Looking for other book lovers? A good story is even better when you've got friends to share it with. I. book club structure The purpose of this book club is to provide a venue for people to express their views and opinions on various books that they have read. The club will read different types of books (ex: fiction, philosophy, poetry, contemporary, classic, memoirs, short stories, biographies, etc) each month. Members will meet once a month to have an open discussion on the selected book(s) …

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 …

This is a group for men interested in reading, discussing, and build off of practical, useful books about personal finances, motivation, physical fitness, health, wellness, family, relationships, fatherhood, brotherhood, community, law, citizen rights, business, wealth, live skills, stress relieve, self-defense, discipline, responsibility, self-improvement, self-awareness, and other topics. All books are quick and very easy reads; extremely practical, motivational, and very easy to apply to your …

I couldn't seem to find a book club that was close by, read good books AND had room for me. So I am starting this one in hopes that other people have had the same problem and want to help create a great book club! This book club is for men and women of all ages.  We read all types of books, although they are primarily well-regarded fiction from the last 20 years, and we are open to all suggestions. We meet on Wednesday evenings at the Wegman's upstairs cafe on Route 70.  Some of us come early an …

South Jersey Chapter of the Forever Young Adult Book Club (FYA): A book club for YA readers who are a little less Y and a bit more A We meet on the last Thursday of the month at a local coffee shop or restaurant to discuss the month's book and enjoy great company. To see what we've read so far, go here.  For even more information and our FAQs, go here. Thanks for checking us out, and we hope to meet you soon! NOTE: At this time, membership is restricted to women only. Please upload a current pi …

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 …

Calling all book lovers of Delaware County, PA. This is for those of our county who would like to meet others with the same ambitions and interests and get together monthly to discuss our book selection of the month and well...just life in general! We will explore all genres so no matter if you like fiction, romance, young adult, fantasy, sci-fi, there will be a book for you! We will get together each month at a different restaurant/cafe throughout the area (to accommodate all!) What better way …

Hello Ladies, I thought it would be nice to organize a book club meetup group for women, that meet to discuss books by African American authors.  I used to read all the time and thought that this would encourage me to get back in the groove.  If you are over 35 years of age, like reading books by African American/Black authors, would like to discuss and hear other's perspectives on books and would like to meet in locations where we can have coffee, desert and or lunch, this meetup is for you.  A …

We are a group of book lovers who promote local authors by creating space for authors and readers to connect by setting up a time and a venue in which they can meet, greet, and have the author sign books and chat with those attending. We are on Facebook www.facebook.com/chbookfest and have a website www.chestnuthillbookfestival.com. We try to present a balanced and diverse agenda of authors and topics. Our next meeting is our 4th Annuak Book Festival on Sept. 30, 2012.

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!

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 …

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.

Join THE FIRST Women's Business Book Club on Meetup! Connect with other women business leaders while learning new strategies for success in business and life. Read both classic and contemporary business books, then discuss over a glass of wine and appetizers, and network with other ambitious women. This group is both social and professional. Come ready to debate, explore, enlighten, inspire, and share! All of our meetups are held in Center City. Past books include: Secrets of Six-Figure Women …

Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, you will read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories, and make new friends!

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.

I enjoyed a wonderful meeting of The South Jersey Book Club, but the group is in Cherry Hill and it was a bit of a drive for me. I thought there must be some people who'd like to be part of a book club that meets in Gloucester County, so I decided to create one and see what happens.

Bored of the same old Batman and Avengers stories. Got your own idea for a masked vigilante? Lets combine the skills of our own home grown artists and writers and produce our own comic books! Who knows, maybe we have our own 500 million dollar X-enterprise just sitting in our brains waiting to come out in living color?!

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.

This book club will be reading all different genres of books, and will be in Mt. Laurel about once a month to have an open forum discussion about the book and related topics! Books will be discussed in small groups, if necessary, to make sure all members can actively participate in the discussions. Meetings will be held on Tuesday nights at 7:30pm in Mt. Laurel, so please DO NOT join the group if any of these factors do not work for your location/schedule. Let's get reading!!

Calling ALL authors & aspiring authors: Are you ready to get your book out there? Have you been wanting to write a book but don't know how? OR, are you ready for the WORLD to know about your book but you don't know HOW to tell them about it? And you're not sure how to sell it? There are much more effective ways to sell your book than behind a booth or your average book signing table. This group is for authors and aspiring authors who are stuck... stuck either writing their book OR are stuck tryi …

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!

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 …

How To Write Your e-Book, Blog,Photo-Journal Site in 30 days (more or less) The goal of the club will be to promote & encourage people at all levels that are interested in writing: e-books, blog, photo journalism freelancing and being self employed or getting published.   The emphasis is on meeting up on a weekly basis where we can share ideas & network with one another. The club focus will be on a variety of styles.  All are welcome! We will have surprise guests at different times.  We will ha …

This group is for people who are reading omnivores. We'll read lots of varying genres - a different one for each month. If you believe that there are too many books and too little time, this is the group for you!

Everyone has a book in them, maybe many. The transitional publishing industry is going the way of the VCR and buggy-whip. Let's get together and help each other write, publish and market our message to the world! If you've already published or you're just curious and haven't typed a single letter yet, this meetup will help you get support, help and information.

The Delaware County CBBC is a group for individuals who enjoy reading, studying, and sharing discussions about God's Word. This meetup meets one - two Saturdays (afternoon) a month to discuss preselected Bible verses, Biblical stories, or a Christian book. The verse, story, or book is given at the beginning of the month, to focus our studies and prepare us for the meeting. If you love God's Word, are amazed at the depths and realms of what is discovered in it, and find joy and strength discussin …

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- …