Hi, I've decided to start up this group as I've just moved to Sydney and I'd like to meet some new people who enjoy reading and discussing a book with a glass of wine!! I was doing this with a group of friends back in London and it was great fun! Also new to Meetup but it looks like a good way to meet people but I just can’t see a central Sydney book club. How it worked (although open to ideas): One person suggests a book - preferably something a little difference not off a top 50 list. We all r …

Love books? Want to make some new friends? Come along and join us as we discuss our latest book over a chat and a coffee. Our group is open to any one and everybody so join us and come along.

Ever felt that smug glow of satisfaction when watching a film adaptation of a novel you've read, basking in the knowledge that you're fully aware of the hero's pet dog's name even though it was never once mentioned in the movie?!? Welcome to the club! This group is a hybrid mix of a book club and a movie fan club. We read a new book every month, whether it be a classic work of fiction or a more contemporary novel, and then we meet up to watch its film adaptation at a cinema in the city. We then …

A quirky relaxed group that gathers monthly to drink copious amounts of coffee/chai/tea and have interesting conversations on the latest read. We meet on the second Tuesday of every month. The books we discuss vary month-to-month and include fiction & non-fiction - memoirs, trashy page-turners, adventure/thriller, philosophy, fantasy, history etc. So if you're keen to meet up with open-minded down to earth individuals, come along! All welcome :)

This group is for those who enjoy reading food related books... along the lines of Michael Pollan, Paul Roberts, etc. We can definitely expand the areas of interest to address how food relates to both health and economy. I'd love to aim to read a book every 1-2 months. 

The Last Tuesday Book Club is an informal group of reading fans who catch up monthly in inner city Sydney to eat/drink and chat about a good book. We are mainly 30-something professionals, who enjoy reading a wide range of fiction. Our meet ups are a chance to talk about our latest read (pre-chosen) while checking out pubs/restaurants once a month in the City, Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, and eastern suburbs areas.

It's a friendly and intelligent group of interesting people who love to get together to have a drink and a chat. There's a great core of regulars and always new additions each month who bring their own suggestions and love of reading... We try to fold in book events, readings and authors visiting, smaller clusters of people who are writers, or like specific genres as well - If you have any suggestions please post a note on our discussion board or send us a message.

We're a group for people interested in self-publishing their content such using online publishing tools for worldwide distribution to a niche audience to limited edition hand-made books such as zines. People like: - graphic designers and illustrators - professional and amateur photographers - writers and poets who are looking for alternatives to get their work out to the public. - family history biographers - travellers, foodies and bloggers of every description who want to leverage their onlin …

This is a group for those who want to join a book club but don't want to travel into the city.  We will meet somewhere around the Sutherland Shire and are open to suggestions.  Also as many book clubs meet at night, I thought it would be great to have one that meets during the day.  This can be on the weekend or a week day or both, depending on what works best for everyone! So we get to read different genres, each member takes a turn to pick the book of the month. What could be better than readi …

Ever been to a conference and come away with a great reading list, but no one to really share the book with? Well that is exactly why we have started this book club. The main theses will be sustainability and behaviour change. The books will be chosen by the group.

Sci-Fi Monthly is a science fiction book group that meets monthly in Bondi Junction. We meet on the second Sunday of each month and discuss the book we've read, some of our favourite authors, what we've been reading, watching, etc. We are currently on hiatus. Details for our relaunch will be announced soon!

Sydney Philosophy Circle is a fortnightly discussion group that's been running since the start of 2007. It began life as the Russoc discussion group (of Sydney University) in August 2004. Anyone with the remotest interest in philosophy (whatever that word might mean) is welcome to attend. The usual agenda is to discuss a different topic/author/book/essay each meeting (see the list of previous topics in the message board section for some indication of what we've talked about). Normally …

… Those fine cultural events vary, they will include a book launch , visiting an art gallery, attending a music concert or a theater performance, attending a Sydney University lecture, or just seeing an art house movie. My preference is to meet up at interesting cultural events followed by a dinner party at a fine restaurant or a wine bar.We believe that participating actively in those cultural activities does not only enhance your appreciation of fine cultures but also stimulates social interacti …

We bet you have this book tucked away on the shelf!!  'The Artist's Way' by Julia Cameron, is the seminal book on the subject of creativity - An international bestseller that millions of readers have found to be an invaluable guide to living the artist's life. Still as vital today-or perhaps even more so-than it was when it was first published one decade ago, it is a powerfully provocative and inspiring work. It's a book that helps you discover and recover your creative self. In July 2011 we ha …

… Also, books like The Da Vinci Code and movies like "National Treasure" have brought up both new interest and renewed speculation about the nature of the Fraternity. Though these books and movies are a product more of a vivid imagination than fact, the real history of Masonry is perhaps the best story of all - one learned only by Asking - and becoming a Freemason. 10) What are the benefits of becoming a Mason? There are numerous benefits to being a Mason, but they tend to be personal and they ar …