Arts and Wine Group has been created to learn about two subjects which go together perfectly: Arts and Wine  A&W Group has devised a series of arts- and wine-inspired lectures that will include:  Fine art and wine Opera and wine Literature and wine Architecture and wine It is your chance to learn more about the arts and wine and to meet like-minded people in a relaxed and informal – yet stylish – atmosphere. Joie de vivre at its finest! The events are oganised by Jane-Angela Arte - designer, a …

… in the knowledge that the story is going to be presented and digested in chunks that our short-term memories can pleasurably and comfortably hold. c) MORE "ALIVE" AND MINDFUL DISCUSSION: Good literature is often especially porous and responds differently to the circumstantial set-up of each reading. There’s something very exciting and galvanizing we find, about discussing a story that has just finished chiming in your ears, as opposed to one you read last week on the 114 bus, massively distracte …

This is a book club that specialises in anything LGBTQ. Open to anyone (regardless of gender / sexuality / orientation / etc) with an interest in queer literature - from the trashy to the highbrow. The aim of the group is to celebrate queer culture and history, read some queer fiction, have a few drinks and meet new open-minded friends. Each meeting we decide on the book for next month, so FEEL FREE TO COME ALONG EVEN IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE BOOK. Book suggestions are always welcome :) **Out …

I created this group for all Jane Austen enthusiasts, who are interested in attending events related to this author happening in and around London with like-minded people. We shall also discuss her novels through informal meetings. Everybody is welcome, whether you are a dedicated Janeite, or are just curious to discover more about her life and novels! There will be various meetups more loosely based on Jane Austen, the Regency era, British Art of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, dependi …

  2012 is the bicentenary of Dickens' birth and there will be a lot going on to celebrate in London. What better time to start this group The group meetings will be regular book group style occasions and visits to Dickens related places ands events. The Dickens Museum is a possibility. Also, The Museum of London will be having a major exhibition starting in December and the BFI will be doing a retrospective of Dickens' films. Rochester and Broadstairs are other possible meeetup venues. The group …

'Vedanta' means the 'end of knowledge'. It presents the philosophy of life and living to combine continual action with enduring peace. Vedanta is the digest of knowledge laid down by sages and thinkers from time immemorial. It belongs to one and all with no distinctions whatsoever. Swami Parthasarathy, the founder of the Vedanta Academy and its chapters worldwide, has translated subtle philosophic themes into practical application for business and living. He is a best selling author, corporate r …

We're slowly making our way through the Guardian's list of 1000 novels everyone must read, which covers novels about love, crime, comedy, family and self, state of the nation, science fiction and fantasy, and war and travel.  We work our way through the categories each month, and invite members to nominate books from the list. Once nominations have been received, all members vote for their choice.  The book club is for people living in and around Chiswick, as well as those who don't mind travell …

Do you know how the World is going to end? These authors do! We are a group of friends who realized that we are interested in post-apocalyptic books and as half joke decided to start a book club dedicated to it. We will be meeting once a month in a pub in Central London to chat about a pre-chosen post-apocalyptic themed book, as well as organizing movie nights and pub crawls. Also, we are an equal opportunity group and don't discriminate against those who are into dystopic lit, so if you fancy …

Ever wondered what the author was thinking when they wrote a novel? We have created a meet up just for those who want to meet the author and then read their book with the knowledge of the objective and goals. Welcome to The Tea Box’s new Noveltea Book Club – a unique new way of meeting to discuss some of your favourite books from our local community of Authors – with niche to best-selling books on the agenda over the term. The Author will Introduce you to there book and then two weeks later afte …

Reading Peruvian - Spanish & Latin-American literature in Spanish and English. Organising social events in aid of Peruvian orphans and children living in extreme poverty. Organising Peruvian cousine lessons. Organising travels to Peru with a native guide. Organising lectures on Peruvian culture. Peruvian music & Andean & Afro-Peruvian dance. http://www.meetup.com/peruviangroup Organizers Umberto & Elena Day

I have tried many book clubs, film clubs, and have yet to find the one that had a good balance between a really good discussion and a really good day/night out. So why not start one myself? Passionate about film and literature, and not one to pass up a good glass of wine or beer, this is a group for those who enjoy all of the above. Meetups to be held at various north of the river drinking establishments.

Welcome to the Vivacious BookClub for London Women! If you are a literary lover and would like nothing more than to get together with a group of friendly, interesting girls and discuss the latest reads then look no further. Are you new to London or looking for a cultural twist on the usual socialising? In this group you can broaden your literary horizons and make new friends.   Look forward to seeing you soon!   Upcoming books in 2012: March Before I Go To Sleep

Hi and welcome to Fulham's Book Club! My name is Maja, I just recently moved to Fulham and really like it... so do I like reading. I personally would like to meet interesting people to talk with, about interesting books, but also to make new friends in Fulham. For the beginning I think we're just meeting for some drinks and deciding on a book to read, and then let's take it from there :) Any questions/suggestions/ideas very welcome!   Looking forward to some nice meetups.   Warm regards, Maja

Although, this group started as a small dinner party group for professional Gujjus, aged 35-45 yrs living in london with an aim to meet broad minded, well achieved/ambitious, sophisticated Gujaratis in London and celebrate our wonderful cuisine.....it has now evolved into fun people who enjoy Indian food, cinema, literature, art and culture.   We try to meet at least once a fortnight.   

This meet up group organises events including author events, book launches and celebrity interviews with ultimate goal of raising awareness and support for the Pelican Post- a UK based scheme which delivers children's story books direct to particpating schools throughout Africa. For more information please visit www.pelican-post.org

This is a London-based book club for everyone that wants to meet monthly to discuss a 'short' book over a drink. Whether it's because you're too busy or too lazy (like me) to read a novel, appreciate shorter books, or want to supplement your current book club, everyone is welcome. The aim is to meet once a month at a pub on a weekday evening to discuss the month's book whilst meeting new people and having a laugh in the process.   If you're on Facebook, why not join our group: http://www.faceboo …