The Ivy League Book Club was founded July 2010 by Simbi Animashaun through a desire to connect with Sorors of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. on an intellectual level. However, we decided to extend the invitation to all professional women residing in the Maryland/Washington D.C./Virginia area. Our mission is to read good books of any genre and support African American literature. Starting 2011, book club meetings will be held every 3rd Sunday of: January, March, May, July, September, and Novemb …

This is for all who want to reach out to socialize and dialog with people of different cultures and countries. It is also a group who explores the shared histories, cultures, arts, and literature between the two sides of the Atlantic. It is my hope that a meeting is like a small journey from our day-to-day world to another place, time and point of view. The DC area is a very internationally oriented community so I hope we can come together for a great time: discussions, happy hours, social event …

The Serious Jewish Book club has begun. Its general purpose is to read and discuss topics of Jewish interest with other thoughtful people. Its deeper purpose is to become more educated about a whole range of Jewish topics in the spirit of Socrates’ assertion that an unexamined life is not worth living. When we write “educated” we are not using this word to mean in its modern usage, trained or shaped. We rather hark back to its ancient etymology when it meant “to be led out of” as from the uncons …

Escape Reality is a place where friends can come together for lively and meaningful discussion about books of all kinds while enjoying some good food, good wine, and great company! Meetings are two Sundays of each month at 5:00 pm. Members will be able to take turns suggesting readings. We believe that variety is the spice of life and that everyone should have a chance to break out of their comfort zones so we don't limit what we read to any particular genre or type of novel, we want to get a li …

Are you looking to meet other fun women in our area who love to read and discuss good books over a glass of wine or a cup o' joe? If so, this is the group for you! We will read a variety of books....fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover....chick lit or classic literature...anything goes. Each month we will read a new book and then get together to discuss it in a different location. We are looking for active members only. We do not expect all of our members to attend every month, but we …

Love to read? Want to meet other queer women? Then this is the group for you. Each month, we'll meet on a weekend afternoon at a cafe or restaurant in the Maryland suburbs (likely Takoma Park or Silver Spring) to discuss a book we have all read. While we are open to reading books of all kinds, this is a book club for queer-identified (lesbian, bisexual, queer, etc.) women. Please respect this request. Our first meet-up will be posted soon -- save the afternoon of July 27th!

Tired of joining book clubs only to end up reading stacks of books that aren't your style?? Think outside the box and join us for something different! Each month, the group will pick a genre, not a book, for the upcoming month. You find a book in that genre that you want to read, then share that book with the group. Yes, everyone reads something different, but we discuss how our books each fit the genre and members get to hear about other books that they might want to read in the future. Possibl …

We want to meet people who are curious about the issue of Genetically Engineered ( GE ) Foods and the impact it has on your health and the environment. Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are in nearly 80 % of the food supply and are not required to undergo independent testing or be included on food labeling in retail stores. We are affiliated with similar state and local groups across the country and have gathered support from national advocacy groups such as The Organic Consumers Association …

Do you love reading Christian novels? If so, Divine Inspiration is just what you’ve been looking for. Divine Inspiration is a book club that was created especially for women who enjoy reading Christian novels. As a member of Divine Inspiration you will be inspired, encouraged and uplifted while enjoying good food; good fun; and good fellowship with a group of amazing women.

Create Christian Stories This meetup will pray, brainstorm, and listen to God and one another about his vision for Christian story lines in books, theater, film, and poetry. We gather to create the scripts, books, screenplays, short stories, and poetry that will impact this world. We will help one another get published, get funded, cast, create, and stage each collaboration. "John 13:14 Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet." Coming tog …

This is a book club for 20 something ladies who want to get together to discuss books, drink wine (or beer), and have a good time. Looking to get together about 8-10 members to meet once a month.

We are an eclectic mix of readers. We welcome all comers - male and female, LBGT, liberal and conservative. We range in age from late 20s/early 30s to mid/late 50s. If you live in or near Silver Spring, can meet on the 3rd Sunday afternoon of each month, and like to read literary fiction, some history, and some biography, then this book club is for you. We avoid mass fiction (like John Grisham, Janet Evanovich, Dan Brown, etc.). Literary fiction is a term commonly used to distinguish serious fic …

Welcome to Inspirations for Women, Inc. Inspirational Book Club! This Book Club is a program under Inspirations for Women, Inc (www.meetup.com/Inspirations-for-Women) and is dedicated to inspiring women to live abundant purpose-filled lives through the reading and discussions of positive, inspirational, purpose-driven, thought-provoking fiction and non-fiction books. ALL books chosen are pertinent to our growth emotionally, mentally, physically, financially and spiritually. IFW is a Christian-ba …

