This is a book club for anyone interested in Buddhism and/or philosophy of life. We will be reading and discussing books such as The Living Buddha, Buddhism the First Millenium, Unlocking the Mysteries of Birth and death etc...Daisaku Ikeda is a Buddhist leader, peacebuilder, a prolific writer, poet, educator and founder of a number of cultural, educational and peace research institutions around the world. As third president of the Soka Gakkai (value-creating society) and founder of the Soka Gak …

This group is for people who are fascinated by African culture, whether it is African art, literature, film, politics or economy. Our first four gatherings address issues touching on the following topics. May 9: Sponsored Child to Ph.D. May 16: Honoring Women in African Art May 23: Teaching in Kibera, Africa's Largest Slum May 30: Growing up in Colonial Kenya

Join others interested in history and literature for stimulating conversation.  This book club meets monthly and is led by the Museum's Executive Director Mark Rothman.

We are a group of women who live in Pasadena/South Pasadena, love to read good literature (modern and classics) and enjoy making new friends. We meet each month at a different member's home for an evening of appetizers, socializing and book discussion.

Greetings and Welcome! Interested in Judaism, Jewish Culture, Jewish History, Great Jewish Literature?  Like to read and discuss with intelligent, thoughtful readers? Well then, step right up.  This is group is for you. The West L.A. Jewish book club is a group of readers with diverse interests including Judaism, Zionism, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Fiction, Non-Fiction, Culture, Philosophy and anon.  We've also been known to see and discuss cinema. You are invited to not only join the fray.. …

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Aurobindo http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirra_Alfassa Aurobindo's writings synthesized Eastern and Western philosophy, religion, literature, and psychology. Aurobindo was the first Indian to create a major literary corpus in English.[6] His works include philosophy; poetry; translations of and commentaries on the Vedas, Upanishads, and the Gita; plays; literary, social, political, and historical criticism; devotional works; spiritual journals and three volumes of …

I would love to gather with other adult women book lovers and expand our comfort zone in our reading selection.  I think in order to find common ground - ideal age would be between 30-60 years. This group will meet once a month and have a different genre of literature to read from and rate when we meet. Book selection is open for suggestion.

Who says book clubs have to be held at boring old Starbucks? If you'd like to make a commitment to reading more AND you've been dying to try out some of the fabulous bars, restaurants and cute little coffee shops and tea rooms LA has to offer, this is the book club for you! I'm planning on alternating between American classics one month, to modern literature the next to keep a good balance. This book club IS a democracy though, so all suggestions are welcome and will be voted upon!

Do you love reading as much as I do? Do you often find yourself finishing a great book and at a loss for not having someone with whom to share the experience? Do you love great literature? Do you miss the student experience of reading a book and discussing the deeper meaning and implications with a group? If this sounds like you, join our book club! We will meet once a month to discuss our latest selection.

The theme for this book club is "Great Females in Literature" and includes any genre that has great female characters or authors.  Our club meets on the second Wednesday of every month at Aroma Cafe in Studio City.  Join our club if you love reading and discussing great books with friends!

I was founder and President of The Nubian Queens Book Club for 10 years in Riverside. I am an avid reader of African American literature and would love like females to join the book club. The Nubian Queens Book Club's motto is to read, relate and relax in sisterhood. We start each meeting with a prayer, then continue with a good news segment then the book discussion. The good news segment is anything wonderful that has happened to you or your family that you would like to share. During the book …

A book discussion group for members and friends of the LGBT community. Although the focus here is on reading and discussing books of specific interest to the community, we will read books from other genres, as well. We'll meet on the first Friday of every month to discuss our current selection and select a book for the following month. We'll also schedule occasional MeetUps at museums, concert venues, and restaurants. Whatever strikes our collective fancy.

Make new friends while discussing books and movies of all genres. We'll meet for coffee or dinner at cafes or restaurants in Corona. You don't have to be reading the current selection to join the discussion. All you have to do is enjoy reading and feel like talking about it. In addition to books and movies, other various social events may be organized such as fairs, festivals, plays, brunch, wine tastings, etc. Join this group if you are interested in meeting new people, making new friends, read …

Advice from Cher Horowitz from the classic film Clueless: "You should read one non-school book a week." This advice applies not only to high school girls, but also to lesbians, queers, gay ladies. The LA Gay Lady Book Club is for women who want to read one cool book a month, and we'll be taking suggestions on what to read from the club's members. The books we read may or may not be lesbian/queer themed, but the Ladies who attend probably will be ;) (gay/lesbian/bi/queer, trans family welcome) Re …

Sistah Circle is a group of ladies that commit to meet each month to discuss literature by African American Authors. The purpose of the group is to meet other book lovers, make friends, and discuss the awesome books that African American literature has to offer. We read various genre's including drama, romance, poetry, science fiction, urban, history and mysteries. If you love to read, and have a desire to discuss the books you have read with the most friendly down to earth ladies you've ever me …

