Listen up Fashionistas! If you love chick lit novels with a strong female protagonist, including chick lit, mommy lit and bride lit, this is the book club for you. New York or London- our girl characters take charge, get promoted, find love and kick butt, all in 300 pages or less. Let's chat and swap our favorite titles!,

Books Draw Us In....! The good ones become a part of our psyche and we feel like we "know" the characters. The good ones we can't put down, and sometimes our chores and obligations become secondary priorities. The good ones are so good that we can't wait to see how it ends... but then we are sad because it's over. The good ones make us cry, or laugh, or make you go "hmmmmm... The good ones we want to talk about: express feelings, offer opinions, get other perspectives on,  discuss aspects, and s …

This group is for fun girls in their 20s and 30s who love to read, eat, and drink wine :) Back in NJ, I belonged to a meetup group that was set up just like this one. It was so successful and so much fun and I met some great people through it, so I really wanted to start one out here in my new home! Each month, we read a book and meet to discuss it (and other things :). Food themes are inspired by the book of the month. Everyone brings a dish and a bottle of wine to share with the group. And don …

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 h …

This is a book club designed for women in their 30's, living in the South Orange County area.  We get together on the 2nd Saturday of every month to discuss group selected books.  Our meetings are usually held at a member's home and are potluck style.  Newcomers are always welcome, so please join us and be Booked for Lunch!

Looking for other book lovers? A good story is even better when you've got friends to share it with. This Meetup Group reads a wide variety of novels, fiction, memoirs, self-help, and whatever else we decide upon. See "About Us" Page for more Details and information about the group. As described in our title this is for residents who primarily live and/or work in South Orange County; however, we have some members who are outside the designated area that like our group! This is a Women's social b …

Welcome anyone who loves to read a good book! We are a group of people that enjoy reading classic literature.  With so many wonderful classics out there who wants to read the latest NYT bestseller or the latest book to movie? We meet once a month to discuss the book that was chosen for the meeting. The books are generally chosen at a specified meetup based on topics for upcoming months. We select 4-5 books at a time. We are a laid back group with very open discussions. This was never meant to b …

Meet kindred book lovers in a local Christian Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, biography, inspirational, Christian life, or historical, we'll select and read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories, grow in our Christian faith, and of course, make new friends! Meetings will be held at local independent coffehouses or in members' homes on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Occasionally, local events will also be posted so that anyone interested may attend as a group. If an …

"Nerds. Once a tortured subrace of humans condemned to hiding in dark corners from the brutal hand of social torment... now, captains of industry!" - Chris Hardwick This is a book club for those of you who are interested in the kind of books that explore all of the great themes of science fiction, fantasy and horror -- like what, exactly, happens to the bourgeoisie in a zombie apocalypse (hint: they taste just like everyone else). We'll read everything from your bog standard literary novel to gr …

Merry Meet! This group is for fans of the P.C. Cast & Kristin Cast book series House of Night between the ages of 18 - 24. (Open to everyone in the Southern California area) We will meet and discuss the books, we will also discuss the potential movie and have Character Adventures! Merry Meet, Merry Part & Merry Meet Again. Blessed be!

Thanks for considering joining my fun book club. I decided to join 2 things I love - cocktails and books! Each month we'll meet at a different bar, and discuss the book in a fun atmosphere. We will be going to a nice, upscale bars, as well as dive bars - I like to mix it up. We'll stay in the mid OC area: HB, NB, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Tustin. Every person is responsible for their own bar tab. The booklist will be contemporary fiction, with maybe some classics thrown in also. About me: I'm in my ea …

Get to know other fun girls in the (plus or minus) 30 to 40-year-old range who enjoy reading and would like to branch out and form quality friendships that aren’t superficial. While the structure of the group is organized around a book, there will not be any pop quizzes! Meetings will be a fun, SOCIAL atmosphere. This group welcomes women in any life situation (married/new mom/single/whatever), so long as you have a fun, upbeat attitude, and can enjoy a cocktail, great food and meeting new peop …

A book club for women in San Juan Capistrano. Discussion, food, and friendship at a great location -Sarduccis at the train depot.

The idea of this group is to establish a community of writers that can learn from eachother on many different levels.  Whether this is through critique groups, free writing, reading, talking, etc. I hope that this group has something for everyone. This group welcomes writers of all levels.  This is based on the philosophy that we never really stop learning.  No matter your walk of life, we all have some knowledge to barter. Or pilfer, as book bandits do (no stealing or plagerism is insinuated wi …

We will read mysteries, memoirs, chick-lit, YA and crossover lit, literature a little bit of everything! Check out my blog here: http://ya100words.blogspot.com/  If you are looking to meet other young ladies your age in Orange County, then this is the place!

The Oceanside Public Library sponsors the Oceanside Literati. We host book clubs and author visits in the Library and at the local senior center, sponsor yearly festivals for writers and more. If you're in North County, have an interest in books and want to share your passion for them, you should join us!

