Join us for the world premier of THE VISION BOARD by Joyce Schwarz, price of admission to the event because it is a celebrity/charity book signing is the purchase of one book @ $24.95 plus tax. To RSVP, email: thevisionboard@aol.com To sign up for…

Twilight, Harry Potter, Eragon, the Clique Series, I might be out of High School, but I still love reading YA fiction!

WORDSMITH CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP?Finding the Words in the Writer and the Writer in the Words. Wordsmith Creative Writing Workshop begins Thursday November 6 thru December 11. Cost $180 for five weeks, 7-9:30 pm, once a week at the Electric Lodg…

To all South Bay bibliophiles, a celebration of literary gold will ensue in our nether woods at one of the coziest haunts around: Catalina Coffee Co in Redondo Beach. We will read, ponder, and discuss what literary treasures we choose. If you are mov…

Book Lovers, Art Lovers, Performance Art Lovers, and Music Lovers. This meetup is for individuals interested in participating in a book of the month, attending an art gallery, seeing a local play, are going to a concert. This meetup is open to anyone…

Come meet up with people interested in discussing the latest Jewish books. I would like to go through the Nextbook Jewish Book Series. More information at : http://www.nextbook.org/bookseries/ The Nextbook book series is a broad and inclusive seri…

Meet other local people who are interested in World History and the study of other cultures. There is so much about world history that I want to learn and so many books that I never seem to have time to read. By starting a book club and picking a di…

Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! New and old political thriller books, paperback or hardcover, you'll read a new book every month. Come to discuss, share stories and make new friends!

This outstanding group of volunteers is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for success in the future. To this end, Reading to Kids gathers hund…

Wine lovers who enjoy fun fictional chic-lit, interested in making new friends, and enjoys fun conversation. This group is intended to be light hearted and most important FUN.

“ I have native american heritage on my mom's side, Ive been told it was Sioux, not sure, but would like to know more about native american culture. ”

“ Born/raised in Philly. BA in Psych. & Sociology from Penn State and MA in Clinical Psych from Univ. of Central FL. Currently, working in the music industry. Love the 80's, R&B music/concerts, dining out, reading, movies, shopping & taking naps. ”

“ I am a creative currently looking for work. I have worked as a production artist, reporter and photographer, and advertising market research coordinator. I'd like to find work in marketing / communications or production art / graphics. ”

“ Hey Kristy--I finally joined this "meetup" I heard so much about. Unfortunately I doubt I'll have time to read the Kiterunner in the next few days, but I'll be ready for the next one! ”

“ Hello, my name is Merrilee. I enjoy a diverse array of activities and love socializing and meeting new friends. I just moved to the area and heard about Meet Up.com. It sounds like it fits the bill! I am looking forward to meeting you all, and having ”

“ Hello I have always wanted to be part of a book club but never looked into it. By faith last night I found one. I will be looking forward to discussing and meeting everyone. :) ”

“ I am a Dennis Prager fan for a long time. I would love to go to a meeting to discuss what Dennis has written and spoke about. ”

“ Hi my name is Susan and I am interested in meeting new women in the area of Newport Beach,Corona Del Mar.I own a salon in town and am always good for styling advice ”

“ Hi, my name is Vivian and I am a Los Angeles native. I would like to make some new friends, especially single people in their 40's to 60s. I'm not looking for a dating service, but some intellectual interaction with people of my same demographic. ”

“ Hello. My name is Denise and I recently moved from Houston to Huntington Beach as a job transfer. One thing I really enjoy about CA is the scenery. I look forward to this club introducing me to more of it as time goes by. ”

“ We love to go out! We are a married couple from Anaheim. ”

“ I want to join this group to help my son Cody who has Asperger's and is 18. I would love for him to find a group of peers he could relate to! ”

“ Hi, I'm a grad student and college instructor in Newport Beach. ”

“ Hello! I love to get out there and have get a good work out. I look forward to meeting you guys : ) ”

“ My name is Terry. I've lived in OC since I was two when we arrived from Michigan. Grew up in Huntington Beach, local college at OCCC and currently work for Kraft Foods. I'm married to a wonderful woman who travels a lot on business and I love to read ”

“ Hi! I'm brand new and am looking forward to meeting everyone!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am of Danish descent, and would like to learn more about the culture and learn more of the language. ”

“ Looking forward to meeting everyone! ”

“ Hello - I am Jenn Powell - I am a published author on women's health issues who loves to devour books. I live in Mission Viejo and am looking for a club close to home. ”

“ Hi all, I love trying new wine with folks that enjoy it as much as I do, looking forward to discussing and trying new wines. Its easy to match wine to food, but matching a good wine to your mood is the challenge !! ”

“ Am very good at Ms. Pac Man, know the difference between Monet and Manet, do yoga, enjoy social-poli-econ discussions, love adventure travel, like live stage, was caught reading a book in a cafe, eat healthy, love to do things, pass GO! Collect $200 ”

“ HI MY NAME IS SHONA. I LIVE IN LA HABRA WITH MY COLLEGE AGE DAUGHTER AND HUSBAND. LOVE LOVE TO READ, AND WOULD LIKE TO HANG WITH OTHERS WHO DO TOO. USUSALLY HAVE TO WORK ON MON. NIGHTS BUT SEE YA ALL SOON. ”

“ Gene Cooper, retired Art History professor. Currently a painter, tennis player, and traveler. Living in Laguna with wife (jeweler) and daughter (sculptor). I have been in many discussion groups. The Great Books group is the best. ”

“ I am a teacher at an elementary school in Etiwanda. My favorite pastime is reading interesting books. I have 18 first graders and a few kids of my own. ”

“ I'm looking forward to some interesting discussions with fellow book-lovers. ”

“ I love to read and am lookig forward so much to meeting new friends and thoughtful conversation. The setting is great too. I can shop AND meet interesting people! See you in January. I live in Newport Beach. ”

“ My name is Janet Leech. I live in Santa Ana about 1 miles from South Coast Plaza. I am most interested in meeting people who have or are writing childrens book. I am in the process of finding funding and a publisher. I already have an illustrator ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love philosophy and want to keep up the same level of intellectually stimulating conversations that I had in undergrad ”