"Instead of the modernist quest for meaning in a chaotic world, the postmodern author eschews, often playfully, the possibility of meaning, and the postmodern novel is often a parody of this quest. Postmodern authors also tend to celebrate chance over craft, and further employ metafiction to undermine the writer's authority. Another characteristic of postmodern literature is the questioning of distinctions between high and low culture through the use of pastiche, the combination of subjects and …

If you're longing for intellectual discussions and love literature then this is the group for you. I've toyed with this idea for some time but have finally decided to go actively looking for a group that will dawdle over coffee or dinner for hours and hours.. If the idea of violent but civilised discussions on classic literature and poetry fills you with excitement then I hope you'll find a home here. A large group is not the idea at all. A small tightly knit group which shares similar interest …

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, art …

This meet-up has been running since 2008 and has a community of people interested in Books, Literature, Asian culture and Asian Life. The group is for anyone living in London or near London and is open to all nationalities and ethnicities. There is a variety of meet-ups and events orgainsed for this group,  all related to books, literature or Asian culture in someway. The aim of this group is  to provide a forum for debate and discussion, and to socialise and inform. The meet-ups in this group …

Leeds needs a book group! Having just moved to the area I can see there is a dirth of groups for book and literature lovers. This must change! I don't read anywhere near enough but a group like this one will get me in the habit once more. I can't find a group like it, so I'm creating one myself. Once-a-month meets, discussions on the wonderful world of literature, and the setting of a book to read after each meet. Come on, come all, and we could make this an awesome group.

We are a friendly social group that organises and attends events in and around Oxford for people who love Art, Culture, Theatre, Live Music, Literature and Spoken Word, Cinema, Dance, Museums, Concerts etc.

This is a book club that focuses on queer literature, from the trashy to the highbrow.  We read long tomes, graphic novels, short stories and even non-fiction, whatever takes our fancy. The aim of the group is to celebrate non-normative gender and sexuality, bring queer culture to life, learn about queer history and make new friends. You don’t have to identify as anything to join this group. We usually meet on the last Wednesday of every month. Each meetup we discuss the chosen book, have a fre …

Welcome to a new and exciting style of book club! Our sister club, The Cambridge Wine & Dine Book Club, has been so much fun and wonderfully popular, and we hope to reproduce that success here in our great city. Like books and book-discussion? Like food and drink? Like meeting new and interesting people? This club is for you! We'll discuss the book-of-the-month over a glass of wine and a bite to eat at one of the countless wonderful (and often reasonably priced) restaurants the Mother City has t …

Greetings and welcome to The Crypt Here is a place for those with an interest in all vampiric aspects - culture, romance, films, literature and history to name a few - can express themselves, explore the culture and come together. Come, enter, and join your fellow Dwellers...

This group is open to anyone who likes reading and likes to share their views on books. A degree in English Literature is not required! We'll meet up on the second Wednesday of each month to talk about a book that members have voted to read.

London's famous Post Apocalyptic Book Club is coming to the Northwest. If you enjoy apocalyptic or distopian literature, as well as lively debate then this is the club for you. This is a break away club of the original London PABC. For more information about the sort of books and activities we will be doing please see www.post-apocalypticbookclub.co.uk Every month we will read an apocalyptic or distopian title and meet in a central location to discuss it.

This is a group for people interested in Culture and the Arts, including: literature, poetry, theatre, independent and World cinema, philosophy, art, music...We can go to cultural events, such as: theatre, cinema, talks, concerts and art galleries, in and around Walsall / the West Midlands. We can also have informal events such as meals and drinks out, where we can meet like-minded people.

This is a club for reading and writing in London and surrounding areas. We will meet regularly to exchange books and literature, we will have writing workshops and the organizer will share information with everyone in the group.

Greetings, I have created this group as I need help in a project that I am currently organising. It is for anyone who is well read, and has a keen interest in the subject. However, it is also for anyone, like me, who have no experience or exposure to his works but would be interested in getting to know. Where people can get together and discuss his works as well as offering advice or be part of brainstorming sessions for the project that I am on. It can also be for people who are interested in g …

This is a group for aspiring writers in south-west London. The Novel Coach runs fiction writing courses, led by acclaimed novelist, poet and playwright Kevin MacNeil, an experienced creative writing tutor. Our first course, Find The Novel In You, is starting in New Malden on 29 May and running for 12 weeks. It will provide you with the tools you need to get started and keep going. Classes will focus on finding your voice, plotting, character, dialogue and other essential components of fiction wr …

This is a private group for those people who wish to create something in London to commemorate the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death in 2016. We plan to meet up regularly to discuss what we want to do, then assign tasks amongst the group to achieve it.

