Group description - interact with seasoned readers that think real life is more interesting than fiction: history, biographies, real life journalistic books, behavorial sciences, etc. 1st Wednesday of the month.

The original Not Oprah Approved Book Club! Since 2008, we have been reading Oprah shunned books and we would love you to join us! Our meetings and members are quite laid back. If you don't like a book, you don't have to finish it (please give it a try though - first chapter or even first few pages). The meetings are half talking about the book and half catching up with each other. New people are always welcome! Members select books as a group at each meeting. We want your book suggestions. Any t …

I've been looking to join a book club for quite some time, but I never found one that appealed to me. After a lot of unproductive grumbling, I've decided to try starting one myself. Everyone's A Critic (EAC) is open to anyone who enjoys books and isn't shy about sharing their opinions about said books. I try to encourage a diverse reading selection, so please feel free to offer suggestions (fiction or nonfiction). Members usually send me suggestions and then we do a poll to pick a selection. …

Are you a young woman (20s & 30s) who wishes she had a fun book club to belong to? Want to meet authentic, independent thinking gals that are friendly, fun, intelligent, have lots of laughs, & great discussions? Well you have found us! We are a dynamic group of individuals, who although have busy lives, make time for our enthusiasm for books! The meeting can be held at a number of locations, such as, coffee shop, lounge, restaurant, a member’s home, park, etc. Each month members read a particula …

This is a group for people who have a passion for writing and would like to share that passion with others. Whether you write prose, poetry, science fiction, humor or fantasy, come join us!

This is a group for people who refer to themselves (or have been referred to by others) as Geeks. …or Nerds. …or Hippies. …or Freaks. …or Dweebs. …or Dorks. …or any other miscellaneously mis-fitting, socially non-conforming term that can't be classified as being considered "mainstream" (as if anyone really knows what THAT is), and probably isn't nearly as derogatory today as it was a few decades back, because, these days, we're taking over the WORLD, man! 'Cause we RULE now! (Safety in n …

An amalgam into the world of Art, Science, Technology, Science Fiction, Computers, UFO's Robotics, Medicine, Astronomy, Space, the Mind & Beyond. A group for anyone who loves technology, the outdoors, science fiction, the paranormal, Omni magazine, comic books, fantasy, mysticism, electronics, The Art of Noise, music, video games, board games, virtual worlds, virtual reality, physics, fitness, cryogenics, comedy, humor, artificial intelligence, Web technology, gadgets, and science news. Sometime …

This is a meetup group that will meet weekly (just come when you can) to talk about our writings and just get together with other writers.  I hope to make this a nice community of writers where you can feel safe and grow your confidence. This group is more of a support group then a place to seriously get your work review.  We do sometimes bring work to share but it isn't a requirement.  We read are stories if we want or sometimes just bring copies or both.  The rest of the group will give you fe …

Ready to GROW as a Writer?! We have ONLINE and In Person Meeting Opportunities! Tired of New Year Resolutions & Nothing Changes? It is Time To Do What You Always Wanted to Do! Yes, You Can! Writer Power is An Encouraging & Growing Community of Writers & Authors! You Can Do It!   A Positive Approach to Writing and Setting Goals to Write! In an effort to "Get 'er done" this group is for those who: Want to start writing but have not; Have an idea of a story, article, book (any work) & want to tak …

The modern book group of today is in some ways still a push for women's intellectual autonomy. Think of this book club as a refuge for women who want to cultivate their minds outside of our current culture's norm of watching television or films. This is a casual, laid back, friendly book club discussion about the books we are reading. This book club meets in the Saint Paul Midway area. This book club may or may not be currently open to new members.  Due to the personal nature of book club discus …

The group meets at different south metro locations, and is a combination of group discussion on themes of the craft, writing exercises, sharing of current projects, and writing time. If you are looking for a diverse crowd to help strengthen your writing skills through discussion, to receive peer feedback, share your works-in-progress, and to get some writing done, this is the place for you. All ages, styles, and skill-levels are welcome.

Mission: Ideally, we’d like 6-8 regular attendees to monthly contribute 8-12 pages (double-space, 12 pt font) of commercial fiction*. Format: workshopping. Intention: Everybody ‘gets time’. Motto: Always honest, but never mean. 6-8 regular attendees. Regular implies some level of commitment and allows for remembering each other’s plot lines, characters, revisions, etc. We’re trying to create a writing lab, a safe haven from the writing jungle: a ‘place’ to nurture experimentation + take chances …

United Geeks of Gaming meet for board games, card games, RPGs, and just about any other kind of game we can get our hands on. We do monthly gaming, special events, and some weekend extravaganzas.

