If your a book lover who enjoys reading literature written by African-American and Latino authors, meeting new people while having fun, then this is the group for you. A monthly book will be chosen to read, and reviewed. Reviews will be shared with authors and publishers so our voice can be heard by authors and publishers. Members will be informed of publishing news, events, workshops and seminars. We will host guest speakers, authors and contributers to the publishing industry to discuss self-p …

Meet other local readers to read and discuss the great classics of literature. We will read and ponder "great" books but will not limit ourselves to those in the "canon".

Meet local Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation, cultural exchange, and fun in North Jersey, NJ! 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 …

This is a gathering of friends who enjoy literature and a hearty discussion about the books we read. This group is designated for ladies who enjoy laughing to the point of tears, being inspiring and inspired, and who can respect and appreciate differences of opinion. If any of these attributes sound like you, you will find kindred spirits here.

Meet kindred book lovers in the Bergen/Rockland County area. While we occasionally read modern classics (Lolita, Catch-22), we read mostly classic works written before 1950 (check our calendar to sample our book selection). We emphasize novels and plays important within the history of literature or have some historical interest. We have friendly, topical discussions about what we enjoyed, didn't enjoy, and found interesting in our reading while making some literate friends in the process. GROUP …

"AlterNet / By David Rosen Salons: A New Intellectual Culture is Taking Shape Throughout the Country Amidst the long, drawn-out recovery from the Great Recession, an unprecedented flowering of intellectual life is underway." Join us for monthly discussions about the arts, sharing of artistic events, sharing of music, the written word, the painted image or whatever else crosses our minds and our paths. This Salon is for people who wish to join with other artists or people who love the arts and d …

Hello: I am an English professor who has studied and taught literature of the Caribbean Diaspora. I have a passion for fiction novels in particular and would like to find other people who are interested in reading and discussing a range of books from the English, French, Spanish and Dutch Caribbean. We will also explore literature by people of Caribbean heritage (Afro-Caribbean, British-Caribbean, Canadians of Caribbean heritage, and so on). The idea is to gain a sense of the breadth and richnes …

The MIT Enterprise Forum of New York City is a volunteer, not-for-profit organization part of a network of 27 chapters worldwide. Our mission is to be the New York City-based leader in hosting networking and educational events focused on innovation and entrepreneurship. We host monthly events that attract between 30 and 200+ people. We count a membership of 200 people and a subscription list of 10,000 people, and have been an active chapter since 1971. We also occasionally host events with part …

Do you live in Jersey City and find yourself wondering, where are all the lesbians? Hoboken, I'm talking about you too! I thought there would be no better way to get us together than with food. So, if you are single or coupled, have any interest in food and wine (or film, working out, networking, whatever) let's get together and be social, and of course, eat. Please post a photo of yourself on your profile so that we know who you are.

Becoming an engaged reader requires commitment and intellectual curiosity, but the rewards are great. The IAM Readers Guild is designed to allow readers to interact with others in their own community as well as the wider global reading community, and to learn a “deeper empathy” through experiencing great writing that wrestles with big ideas in many cultural contexts. Each month, groups around the world will meet to discuss the book of the month (ours being in NYC), beginning with a list of ques …

Welcome fellow bookworms and social butterflies! Ladies, Literature & Liquor is for ladies in their 20s and early 30s who love books... anything from from a nice, easy read to a good literary classic, and who are looking to expand their social circle and make a few new good girlfriends. We usually meet about once a month, mostly in Hoboken. While our chats sometimes delve into more than the book selection, we always have good conversations and a great time. Hope you can join us!

This is a group for those who like games based on trivia. Games to be played include Trivial Pursuit (natch), Bezzerwizzer, Blast From The Past, Chronology, Facts in Five, The Logo Game, Smart Ass, 20 Questions, Wits and Wagers, You Must Be An Idiot and more. Different games will be played at each meetup, and there's over 30 games. Meetups will take place in Manhattan on weekends, at least twice a month, more often if the group catches on. IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ - while these games are mostly e …

This group is open to those interested in applying the Spanish language to all aspects of life. Novice, intermediate and experts are welcomed. Apply your language skills in all settings: dining, art, athletics, fitness, entertainment, literature and more.

