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.

Do you feel trapped in a world full of people that insist on reading an occassional novel or other piece of fiction? Join us!  We reject even the classics.  There has never been an exclusively nonfiction book club until now.

This is a group for people with a love of Science Fiction and Fantasy

This group is for anyone who is interested in having fun and meaningful conversations about science fiction, comic books, music, fantasy, and art in general. Activities may include thought provoking games, movie nights, light-hearted and/or deep discussions such as; Doctor Who, Firefly, Star Trek (old and new). Drinking and laughter is encouraged. For more about who we really are, check out our websites; http://behindthepanels.com and http://youtube.com/user/faeryblyss And welcome!!!!!  Yay!!!

There are many book clubs. This group reads literary classics...books that have stood the test of time. So we'll never read the hot new thing...we'll read books that are 10-10,000 years old but are still in print. We'll read Homer, Dante, Salinger, Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, John Kennedy Toole, Alice Walker, Shakespeare. Great authors, great books. We'll read fiction, poetry, drama, folk tales, philosophy. We'll discuss what we read over wine or coffee. Sound fun?

Join our laid-back group of Raleigh-area individuals who enjoy meeting cool people, reading the latest fiction releases and discussing them over a great meal. We vote on which books to read, then we meet up at a local restaurant whose theme is related to the theme of the book. We meet for weekday dinners, Saturday breakfasts, and Sunday brunches at places that are always affordable and located in or around Raleigh. Our members are both men and women, and our ages range from early 20s to 60s.  Do …

Do you want to get published? If your dream is to write a book and share it with the world, this is the group for you. Join us to talk about writing, publishing, finding an agent, finding a publisher, self-publishing, marketing your book and promoting yourself as an author/expert. Whether you are writing a book, have a book that’s ready to publish or are already published and looking to build on your success, we’d love to have you come. Do you dream of seeing your book in print? Would you lik …

The Raleigh/Durham Doctor Who Meetup Group is a diverse group of avid fans from all walks of life who love Doctor Who. We get together early in the month for a casual meeting (games, discussions, etc.). Later in the month we have a meet-and-eat viewing party where there is meeting and eating and viewing (classic and new Doctor Who, Torchwood, Sarah Jane, etc.). All are welcome. The more the merrier.

Always wanted to write, but can't get started? Stuck midway through a project? Writers need time devoted to the doing, and this group aims to set aside and protect that time. Unlike other writing groups that mainly critique manuscripts or give prompts for writing at home, we focus on generating new writing during the meeting. During our gatherings in a quiet setting, we will write exercises and offer feedback without damaging writing or writers. Those with a piece in progress may choose either t …

Meet other local writers and let creativity bloom! Come to a Writers Meetup to review work, trade literary tips, make friends and have fun! All writers -- and should-be writers -- are welcome! Specific details This meetup formed, phoenix-like, out of the ashes of the Raleigh writer's group that had been in existence since June 2005, and which I began being moderator of in September 2006. Our format is to read our writings aloud at each meeting, each work read can be up to 10 pages, double-spac …

We are a group that gets together every two weeks in the south Charlotte area to discuss great fiction/non-fiction books, socialize with locals and have great conversation.  We meet at various locations around the Southpark, Ballantyne and Arboretum areas.  We typically will read one book in a four week period.  Please feel free to join us if we are the second half of the book.  You will find warm, friendly people that enjoy new friends and great books.

There are some great writing groups in Wake County already, but what I need the most is some time away from the house to be able to actually work. To that end I’ve started this group to provide write-ins for every author, regardless of genre or skill level. This is a writing practice group where you can work on a specific project, find your inner voice, or just try your hand at writing for the first time. Writing prompts will be given at the start of each session (and on Twitter @WakeWriters) bu …

Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, you’ll read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends!

If you like reading and good conversation you'll like our group. Friendly, fun, and open to new reading ideas, we read all over the place. Mostly literary fiction, with some popular fiction and a few light titles for fun thrown in the mix. We meet in the morning, typically the first or second Wednesday of each month, and always at the Panera on Darrington Drive in Cary. Each month after our discussion we make reading suggestions for the following month, then poll members for 24 hours to see what …

Join us on the last Friday of every month from 10:00 am to 12:00pm at Center for Excellence, 3803-B Computer Drive, Suite 106, Raleigh, NC 27609.  It is just south of 440 off of Six Forks Road. Many of us read fiction like writers, so this group is especially attuned to aspiring writers who want to know more about the craft of writing. The books we chose are all available in paperback and can be found at the library in print or audio. The Wonderland Book Club is sponsored by the North Carolina W …

This is a casual and friendly book club that meets monthly at Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill. We alternate between fiction and non-fiction selections and choose our books democratically via polls. Book suggestions are always welcome and appreciated! Flyleaf Books offers a 20% discount on books selected for our discussions!

