“ Hi! This sounds great! I moved to Birmingham last year and have been looking for a group like this. I look forward to meeting everyone and enjoying a girls night out. ”

“ I lost my ten year old son in 2006 and would like to meet other parents going though the same thing. ”

“ Looks like an enjoyable event. I love to read but don't make the time like I should. A bet a book club will help me focus my attention and keep me accountable. I look forward to the meeting. ”

“ Hello, I moved here to Birmingham back in Nov '99 and have not taken time out of my busy life to really make friends. I made a pledge to myself this past year to change that. I'm hoping this Book Club will be a positive step in the right direction. ”

“ there is not much to know about me really. i love movies. watching movies is all i ever do in my free time. i will watch anything once. ”

“ Hi girls! This looks like a great group of gals! I'm a young(ish) prof. in Bham and I'm always looking to meet new friends, and I enjoy my wine too! I'm getting married May 10, so I'll be MIA until then, but I look forward to meeting you all soon! ”

“ Hello, My name is Randy. I am new to Birmingham. My hope is to see new faces, and get to know the heartbeat my newfound home. ”

“ Hello everyone. My name is Christie. I am looking forward to meeting new people and having some fun. ”

“ I'm back in hometown Birmingham for a bit after stints in St. Louis and China. I'm currently going for my M.B.A. at Samford. Reading is a passion, and my favorite author is Kurt Vonnegut. ”

“ Hi, I have lived in Birmingham for about 3 years now and I want to meet new people outside of work. This sounds like fun! ”

“ Hi! I just moved here and would love to meet some people. See you soon. ”

“ Hello, I am 60 and still growing up. I think discussing my responses to a book with others will be fun. I look forward to meeting you all. ”

“ Hi, I am the mother of 3 teenager's ready for some "me" time, trying different things and having fun with the different people I shall meet. ”

“ My husband & I are new to B-ham from St. Louis and are sorely missing the nightlife and culture... I enjoy wine, cooking, travel, literature, music, & performing arts and would love to find some like-minded souls here to enjoy these activities with! ”

“ Hi. I'm Neil -- an almost-40 dad. I'm hoping to meet new people and to work on getting/staying fit. ”

“ This sounds like a fun group and I work too much and need to get out more. ”

“ Hello, I am a college student looking to meet new people and take on a new hobby! ”

“ I just moved here from DC and know I'm going to miss my book club there. Being new in town this looks like a fun way to meet some new people and get my book club fix at the same time! ”

“ I hope to meet you all soon! Together we should be able to make our businesses grow. ”

“ I like to read and want to meet new people. What better way than a book club?! ”

“ looking for friends who love to read, fiction and non- ”

“ I am a book freak and a Barnes & Noble shopaholic. I would like to meet some folks that are as crazy about books as I am. ”

“ Hi, my name is Kellie. I am 28 years old, and I love to read. Happy to find a Book Club! ”

“ I like to meet new people and talk about books. ”

“ I love books and thought this would be a good way to meet other book lovers. ”

“ Look forward to meeting new people and sharing interesting conversation ”

“ Any interest out there in a Single Parent Family meetup for kids and adults? If so email shanab425@yahoo.com. ”

“ Hey my name is Brooke, I'm also new to Birmingham. I've been enjoying it but I would love to meet some new people, both fictional and non. I should be able to make this meeting, and I'm pretty excited about it! ”

“ i've been looking for a bookclub for the last 2 years. no idea how many meetings i'll be able to make (i work most weekends), but i'm ready to jump in! ”

“ Love getting to know others and meeting new people with different ideas and stories to share. Also love the outdoors and would like to become involved in hiking and canoeing. ”

“ Hi! I love dining out and trying new places. I'm looking forward to meeting new people as well. ”

“ Hi! I was just checking out B'ham meetups and was glad to see this group. I am always looking to make new friends! ”

“ I've been looking for a womens' bunco group for a long time. Also interested in finding a womens' travel group. I'm interested in bicycling, book clubs, outdoor activities, dining out, and movies. ”

“ Hey, I studied German for a summer in Berlin, and I don't want to lose it. Seems like there should be some sort of a Stammtisch group where we could drink some good hefe and ramble in Deutsch. ”

“ Hi! I'm Erin - a B'ham native but looking for something other to do than work! Looking forward to meeting some new people. ”

“ Finally! I have been looking for a book club for a year now. I will try to read the book before the 20th. ”

“ Hi, Im so excited that B'ham has a book club! Looking forward to meeting new people and stickin my nose in new books! ”

“ Recently got out of the military. Moved back to the Birmingham area to start college. I read a new book every 3 days, and hopefully this group will get me into new authors and new books. Feel free to email me. ”

“ Hi, I have a lot of interest, all centered primarily around bettering myself as a person. I believe that it should be our mission as stewards of this planet and the life upon it to allievate as much suffering as possible, and to have a lil fun too ”

“ Hello, I have just gotten married and moved to Birmingham from Tampa this summer. I would love to meet some new people. I am a teacher (but not currently working) and am 24 years old. Look forward to seeing y'all. ”

“ Hiking group, diner group, arts & crafts group ”

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“ Book Reading Club - I ready mostly murder mysteries by authors: James Peterson, Stuart Woods, Michael Palmer, Patricia Cornwell & Janet Evanovich. I work from home 5 days a week 'til 5:00pm...so any meetings would be best if in the evening. ”

“ reading, writing, coffee, reading, writing, coffee, reading, writing, coffee, reading, writing, coffee... ”

“ Hi everybody. I mostly read non-fiction, have four books going now ranging from one about the Springhill Mine disaster in Nova Scotia to "Living in the Light" by Shakti Gawain. Hoping to get interested in fiction again, talking to others may help ”

“ I just moved to Birmingham, love music , books, good food, and friends. My music blog: http://blog.largeheartedboy.com ”

“ I am recently divorced with two beautiful children. I am looking forward to meeting other people with whom you have something in common. Also, would love to make new friends and start getting out more. ”

“ I want to meet other like minded people to have fun and hang out with. ”

“ Hey there, I'm Trish and I'm an atheist. The husband and I are really eager to meet likeminded people (oh so rare in this neck of the woods) and make new friends! I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone. ”

“ We have 2 children that don't enjoy the board games as much as we do! Would love to join this group for entertainment! My newest game love is Mexican Train Dominos. ”

“ Hey - I've not place board games in years, but this sounds fun! I need an excuse to get out and meet new, fun people!!! ”

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“ I want these local Meetups because cultivating varied interests is good for one's emotional and mental health. ”