This is your literary and topical book discussion group in Central & North Phoenix! We select books & authors from National Public Radio programming. Go to npr.org for more information about National Public Radio if you don't already know about it! We are in our third year of existence. See below for our next month 's meeting and book choices. We pick the books a few months at a time  either at meetings or by web poll. Once in a while we have a social meeting such as a brunch or gathering to wat …

The Red Hand Book Club, as a project of the Council Advocating an Indigenous Manifesto, is dedicated to increasing Indigenous Peoples' knowledge of the impacts of colonization and decolonization. The group will read a variety of literary, philosophical and theoretical texts to enter and sustain a process of recovering and rediscovering their indigeneity.

This group reads a book on a science related topic each month and discusses it. We rarely have the answers, but we have the curiosity to explore ideas. Anyone interested in the life sciences should join this group.

Meet fellow Sci-fi/Fantasy Fans near you. This group is intended to be a friendly social group, with the common thread of Science Fiction and Fantasy. If you're passionate about reading and discussing sci-fi and fantasy books, film and television this is the place for you.  All adults are welcome to our SF Meetup to have fun talking about science fiction in television, movies, books, graphic novels, fanfiction, media, gaming and art. Watch Sci-Fi shows together, play games and travel with us to …

I'm looking for a small group of people who would like to read contemporary books in the Italian language. Examples are Senza Sangue by Alessandro Baricco or Io non ho paura by Niccolo' Ammaniti.  We'll focus on short books of 150 pages or less. If Italian isn't your native language you need to have at least a year of formal Italian class but preferably two years and be at the low intermediate level (A2-B1 in European language terms). Native speakers are welcome. Because novels often speak of th …

We are all avid readers, who read for escape. We pick books from our past and books that are newly release. We read fiction, but books of substance that will spark a good group discussion. Yes, we do meet and talk about the book!! We currently have two groups that meets each month. Our Saturday morning group that meets the 1st Saturday of each month.  The Monday night group meets the 3rd Monday of each month. The groups pick books together every few months. Everyone is welcome in both groups.

This group is for women who love to read and enjoy fun conversations. We will choose one book per month and have a monthly meeting to discuss. Sometimes over coffee, wine or champagne brunch.  We will also meet on occasion for other types of women events. We are only looking for active members, that will indeed read the book and attend monthly meetings. If this is you, then JOIN US!

All you need is a sense of adventure, a readiness to take responsibility for your life, and a desire to make friends and have fun! Please join us! A group for active people that love books, animals, food, adventures and want inspiration from other adventurous people. The club will read books like Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail about a woman A powerful, blazingly honest memoir: the story of an eleven-hundred-mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastroph …

This group is for all book lovers!! It would be great to have a place where we can meet other gay and lesbian readers and share our reading passion and talk about some of the great books we are reading or have read.  I would also like us to pick a book we would all read as a group.  I am totally open as to genre(s)

A part of the Central Arizona Speculative Fiction Society this friendly group of people meets every third Tuesday to discuss a different science fiction selection. Meet some people with a common interest in SF and Fantasy literature. Haven't read the book?  No biggie. Come on in and see what the rest of us think about it.

I'm a full-time independent fantasy author and love to talk about e-publishing and online book promotion. If you're thinking of giving self-publishing a try, or you're a traditionally published author hoping to sell more books, let's chat.

This is a group that meets weekly to read and study the Urantia Book which the history of everything. It is about cosmology, the universe, science, energy, philosophy, the planet we live on, where we come from and where we are going. It has been said that this revelation is the most valuable gift ever given to mankind. We are all part of an immense plan, a gigantic enterprise, and it is of the vastness of the undertaking that renders it impossible to see very much of it at any one time and durin …

Learning to incorporate the skills we read into actions to improve ourselves personally and professionally. Meeting in a group will add accountability for all of us. Are we setting goals or just making a New Years resolution so when we don't follow through we have a built in excuse.

This group is for women in their 20's and 30's who love reading, crafting, wine, fitness classes, outdoor activities, dinner, and happy hour. I started the same club in my hometown in California, but due to moving to Arizona I had to leave it behind. I am hoping this group will be just as fun and successful. I am looking forward to meeting all you wonderful ladies and making new friends.

This group is designed to gather together valley professionals for an active discussion on current and classic novels. My purpose in starting this group was to rekindle the college literature class discussions that I used to enjoy so much. We will focus on a discussion of theme, context, genre and substance of prose.

We are currently open to new members. We read a variety of fiction chosen by the members. We read one book per month and meet on the second Tuesday of the month at Scottsdale area restaurants.

