The purpose of this group is to meet with other Christian writers who are interested in spreading God's word through written expression. We are interested in connecting with other writers who share our vision and are interested in expanding their skill level in the areas of: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, devotionals, and dramatic writing. Christian writing is an ideal format for ministering to others in their area of need. Join us as we embark on this journey to be used as vessels for the Lord …

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

Boomers Bookclub! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, we'll read a new book every month and discuss over dinner in a local restaurant. Come to share, laugh, eat, drink and make new friends!

Looking for other book lovers? A good story is even better when you've got friends to share it with. I. book club structure The purpose of this book club is to provide a venue for people to express their views and opinions on various books that they have read. The club will read different types of books (ex: fiction, philosophy, poetry, contemporary, classic, memoirs, short stories, biographies, etc) each month. Members will meet once a month to have an open discussion on the selected book(s) …

Did you see Tall Tales and Short Stories from South Jersey in the paper? Thanks for visiting and welcome! You can contact us about the book at southjerseywriters@gmail.com, or on our blog, http://southjerseywriters.blogspot.com. ***** As of February 1, 2013, the South Jersey Writers' Group is closed to new members. This is so we can prepare the group for non-profit incorporation. We will be accepting new members again in the fall of 2013. If you'd like to be invited when we open to new members, …

So you've named your cat "Q". The bumper sticker on your car reads "My other car is the Millenium Falcon". You start affecting a British accent after watching Doctor Who. You own dice that have more than six sides. You sometimes mutter spells under your breath and marvel that they don't work (if they do work... I wanna meet you). You secretly hope to bitten by a radioactive spider or wish you could go on a quest for Shikon Jewel shards. And you might even have more toys now than you ever had as …

For Delaware Valley fans of Star Trek, the greatest science-fiction franchise ever! Whether you are a committed Trekker/Trekkie or just a fan, this group is for you if you love Star Trek and its optimistic view of the future!

Hi everyone and welcome. Thanks for your interest. I hope you will take the time to check out our group. We meet monthly on the third Wednesday of the month. JANUARY 2013 MARKS OUR FOURTH YEAR! Look over our past meeting topics for an idea of what we have done so far. Check out what people have said about the group and the meetings. You can also find a smattering of photos from our previous meetings and  if you visit the files section, you even can find a recording of our May 2010 presentation. …

Great Books promotes reading, thinking, and the exchange of ideas through the “shared inquiry” method. SHARED INQUIRY Great Books uses a method called "shared inquiry", which is a discussion process that enables participants who have carefully read the same work to help each other explore and understand the work. A leader provides questions that challenge the participants to think for themselves. The conversation allows participants to share their perspectives and respond to the interpretation …

The Philadelphia Science Fiction Society is a non-profi 501(c)3 organization whose purpose is to promote, discuss, celebrate and educate people about Science Fiction and Fantasy in all its forms. PSFS meets monthly, usually at International House, located at 3701 Chestnut St. Each meeting features a guest speaker from some area of the SF or Fantasy field, such as writers, editors, artists, publishers, etc. Our past guests include such well-known writers as Peter Beagle, L.A. Banks, Michael Swan …

Welcome and thank you for coming to check out the Brandywine Valley Writers Group Meet-up page! Whether you are an existing member of the group or checking us out for the first time, we hope that you will find the new Meet-up page offers the information you want. The Brandywine Valley Writers Group was founded to help professional and amateur writers improve their craft and achieve their goals. We strive to inspire writers through our various programs and to offer friendship within our extensive …

I couldn't seem to find a book club that was close by, read good books AND had room for me. So I am starting this one in hopes that other people have had the same problem and want to help create a great book club! This book club is for men and women of all ages.  We read all types of books, although they are primarily well-regarded fiction from the last 20 years, and we are open to all suggestions. We meet on Wednesday evenings at the Wegman's upstairs cafe on Route 70.  Some of us come early an …

This group is for people who are reading omnivores. We'll read lots of varying genres - a different one for each month. If you believe that there are too many books and too little time, this is the group for you!

Hello Author... Writing a book? and not sure what to do once it's done?  The publishing industry has changed dramatically since I published my first book in 1995.  Technology continues to create trends in this industry with lightning speed.  Join our group and learn the benefits of self publishing and how to create your book products (soft cover or eBooks) using Create Space, Lightning Source, Amazon Kindle, Smashwords and more.  Marketing is always a hot topic with this group. As the former Pre …

This group is for those who love fantasy, supernatural and paranormal romance. Some of my favorites are Anne Rice, Charlaine Harris, Karen Moning, J.R. Ward. We will read and discuss a different novel. We can also discuss lore, legend and non-fiction as well. Our bookclub meetings  are informal and all opinions on the books we choose are welcome. At the end of each meetup, we'll decide what to read next.

