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 …

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 …

Do you enjoy reading,meeting established, new and upcoming authors? If the answer is yes then you have come to the right group. Every SECOND SUNDAY our group will meet to discuss the book choice of the month while being in the company of people who share the same interest, discussing literature written for, about and by people of color specializing in Black American and Latino Genre and enjoying refreshments. Meetings will take place in the BRONX at The BRONX MUSEUM of THE ARTS located at 1040 G …

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 …

Siamo expatrioti italiani e studenti di tutti livelli (principiante ad avanzato) della lingua italiana.  Cerchiamo per la possibilità megliorarsi e mantenere la lingua italiana qui a New York City! Il N.Y.C. Circolo Letterario Italiano si raduna settimanale a leggere un libro scritto in italiano.  Ogni partecipante dovreste acquisire il libro che abbiamo scelto.  Cominciamo il libro insieme e lo finiamo insieme.  Ricominciamo un altro libro fra 3-5 mesi.  Lo scopo di quest'attività è leggere ad …

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 Upper East Side Book Club! We are a group of 20-30 year olds who meet once a month (first Thursday of every month) at a local bar on the UES to discuss a book! Our past books have been: January - The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe February - Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand March - The Roundhouse by Louise Erdrich

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 …

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.

Join the NYC Bookclub for casual and fun book discussions. We always meet on the Upper East Side (UES). We like to spice it up a bit with some fun events like movie discussions related to a book we just read, listen to authors speak about their work, and other fun stuff! We are open to suggestions for books and events. The idea is to explore different genres and have fun.

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 …

This group is for those who love reading and watching movies (and eating while discussing them). We want to read great books and watch great films across genres and cultures--and then talk about how they make us think and grow. We will choose books from "1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die" and movies from "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die." All Group Members will have a vote--majority will rule on what we read and watch in what order! Here is a link to the lists: http://www.1001befor …

The Queens Literati is a safe haven for avid readers who find themselves searching for a new book or an intelligent literary society. Maybe you're tired of joining group after group, reading the same kinds of uninspired young adult novels that leave you feeling... well, childish. Maybe you're looking for the opportunity to read a challenging book and follow it up with an insightful discussion. Maybe you're a recent Queens transplant looking to make new friends in the area. Maybe the sudden appea …

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)

Meet other Greek & Roman Mythology Readers and Enthusiasts in your area. Discuss your interest in the exploration of mythology, philosophy and history in relation to the Trojan War. The Iliad, Aeneid, Odyssey, Orestia Trilogy etc...

A reading group for written word enthusiasts. We meet weekly to discuss fiction, non-fiction, poetry, news print and short works over drinks. New members are welcome to this relaxed reading group.

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 …

Всем привет! Если Вас интересует полноценное общение или Вы хотите попрактиковаться в Русском языке, приглашаем Вас в нашу группу. Также если вы желаете систематического обучения, мы будем рады помочь This is an opportunity to practice Russian conversation, and discuss and study the grammar. The topic may vary according to what people are interested in talking about. Members of all levels are welcome, from absolute beginners on up. Remeber: Practice is the most important part of language learn …

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.

This is a group for fiction writers to workshop their writing. This is a supportive and encouraging group with real critiques, no tearing each other apart no endless praising. if you are a serious fiction writer who wants to get published or is already then this is the group for you.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed when walking into a bookstore.........seeing all of the books (big books, skinny books, colorful books, etc) and not sure what you would like to pick up. You are not looking for another devotional book, but would like to be wrapped up in a story - a real read that will to nourish the soul with Christ and keep you engaged in hope, love, laughter, adventure, mystery, etc......through the end. Books bring much laughter and self-perspective. Meet book lovers and writer …

En Voz Alta, un grupo de hispanohablantes (principalmente avanzados), es un Círculo Literario, en español que se reune semanalmente para leer, en voz alta, un libro escrito por un autor latino. Leemos juntos, de portada a portada. Es una buena oportunidad para  conocer mas a cerca de los autores y la historia de sus paises; y conversar sobre la literatura con gente como usted-- Todo con el objectivo de fomentar el conocimiento de la literature, la lengua y la cultura hispana en un ambiente amist …

Calling all novel writers! Interested in writing a work of fiction? Perhaps you've been working on one for a long time and would like some structure and emotional support and inspiration from fellow writers. Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Crime, Romance, Horror, Literature...all fiction genres welcome as long as you are writing a novel In case you are not familiar with work-shopping your novel, the process essentially involves meeting weekly or bi-weekly, sharing your work with a small group and then listening …

The only reason to join my meetup is if you're someone who wants to know as much as possible about bipolar disorder, especially in regards to how best to thrive with our disorder. I come armed with numerous thorough, expensive and informative Psychiatric textbooks, a few Clinical Psychology Textbooks, as well as numerous excellent books on Bipolar Disorder, which you will have full access to once you join the group. The books alone are worth thousands of dollars. Then I also add to the mix profe …

This Meetup is for people who are interested in getting together to read Shakespeare's plays out loud. Each person will take one (or more!) parts and we will act them out. At each meetup, we'll take one of his plays (chosen at the previous meetup and announced on the Meetup's website), assign parts and run with it. Be funny, be dramatic, have fun!

researchers often fail to allocate enough upfront time for surveying a problem domain and getting a sense for the current state of the field as a whole. what are the most pressing questions in the community at the moment? what are the latest publicly available data sets? how to ensure that one's work will, in fact, uniquely contribute to the literature and be useful to the community as a whole? rather than organize more meetings where researchers present their particular work in granular detail …

Each month, we will read and discuss and/or write about a great classic written by various American or European authors. Some of these books we may have read as children or teens, others may be new to us, but all have had a significant impact on readers around the globe and are worth a read, or even a second read. We will meet at a coffee/tea shop or a wine bar each month to discuss the book of the month and share anything we have written about the book, if designated as an optional assignment.

This is a group for authors (established, new, and aspiring) and agents (including new agents looking for new writers and books). We will meet once per month for an exchange of ideas, insights, intelligence, and information about getting published. Those who are already published and who have an agent are encouraged to invite their agent to join with us. Authors: Please ask your agents to get involved. Agents: Please consider all of your authors for involvement. Thank you for reading.