I propose we read a large selection of the novels in Balzac's La Comédie Humaine ( Human Comedy) series. Specifically, a few from each category Balzac identified in his grand but unfinished project: Etudes de Moeurs au XIXe siècle (Studies of Manners in the 19th Century) - including the various "Scène de la vie..." Philosophical Studies Analytical Studies

We started this Meetup for Book and Literacy lovers.. topics will include: Creative Cooking, Wellness, Theology, Children's Literature. Come and explore the world of books and meet the authors. Network, and enjoy a great lunch at Connections Cafe, 7 Main St., Flemington, NJ. 11am-2pm.

Are you between 35-65? Live/work in Montclair or a nearby town? Do you love to read? Would you enjoy discussing with others a book that you've read? Compare impressions, good points, not-so-good points, thrills, surprises and let-downs? You've found the right place! Join us to discuss books from various genres. Best of all - look forward to a very welcoming environment that encourages lively conversation and friendly fun.

Our group has been meeting the second Monday of the month for over six years. If you love mysteries, why not investigate mysteries with us? Meetings begin at 7:00 P.M. in the Conference Room of New City Library.

To explore the ideas of the science fiction author Philip K Dick  Ray Bradbury, Jorge Luis Borges. Heinlein, Arthur C. Clarke and other sci fi writers and filmmakers such as Stanley Kubrick, Ridley Scott, and  Darren Aronofsky. We watch films,discuss books , attend seminars and film festivals

Welcome to the Latin American & Spanish Book Club. Saying club is just a formality. This is more a space for people who find pleasure reading literature from Latin America and Spain. We will read non-fiction, fiction, articles, chronicles, essays, poetry, short stories and novels. The only requirement is that it is in Spanish. We have native and non-native Spanish speakers from all over the globe. Our goal is to provide interactive discussions in Spanish to native and non-native speakers to help …

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Hi, children's book scribblers and doodlers! Every week we hold a 15 minute info session on topics ranging from craft to publishing. Next, four individuals present their work or ideas for a group critique (20 minutes each). We give one another feedback, swap ideas, pair up word folks and picture folks, and support one another on the yellow brick road to Publishdom. (Picture books, chapter books, and YA novels all welcome)

We're people who've attended John Truby's writing seminars in New York. If you've attended one of his three day seminars, you're eligible to join.

Share a few hours of free food, complimentary wine, give-a-ways and good conversation with some fellow book lovers and great authors. What more could you ask for in a ladies night out? This club is for anyone looking to get away from it all and talk books - if only for a night!

There are no assigned readings, no assigned themes. Instead, read what you want and be prepared to explain (without spoilers, if it's fiction) what makes it compelling or a door stop. Extra points for dramatic reenactments, diagrams, and remembering what it was you read. If you're planning to attend an upcoming event, please list in the comments what you're reading, so those between books can choose whether or not to join you. The idea is to meet within walking distance of the 1, A/C D/B station …

Explore your sensuality in a nurturing environment that will inspire your creativity. Award-winning Performance Artist/Author/Educator Mo Beasley will lead an erotic writing and performance workshop for the novice and seasoned artists seeking to expand their literary and presentational skills. This workshop will focus on the physical, emotional, sensual, and literary techniques that help refine the definition of erotica as the “personification of love in all its aspects.” Each workshop will cons …

The TBB Literary Series, brought to you by The Burning Bush Christian Bookstore, is a monthly book event that is designed to bring personal access to best-selling authors and highlight exciting new upcoming authors. The goal of the TBB Literary Series is to foster and promote the joys of reading by bridging communication between the authors and book lovers, while at the same time encouraging spiritual growth by supplying the book lover with faith based literature that heals, entertains and inspi …

Come mix, mingle, and engage with women who love women. We invite you to experience New Jersey with us as we provide you with a passport to nightlife, culture, social, and family events. Through this meetup we hope to change, not only the way we meet, but party, live, and love. If you are looking for fun times and possibly a deeper connection with other women, join the movement! Let's take off.

This is a guided writing group. Each week we write two pages on an assigned topic and read it aloud at group. The focus is on symbolic writing that explores the depths of our unconscious minds through narrative writing. Our group is highly supportive of each others' writing and this group is less about critique and more about exploring what the symbols in the writing mean to us. Based on concepts from the work of Joseph Campbell, Carl Jung, Marie Louise Von Franz, Marion Woodman, and other autho …