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.

Ever wondered what the author was thinking when they wrote a novel? We have created a meet up just for those who want to meet the author and then read their book with the knowledge of the objective and goals. Welcome to The Tea Box’s new Noveltea Book Club – a unique new way of meeting to discuss some of your favourite books from our local community of Authors – with niche to best-selling books on the agenda over the term. The Author will Introduce you to there book and then two weeks later afte …

Let's eat and drink at great venues, meet new friends who live nearby and enrich our minds at the same time!  This group has a local focus and is designed for people living in the vicinity of Hampton Court/Teddington. We'll read one book a month and then meet up at a regular time to discuss it. We'll meet at an interesting, new local restaurant, pub or café, or at people's homes if they're willing to make it festive with a few snacks and drinks! Book selection will rotate among the members, and …

This group is for you... ...if you seek survival and prosperity amidst today's great global awakening... (like the character of my short fact-fiction story "I Am Earth's Survivor", available free at www.survival2020.com) …and if you are therefore interested in these 4 broad topics of 'survival': Physical - where should you live, how should you earn money, how can you be safe? Financial - how can you protect your savings, build for the future and even prosper despite global mayhem? Spiritual - f …

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 …

For those who are geeks and like to socialise in a geeky way. This group is to cover all events from irreverent conversations, geeky quizzes, geek jokes (don't get me started on coding jokes).

How does it work? The Guildford Book Group meets once a month to discuss books and socialise in Guildford Surrey. The books are chosen by a vote, from nominations by the members. Come along, share your favourite book, or simply the one you're currently reading with other people. The meetings are on a Tuesday and Wednesday evening at the end of each month. We’ve been meeting since 2003 Where do we meet? We always meet in a public venue rather than members' homes as some book groups do. This is a …

The Hypnosis workshop will expand and explore how hypnosis can increase the quality of your life. Hypnosis can work with you to achieve all that you can and more. If you think that you can or think that you can't either way you are right. Therefore learning how to be really good at hypnosis will be of great benefit to you, your friends, and your family. We will explore: The facts of how hypnosis is used in professional coaching The fiction of how people think hypnosis is used How hypnosis can be …

A group devoted to all geeks out there; whether it's Science Fiction, Comics, Horror or Fantasy, everyone is welcome. A place to meet, make new friends and of course to have fun.

A gathering of creative types who want to rub shoulders/minds with fellow wordsmiths. Whether you're an aspiring writer or an established journalist, author or scriptwriter, this is the group for you. Come along and discuss whatever you're working on – even if it's just a short story you started in 1996. Elevate your mind and banish writer's block once and for all. It could be the rocket up your arse you need to finish that play/book/haiku/crossword/blockbuster movie... or just a really good eve …

We are a small and friendly book group that meets once a month in central Cheltenham.    Our aim is to read different types of books and welcome suggestions from members.  You also don't have to have finished or like the book to attend. There is also a £2 fee per person per meet up which will be collected on the night.  This funds the running of the website.

Calling all you ladies in Richmond, Twickenham, Whitton and Hounslow. Anybody not included in this list is also very welcome! Are you writing secretly at home? Do you want to be published? Do you feel alone in your passion for literature, arts and creativity? Do you want to meet other women who share a similar passion for books and writing? Then let's meet and share our experiences. Let's help each other get published. With support and new friends we can motivate each other. Writers of all genre …

Polska grupa entuzjastów fantastyki i sci-fi. Grupa powstała by pomóc nawiązać nowe znajomości i wspierać tworzenie lokalnych grup RPG (różne systemy, gramy po polsku). Nasze spotkania obejmują dyskusje na temat filmówi książek; gry planszowe, gry karciane (M:tG), spotkania RPG, oraz wszelką około fantastyczną działalność. This is a mostly Polish speaking club, however we're always happy to meet other people and maybe start an English speaking club too ;)

We meet regularly to play games in Aldershot, Godalming and Blackheath (near Guildford, not the London one!) We love playing epic Board and Tabletop games and Role Playing Games, but mostly hanging out with nice people and having some fun. When we say Boardgames we DO NOT mean "Monopoly", "Clue", "Snakes & Ladders" or "Risk", we mean modern classics like Catan, Twilight Imperium, or... well, have a look on BoardGameGeek Below are some of the games that we've played recently: A Game of Thrones B …

A publishing professional who has represented writers for years as Commissioning Editor at Amazon and Head of Writers' Services for Bloomsbury and The Writers' & Artists' Yearbook, I’ve learnt a few integral things along the way, and wanted to share that knowledge with fellow writers on the way up. So, here’s the service I’ve come up with: [u]Creative Writing Camp[/u] Regular marathon writing sessions [Bootcamp] with all the energy of writing in company but without the group drama or competing …

Here's a group for all fans of BBC Sherlock as well as other representations of Sherlock Holmes, including the Granada series, the films and, of course, the books.

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!

I have initiated this meet up, as I notice that some people in London have started a similar group, and I like the sound of it! The purpose will be for people who write poems, or short stories, to come along to an Oxford restaurant, and share there outpourings, with a view to entertain, and also be entertained by fellow diners. You may just have a funny story to share, fictional or true with the rest of the group. If you just want to come along and hopefully be entertained, again that is absolut …

This is a group for anyone writing a memoir with a spiritual/self-help bent. Preferably, members will be reasonably far along with the manuscript and looking for a mentor to help them better connect with their desired readership. A professional writing consultant and book editor, I am a huge proponent of real life stories and the intimacy that comes with them. I am a tremendous personal fan of the genre and will be hosting a book club as part of the group as well, recommending and reading some o …

This is a group for writers who are already planning or writing their first or latest novel. It's a chance to read aloud - between 400 and 1000 words - and to get informed and positive feedback. It's also an opportunity to ask questions about, and to discuss, the process of writing.

We meet at least twice a month to discuss all things Science/Sci-Fi from gadgets to writing. You will find us very approachable and friendly. Everyone welcome, no need to come to each meeting (we meet on the first Monday evening and fourth Saturday at 11am) each month. We often arrange film viewings if there's something many of us wish to watch and then discuss afterwards. We have arranged trips in the past to the Science Museum in London and plan to do more this year. Come along and see for you …

This group is created for newbies and renowned to be and more renowned writers who wish to join a group of people rather like minded and creative to put together idea and why not stories whether there are factual or fictional. There is no age limit nor creativity limit to join this group, any person from any gender and/or background are welcome. It's the place to be to liberate your freedom of expression. The groups does not accept any liability for any injuries which could result from cause and …

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 …

I am looking for people around my area that might fancy meeting up and gaming on more or less regular basis.

This is an opportunity for London writers (novelists, poets, Orwellian journalists) to get together in conducive surroundings to have a drink and to discuss plots, characters, literary techniques, writing styles and methods, and to discuss the styles and writings of novelists we love. As members get to know each other, if they want to share drafts or excerpts of what they're writing that would be great too - hence the title draft soc. With a relaxed setting and a friendly group of people I'm hop …