hope there are others that enjoy reading a wide variety and range of topics that explore our physical, metaphysical and perhaps even pseudo-physical philosophies and theories. I'v …

New Meetup Group!   The purpose of this group is to form a circle of individuals interested in reading and discussing libertarian books. We will be reading works from the likes of F.A. Hayek, Ludwig von Mises, Murray Rothbard, Frédéric Bastiat, John Locke, Thomas Paine, Ayn Rand, and many more. As libertarians in this era we are on the defensive as we espouse the fruits of liberty from both a natural-rights and utilitarian perspective. Our goal is to deepen and broaden our understanding of liber …

This meetup is designed to help non-speakers learn to speak, write and read the Yoruba language in a fun, friendly and casual environment with a yoruba speaker. I'm an African who learned to speak and read the language at the early age of 9. Will love to help others do the same! :) I'm not a teacher or tutor, (not yet) just a lover of the language. Will like to try and help!  We can have fun coming up with cool ideas to learn and have fun with it. I may be able to help with Pidgin English too …

After reading 'The Shack' by William P. Young, I began this quarterly reading club to challenge myself to read (opposed to pacifying my mind with computers, TV, and movies). I was in the library club in elementary school, and I lost the joy of reading leisurely. 'The Shack' renewed my interest!! Most books I've read can be read within a week for those who make reading a priority. With an abundance of obligations (i.e. church, work, school, [oh yeah... and self]), it takes me a little longer to c …

… I moved to the NOVA area in July 2010 for my job with IBM and enjoy reading all different genres, but my preferred are Chick Lit, Mystery/Thriller, and the occasional Non-Fiction.  My top 5 reads include: The Fountainhead - Ayn Rand Thousand Splendid Suns/Kite Runner - Khalid Hosseini The Millenium Trilogy - Steig Larsson Dispatches from the Edge - Anderson Cooper House Rules/The Pact/My Sisters Keeper - Jodi Piccoult (I know I cheated a little but I love Reading!) How to begin:  First things …

  This is just not another tiresome meetup book club that follows some predictable path well trod by about a million other meetup groups. First, we aim to energize your reading life by presenting a rich menu of unexpected offerings rather than a boring genre-specific diet. We will read delightful fables, profound novels about every aspect of the human condition, comedies, plays, thoughtful (but accessible) works of philosophy, as well as a variety of serious political, social and cultural med …

**2010 books have been selected!** This is a coed book club for those of us in our 20's who, even after four long years of college, still love to read! The primary reads will be fiction novels, though sometimes a nonfiction piece will be appropriate. I hope you fill find an ecclectic selection, including multiple genres of works in our calendar of books to read. We will meet once per month at a casual location (think Panera, Starbucks) to discuss our read. The limit per event is 10 people so tha …

Monthly discussion about reading, publishing, technology, and the future. We're pretty open about topics - since we don't know what books will be in the future. The format is typically  two 25-30 min. speakers (including questions) and a 25-30 min. period of roundtable discussions amongst a sharp-minded audience. The purpose is to find out what people are working on that may affect the Future of Books and reading and who are the people that want to keep abreast of what books may become.  We're a …

… We will be covering all sub-genre’s of the Christian literary field including ,fiction, non-fiction, biography, autobiography, poetry, theology, self-help, etc; etc; etc; Our goal is to provide an open forum for discussion, sharing, and learning through the benefit of reading books by bestselling Christian authors. Come let us meet together to share in great fellowship and good food as we learn from the lessons while growing in His Word. The book club will meet on the 2nd Saturday’s of each mont …

Lez Read is one of P&P's newest book groups. Our first meeting will occur on April 13 at 7:30pm in our discount bookroom downstairs. Currently, we anticipate reading a wide selection of fiction and non-fiction books on lesbian and queer themes or titles that were written by lesbian or queer-identified writers. Readers should read the book in advance of the meeting so we can have an active and lively discussion! Participants who purchase the book in our store will receive a 20% discount on the …

We write fiction and love reading literature. We want to talk with others who are on the fiction writing path about literature. We read excellent fiction, discuss it from a craft perspective, and practice writing pastiches based on those readings. We love the chance to share our pastiches with each other. Consider this a kind of graduate level literary fiction reading/writing/workshop. I am open to location/dates/times/number of times/number of members with the following caveats: If we are going …

… We will be covering all sub-genre’s of the Christian literary field including ,fiction, non-fiction, biography, autobiography, poetry, theology, self-help, etc; etc; etc; Our goal is to provide an open forum for discussion, sharing, and learning through the benefit of reading books by bestselling Christian authors. Come let us meet together to share in great fellowship and good food as we learn from the lessons while growing in His Word. The book club will meet on the 2nd Saturday’s of each mont …

**DATE CHANGE FOR THE MAY MEETUP - JOIN US FOR THE DISCUSSION!** This meetup group is for those who have a passion for reading and discussing controversial books.  This club will promote banned and challenged books as a way of asserting our intellectual freedom.  Join us for thought-provoking discussions and to meet kindred book lovers. *Members will vote on which books they would like to read for the upcoming events.* *Upon joining: thoughtful responses to the questionnaire are appreciated.* …

The purpose of this group is to discuss books that we find we can't put down after the first reading.  We'll discuss the elements of the story that we most connect with. Drinking warm, soothing tea such as jasmine, oolong, mint, constant comment, green leaves with orange peel, or peppermint will enhance your discussion of what we will read. How comfy is that?  This group will appeal to diverse women in their 40's or 50's who enjoy laughing and crying over a good read. If you feel as if you would …

… Happy reading, and we look forward to the discussions!