Hypatia refused to be categorized or adhere to society’s norms; moreover she was passionate in her pursuit of knowledge. This is a group which shares her enthusiasm, where new friends can be made and the dialogue is rich and lively. We’re an East London non-fiction book group for women with some life experience under their belt who want more intellectual stimulation than the usual novel on the best seller’s list. We’re opinionated but not closed-minded, mature but young-at-heart. We respect what …

Calling all science fiction and fantasy geeks of South London! Are you interested into Scifi/Fantasy Movies, TV Series, Table-top Role Playing Game, Board Games, MMORPGs, PC/Console Games, War Games, Card games and events like ComicCon etc? And above all do you enjoy geeking-your-socks-out with like minded boys and girls with funny t-shirts and gadgets of all sorts? If the answer to any of these is yes - Come and join us!

About The Bookmark Club. Who are we and what's our club about? Good question. Well... you've found a book club which is unlike most others ... First of all and most importantly... this club is wholeheartedly dedicated to the love of Non-fiction books. If you love reading and discussing non-fiction books, you will be among friends here! The aim of the club. We’re a social group of non fiction booklovers... The focus of the club is to build a community of non-fiction book lovers (NFBL's) who l …

This meet-up has been running since 2008 and has a community of people interested in Books, Literature, Asian culture and Asian Life. The group is for anyone living in London or near London and is open to all nationalities and ethnicities. There is a variety of meet-ups and events orgainsed for this group,  all related to books, literature or Asian culture in someway. The aim of this group is  to provide a forum for debate and discussion, and to socialise and inform. The meet-ups in this group a …

Hello and welcome. Are you a creative writer? Do you live or work in London? Are you looking for a community of like-minded individuals? Congratulations. You've found it. We're fiction writers' group (and very lively community) where writers volunteer to read their work and get instant feedback in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. We welcome all FICTION writers seeking feedback, advice and encouragement on their writing projects. Our group is composed of writers tinkering away on short stories, no …

This is a group for aspiring writers in south-west London. The Novel Coach runs fiction writing courses, led by acclaimed novelist, poet and playwright Kevin MacNeil, an experienced creative writing tutor. Our first course, Find The Novel In You, is starting in New Malden on 29 May and running for 12 weeks. It will provide you with the tools you need to get started and keep going. Classes will focus on finding your voice, plotting, character, dialogue and other essential components of fiction wr …

The Talliston Writers’ Circle is a challenging and supportive group for all levels of talent and experience. Offering monthly meetings in a unique environment, our aim is to inspire writers to create their best, most engaging new work – and to share stories that delight and surprise. Authors will discover a creative hub of feedback and support, while newer writers gain the confidence to tell their story. • Talliston Presents Our Talliston Presents talks, lectures and workshops enable us to focus …

This is a group for anyone interested in writing, both fiction and non-fiction. All skill levels welcome. This is a great place to learn new skills and make new friends. The London Writer's Salon runs social events, workshops and retreats. Most events are in London and some are great excuses to getaway from the bustle of the city and enjoy writing in different environments.

The Women Writing Women Book Group will meet once a month in Central London to discuss novels written by women about women, the clue is kind of in the name! We are open to men and women who are interested in lively literary debate, want to meet some new interesting people and have some fun. We aim to read anything written by a female author across any literary period, but hope to focus on slightly less well known works: more along the lines of the Virago list than Jane Austen's output. While we …

Writing can be difficult and lonely. Sometimes we need to get out and away from our own distractions and excuses. Pubs, cafes and parks are nice but wouldn't it also be good to be part of a group of writers? So let's work quietly together, gently encouraging each other to soldier on, and minding each others things when we have to go to the loo... THE IDEA Is simple. We are a group of serious writers that meet somewhere comfortable and write for 2, 3 or 4 hours straight. Each person works on th …

Welcome all avid fans of historical fiction! We meet every 6-8 weeks on a Monday evening in central London. Our current venue is the bar on the 5th floor of Waterstones Piccadilly. Just to clarify: the "London" in the group name relates to where the group is based. It doesn't relate specifically to London history. We are reading historical fiction set all over the world! ------------------------ Our next book discussion meetup will be on 3 June. We will be discussing "The Winter Palace" by Eva …

Although called Caversham Critics, this book group is open to all friendly Reading based fiction lovers. We shall explore old and modern classics, contemporary fiction, and perhaps even pretend to be judges by comparing our notes on the shortlists for the big literary prizes. We meet monthly in a pub in central Reading. We are a friendly bunch and we generally stick around for some post-book banter and a few drinks too. So don't be shy: if the club sounds like your cup of tea, don't hesitate, jo …

Are you a fiction writer in need of a serious critique group to help you get your writing to the next level? Are you aiming to publish your work and you like to feedback before submitting it? This group is aimed for writers who would like contructive critiques on their short stories or unpublished novels, and is open to writers of any genre.  Each meetup will be based around groups of four people, each sharing their work using a structured approach to ensure that each participant gets relevant p …

JOIN THE REAL LIFE CHATROOM!! It was the dawn of the Third Age of Fankind. The LOTNA Project was a dream given form. Its goal - to create a place where science fiction fans could meet up. It is a port of call, a home away from home for Trekkers, Whovians, Browncoats, 'Scapers and more. Sci-Fi fans chatting, watching sci-fi, playing games and more under a single roof on a planet spinning at a thousand miles an hour, all alone in the night. It can be a silly place but is our last, best hope for S …

