This fiction book club reads great novels -- current and from the past. The basic criteria: artistically compelling books that shine a light on the way the world really is, and why, and books that may make you ponder a different way the world could be. Some of the books we have read "Woman on the Edge of Time," (Marge Piercy)  "The Dispossessed" (Ursula LeGuin) "Flight Behavior" (Barbara Kingsolver), "The Round House" (Louise Erdrich). Revolution Books is a bookstore at the center of a movement …

Are you a lover of historical fiction books, period movies,or TV shows? If you are then this meet up is for you. We will choose a novel to read each month and also get together for other related activities. I welcome suggestions from all members!

Let's get together monthly at one of New York City's fabulous restaurants to socialize, eat, drink, and discuss current literary fiction. (And maybe a classic every now and then.) No pressure, though, as the book will always be optional. That is to say that if you haven't quite gotten around to finishing (or even starting) the book you are still welcome to come! We will try to sample all types of cuisine, visiting restaurants from trendy celeb favorites to less-known, out-of-the-way spots that p …

I would like to provide a forum through which of serious and committed writers working in literary fiction can meet and possiby form writers groups.  The particular literary focus, here, is, stories or novels in which the conflict emerges from and/or bears a thematic relationship to the character of the protagonist(s).  My experience with writers groups is that there are many different kinds of readers and writers, and that one's development as a writer benefits from fellow writers who share a s …

Share your writing: whether it's a novel, a piece of literary fiction, a political essay, a screenplay or just a pitch for an article or book, you're welcome to join us and discuss your work over a free beer or glass of wine. Free "aperitivo" style snacks will also be available. Please submit an excerpt of your writing at least 24 hours before the scheduled meetup.

Meet in the East Village in Manhattan to read and discuss your latest work. Improve your writing skills in a casual and friendly environment, meet other writers and get constructive feedback on your work. The group will be kept intentionally small so everyone gets a chance to present their work. We will work on all types of writing including fiction, non-fiction, poetry and article writing. We meet the 4th monday of the month at 6:30 pm on 9th street between 1st and 2nd avenues. The meeting spac …

A reading group for written word enthusiasts. We meet weekly to discuss fiction, non-fiction, poetry, news print and short works over drinks. New members are welcome to this relaxed reading group.

Calling all novel writers! Interested in writing a work of fiction? Perhaps you've been working on one for a long time and would like some structure and emotional support and inspiration from fellow writers. Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Crime, Romance, Horror, Literature...all fiction genres welcome as long as you are writing a novel In case you are not familiar with work-shopping your novel, the process essentially involves meeting weekly or bi-weekly, sharing your work with a small group and then listening …

This is a group for singles who are lovers of fantasy and science fiction in general and want to meet other singles who share the same passion for these fascinating subjects as well. we will read books, see movies, talk about Sci-fi and fantasy in general also play board games from time to time.

This book club reads popular fiction and non-fiction with spiritual themes, and then meets in fellowship for discussion. Redemption, humanity, freedom, rebirth, nature, justice, triumph, and the mystical are among the many spiritual themes explored. Hosted by Original Blessing: A Unitarian Universalist Congregation in north Brooklyn, New York. All are welcome!

Welcome. This is a group for people who write science fiction and fantasy and people who want to write science fiction and fantasy. We welcome all skill levels as long as the group rules are adhered to.

Join us for a monthly creative writing workshop, to discuss and critique member-submitted work. We'd love to include a range of genres including fiction, non-fiction, poetry and prose. We have a regular group at the moment, but are open to new submissions. If you're interested in joining, please email a writing sample to bkcreativewritingworkshop@gmail.com. Thanks, Kelly

Read a good book. Meet new and interesting people who've read it too.  Feed your brain...and your stomach. For a list of our past reads, please see the calendar or the photo album.  Our focus is on finding worthwhile literature and still covering a variety of eras, countries and fiction (and once in a while, non-fiction) genres.  We try to find books that are a manageable length (200-350 pages) and that make us think. (Our members are well-educated, but note that the majority of us do not have E …

This is a group for fiction writers to workshop their writing. This is a supportive and encouraging group with real critiques, no tearing each other apart no endless praising. if you are a serious fiction writer who wants to get published or is already then this is the group for you.

Who doesn't like going out to a nice dinner at a hot restaurant? Making new friends? Engaging in conversation about a meaningful book? That is the purpose of this group! So what are we going to read? Sometimes I will select the book based on the latest reviews and Amazon lists; other times members will vote on them. If you feel strongly about a great book for the group, let us know! We'll be meeting for a monthly dinner or brunch at a trendy restaurant (think Nobu, Hotel Griffou, Scarpetta, Gram …

A place for people of color and queer writers to have their work and ideas shared and critiqued with a group of creative minds. We welcome fiction, poetry, prose and screenwriting.

