Benjamin Franklin once quipped that a person should "Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing." Classics are considered such for a reason; they contain a literary currency that other works do not. This book club is your chance to sit down and finally read Anna Karenina, Don Quixote, Pride and Prejudice or somewhat forgotten classics and/or modern works of similar worth. The books can span any time period or place, and the reading list is always open to growth or suggest …

This is a book club aimed at reading good literature, non-fiction, and other material that is thought provoking.

A great group of avant-garde women who want to read and talk about challenging literature - fictional and non-fictional. This is NOT your chic-lit group. We read classics like Rand, Lewis, and Twain. We read moderns like Friedman, Friedan, Robbins, and even Rowling. All for FUN. We're clever, raucous, valiant, and not afraid to use a dictionary!

Recovering from addictions, alcoholism and a painful past is made easier with the help of loving family, friends and other supporters in recovery. This group strives to provide social outings and discussion groups for recovering addicts and alcoholics. However, the literature and group topics may be of interest to anyone trying to overcome emotional pain and/or anxiety. For the group purpose, I will define "young adults" as anyone 30 and under. However, if you are "above" the young adult criteri …

This is a group of friendly individuals who enjoy getting together to learn and discuss various topics. We do topic discussions, museum visits, game nights, book discussions, and much more! Our main goal is learning and experiencing new things to expand and exercise our minds. This group is open to everyone of any knowledge level who is at least 18 years old.   This diversity helps present different ideas and points of view that we may not be familiar with. The only requirement is a desire to le …

This meetup is now a private group not accepting new membership at this time. Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Womenly literature is meant to be talked about and shared. Come to meet great women and share a good book! See our tiny membership rules on the About Us page.

Meet fellow Sci-fi/Fantasy Fans near you. This group is intended to be a friendly social group, with the common thread of Science Fiction and Fantasy. If you're passionate about reading and discussing sci-fi and fantasy books, film and television this is the place for you.  All adults are welcome to our SF Meetup to have fun talking about science fiction in television, movies, books, graphic novels, fanfiction, media, gaming and art. Watch Sci-Fi shows together, play games and travel with us to …

We are a group that loves to get together in a thematic way over books and movies. Our meetups currently happen twice a month and consist of one meetup where we discuss a book and another meetup where we watch a movie that is based on a book. For this second meetup of the month you have the choice of reading the book and watching the movie or discussing just based on watching the movie. (I always like to do both, read and watch, but the choice is yours! :)) Some of our meetups happen in restaura …

Exploring the Mysteries of the Universe for Personal Growth, Psychic Development and Knowledge of the Ages "TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE, COME INTO YOUR PERSONAL POWER AND LIVE THE LIFE YOU WERE BORN TO LIVE!" We are a monthly class and discussion group studying the Principles of Metaphysics exploring all areas in this exciting field! Serving the Spiritual & Healing Community of Phoenix, THE NEW AGE METAPHYSICS CLASS, is a comprehensive one stop shop for the gathering of skills and information …

We are all avid readers, who read for escape. We pick books from our past and books that are newly release. We read fiction, but books of substance that will spark a good group discussion. Yes, we do meet and talk about the book!! We currently have two groups that meets each month. Our Saturday morning group that meets the 1st Saturday of each month.  The Monday night group meets the 3rd Monday of each month. The groups pick books together every few months. Everyone is welcome in both groups.

A part of the Central Arizona Speculative Fiction Society this friendly group of people meets every third Tuesday to discuss a different science fiction selection. Meet some people with a common interest in SF and Fantasy literature. Haven't read the book?  No biggie. Come on in and see what the rest of us think about it.

We are a group of women who enjoy fictional books of substance. We meet at 6:00 p.m. on the 1st Tuesday of each month at various locations near the Chandler Mall/101 for Happy Hour and to discuss our current book selection. http://hhbookclub.blogspot.com/ We are accepting a few new members. If I get a lot of responses, I will keep a wait-list and there will probably be more openings in a few months for waitlist members to join, as some of our members have some changes in their lives. I will comm …

The Red Hand Book Club, as a project of the Council Advocating an Indigenous Manifesto, is dedicated to increasing Indigenous Peoples' knowledge of the impacts of colonization and decolonization. The group will read a variety of literary, philosophical and theoretical texts to enter and sustain a process of recovering and rediscovering their indigeneity.

Are you trying to balance twin passions: writing and motherhood? Join a group of like-minded mamas in a group about reading and writing the experience of motherhood and your path to it--whether for blogs, publication, your kids, or just your sanity. We'll read from contemporary motherhood literature in all media and create, share, and revise our own in a supportive and encouraging environment. Betsy Andrews Etchart holds an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Goucher College and has taught Contempor …

This is a group for people in Phoenix or nearby who are interested in making new friends interested in freewheeling but focused intellectual discussion. I've just moved back to Phoenix, and I would really like to make new friends with serious intellectual interests. My plan is to have a serious topic for each discussion and to focus our talk on rational exchange. Members should be BOTH interested in making new friends and in having their current ideas stretched and challenged. If you're a new ar …

The Dickens Chicks book club is all about ladies reading Classic Literature. We have spent the last year building our literary muscles, so it seems a natural extension of this would be to see if the movies are as good as the books. With that in mind, we are starting a supplemental group to our book club: Dickens Chicks at the Movies. We will continue to read the Classics on the last Sunday of each month, but in between those readings, we'll meet again to watch the movies that go along with these …

I love to read! But somehow my busy life just gets in my way. This book club is my little gift to myself. Lets pick a great book and commit to reading it every month and then get together to discuss! There's only one rule in this book club: NO DOWNERS!! I read for fun, not to be bummed out ;) Because this group is brand new, I'm still working a few things out: 1. I'm trying to get the use of the barn for the monthly meetup 2. If it's not the barn, I'll host it at my house and hopefully eventuall …

The Lesbian Social Network is the alcohol-free alternative to meeting women at the bars. Join us every Friday for games, lively discussions, special guests, exceptional events, unique theme nights, lesbian & LGBT themed movies (every 4th Friday), fun & laughter, & MORE!!! Location: 1 Voice Community Center, 725 W Indian School, Phoenix Admission: $5.00 (includes refreshments), or become a member and get in FREE! Visit the WCC website membership information and other LSN details: http://www …

The Aliens are here! Their ships are landing and it is time to: PREPARE FOR CONTACT! Welcome to the valley's premier Meet Up Group for the most comprehensive up to date information on UFO's provided by some of Arizona's leading researchers in the field. Meeting once a month we offer a place for our local Phoenix community to gather and discuss the most exciting topic on the planet right now: UFO's and The Alien Agenda! Along with your host Apollo, we will explore a different theme each month and …

We are an intergenerational retro dance party open to all women. 99% of the women who attend Hot Flash dances are lesbian or bisexual women but we are open to women of all sexual orientations. The main age of the women attending is between 33-48 but we welcome all women 21+ who love to dance to yesterday's and today's best music. Voted by Seattle Magazine Best of 2008 issue as the best women's dance in town, we have nine dances throughout the Pacific Northwest, San Diego, Las Vegas and Phoenix.  …

A book discussion group for young professionals focused on remaining well read held the first Tuesday of every month at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library!