This meet up is for book lovers and fans of coffee, wine, and beer! Open to young, educated professionals and graduate students that love to read and need a balance in life. We read both fiction and non-fiction books and explore all the great local restaurants, bars, parks, roof decks, and coffeeshops in Seattle! This is a laid back and actively social group, join for good company, social activities, and conversations! Some of the books we have read so far: What is the What, Brothers K, Roald Da …

Do you have ideas running through your mind all the time that you would like to put into a story that you might even be able to get published one day? Would you like to have others read your writing or listen to your ideas and give you feedback? Would you like to give feedback to other writers about their stories? If yes, then this is the group for you. Who knows, maybe we'll even make some friends in the process of improving our writing. That sure sounds good to me. We'll write for the first 45 …

This group is for people who like going to the theater to see SciFi and fantasy movies, both great and shlocky, and then going for coffee afterward to pick them apart.

This is a book club that focuses on the books and authors that our members enjoy. We like to read books from all genres, though usually fiction, we will thrown in a non-fiction every now and then. During the monthly meetups, we choose the next book. Someone at the meeting suggests a book they would like to read and we tend to go with that one. The best part is - we will meet at a fantastic location - The Woodmark Hotel at Carillon Point! Whether we meet in the library, settle in around the fire …

Welcome to Redmond Roaring Writers! We're a writing/critique group that meets every other Wednesday at the Redmond, WA Panera Bread. This is a drop-in group, meaning that all you need to do is to print out up to 6 pages (double-spaced) of your current work-in-progress. Be sure to check attendance so you know how many to print out (up to 8, we split into groups beyond 8). We critique each piece in turn, aiming for delivering helpful feedback in a supportive environment. Thank you for your interes …

Having spent the last few decades reading this genre and wanting to share this passion with a group of like-minded readers, I was disappointed not to find an Eastside book club Meetup devoted to Sci-Fi and Fantasy. So, here we are. If you're passionate about reading and discussing Sci-Fi and Fantasy books, this is the place for you! Once a month we'll meet to discuss the current book selection, as well as select the book for the next month's reading. Everyone will get a chance to offer up their …

Welcome to Eastside Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers. We are a group of local writers who enjoy meeting once or twice a month at third place books or a local library to give each other support and encouragement in order to continue writing.  Feel free to join us at any time, and please post a sample of your writing before each meeting so we can read it before hand. That can be a bit of a time saver. Come to the meetings equipped with hard copies of your writing, the willingness to help others and a se …

If you like to read and discuss books, this is the place for you! In the group, you'll meet kindred book lovers who come together to discuss a variety of topics. We mainly read non-fiction books - history, politics, religion, current events and economics. Every couple of months we read a book of fiction to keep us well-rounded. Our discussions are a way to explore the concepts and facts presented by our reading. It's a wonderful way to learn, share and keep our brains active. Come join us!

Do you ever spend time on tumblr wishing that you could have the opportunity to bask in the presence of other tumblrites in real life? That you could find a community of fellow fangirls/fanboys/fanpeople to share in the shows, movies, or games that you love without the (sometimes wonderful, don't get me wrong) limitations of having a computer screen separating you? That someone would see your t-shirt/bracelet/backpack/whatever and recognize the fandom in-joke and be able to relate to you about i …

Short version: 1. Meets Friday nights, 1 to 2 times/month, primarily on the Eastside 2. No critique or planned discussion, minimal conversation during meetup time. The focus is on writing rather than socializing. 3. All types of writers welcome 4. 3 no-shows and you're out of the group (no-show means you RSVP'd yes but didn't attend) 5. No dues required, but you're welcome to buy the organizer a cup of tea to offset Meetup's group organization costs ($12/mo). Full version: This is a casual but s …

This is the most active group for Seattle stay at home moms who like to learn, do new things, and meet other moms. There are usually 2-3 activities to choose from every day Monday-Friday!!! Of course, this group is open to expecting moms, working moms, nannies, and other care givers with little ones. The name is "Seattle Stay at Home Moms," because most of the activities are during the weekdays, when most people are at work. It's mainly a group for moms who don't 'stay at home,' but who like to …

Meet with local GMs who need players, players who need games, and discuss RPGs in general.

We're a group of ladies that love technology. Let's get together over coffee or beer and talk shop about what you're working on. We'll also have a science fiction book of the month to read and discuss. This group is open to anyone wishing to geek out!

'All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages. --As You Like It, Act II Amateur dramatics without any of the stress: we pick the parts we want, then read the plays out-loud. No need for costume, props, or accents; no need to memorize lines, to "look the part," or to be the same age (or gender) as your character!  All you need is a willingness to try it - we'r …

Analytic philosophy is, by far, the standard type of philosophy taught in Philosophy Departments throughout North America, Britain, Scandinavia, and beyond. Analytic philosophers aim for perspicuity and results. Core areas of analytic philosophy include ethics, epistemology (knowledge), metaphysics (e.g., free will, theism/atheism), philosophy of mind (e.g., consciousness), philosophy of science, and political philosophy. However, this group will discuss the lighter topics and presume little or …

Do you like to read paranormal books? Then you have found the right group! We read paranormal books that fall into a variety of genres including: urban fantasy, romance, steampunk, sci-fi, young adult, etc. Whether you are new to paranormal books or a long time reader we look forward to having you join us for a meeting. We read series books and stand alones and try to have choices for everyone's reading interests. We have several book choices each month, but don't worry about reading them all …

Calling all women writers in the Seattle area, come join us for mingling, writing games and community. Help strengthen our local writing community! Connect with other women writers, have a glass of tea or wine, and play some fun writing games. Invite your friends! The more the merrier.

Looking for friendly, lively, and focused discussion of fiction, essays, drama, and poetry, but not for long selections?  Then you'll enjoy our group.  We meet twice a month (1st and 3rd Wednesdays) from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. We have two selections remaining from the anthology Great Conversations 5 edited by Donald H. Whitfield, and then we will take a break until October 2013.  In October we will begin Great Conversations 6, also edited by Donald Whitfield. It's available new from the Great Bo …

Let's talk about chick lit.! Background, what is this genre about? Chick Lit. is written by women, for women "Chick lit is smart, fun fiction for and/or about women of all ages. Story lines often revolve around jobs, children, motherhood, romance, fame, living in the ‘big city’, friendship, dieting and much more, usually with a touch of humor thrown in. Many of these books are written from a first-person viewpoint, making them a bit more personal and realistic. The plots can range from being v …

Are you too cool to do nerdy stuff like join a book club or play board games? WE'RE NOT! If you love to hang with nerdy (and quite possibly AWESOME) folks to talk about books, play games, eat yummy food, or just chill out, JOIN! If you have suggestions, let the organizer know.