Our book club is devoted to discussing and reading both fantasy and science fiction novels while maintaining a fun laid-back atmosphere. We hope to draw in like-minded individuals that enjoy the imagination and depth contained in such books. This group meets once a month in Manhattan (usually the 2nd or 3rd Tuesday of the month) with the goal of reading one novel in between each set of meetings. Selected books are posted on the wall of our meetup page prior to each meeting. To learn more please …

If you are looking for a serious book club in which they discuss the deep meaning of the books please note this is not the one for you. We are a fun, sometimes serious, most times not so serious book club. We all enjoy reading (well of course we do) and have read some very good books and unfortunately a couple not so good books. Our discussions can last from five minutes to an hour and it really depends upon the book. We read primarily contemporary fiction, but we're open to anything. Some of ou …

It's a simple concept.  We get together, we write. Bring your notebook, clay tablet, laptop, whatever you write on. We write for thirty-minute stretches with ten-minute breaks. Some write fiction, some write memoir, some write encyclopedia entries. It's up to you. There's no pressure to share or critique, but there are opportunities. This is mostly just a way to provide a comfortable environment for writing that's not so lonely. You can write whatever you wish, of course, but there will be writi …

Where fiction and memoir writers can meet to share their work and encounter constructive or challenging ideas about that work.

Technology and the web have changed how fiction, poetry, essays, and memoirs are being distributed, and have begun to alter the process of writing, reading, sharing, and consuming texts.  Words are finding new modalities, and innovators across disciplines have begun to experiment with how technology might improve their creation, curation, and consumption. Code Meet Print is the community at the intersection of texts + technology that will contemplate, define, and help build better interfaces for …

CWW Brooklyn Literary Salon at Wild Ginger Pan-Asian Vegan Café 112 Smith St (between Dean St & Pacific St) Brooklyn, NY 11201 Neighborhoods: Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill http://wildgingeronline.com/ APPLY: https://cww.submittable.com/submit/19153 www.cambridgewritersworkshop.org CWW hosts and discussion leaders: Diana Norma Szokolyai, Jonah Kruvant, and special guests Meetings: Saturday 1-3 pm, 2nd and 4th Saturday of March - May 2013 Location: Wild Ginger Teahouse, 112 Smith St., Brooklyn, NY 1120 …

This group offers the chance to meet other literary Anglophiles and discuss the best writing from across the pond. We'll start with some mid-20th century classics by Kingsley Amis and Graham Greene, but I'm open to Brit lit of any era and genre. It should be a bloody good time. Meets at 3 p.m. on the third Sunday of the month, at Word Bookstore in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. All book picks are 10% off during the month before the meeting. For updates and discussions, please join our Facebook group.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed when walking into a bookstore.........seeing all of the books (big books, skinny books, colorful books, etc) and not sure what you would like to pick up. You are not looking for another devotional book, but would like to be wrapped up in a story - a real read that will to nourish the soul with Christ and keep you engaged in hope, love, laughter, adventure, mystery, etc......through the end. Books bring much laughter and self-perspective. Meet book lovers and writer …

This club's goal is to have great discussions on renowned works in both fiction and non-fiction. This would include great works of literature, history, autobiographies, biographies, plays etc. Great books and great discussions are our goal; books that profoundly explore human nature. Especially for fiction it would be great to hear from people who have read the book at different phases of their lives and to hear how their opinions of the book have changed. We will have monthly meeting with most …

We are passionate writers looking to meet other passionate writers. Our group loves to have fun and our atmosphere is warm, welcoming, playful - at times even silly. At the same time, when we get down to it, we offer sincere feedback, trying to improve each other's work. We believe that to give good feedback we have to tell the writer what worked well first, what moved us, what inspired us, what made us want to punch something or someone. Then, we talk about what can be improved. The environment …

Welcome to the Latin American & Spanish Book Club! More than a club, this is a space for people who find pleasure reading literature from Latin America and Spain. We will read non-fiction, fiction, articles, chronicles, essays, poetry, short stories and novels. The only requirement is that it is in Spanish. We have native and non-native Spanish speakers from all over the globe. Our goal is to provide interactive discussions in Spanish to native and non-native speakers to help them learn and beco …

This group is for anyone in the midst of writing a dissertation who needs to bitch, grip, complain and/or share successes, strategies, and failures. We will meet weekly over drinks and provide support while also de-stressing. Members will be encouraged to set goals with other members and develop networks of support and encouragement.