My friends & I had a Chick Lit Book Club in NYC and it was so much fun! Think Jennifer Weiner, Emily Giffin, Sophie Kinsella, to name a few. Hoping to get one started in Philly! This Meetup will be meeting on the first Wednesday each month.

So, our summer class is underway (and full). If you're new to the group, feel free to stick around for announcements about future classes. I'm planning to run another, similar class in the fall, assuming there's enough interest. More details to come. Classes will be held in South Philadelphia, and capped at 10 participants, on a first-come, first-served basis. Each week we'll critique each others' work, talk about various craft issues (like point of view, story structure, etc.), all with an eye …

We are trying to form a book club in Philadelphia that is not limited to books of any one genre. We want to read all types of fiction, nonfiction, history, and biography/memoir. We are looking for a small group around 5-6 people per meeting. We are not limited to any one geographical area, the two current members are in Fishtown and South Philadelphia. Please join up so we can pick a first book and meeting time!

Calling all book lovers of Delaware County, PA. This is for those of our county who would like to meet others with the same ambitions and interests and get together monthly to discuss our book selection of the month and well...just life in general! We will explore all genres so no matter if you like fiction, romance, young adult, fantasy, sci-fi, there will be a book for you! We will get together each month at a different restaurant/cafe throughout the area (to accommodate all!) What better way …

We are a group of book lovers who promote local authors by creating space for authors and readers to connect by setting up a time and a venue in which they can meet, greet, and have the author sign books and chat with those attending. We are on Facebook www.facebook.com/chbookfest and have a website www.chestnuthillbookfestival.com. We try to present a balanced and diverse agenda of authors and topics. Our next meeting is our 4th Annuak Book Festival on Sept. 30, 2012.

We meet every other month to discuss the selected Non-fiction book. Everyone is welcome to discuss the topic even if you haven't read the book.

South Jersey Chapter of the Forever Young Adult Book Club (FYA): A book club for YA readers who are a little less Y and a bit more A We meet on the last Thursday of the month at a local coffee shop or restaurant to discuss the month's book and enjoy great company. To see what we've read so far, go here.  For even more information and our FAQs, go here. Thanks for checking us out, and we hope to meet you soon! NOTE: At this time, membership is restricted to women only. Please upload a current pi …

Moonstone Arts Center inspires audiences, stimulates dialogue, fosters understanding, and builds communities. Our Mentor and Mentored series presents intergenerational readings, other readings offer two featured poets followed by an open reading.

If you like to read a good book, talk with friends about what you're reading, and do it all over a glass of wine or a good meal then this group is for you! We love to chat about great literature of all kinds - fiction, non-fiction, inspirational, educational - the book choice is up to the group. We will meet once per month somewhere in Center City to eat, drink, discuss and be merry!

Main Line Readers and Diners gathers folks interested in reading and discussing literary classics and current notable works of fiction and non-fiction. As an a savory aside, topics of food and dining may pepper the conversation. Meetings to be held monthly at Ludington Library in Bryn Mawr or at a local restaurant.

This book club will be reading all different genres of books, and will be in Mt. Laurel about once a month to have an open forum discussion about the book and related topics! Books will be discussed in small groups, if necessary, to make sure all members can actively participate in the discussions. Meetings will be held on Tuesday nights at 7:30pm in Mt. Laurel, so please DO NOT join the group if any of these factors do not work for your location/schedule. Let's get reading!!

Beechwood Writers' Workshop (www.beechwoodwriters.com) welcomes writers of all levels who are interested in developing fiction or memoir in a supportive, creative environment. BWW is led by published novelist and essayist Elise A. Miller (www.elisemiller.com), author of Star Craving Mad, published by Warner Books. We meet once a week for 8 weeks either Tuesday evenings from 7-9:30 at the Spiral Bookcase in Manayunk, or Thursday mornings from 10-12 in Wynnewood. Writers create on the spot using w …

This is a group for anyone interested in examining the mind of the worst psychopaths of our time. Each month, one serial murderer will be chosen to be the focus. Members can either choose to read the same book or chose another book on the same killer and share the main thesis of each.