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 i …

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 …

ABOUT CAMCREATIVE CamCreative embraces a diverse group of interests which includes graphic  and web design, media of all kinds, literature and publishing, visual arts, multimedia, performing arts and general culture bringing together a mix of large and small firms. Please come and join us on the last WEDNESDAY of each month. We have on average around 30 + people turn up to meet and chat about all things creative with a wide and diverse group of friendly people. We start at 7.30pm and around 8 …

The Wimbledon Book Club is a reading group that meets in Wimbledon, SW19 Merton South London, on the first and third Mondays of the month. We are a friendly bunch in our 20's, 30 (and the young at heart) who enjoy an "occasional" drink while discussing contemporary fiction paperbacks. We are very easy to get to if you live in Wimbledon, Wimbledon Village, Putney, Southfields, Raynes Park, Balham, Tooting, Morden, New Malden, Sutton or Mitcham :) We all know most Bookclubs tend to read the same …

A publishing professional who has represented writers for years as Commissioning Editor at Amazon and Head of Writers' Services for Bloomsbury and The Writers' & Artists' Yearbook, I’ve learnt a few integral things along the way, and wanted to share that knowledge with fellow writers on the way up. So, here’s the service I’ve come up with: [u]Creative Writing Camp[/u] Regular marathon writing sessions [Bootcamp] with all the energy of writing in company but without the group drama or competing …

This is a group for any new generation writer interested in getting published. All genres are welcome. We started this group to meet other writers and to find creative ways of overcoming challenges that face many of today's writers. We will invite publishers or literary agents to most of our meetings, so hopefully we can facilitate the recognition of new talent from our midst. Looking forward to meeting everybody.”

We are having a <> at 7pm on the March 5th in Central London & you are invited. So if you are curious, seriously interested or just fancy meeting up with some fellow fantasy readers, now is the time... There will be nibbles and a full selection of all the books from our past, present & future reading list. Everyone is welcome! The Fantasy Book Club meets in central London on the third Tuesday of the month and is open to both men & women who enjoy discussing the themes and issues found in Fantas …

Join us to get inspiration, keep yourself motivated and discuss the craft of great story telling. Exchange ideas, get feedback on your work and meet others devoted to creative writing.  This group welcomes creative writers of all abilities.  Maybe you've been writing for a while, or perhaps you'd like to write more frequently but can't keep the momentum going. We meet to write, discuss our writing in progress, read and share our work.  We have workshops where we discuss "How To" books that inspi …

We are a small and friendly book group that meets once a month in central Cheltenham.    Our aim is to read different types of books and welcome suggestions from members.  You also don't have to have finished or like the book to attend. There is also a £2 fee per person per meet up which will be collected on the night.  This funds the running of the website.

Single, couple or new to the area and want to improve your social life by meeting local people? Are you a Book, Theatre or Film lover and looking to share these interests with other local likeminded people? Then this group is for you! Lifein Cambs.......becauseLife Is For Enjoying! Offering you a Calendar of social events for local professionals Why not join us? We'd love to meet you! NEW FOR 2013! PLEASE NOTE THAT FURTHER CHANGES arenow being considered then will be implemented asap to our Li …

I think it's about time that Wimbledon Village had its own book club. What I have in mind is a group that comes together to discuss books, probably mostly fiction but with a little other stuff thrown into the mix and meeting over coffee, or food, or drinks in a local cafe, restaurant or bar. There may be the occasional 'other event' like a 'meet the author' or a theatre trip, but with books and friendly discussion at the core. At great way to make new friends or cement friendships too. If you'd …

This group for lesbian women meets monthly at The Regent pub, two minutes walk from Balham tube/BR, on the second Thursday of the month. We discuss topics covering everything from deal breakers and flirting to the relationship between our best friends and our girlfriends, and our feelings about our mothers. It's a friendly and inclusive group and when there is a high level of attendance, women will be divided into smaller groups so that everyone can have their say.