A once monthly group for queer literature discussing, new friend making, old friend seeing, and cocktail drinking... Every month we will choose a queer themed book to focus the next meeting on. No need to be queer or lesbian to take part, but know that you'll be subject to some sensual lady on lady literature, regardless. Feel free to invite friends! The more the merrier!

Read a good book. Meet new and interesting people who've read it too.  Feed your brain...and your stomach. For a list of our past reads, please see the calendar or the photo album.  Our focus is on finding worthwhile literature and still covering a variety of eras, countries and fiction (and once in a while, non-fiction) genres.  We try to find books that are a manageable length (200-350 pages) and that make us think. (Our members are well-educated, but note that the majority of us do not have E …

Meet other lovers of the arts! We will be attending films, theater readings, book clubs and exploring the role of arts in ethical living. There will be many events each month to choose from. Some regular events each month will include: 1. Ethics in Film- films are chosen for their ethical issues and a short discussion follows. 2. Ethics and the Theater- These are readings that include both professional and amateur actors and directors- a wine and cheese reception starts the evening and the pla …

We are a group of independent fantasy enthusiasts with a focus on J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, the Inklings and their derivative works. The Peter Jackson LOTR movies, Howard Shore movie score, as well as, the literature of the genre: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Hobbit, The Silmarillion, The Chronicles of Narnia, All Hallow's Eve, The Greater Trumps and more come under discussion. The Ice and Fire Series by George R.R. Martin "Game of Thrones" is popular with the group. Di …

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 …

A group of thinkers who want to get together to explore compelling works of literature, philosophy, history, etc. The books are chosen based on their merits as thought-provokers.

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 …

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 …

June is a month a page of blocks on paper the 16th of June a block on a page under pages of blocks on a calendar that says we will have spring though its cold and chilly and time marches on and the 16th of June arrives before I do muddy and green and unread. Every year Bloomsday arrives and I haven’t read the damned book, but this year I will crack the nut, but I don’t have to crack it alone, and neither do you.  Let’s read Ulysses together, all those words strung together like a necklace of ice …

The purpose of this Meetup Group will be to solely read the works of David Foster Wallace. We will share impressions, questions, compare notes, highlights, and read aloud our favorite sections of his books. Support, a meaningful read, enjoyment, humor, and reading community will be at the core of the group's purpose, as we tackle the author's works. This book group is for David Foster Wallace readers in Manhattan and the nearby area. Truthfully, it was my intention to simply join a group dedicat …

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 like to read novels written for those young at heart? Do you find yourself gravitating towards the YA section at the bookstore? This book club is for people in the New York City area who considers reading YA Novels a guilty pleasure. We know they are are technically published for those younger than ourselves, but we just can't help it! Each month we will vote for a new YA novel and then come together to discuss and meet new people.

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 …

We are passionate writers looking to meet other passionate writers. Our group loves to have fun and our atmosphere is warm, welcoming, playful - at times even silly. At the same time, when we get down to it, we offer sincere feedback, trying to improve each other's work. We believe that to give good feedback we have to tell the writer what worked well first, what moved us, what inspired us, what made us want to punch something or someone. Then, we talk about what can be improved. The environment …

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 …

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

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 …

"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 …

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

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.

Are you someone who asks "Why is it Art?" Are you someone who knows "Why"... Are you someone who has always been curious about Art... Join us for a new Art experience ...or as brave beginners! Meet with others who love Art and join our guided "casual gallery walks" facilitated by an experienced Arts Professional. View all forms of Contemporary Art including painting, photography, sculpture, conceptual art (yes installations) Video, and Graphic Design, gain insight into each artists' practice, …

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 …

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” ~Dr. Seuss I've tried joining a few book clubs that were genre specific (chick lit), gender specific (chicks only), and author specific (Stephen King) but as none seemed to satisfy my palate, I thought I'd try to see if there were others like me, i.e. those who can equally enjoy the likes of Jane Austen, Stephen King, Shakespeare,Neil Gaiman, Dean Koontz as well as nonfiction books (The …

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 …

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...