Hello ladies! Does making new friends and enjoying being part of a great group what you've been looking for? Do you want to get out, have fun and explore all that our area has to offer? This meetup group is for women only in the (951) area code and some surrounding areas. Most of our events will occur within a 15 to 20 mile radius of the Murrieta/Temecula area of the IE. We get together several times a month for: Movie nights, book clubs, happy hours, dinner club, local events and festivals, liv …

♪♫ GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN... ♫♪♪♫ We are on a end of Winter/begining of Spring BREAK... We'll resume our FUN activities with a FASHION SWAP!  Stay tuned... ~*Girlfriend Time*~ is the place to meet cool, (down-to-earth) warm & friendly new friends.  We are: 40+ & Fabulous, FUN, intelligent, caring and classy.  We share an interest in nurturing REAL, meaningful, healthy friendships that "celebrate life" with an energetic, positive outlook! >> Please visit "Pages" (above) for details... We appre …

Chuck Jones Center for Creativity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Orange County, California. Founded in 1999 by the four-time Academy Award recipient and legendary animation creator and director, Chuck Jones, the Center's vision is to inspire the innate creative genius within each person that leads to a more joyous, passionate, and harmonious life and world. The Center offers classes, workshops and programs for all ages from art classes to book discussions. Come see what we're a …

This Meetup will focus on how to recover your true Self (remembering your Real and Authentic Self by getting beneath the layers of lies and old patterns that have been blocking you). We will look at and come to terms with the negative ideas you took on long ago that never belonged to you--enabling you to see and release the patterns they formed and the train tracks that have been running your life ever since. So that you can be become FREE! “If anyone ever told you that you were anything less th …

Welcome to the Laguna Niguel Ladies Movie Club! My name is Lori McGuire. I'm a single, career woman in her 40's who lives in Laguna Niguel. I formed this club originally as a book club in Ocean Ranch over six year's ago. It became so popular, we attracted over 60 members from all over Orange County!Just recently many of the ladies felt it would be a great idea to change it to a 'movie club' instead of a book club. I thought it was a great idea since so many women wanted to remain in the club, bu …

If you are a lover of roses in general and gardening in particular the Rose Society of Saddleback Mountain (RSSM) is the group for you! We are a not for profit organization, an American Rose Society (ARS) affiliate, and an active and growing group of “rose nuts” in South Orange County. Our expert consulting rosarians, certified by the ARS, offer rose growing tips free of charge to our members. We take a light hearted approach to studying and encouraging the culture of roses. All people, regardle …

This Meetup will focus on how to recover your true Self (remembering your Real and Authentic Self by getting beneath the layers of lies and old patterns that have been blocking you). We will look at and come to terms with the negative ideas you took on long ago that never belonged to you--enabling you to see and release the patterns they formed and the train tracks that have been running your life ever since. So that you can be become FREE! “If anyone ever told you that you were anything less th …

Anyone interested in meditation, or who enjoys or needs a personal breakthrough is welcome to attend. Our meeting begins with a short guided meditation (please arrive 5 mins early so we can start together). Then, we each get to contribute to the discussion under my easy format. Finally, we close with a 20 minute guided meditation. The meditations we use are from the book Change Your Aura, Change Your Life. You do not need the book or any experience to join us, but I do highly recommend it. I've …

Women wear many hats in society with our family, friends and professional lives. With life tugging in multiple directions, we need to RELAX,RELATE & RELEASE-JUST EXHALE! If you are a progressive, open-minded African-American woman seeking spiritual and literary enrichment as well as a sense of family and community, then this is the group for you. We meet once per month at our members homes or other venues. All backgrounds and personalities are welcome to join! Relax, Relate, & Release! Tanysh …

The South African Expat Club of Southern California (serving every county in Southern CA, with events in San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles) is a private club dedicated to expat South Africans in the United States. Our goal is to unite local expats and provide members with a stable foundation for networking and relationship building. The organizers arrange many fantastic events and activities such as; braais (BBQ's), getaways and tours, restaurant lunches, brunches and dinners, potjiekos c …

Welcome to: HOW TO CHARGE HIGHER PRICES...and get your customers to thank you for it! -- ALL MEETUPS ARE FREE, -- AND I’LL BE GIVING AWAY PRIZES AND COACHING -- REFRESHMENTS ARE PROVIDED. PLEASE JOIN US! A little about me, the group, and how you will benefit: My name is Scott Sorrell.  They call me Mr. Charge Higher Prices™, because I teach corporate audiences all across America "How to Charge Higher Prices & Get Your Customers to Thank You For It"(tm). Companies pay me significant fees for a si …

This group meets the second Monday of each month through November to discuss the book The Four Agreements written by Don Miguel Ruiz. Each week we focus on one of the Four Agreements. This Month on September 10th we will cover the 2nd Agreement: "Don't Take Anything Personally" Are you sick and tired of being controlled by other people's opinions of you? Did you know that "nothing others do is because of you"? How can you become immune to their opinions and judgement? Learn how to stop being att …