We are a group of book-lovers who meet once a month for a lively discussion.  We read both fiction and non-fiction books and are open to all genres except romance. The books are selected 2-3 times a year through a polling process.  Active members get to suggest books, then a poll is created to decide on which of those books we will read. We understand that not everyone is able to finish the book before each meeting.  Don’t let that stop you from coming to our monthly meetings.  There is always a …

“A classic is classic not because it conforms to certain structural rules, or fits certain definitions (of which its author had quite probably never heard). It is classic because of a certain eternal and irrepressible freshness.” Edith Wharton We read one classic book each month and then meet at a coffee shop to discuss it. Discussions are typically on the first Sunday of the month at varying coffee shops, are casual and enhanced by questions and analysis that members bring. Meeting attendees …

Too many books, to little time to read what a book group wants you to read. Right? But you still want to share the books you love, yes? This is the book group for you. First, we pair up, and each person gets 5 mins. to tell the other one about one of their favorite reads. After 10 mins., we switch bookpals. Lather, rinse, repeat. After 3 rounds (30 mins), we get to mingle freely. We'll also put everyone's book title and name on a board to stir up further intrigue. Optional: Scribble or send a tw …

Ok, so once again I was lamenting over beers with my best friend that my old bookclub in Michigan was so awesome & I totally miss it... The books, friends, food, wine & good times. I love living in Portland & have met some great people, but I'm looking for the next awesomest bookclub! You: Awesome! (any age or gender) ok, well over 21 so we can drink. Intelligent Enjoy good food & wine/beer or what have you. Read the book Have an interesting life so we have something to talk about after the boo …

Is your inner Titania ready to release her magic? Or does your secret Hamlet yearn to soliliquize? You don't have to be an actor to want to play with the Bard's words. Nor must they be discussed with a somber aspect and intellectual diagraming. Let's get together to read, perform and taste the juicy poetry and make it our own. Just for fun. So bring your favorite speeches, scenes or sonnets and hie yourself down to the Kenton Library meeting room.

Men, let's read, meet and discuss some books over some food and/or coffee! We'll take turns in selecting a new read for each meetup and meet on a monthly basis.

A book club for people who don't have time to read five hundred page novels for the sake of a one hour discussion. We will read short stories, essays, and/or novellas.

Dear Friends, We are going to be reading Ask & It is Given, cover to cover, and exploring each of the exercises. This is a come-when-you-wish gathering for folks who want to really delve in to this Esther/Abraham-Hicks material and soak it in for broader application in day-to-day living. Join us for a collaborative experience leveraging group thinking, support and practical application. Facilitated by Dr. Amron, an Abe-coach and wellness consultant. (Read more about Amron at http://GreenHealthPD …

The SciFi Book Club in Vancouver meets the Second Monday Evening of the month at the Barnes & Nobles in Vancouver, WA. We have enjoyed the Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror Genre in books. Join us to discuss new possible books, leave messages on the message board to discuss ideas and topics, put forth new books to read, and old favorite, while enjoying the ability to meet people who also want to discuss it all.

Interested in the Civil War and/or the Old West? Like to read books related to the Civil War and/or the Old West? If so, check this group out! I've started this group because I'm interested in meeting others with similar interests and would enjoy discussions with others who share the same interest. We'll also schedule events to watch Civil War and Old West movies from time-to-time and to play some related board games.

Are you drawn to the past through books and films? And if so, are you drawn to 19th C. England? We're a small group of women who really enjoy discussing books reflecting the life and times of 19th C. England ---especially for women who lived in a Tightly Corseted World. We will read books written by men and women to better glimpse British life in order to help us understand our human nature with its hopes, dreams, struggles, humor,  complexities, etc. We understand that not everyone is able to …

Are you a writer who gets inspired by the publications of Cleis Press and Down There?  Do YOU shop at SheBop?  Meet to share writing, resources, experience, and dedication to sex-positive culture! All levels of writing and publishing experience are welcome. We'll grow together. Let's host workshops and readings, provide sex-positive and intelligent editorial support, help publish each other's work, and form community around the oldest interesting subject in the world.  Note: This is a space for …

This group is for people interested in reading and discussing Russian fiction literature, from authors like Sergey Lukyanenko, Roman Zlotnikov, Oleg Bubela, Andrey Kruz, VItaliy Zykov, Yosif Golman. We are interested in finding common interests, book recommendations, satisfying intellectual discussions, personal growth, creative brainstorming, and just laid back socializing.

Welcome to the Coffeehouse Writers Group - PDX The Coffee House Writer's Group is a wildly successful and popular critique group that started just outside of Los Angeles. With over 500 members, it regularly holds meetings where we writers can find support and camaraderie in the otherwise lonely pursuit of our craft. After three years, the group is beginning to expand, with Portland as its first official satellite chapter. The group operates a little differently than many critique groups - member …

Our ACIM Center hosts 3 Course meetings a week as well as being the home of a Non-Violent Communication Group which beautifully reflects Course principles. More information and directions to our Center are listed in the link below. A nice selection of books are also available to check out as desired.  Facilitators may vary each week.   All are welcome. No RSVP required. Our ACIM group study meetings are on: Sunday - 10:00 to 11:30 - Random selections of the Text and Manual are read with thoughtf …