There are a lot of awesome books come from the Young Adult section of the library, and I know a lot of other adults read YA books and have nobody to dish about them with. There's a lot to dish! Dystopian futures, first loves and boarding schools - you can't go wrong. If you loved the Hunger Games, Princess Diaries, Sweet Valley Confidential, and all those other books that you want to put a paper bag book-cover on so nobody sees what you're reading, then you've found the right place! Bonus points …

The Triangle Writers Meetup Group is a collection of writers from various paths with the same goal: to get published. Raleigh-Durham area writers meet to further improve each other's short stories, memoirs, novels, screenplays, queries and various other works in Raleigh, North Carolina. For 2011 there are 5 revolving subgroups (SEE THE ABOUT PAGE FOR INFO) offered to TW: * Triangle Critique Groups (I and II)* Early Bird Critique Group* Virtual Critique Group* Screenplay/Stageplay Critique Grou …

A writers group of like minded individuals from Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson, Moore, and surrounding NC counties who are committed to the success of each other. Together we share a host of information with each other, providing wholesome support and encouragement to potential and established writers. Currently we get together twice a month to review manuscripts. This is primarily for novels or short stories. If poetry or screenplays are your thing, no problem, there are groups within this group who …

Please tell your Meetup friends about us! The Short Version: The Rhine hosts lectures, workshops, classes and conferences with many of the world's foremost authorities on paranormal and parapsychology topics.  Join, learn and experience with us! The Long Version: The Rhine Research Center explores the frontiers of consciousness and exceptional human experiences in the context of unusual and unexplained phenomena. The Rhine’s mission is to advance the science of parapsychology, to provide educati …

A campaign game for players (new and old welcome) designed to run from levels 1 to 30 (or somewhere close to). Set in a gameworld inspired by recognized fantasy classics, taking tips from the old (Forgotten Realms, Tolkien, REH's Conan) and the new (RA Salvatore's great storylines, Mike Stackpole fiction, Bernard Cornwell's Historic fiction and GRR Martin's Game of Thrones), the campaign utilizes existing modules and written material from the existing game canon but tweaks and modifies those enc …

This book group is a lot of fun, very democratic and full of interesting women. We have read fiction and non-fiction. The selection typically ends up being a recent book although we are always open to suggestions! Please join us and be a part of the discussion!

The Southern Ladies Book Club is back on Meetup! This group began several years ago and we want to increase our membership and meet some new book lovers! Southern Ladies Book Club is for women in their 40's and 50's who feel a connection to books and reading. This book club will depend on members' commitment to read and attend each month as consistently as possible. We are a relaxed, fun group, so if you weren't able to finish the book, you are still welcome attend to meeting to discuss the book …

Bring in samples, bounce around ideas, start a workshop - we'll focus on encouraging pen-to-paper. To get the ball rolling, I'm including poets, too.

If you enjoy Christian authors or reading books of inspiration, hope and religious relevance, then this book club is for you. In the true spirit of Christ, we welcome a diverse group of Christ-minded people of all cultures and ethnic affiliations. Both Fiction and Non-fiction books can be a part of our reading list. We'll spend some time chatting and a little time chewing. If you are interested in being part of a great group of people, let us know.

A private group.

We read a variety of interesting books and have good conversations, enjoy great food, and get to know others. We meet on the fourth Monday of every month, choosing different restaurants in the area where we can relax and chat about good books.  All members contribute suggestions for books and restaurants, so no one is left out!

This meetup community is being created for people who are passionate about mastering the art of writing and/or finding their voices in the world through personal growth and empowerment. Please join us if you are interested in the way stories work and how to make them work for you! Right now, I am offering two monthly meetings, one primarily for writers and one primarily for those interested in personal growth and empowerment. The writing group, Writer's Night Out, will be held the first Monday o …