This is a fabulous group of women who have been meeting to discuss great reads since 1996. We welcome women of all ages - just bring a love of reading and a willingness to participate in some great discussions. The group meets at the El Toro Library Community Room on the first Tuesday of each month, from 7-9 pm. One member prepares information about the author (unless it's an autobiography or biography, of course) and then we have a moderator who helps guide the discussion. We read fiction and n …

Do you have a taste for the mysterious and macabre? Do you aspire to have your work on the banned books list? Do you admire the works of Roald Dahl, Neil Gaiman, or Lemony Snicket? Or maybe you just prefer to sit on the edge of your seat? The Estelle Dowding Institute of Literary Peculiarities strives for the creation and preservation of strange, dark, and unusual works. The Institute primarily serves as a workshop for writers to showcase and critique each other’s work in a friendly and non-judg …

In 2008, we started as a group of adults who loves all things Harry Potter and realized that we love other geeky things like Lord of the Rings, Percy Jackson, Hunger Games, Star Wars, Star Trek, Dr. Who and much more! If you are 21 years or older and want to partake of some geeky fun, come check us out at our next meetup! The Los Angeles Dumbledore's Army Meetup group is fan-run, unofficial group that is not affiliated with or endorsed by J.K. Rowling, her agents, Scholastic, Bloomsbury (or ot …

Este es un grupo para entusiastas de la poesía escrita en español (esto incluye traducciones). Nuestro énfasis es doble: disfrutar y estudiar la poesía escrita en español y además promover la creación literaria entre los participantes.

We are a group of black women who love to read, want to read more and meet like minded women. We are here to inspire women to read, share literature, fellowship, and encourage others in the joy of reading. We meet in Redondo Beach at Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore on the first Saturday of the month from 4pm to 6pm. We are an eclectic group of women and so are our reading selections. Find out more at our web site www.mochagirlsread.com

If you are tired of telling yourself, "I have a hard time sitting down and reading the latest books on the bestseller list or books people have recommended to me or that I've found of interest, bought and are still sitting on my shelf", join our group. Not only will you read a plethora of books that you might never have read, you'll also get a chance to discuss them with other lesbians! This group is for women who love women. The goal of this group is to discuss books of all genres (with an em …

Pasadena Book Chicks is a book club for women (mainly in their 20s and 30s) residing in the San Gabriel Valley area. We will meet once a month to chat and discuss the book that we've chosen to read that month. The club's emphasis will be on fiction (both classic and contemporary), but we may read memoir and poetry as well. Members will be able to suggest books for the group to read. To join, please answer the profile questions, and be sure to have a profile photo uploaded. Thanks!

The LALPG is a fun, friendly social group for lesbians in Los Angeles and surrounding cities that plays laid back games of Texas Hold'em poker tournaments and cash games. It is for players of all levels. If you have never played but always wanted to learn, this is a great place and we will teach you. If you do know the game, we have plenty of players that will challenge you as well! We host monthly home games at locations ranging from Long Beach to the San Fernando Valley with a small buy-in, fo …

Welcome to the Baby Boomers and Friends Book Club website. I'm excited and inspired with the potential of this group to enrich and empower the lives of Baby Boomers who find joy in reading books of all genres, meeting new people and having fun engaging in lively discussions. This is a book and social club of 10 - 15 dynamic, diverse and progressive Baby Boomers. Our goal is to create a fun and inspiring community for book lovers. Our book selections and discussions reflect the collective imagina …

The LA Feminist Book Club is a space for feminists to openly exchange ideas and critique literature. It supports the development of community and fosters discourse for a civil society against gender oppression. By providing a space for people to talk and learn from each other, we hope to encourage the personal and social practice of feminism in everyday life. Please follow us on Facebook!

NOTE: This is a COED book club. Each member is an avid reader and likes to discuss what they have read. In The Literary Lounge, we will read books from a variety of genres. Each month a different member will choose a book. We take turns meeting in members' homes. Also incorporated may be  be lunches, dinners, or events that are of interest to the members. We, on occasion, will watch the movies based on the books we read. There is an attendance policy: members should attend at least one event ev …

Saludos. Los participantes de este grupo nos reunimos para leer y conversar en torno a la obra de autores hispanoamericanos (aunque admitimos que este tipo de definición es difícil de precisar). El grupo se estructura respetando la diversidad de géneros literarios y el origen de autores hispanoamericanos. Sin embargo, debido a limitaciones de espacio y ocupaciones de los miembros, procuraremos que los textos sugeridos de lectura entre sesiones no rebasen las 5 cuartillas. Este grupo es una exce …

Meet local Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation, cultural exchange, and fun in Los Angeles! Come to a Spanish Fanaticos Meetup event and make new amigos while speaking in Spanish, learning new vocabulary, putting your grammar knowledge into practice and/or simply brushing up your Spanish skills! Some of our events include: Spanish Grammar and Literature Workshops, Social Networking Events, Happy Hours, Dinners, Coffee Time, Hikes, Picnics, Movie Nights, Dancing and more. All ages …