The Hub is a community based organization that draws attention, support, and opportunities for writers, artists, and readers living south of the Twin Cities. It is intended to provide a frame for participants to connect, share, and practice their chosen mediums and connect participants with other creative events. As well as to introduce participants to others who share and support their interest. The Hub is a spin off meet-up group loosely based off a college organization that is unique to Dakot …

Welcome! This group is for anyone interested in improving their writing. We'll meet weekly to read over and edit each others' writing pieces. Over the long-term I'd like the group to be a resource for writers of any kind. I'd like us to be able to share tips, books, and strategies. My goal is that each one of us contributes to improving each others' writing. Join us!

North Loop Ladies...let's get together to read & discuss some great books and socialize at one of our neighborhood establishments. Plan to meet once per month, beginning late December or just after the new year. Hoping to meet many great North Loop (Downtown Minneapolis) residents!

This is a group for those who love ideas, culture, great conversations, and staying active all year long. We read works of (primarily) fiction with a strong sense of time and place, ideally written by an author from the locale in which it’s set. Traveling the world in our reading, it seems only fitting that the discussion be also on the move! So we take our conversations out-of-doors for a walk around our wonderful local Twin cities neighborhoods, lakes, parks, etc. and conclude for final though …

Join us to discuss interesting reads in science and design. Monthly meetings over coffee or a drink.

Welcome to the Childhood Nostalgia Book Club! This is a Minneapolis and St. Paul based traditional book club with a delightful twist. Just like most book clubs, we meet in a local Twin Cities venue on a monthly basis to discuss a selected novel while enjoying good company and drinks. However, instead of focusing on the current NY Times best seller, our book club reads a piece that was enjoyed during our younger years. This group is most likely to be enjoyed by women, though any grownup who appr …

Do you love young adult books? Want to chat with some lovely ladies? Join us once a month to discuss the latest book while munching on some chips and salsa at La Casita in Roseville.

This is a group to get together as a book club to talk about some of the amazing urban fiction out there. Great authors like Omar Tyree, Eric Jerome Dickey, Terri McMillan, K'wan, and so many more. It will also be a forum for poets to share their personal works with others who enjoy the art of spoken word, or just to read poetry that means something to you.

Whether you're a bona fide fledgling adult or a tried-and-true young adult at heart, you are welcome to this writing/reading/all-around literary meetup in the Twin Cities. Based upon the interests of group members, we will tailor our meetings to reading, creative writing, or a mixture of both. All genres, not just Young Adult, will be appreciated here. Come and join us if you want to make friends, make art, and marvel at the wonders of the written word.

This is a group for anyone interested in writing Middle Grade and Young Adult stories and novels. We will meet twice a month; one time to quietly read and then openly critique 8-12 pages from something you're working on, and the other time to just take time away from our busy day to focus on writing for an hour or two. I'd like to find 5-8 other writers who want to form a little community to help each other and improve our own writing, while sharing successes. You do not have to be published to …

This is a group for anyone interested in reading and discussing books, mostly non-fiction. Book topics include sustainability, global warming, medical ethics, religion, politics, and topics/books of interest to members. Most current members identify as politically progressive but anyone who likes to read and discuss books is welcome. Recent reads have included The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and Animal, Vegetable, Miracle.

YogaQuest started as a class and has become a community! YQ, the studio (or YQdio), is inclusive of people of all shapes, sizes and fandoms. If you have been scared away from other wellness classes because they're too hardcore or too crunchy - you've finally found your place. The word "yoga" literally means union - we want to bring people together - because, after all, isn't geeking out with others a lot more fun?! The YQdio will offer "regular" yoga, in addition to our Original flavor - as well …

Writing comedy and humor of any form is not easy. Doing it on a regular basis is even harder. This comedy/humor writing group is open to anyone of any level who writes in any format. We meet each week for an hour or two. The length will depend on the space, if the room is reserved, the number of people who show up, blah, blah, blah. We'll start off writing, then reading, probably BSing and then, maybe, drinking or eating. We'll give you writing prompts if needed. Read what you wrote that day or …

This group is for everyone to share their love of New Adult fiction - the rapidly growing catagory for books that have the same coming of age feel as YA books but with more mature themes and content. A place for NA fans to discover new books to read.

Calling all fans of the Fantastic. Whether you can't wait to watch the next great epic SCI FI /Fantasy show, play the next great video game or discuss the merits of Sandman VS Spiderman, we all want to discuss and share our passions. I started this group because I'm excited to meet new people who share the same interests as I do. It'd be great to meet up for some good food, a cold beverage and spend some time learning about the newest thing or discussing some classics. Outings to movies, comic s …