Welcome, Newport Mesa Deep and Funny Thinkers!

Location
Newport Beach, CA 33.63-117.87 92660US
Meetups
42 so far
Rating
A Not-So Hardcore, Deep and Funny Bookish (Not Book) Club 4.50 4.5032

This group was created to bring together individuals who read books for substance and ideas. This group is open to artists, musicians, scientists, engineers, and anyone who likes to examine and exchange ideas, respect others' opinions, and is open to learning something from others. We find we get together to discuss what might otherwise be serious topics, but we end up laughing a lot, because it's such a joy to express ourselves and share our ideas...and go off topic now and then.

We currently have regular meetings twice a month. At one meeting, we discuss a particular book, alternating between fiction and non-fiction. We decide on the book for each month based on voting on suggestions brought in to meetings by the members. These meetings are held typically at a Panera Bread in Irvine...which might change if this becomes too 'old hat'. At the other meeting, we discuss books on a theme, and occasionally have a meeting on "What We are Reading Now". These roundtable meetings convene at a member's house, and members are invited to present on any book on the topic that is discussed that month. For example, recent themes up for discussion have been "Islam" and "The Current Economic Situation". The meetings are informal, with food, smiles, and general socializing.

Suggestions to make this better are welcome!

Where?
3988 Barranca Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 786-8800
Who’s coming?
9 Yes / 1 Maybe

Want to attend?

This month's book is Walter Mosley's "The Man in the Basement". Publisher's Weekly says "Even in his genre fiction, which includes mysteries (the Easy Rawlins, Fearless Jones and Socrates Fortlaw series) and SF (Blue Light, etc.), Mosley has not been content simply to spin an engrossing action story but has sought to explore larger themes as well. Read more

What members are saying

 Great group of well read individuals ready to share their thoughts and ideas in a positive manner. Was impressed with how nice and respectful everyone was. ... 

—A former member

 Why not spend an evening with kind, caring, intelligent and accomplished people? 

David

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  • Nov 2
    • New member
      “To network with women like myself that want to get re-inspired about them self, their business and their life. To share an incredible book with the members of your group that is about just that how we as women can get re-inspired.”
  • Oct 19
    • New member
      SV
      “I'm an avid fan of the literal arts and deep/not-so deep conversations about them.”
  • Oct 17
    • New member
      “I love to read, and this groups looks like it won't judge me for reading popular fiction. Thanks for starting it!”
  • Oct 14
    • New member
      “I love to read and would like to discuss books with others.”
  • Oct 13
    • New member
    • New member
      “I love to read but seem to do it in spurts. This group sounds perfect.”
  • Oct 8
    • New member
    • New member
      “I'm always looking for good books to read and fun people to talk about them with!”