I can't get enough of the tarot “treasure house of images”.  I can't help buying books about the tarot. My reading would be more satisfying if I had others to discuss them with.  Let’s meet up to discuss some of our favorite tarot writing, both fiction and non-fiction. FOOL The wise man hears of the Gate and studies the lock every day. The devotee hears of the Gate and tries to squeeze between the bars. The fool hears of the Gate and laughs. Without laughter the Gate would never open. Rachel Po …

Welcome Sleuthing Women! Now in its 5th year, this book group is comprised of intelligent, diverse, mature (ahem!) women who have been transplanted to Portland. This fact alone adds an undeniable Flavor to our as well as the basis for laughs! We choose mysteries written by worldwide authors. The group meets on the 2nd Saturdayof each month at 12pm for book discussion and lunch.  Meetings are held in members' homes on a rotational basis for privacy. Occasionally if a scheduling conflict arises we …

WELCOME to KAYAK PORTLAND! Kayak Portland's mission is to unite the diverse group of paddlers in the Portland Metro area while emphasizing Safety, Camaraderie, Stewardship, and Awareness in an organized group. Participants MUST Read & Agree to DISCLAIMER below. Dear Kayakers/Paddlers, Welcome to Kayak Portland! If you've been looking for a welcoming, inclusive group to paddle with that's free, you've found it!  We consist of skill levels from beginner to expert and we’re here to share our know …

Thanks for your interest in our writers' group!  We've been around for nearly 10 years, with membership changing as people have come and gone.  Here are some details about us.  Please read through them to see if you think we'd be a good fit for you: We meet at private homes, either in Clark County, WA, or in Portland.  We switch venues from time to time and will always let members know in advance where the meeting will take place. When we meet: Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., usually about eve …

Weekend Camping trips! Hiking, Skiing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Snowshoeing, Fitness, Travels and Social events. Biking, Rock climbing, Backpacking, Boating, Mountaineering, Canyoneering, Caving, Orienteering, Theorizing, and Philosophizing. Parties, Road trips and other things of group interest. Exploring New Places! Learning New Skills! Meet Other Outdoor Enthusiasts and new friends! Join us as we discover and enjoy the great beauty that the Northwest has to offer. The Portland Outdoor Adventurers …

SAFER DECISIONS IN MARRIAGE AND DATING With this group and www.glassbook.org take control from the abuser & read tips to perform background checks on someone new Mission #1: CONFLICT SAFETY. Many DV organizations for women provide lectures, support groups, and reading materials. Although they are valuable, these resources fall short by not providing an opportunity to role play newly learned skills. One does not learn to play tennis or ride a bike by simply reading a book! This Meetup group will …

A "new" kind of book club! As a group, read a book and then meet at various pubs throughout the east side to discuss them! Read new books, meet new people, and explore new places! If you're over 21 (you need to be able to get into the pubs!), enjoy reading and exploring what Portland has to offer, join us! (Book and pub suggestions are taken at each meetup and then voted on via this website in the days following.  The new selection is posted by the following weekend.  Meetups happen roughly onc …

This book club is for those of us who love a good read and meaty discussion on the latest and greatest theories and rhetoric of politics and the economy... (note, we're not all that radical, or ridiculous, but it's a catchy name!). We're interested in consumer behaviors and the relationships of capitalism and democracy, with a side of sustainability and long-term thinking... You can get a sense of the types of books we read from previous meetups, and we've got a discussion going on 'Future Books …

I enjoy reading, and honestly, I need to make more friends in Portland.  (Really, who doesn't? Couldn't we all use more friends? and books to read? Anyway...) My plan for this group is to host one meet-up a month where we will get together to discuss that month's book, and enjoy some food.  The first couple will probably be held at a public venue, but I am hopeful to host out of my apartment after I get settled a bit in this role as group leader.  I will post other activities as meetups during t …

Why Join: We are a group just for women on the Eastside! (East of the river) Our group is private but open to all women, this keeps our meeting times and locations private and only seen by members. To Join our group click on the "Join Us" button in the upper right section of this page under the banner.   ***Please finish reading this page first*** Our goal is to provide you with a variety of activities to help you round out your fitness and health, get outdoors (sometimes indoors), and to meet …

“In wildness is the preservation of the world.” ~Henry David Thoreau Those certainly are words to live by. Welcome to the Wild Mind Outdoor Community! We've been around since January 2011 and have evolved from a hiking group interested in mindfulness to a community that seeks to experience nature in a variety of mindful ways. We are open to folks from all walks of life, beginners and experts alike. Our leaders do not necessarily know any more about a given topic than our members; we're just pe …

This Meetup group is for people who don't hike in 'mission mode'. We don't drive through to the finish line, we stop and smell the roses. This is a great group for people who for health reasons need to take it a bit slower, or for people who want to stop and ID plants, or read trail signs, listen to birdsong, take photos, declaim poetry, contemplate color. Please send me your hike suggestions, and if you have knowledge of birds, herbology, trail reading, edible plants, meditation, whatever, I wo …

Lively discussions on new authors and old favorites. Themes and one-hit wonders. Come back to Common Grounds (4321 SE Hawthorne Blvd) for a group with some familiar faces and plenty of chairs for new opinions. Eclectic readres welcomed. Voracious readers especially wanted. We meet on the last Monday of each month at 7:30.