We are a group of women intersted in making short films, feature films, dramas about and for women (often with a lesbian audience in mind) focussing on portraying an alternative, more powerful, image of women. Not only the guys can kick arse, save the world and  ride off into the sunset. Come help us: "Rewriting our history and our future though fiction!". You do not need to be an expert in any particular area of film making just interested, keen and with the right attitude, motivation and commi …

We are the coolest SINGLES group in London. True. Meet other single people with shared interests while enjoying London's extraordinary science exhibitions, talks, stargazing and other events. Our usual events include talks or exhibition at the Royal Society, the Dana Centre, the Royal Institution, UCL or Imperial lecture series etc - these are almost always followed by a trip to a pub or bar afterwards. We also do regular visits to the Science Museum Lates and The Natural History Museum After Ho …

The First London Book Club has met every month since March 2005. We attract readers from all walks of life which always makes for interesting discussions. We mainly read fiction books which are suggested by the members and voted on in monthly meetings. We meet on the second Wednesday of every month in central London. In addition to regular Book Club meet-ups several members also orgainse other events such as Theatre visits, guided walks and informal social evenings. We always have a Christmas Pa …

Starbase Leicester is a social hub of people from all walks of life, that enjoy anything and everything Science Fiction and Fantasy related. If you're into books, movies, gaming, roleplaying, steampunk, writing, conventions, anime/manga or anything else inbetween, you'll be able to find someone to talk to at one of the many social events that we hold each year. We love meeting new people, making new friends and having fun at the same time, something which we've been doing as a group since 2005. …

Ok here's the idea.... as a group of writer's we will meet regularly (at least once per week) and write a novel together. Rules (which I've just made up) The entire text will be written during group sessions. The group will contain no more than 8 authors. (If there are more than eight people wanting to join I will pick based on links to previous writing) The book will be a work of fiction. Members must commit to attending regularly. Group members will be responsible for editing sections written …

We are a group dedicated to Science Fiction, Fantasy, Comics and general geek/nerd interests in the Manchester region. All are welcome, and we have monthly socials, trips to the cinema, days out and everyone is welcome to suggest an event. Feel free to join our [url=https://www.facebook.com/ManchesterSciFi]Facebook page[/url], and don't be shy about befriending other members!

This is a group for writers. Writing can be a rather isolated experience, so I've set up this group to get people together to share tips and experiences. Representatives of new ways of writing and getting work out there (such as blogging and self-publishing) are welcome. Whether you are a novelist, journalist, non-fiction writer or blogger come along and meet up! Please note. The ethos of the group is collaborative. Please contribute fairly, rather than just trying to sell your own work. Members …

From Austen to Zola, by way of PG Wodehouse, George Orwell, Nancy Mitford, Bram Stoker, Ian Fleming, Roald Dahl, Daniel Defoe, John Updike, Muriel Spark, Angela Carter and PD James...anything you flipping well like! We are a group which celebrates classic fiction, not self-published novels. Discussions take place once a month. Lots of talking, recommending, swapping books and being opinionated.

Our book group based in Reading Berkshire has now been going for almost four years. We are always open to new members. So if you're local and love reading, come along! We normally meet once a month on the last Tuesday of the month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends!

The Wimbledon Book Club is a reading group that meets in Wimbledon, SW19 Merton South London, on the first and third Mondays of the month. We are a friendly bunch in our 20's, 30 (and the young at heart) who enjoy an "occasional" drink while discussing contemporary fiction paperbacks. We are very easy to get to if you live in Wimbledon, Wimbledon Village, Putney, Southfields, Raynes Park, Balham, Tooting, Morden, New Malden, Sutton or Mitcham :) We all know most Bookclubs tend to read the same …

Aged 24-36? Fascinated by the human mind? Intrigued by male & female psychology? A fan of exciting contemporary multicultural fiction? Enjoy best selling personal development? Interested in Multicultural issues? We meet on the last Sunday of each month at Brixton Library - Books are provided by Brixton Library free to members The Psychology and Multicultural Literature Reading Group gets to the heart of psychology and the personal development movement, selecting books that inspire, motivate an …

Chalke Authors is a freelance consultancy and publicity agency for authors. Check this group page out for information on upcoming events for which we can provide discounted and occasionaly complimentary tickets for both readers and authors alike. Below is a list of current authors we are looking after: Michael Arnold, Patrick Bishop, James Burge,Tim Butcher,  Jimmy Burns, Tom Carver, Jessie Childs, William Dalrymple,Saul David, Carol Dyhouse,Leonie Frieda,Sarah Gristwood, Stephen Grey,Alice Hog …

We welcome new members! The group focuses on contemporary literary fiction. If you enjoy discussing modern and contemporary literary fiction then this is the book club for you. We like to have lazy Sunday afternoon discussions of the book. Typically we meet every fourth or fifth Sunday of the month, between 3 and 5 pm and go for a bite to eat afterwards. Where: several venues, Penderel's Oak, Waterstones, the park on a good day, the Southbank and other central London locations When: 4th or 5th …

Would you like to work alongside other writers who can be called upon for coffee, inspiration and support if needed? This group is for all types of writers - journalists, novelists, screenwriters to name just a few - who would benefit from starting each week with a concentrated burst of a few hours' work, plus the ability to meet other writers and chat with them about their work. Writing can be quite isolating sometimes and this group is meant to try and enable people to get to know other writer …