I want any ladies in Ahwatukee/Chandler looking to meet up with a great group for happy hour, hiking, book clubs, work-outs, dining, shopping, movies and anything else that interests the group!

This is a group for Pretty Little Liars fans. Adults or high school age, both genders welcome. Have you developed a sudden irrational fear of black hoodies and/or text messaging, and need a support group? Are you tired of spending Tuesday nights oohing and ahhing in front of the TV all by yourself? Whatever the reason, if you'd like to meet up with other fun-loving fans of the Pretty Little Liars hit TV series and awesome books series, look no further than the AZ Team! Let's gather round to watc …

If you're looking for self-discovery, FUN and sexual freedom you just found the right group! Do you love to talk about sex or are you too embarrassed to talk about it?  Do you want to educate yourself, learn sexual techniques, explore new topics or discuss a sex book?  If so, the Dr. SexTalk group, where nothing is taboo - is for you!  In this group you will experience fun, adventure and sexual freedom in a safe and educational environment with Dr. SexTalk and her SexyFriends! Join the group to …

Hello RAW food and fruit lovers! Join our group to be apart of an awesome community that celebrates health and food the way nature intended for us! We are about making new friends, sharing yummy recipes, offering community support, and helping to educate and learn from one another on how to live this amazing lifestyle successfully. We also want to have LOTS OF FUN so we will definitely be meeting up for all kinds of cool activities! Everyone is welcome who is interested in Raw Food, Veganism, an …

A casual bookclub for women and men over 50 who are avid readers and enjoy a rich dialog about what they have just read. I’m looking for a unique blend of folks from diverse backgrounds to read a wide array of genre which will bring a robust conversation to the table. We will meet the last Wednesday evening of the month at Barnes & Noble (W Bell Rd, Peoria, AZ 85382). Barnes has a cafe for animated exchanges while munching on snacks and coffee.

This is a group for men interested in serious gay literature: Edmund White, Marcel Proust, Andre Gide, that sort of thing. As the founder, I'm equally interested in literature about homosexuality as a theme or experience and in literature by homosexual men regardless of whether the work itself takes homosexuality as a focus.

This is a group for people in Phoenix or nearby who are interested in making new friends interested in freewheeling but focused intellectual discussion. I've just moved back to Phoenix, and I would really like to make new friends with serious intellectual interests. My plan is to have a serious topic for each discussion and to focus our talk on rational exchange. Members should be BOTH interested in making new friends and in having their current ideas stretched and challenged. If you're a new ar …

Welcome to the Valley Austrian Economists! First off, no, you do not have to be an academically-educated economist in order to join this group. Basically we're just a group for those who are sympathetic to the Austrian perspective in regards to economics. Typically there is no set agenda or topic of discussion; we are first and foremost a social group. Our primary aim is to provide a non-formal setting, where like-minded people can come together for a fun social outing. However, we may occasiona …

This discussion group led by Tom Lombardo, Director of the Center for Future Consciousness (www.centerforfutureconsciousness.com) and The Wisdom Page (www.wisdompage.com), will cover a very broad range of themes and topics, including all the general issues of philosophy, such as the study of wisdom, the philosophy of mind and consciousness, ethics, and cosmology. On the “futures” end of things, included are areas such as the future of science and technology, the future of the human mind, the fut …

Welcome I hope you can join our paddle community. We are a family and singles friendly group, and often include our dog kayaker friends as well. In Arizona, there are places to paddle all year round, and our paddle club will be exploring many of the waterways throughout Arizona, and beyond. For the joy of floating, and the appreciation of venturing out to some relatively pristine and magnificent natural habitats. Any motor-less boat is welcome, though most of us use a kayak. Float Types and Loc …

This meetup page is to give you information about the Real Love groups in the valley and basic information of how to find Real Love in your life. "So often time it happens, we all live our life in chains, and we never even know we have the key." - The Eagles, "Already Gone". Vision for our Real Love Groups: We gather to awaken hearts to unconditional love and to transform lives. Real Love Groups! Many of us have been truly inspired by Dr. Greg Baer and his work called "Real Love." We've exper …

A group designed for ladies of all walks of life to get together for different activities and at different venues in the West Valley! The calendar will have about at least four to five events each month to choose from. Activities will be varied and will cater to women of all walks of life. We may for sub-groups for a book club, playgroup for women with small children, etc. Activities will mainly be centered in the cities of Surprise, Peoria, and Glendale. However, on occasion, we will schedule a …