Welcome to the Baltimore Jewish Book Club! We are an organization whose interests include books, eating, and schmoozing. The Book Club is open to anyone and everyone interested in participating in a reading group. Our general topics incorporate all things Jewish, including but by no means limited to: -Fiction relating to Jewish themes/topics (by any author) -Non-fiction relating to Jewish history, culture, and religion (by any author) -Fiction and non-fiction written by Jewish and/or Israeli aut …

I love reading books aimed at a young audience, and I know other people must, too! Let's revisit old favorites like _A Wrinkle in Time_ and the _Half Magic_ series, as well as new classics like _When You Reach Me_, _Will Grayson, Will Grayson_, and _Marcello in the Real World_. We can also consider questions where we benefit from adulthood/hindsight, such as... Do you like _The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe_ any better or worse now that you know it's all Christian allegory? How in the world …

This group was founded as a sister group to the DC Area Shakespeare Explorers. The Baltimore Shakespeare Factory sponsors this group as part of it's ongoing mission to expose people af all ages and backgrounds in Bmore (and beyond) to the Bard! Members are encouraged to post any and all activities that are Shakespeare related on this site! More Shakespeare is always a good thing!!!

This is just not another tiresome meetup book club that follows some predictable path well trod by about a million other meetup groups. First, we aim to energize your reading life by presenting a rich menu of unexpected offerings rather than a boring genre-specific diet. We will read delightful fables, profound novels about every aspect of the human condition, comedies, plays, thoughtful (but accessible) works of philosophy, as well as a variety of serious political, social and cultural medita …

This is the re-birthing of a unique spiritual community. It is a bringing forth of a "Beloved Community". Our purpose is creating an environment where each Individual can realize (be) his/her Authentic SELF, Higher SELF, God-SELF, Christ-SELF, Buddha-SELF, ATMAN, Krishna-SELF, by whatever name this SELF may be called. Stated another way, our purpose is to enlighten, empower, encourage, and enrich the life and lives of each other. We are trans-denominational which means we draw from a number of s …

Southern Montgomery County Words and Wine is social book club for women in their 30s and 40s. We typically have two events a month – a book discussion and a social event. Each month we meet at a member's home or at a local restaurant to discuss our book selection. We spend about 30 minutes talking about the book while enjoying great food and a bottle of wine. The rest of the time we get to know one another. Members are encouraged to bring their book suggestions, because we like to read a variet …

Meet other book people in a local book club. We read a different genre of book each month, and decide together on the next month's book. We use the book 501 Must Read Books as the source of our choices. We meet the third Thursday of each month. Come to share your opinions and observations, have something to eat and/or drink, and make new friends from the neighborhood.

The Washington Science Fiction Association, founded in 1947, is the oldest science fiction group in the greater Washington, DC, area. Our interests cover a wide range, including science fiction, science fact, fantasy, and many related fields. Each year we run Capclave, our regional science fiction convention, and we have helped sponsor worldwide conventions such as the World Science Fiction Convention and the World Fantasy Convention. In addition, the club administers the WSFA Small Press Award, …

Who loves a good read? This group is dedicated to those who flip right to People magazine's book reviews in the check out aisle at the grocery store. To the ones who give story lines a shot, even if it is labeled young adult fiction. The ones who don't care if the book is the next great American novel, or not. I'm creating this meetup based off of my love of books, plot lines, and social company. I am an equal opportunist when it comes to my books, and I hope that if you join, you will be too. T …

We are a book club who enjoys sharing and discussing the books we have read. The group meets monthly on a Sunday from 6 pm - 8 pm. Book selections are suggested by the group members and voted on at the meetups. Location of the meetup is given only to the members signed-up for that particular event.

We are over 100 people joined by the character trait of being highly sensitive.  In the research literature this trait is called sensory processing sensitivity.  We, as HSP's, experience and process the world differently than 80% of the population.  We have sensitive nervous systems which take in more information and process information more thoroughly.  Wondering if you are highly sensitive?  Take this self test, researched and validated by Elaine Aron, the founding mother of research on sensor …

Looking for kindred book lovers? Like to cook? Come share good reads and your favorite recipes with Howard County Books & Cooks. HoCoBoCo is a great group of girls who meet one afternoon each month to share dinner and cocktails, swap recipes, discuss our current book selection, and decide together on our next read. Fiction? Memoir? True Crime? Mystery? Thriller? Best seller or little known gem? Thai? Mexican? Italian? Greek? Spanish? Indian? Pot luck or out and about? Please note: most of our m …

Meet local Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation, cultural exchange, and fun in Maryland! 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 an …

"Can a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?" -- Henry David Thoreau If you enjoy reading books, viewing films,  and participating in discussions about powerful & timely issues then this group is for you.  Meet other intelligent, creative, caring professionals and movie lovers. An interactive, thought-provoking seminar exploring powerful and timely issues, focused on the stories of people challenged by illness and disability. Their lives provide …

Meet local Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation, cultural exchange, and fun in Baltimore City, MD! 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. A …