A quarterly Literary Open Mic sponsored by The Russell Memorial Library, Rita's Pizza and Spiritual Concepts Publishing!

We meet most of the time at Jason's Deli next to Sears at Town Center.  We meet the third Thursday of each month and offer reads in many genres.  We encourage everyone to become a facilitator by picking a book for the group to read and leading the discussion.  If you would like to do this, please contact the organizer. You will meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, new or old, best-seller or an undiscovered, paperback or hardcover, you'll read a new book e …

We are looking for warm and engaging women in Norfolk to share some fun books. These books will be as vivid and real as your closest friends. Come out and join us for some light-hearted conversation. We will meet every third Tuesday. The locations will all be in Norfolk and will vary from month to month. Find out what we are all about! THIS MEETUP SITE IS NOT ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS AT THIS TIME!

Come meet local book lovers in our Williamsburg Book Club! Fiction, non-fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, history, mystery - we read many different genres, and we read a new book every month. Come share your interest in books and make new friends! Club is open to both women and men, and open to new members. What the group has read so far (title, author, date, genre) - also see our upcoming selections at the bottom of this list): "Angels and Demons" Dan Brown 5/30/09 thriller "Ender's Game" Orson Scott C …

The deadline for the next anthology, 757 CCC: Cabinet of Curiosities, has been pushed back. We are currently accepting submissions! Rules are as follows: *Black and white art only (sorry, Mike :P) *Art dimensions: 6 inches wide by 9 inches tall *Scanned art should be at least 300 DPI (dots per inch) *Comics can be a maximum of 10 pages long (multiple submissions are okay if they add up to 10 or less, i.e. 2 pages + 8 pages = 10 pages total) *Pinups, 1 panel, and 3 panel comics may also be …

Agile Writers (http://AgileWriters.com) is a not-for-profit writer’s club dedicated to helping the beginning writer create a first-draft novel in 6 months.  The process of getting from a blank page to a full manuscript is based on the writings of experts in the field and our experiences running the Chesterfield Writers Club.  It is the contention of Agile Writers that anyone who has a story to tell can complete a first-draft novel in 6 months. Participation in the Workshop is by invitation only …

James River Writers is a non-profit organization that builds community by connecting and inspiring writers and readers in central Virginia. Whether you’re a writer or an avid reader, we invite you to learn about JRW, participate in our programs and become a member today. Please note that JRW does not endorse any product or service on our Meetup page. These listings are provided for informational purposes only to support the literary community as a whole.

So many books, so little time! There's no way you can read every book published in any given year--and with the wide range of quality out there, who would want to? This book club is hedging the bets to find high-quality reads by choosing award winning novels. Every month, we'll read one winner of the National Book Award, Pulitzer Prize, or any other award list our members want to reference. During the last week of the month, we'll get together to relax, sip coffee, and share thoughts on a book …

This group is for anybody who loves to read. not just topical reading and sophisticated reading. This group is primarily for young imaginary and passionate readers. we read books in fantasy, sci-fi, classic, contemporary, any genre, any topic. but mostly novels. it does not matter how old you are, or what you are interested as long as you like reading and making new friends! the more readers we get the more diverse our interests may become. through friendly meetings and reading new books we bond …

This is an open, friendly, casual group for gamers who are looking for both RPG campaigns and the occasional board game night. Come, have fun, make friends, drink beer, and eat food. There is always food. :o) BTW, we are primarily located in the Newport News / Hampton area. Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheRejectGamers/

The Bodacious Book Club meets monthly for women near the Swift Creek Reservoir (Foxcroft, Harbour Pointe, Brandermill, etc). Our meetings are evening get-togethers to relax, enjoy conversation, and delve into all genres of books. It's a way to get to meet new neighbors, enjoy stimulating conversations and make new friends.

This is a Christian book club. We willl be primarily reading Christian fictions.

Calling all fans of a great cup of coffee* and a good sit-down-and-write session! This is a group for any aspiring, published, new, or experienced writers. All experience levels are welcome. Come out to meet new writers and spend time reading others' work, workshopping, and talking about writing topics. I'd like to get together earlier in the mornings on the weekends and start the day out with some coffee*, some writing, and some friendship! *You don't have to like coffee...hot chocolate, tea, e …

This is a book club for women who love to read, lean left on the political spectrum, and identify as feminists. If you like to drink wine and discuss good books, then this book club is for you. We meet once a month in each other's homes as well as area restaurants. We are a long-standing group of friends who love to get together for books, wine, and long-winded chatfests that usually devolves off-topic into laughter, sarcasm, and outrageousness. The wine definitely aids and abets. Please check o …

"Books on Broad" brings authors and book lovers together in an informal setting with refreshments, stimulating conversation, and an introduction to the Library of Virginia's collection through our exhibition gallery and other programming. Reading the book beforehand is never required-just bring your curiosity and a desire to meet new people. For more information please visit the Library of Virginia's programming page (http://www.lva.virginia.gov/news/index.htm) or call us in The Virginia Shop at …

This is a group for writers of all genres to share their work, get ideas, receive feedback, find fellowship (and fun!), and explore avenues for presenting their work to the public. This group is open to experienced writers and to the fledgling or "wanna-be" writers who are looking for suggestions, guidance, and encouragement along the way. We will brainstorm, critique each other's work, and hopefully create and/or find places to read our work to the public. Poetry and prose, novels and novellas, …

Phenomenal Women Book Club is a group that love to read and we discuss African American novels and local authors in VA. We are a fun book club were we do activities involving hosting an author to speak at our book club and have socializing events. We go to book signings, book fairs and to the movies. This book clubs loves to discuss our book selection while having food and drinks. We are always looking for new members to come join us for discussion. Everyone's idea and contributions are welcome …

Anthony Burgess was motivated to finish multiple novels when he was told (mistakenly) that he was going to die of brain cancer. In lieu of a mis-diagnosis of terminal illness, this is a group for those in the greater Richmond area who want to take their writing to the next level. The group is open to writers of all genres and all ages, but only to writers who are serious about a commitment to being a productive writer. I hope to find others like me who need a supportive place to improve their wr …

The Richmond Writers Coalition is a collection of writers group leaders whose mission is to help Richmond area writers find the writing group that is best for them. Through our mutual interaction and sharing of ideas, we improve our own meetings and inform others about where to find the best writers group for themselves.

The aim is to provide a core group which will develop an overall plan to encourage and support Authors, Writers and Poets. As part of the groups mission it will meet with members and invite others to come and be involved. It is my desire to have the group meet in a comfortabe relaxed yet stimulating environment.