We write fiction and love reading literature. We want to talk with others who are on the fiction writing path about literature. We read excellent fiction, discuss it from a craft perspective, and practice writing pastiches based on those readings. We love the chance to share our pastiches with each other. Consider this a kind of graduate level literary fiction reading/writing/workshop. I am open to location/dates/times/number of times/number of members with the following caveats: If we are going …

The Great Books Reading Group is not a literature club. It is a discussion group that uses a multidisciplinary approach to learning and exploring the past and present. We are reading from the St. John's College Reading List. As we read foundational texts in the Western tradition, we examine mysticism, history, theology, the earth and physical sciences, mathematics, philosophy and government, as well as art, literature and music.

… Aside from the monthly read and share meetup I may like to branch off and schedule poetry reading outtings or any other literature inspired events the membership might be interested in. Whatever you and the others would like to suggest to the group please do no hesitate to utilize the "Meetups in the Making" link/page! Location: I am new to the area so in the attempt to explore a little and better accommodate the membership I will schedule the meetups in various areas.  I will also attempt to ma …

Calling all Singles 40 & Up! Meet for wine (or beer), espresso and decadent desserts (or nachos) and engage with other singles in stimulating conversation on a wide range of topics ... politics, literature, the arts, philosophy, sports, your past travels and wish list ... Light weight chattering is OK. Heavy weight pontificating is cool, too. Anything and everything goes. Humor is a big plus. With all this gabbing goin' on, you just might meet (and be) "the one."

wine & reading. we're college grads who just moved to DC and want to start a book club. we will be reading anything & everything: literature, philosophy, theology, poetry, science. we'll meet roughly every two weeks, and decide what to read next at each meeting. be ready for a good time

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 …

Want to reach beyond your favorite authors? Don't know where to turn? Join the Everything-But-The-Kitchen-Sink Book Club Meetup Group! This group was created to encourage people from all walks of life to get together and discuss the meaning of life and literature. We will read books suggested and agreed to at our meetings. Want to read and discuss your favorite novel/biography/work of non-fiction? Bring your suggestions to our next meeting! During the first meetup of the month, we will discuss t …

… We can be supported and inspired in this journey by: Wisdom literature (such as Pathwork Lectures) While there are many valuable sources of Wisdom literature, this is a Pathwork group and we are not incorporating outside literature. We are not comparing Pathwork with other approaches. Doing so would take us away from our aim of personal application and growth. Hearing and reflecting on the journeys of other committed travelers.  How am I like that? Journaling about what gets stirred in us …

… He is a professor at Georgetown University in Modern American Literature with advanced degrees in Philosophy, Theology and Literature. He is known for his smile, warmth and open-mindedness. At GU, he received an award for Faculty Excellence by vote of the senior class for his service to them in the lecture halls and on campus. We welcome all to join us for these engaging and thought provoking discussions! Come to meet kindred spirits, share your insights and make new friends!

There are so many great books out there to aid in spiritual development. I've been reading many and would love to have a group to discuss it all with. For now, I'll have meetups at my home with tea provided. I imagine this as a growing, changing group with books discussed together and depending on what everyone wants, a short meditation. We'll meet in Del Ray.

Are you a solitary creature who lives in constant danger of being crushed by a stack of books? When company comes, do you have to move books off the sofa so they can sit down? Or maybe you're an avid reader looking for other avid readers in a culture that seems uninterested in reading anything more complicated that a cereal box? If so, you've come to the right place. We'll meet the third Sunday of every month to discuss literary fiction. Why "literary" fiction? It's not because we're a snooty b …

I decided to start this group in honor of the growing popularity of young adult fantasy novels in popular culture! Now, more than ever, young adult fantasy has been undergoing a renaissance, with book series like Harry Potter leading to an explosion in creative ya literature. Authors like Suzanne Collins, Cassandra Clare, Libba Bray, Holly Black, and more have been writing books that use fantasy to explore a wide array of themes and topics, from dystopian futures to forbidden love. This book …

… It is my hope that this book club will attract both avid and casual readers who enjoy all types of literature. The only requests I have with regard to the book selections are that the person who selects the book kick off the discussion and the books should be under 300 pages or so. Hopefully this will allow everyone the opportunity to finish the book before each monthly meeting, even those with limited time. Also, of course people outside Shirlington are welcome, but I would like to request …

A study group learning Manx or Gaelg, a Celtic language closely related to Irish and Scottish Gaelic. Our aim is to learn conversational Manx and to have fun doing it. Manx is the native language of the Isle of Man, a self-governing nation in the British Isles between Britain and Ireland. It is spoken by more than 1,600 people on the island, which has a total population of about 80,000. Manx almost died out in the last century but was introduced in Manx schools in the 1990s, greatly adding to th …

Meet fellow Sci-fi/Fantasy Fans near you! Come to a local Sci-fi/Fantasy Meetup to have fun talking science fiction and fantasy in literature, media, gaming and art. Go to local conventions, signings, readings, movies, museum shows, science lectures and more!

Meet fellow Sci-fi/Fantasy Fans near you! Come to a local Sci-fi/Fantasy Meetup to have fun talking science fiction and fantasy in literature, media, gaming and art. Go to local conventions, signings, readings, movies, museum shows, science lectures and more!