For more than 30 years Charis Books & More, the oldest and largest independent feminist bookstore in the South, has played host to legendary programs and events. In 1996, we created a separate non-profit, Charis Circle, to continue and expand our program offerings. Together, Charis Books and Charis Circle create a forum for free thought, independent voices, and unique expression. As a non-profit, Charis Circle is funded mainly through individual giving efforts and foundation gifts. Charis Circle …

The Fellowship of Reason was founded in Atlanta, GA in 1998 as a non-profit organization to provide fellowship, ethical education, and continuing classical education for thoughtful people, young and old. We welcome individuals and families, offering both adult and family-friendly activities. Activities include inspirational, social, educational, and recreational outings. Family and children programs are especially important to us. There's something for everyone! FOR offers *a reason-based appro …

This group is for people who enjoy fairy tales, faerie art, and really all things fae. Storytelling, music, dance, costuming, gaming, and more all have their place at these meetups. The meetups are free and open to everyone, though there may be other events (like Faerie Escape: Atlanta) that charge for admission.

A monthly meetup group in Atlanta Designed to be a haven for all gamers, nerds, geeks, etc. who want a place to play and socialize without the pressure of having to purchase something, rent space, or feel limited because of the public presence. Here you get to be a nerd/geek/gamer/etc/awesome in all of your glory. Please come and hang out with us and be your self because this is the place to be it.

Love the works of Zora Neale Hurston, Frantz Fanon, Toni Morrison, Richard Wright, James Baldwin, Edwidge Danticat and countless other celebrated Black authors? If so, join other Black women who love to read fiction and nonfiction books written by the most notable writers of African descent. We will read classic works of the past and present, and will help each other identify talented new writers of the future. Book discussions will take place in our homes, restaurants, cafes, book stores, …

Formerly the Better World Book Club, the all new Midtown Review book club is re-forming... book club selections and meeting dates and times coming soon!  For great book reviews, author interviews and more, check out our website at http://MidtownReview.com or visit us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/MidtownReview.

An Exploration of African American, Female, Non-fiction Authors. THIS IS A CO-ED GROUP . . . men you are needed.

Progressivism: an umbrella term for a political ideology advocating or favoring social, political, and economic reform or changes through the state. Progressivism is often viewed by its advocates to be in opposition to conservative or reactionary ideologies. If you are interested in reading material that will make you think then this is the place for you.

If you like to read books like Harry Potter, Hunger Games, The Chronicles of Narnia, and The Da Vinci code and Ender's Game, than this is the book club for you. I put "Fiction" in the title with Fantasy, instead of calling it just a fantasy book club, because fantasy isn't the only genre that the club is open to. It's also open to the following fiction genres: Science-Fiction, Paranormal, Suspense/Thriller (not hard-core horror), Mystery, Action/Adventure. Our main event, will be the once a mont …

We're a group of smart women who meet once or twice a month to discuss our selected book.  We generally meet at a member's home and enjoy great treats and a glass or two of wine.  We do actually discuss the book in a very open, friendly environment and have a dedicated time for socializing.  Outside of the book meetups, we have several other activites such as author signings/lectures, movie nights, dinners, and anything else our members are into at the time.  Members must be 21+ and remain activ …

Would you like to meet a few new friends in the Brookhaven/Buckhead area who are avid readers looking to discuss books that are sometimes hilarious, but definitely heartwarming and thought provoking? If this describes you, please join us for a monthly women's book club discussion/social. If anyone has any suggestions for books to read, or if you're open to leading one of our Meetups, feel free to let me know.  We're a welcoming group of women; avid readers, warm and friendly.  It doesn't get any …

This is a group of women in their mid-to-late 20's and 30's meeting to discuss best-selling fiction (with a little chick-lit thrown in!) while socializing with new people. We'll be meeting once a month on a Sunday afternoon to drink coffee, tea, or wine at a cafe in the Perimeter area while we enjoy each other's company and discuss the latest books. So take a break from your jobs, leave the guys at home, and come join a great group of women once a month for some great conversation and fun!

Study group to read all of Nietzsche works and the impact of those works.

Read fun books and meet new people. If you are a young professional (21 to 35), like to read books, and enjoy laughing, then you should join... or you can join another book club, either way we don't really care;)

We welcome anyone interested in reading and talking about good, well-written books, spanning all genres, both fiction and non-fiction, but (most) always a little off the beaten path.

… In a single 2-hour meeting, members will discuss the highlights of each source of literature. Compelling themes are sought in effort to challenge our beliefs as we apply a balance of humor and critical thinking towards the development of a deeper sense of personal meaning and purpose.    Free thought, humility, emotional intelligence are a must for those of us on course to transcend the human experience. This group isn't for know-it-alls, but for the kind of person that habitually questions soci …