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Think & Grow Rich Study GroupTwenty Years ago my father gave me a book that is worth many times its weight in gold. The name of the book is called "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill. Napoleon Hill interviewed over many people in the early part of the century and then concentrated on the 500 most successful people in all aspects of life. He became good friends with Carnegi |
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Santa Clara, CA 95051
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The Silicon Valley Black Professionals Meetup GroupMeet other local Black Professionals for a book club discussion related to professional development. |
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Sunnyvale, CA 94085
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Triad Black Professionals Meetup GroupMeet other local Black Professionals to network and discuss the unique perspective that belongs to business people who share an African heritage. |
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Sunnyvale, CA 94085
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The South Bay Women's Book ClubI am a mostly-stay-at-home mom to a new baby boy, and had been looking for a book club to join for quite some time. Problem is, most clubs I found were either already full, or meet on weekends or evenings when I am usually busy with family stuff. So I decided to start a women's book club that meets on Friday afternoons around 2pm, once or twice |
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Sunnyvale, CA 94085
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The South Bay Women's Social GroupThis group is for Women who are Too Young To Be Old! We are of a 'certain age', energetic mid-lifers, mostly 40- 50+, married, single, divorced, or in transition, seeking stimulating conversation, friendships, a strong sense of camaraderie, & good old fashioned girlfriend connection! Lets embrace all that it means for us 40-50ish women by comin |
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Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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SANTA CLARA COUNTY BOOK CLUB MEETUP (CO-ED)Our monthly meetups are informal, fun & friendly! We alternate between fiction & non-fiction. Members nominate books & vote online (on occassion, a particular book will be hosted). Come with questions & thoughts to share! We meet on the LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH at 9:30AM in CAMPBELL. Our members are educated, open minded & respect one anot |
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Campbell, CA 95008
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Christian Spirituality Book DiscussionInterested in Jesus and his message? Want to live in an "interactive relationship with God and others"?* Christian spirituality is both ancient and (post)modern, ritualized and spirit-led. From tattooed punk rockers to corporate vp's: everyone is welcome; everyone is a theologian. We're reading widely, from across the vastness of Christian |
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San Jose, CA 95118
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Silicon Valley Business (Marketing/Sales/Biz Dev) MeetupThis meetup group is for those that want ideas and strategies for driving success of their business; whether small entrepreneurial ventures or big corporations. Share ideas and learn from peers on effective (and not so effective) techniques for traditional and Internet marketing, business development and sales. Also hear directly from celebrated au |
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Cupertino, CA 95014
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Bay Area Book Exchange MeetupDo you have books you've done reading that can share with other book lovers? If so, please join me to meet other readers, make friends and have fun. This is not a common book club, we will have access to many different books by exchange. Everytime each person will bring at least one book and introduce the books to others. You may want to share w |
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Fremont, CA 94538
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Book Lovers
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The Saratoga Book Club MeetupMeet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, we'll read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends! This is not for the serious and critical, but if you want to share and explore with a small group, this is the place for it. |
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Saratoga, CA 95070
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Fremont Ladies' Book ClubWish you had a "Jane Austen Book Club" to belong to? Want to meet other like-minded girls in their 20s and 30s who enjoy a good book (fiction, trashy novels, self-help, health/nutrition, sci-fi, Austen...), a cup of coffee and good company? Then this is THE Book Club for you! The goal is to gather a small, core group of ladies, ages 20s - 30s |
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Newark, CA 94560
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Literary Heroines
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The PAL Book Club - Palo AltoPalo Alto Ladies Book Club. We are just a small group that is starting an informal book club. Not too serious and a chance to discuss a book in between a chat over a glass of wine and some food. We plan to read a book a month. We are not quite ready to get new members yet but if you are interested request more information here. PS I have had ove |
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Palo Alto, CA 94301
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The Los Gatos Book Club Meetup GroupPlease join us for a rousing, outspoken evening of great book discussions, great food and drinks, and great friends. We meet every third Thursday of each month at 7:30pm in and around Los Gatos. Our ages range from 30-60, with differing opinions, viewpoints and debates all welcomed. It's OK to be yourself. Recent books we've shared are |
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Los Gatos, CA 95030
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Menlo Park Women's Book ClubJoin us for discussions about an eclectic mix of fiction and non-fiction (generally not mass market paperbacks). We meet once a month -- usually on a Thursday -- at a cafe in Menlo Park. We are an enthusiastic bunch in our late 20's to early 40's. The book for each month is chosen by consensus. Here are some books that we recently read: - |
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Menlo Park, CA 94025
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SF Peninsula Classic Lit MeetupQ: What is our main purpose? A: To explore and enjoy great literature. Q: Who should join us? A: -residents of the San Francisco Peninsula who love to read classic literature (Ibsen, Austen, Twain, Flaubert, Dostoevsky, Virgil....) -readers who want to challenge their reading comfort zone -those who want to meet new people who share their |
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San Mateo, CA 94404
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The Aptos Ladies Book Club Meetup GroupMeet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, you?ll read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends! |
away in
Aptos, CA 95003
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Books and BeastsJoin us and disucss ideas and make new friends. The organizer is a dog lover so bring your dog(s) to an idyllic setting. Don't worry, you're welcome without your beast. Dates and times TBA. |
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Burlingame, CA 94010
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The Santa Cruz 20s/30s Book ClubMeet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, you'll read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends! |
away in
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
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East Bay Book ClubThis is a very dynamic group with many regular members coming from a variety of backgrounds. Our meetings are enthusiastic, as we disucss how each book effects us personally. We are currently reading Contemporary Fiction as our primary genre, but will be branching out this year! |
away in
Oakland, CA 94605
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The Tracy Book Club Meetup GroupMeet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, you?ll read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends! |
away in
Tracy, CA 95304
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Cognitive Science Reading & Discussion GroupExploration of themes in cognitive science and evolutionary psychology & of the implications of the research and thinking in these and related disciplines. At the next meeting we will be discussing Steven Pinker's The Stuff of Thought. |
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Berkeley, CA 94704
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Non fiction Book Club Meetuphttp://www.facebook. com/group.php?gid=12 364720985 The main purpose of this group is to read & discuss one non fiction book a month with other people of similar interests. We will try to pick books on a variety of topics including(but not limited to) professional, social, political, global readings. Every meetup we will vote on the book fo |
away in
San Francisco, CA 94114
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Friends
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"Personal MBA" readers book clubhttp://www.facebook. com/group.php?gid=27 574110202 Like many others I have been thinking whether I should pursue a MBA. I haven't made up my mind yet. However I do know that a person who graduates today and stops learning tomorrow is uneducated the day after. By starting this group I hope to meet like minded people striving for knowledge a |
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San Francisco, CA 94114
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San Francisco Travel Book ClubThis is an exciting book club for seasoned globetrotters and armchair travelers alike! We will feature books to inspire you if you are currently dreaming of "hitting the road" as well as books that provide necessary resources for planning and realizing that trip of a lifetime. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month at a local |
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San Francisco, CA 94102
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Tea TimeAre any of you in or around the San Francisco neighborhoods? Are you interested in connecting at local cafes and tea houses? Modern, Traditional Asian, Sophisticated, European, High Teas, Eclectic, Quirky and Ordinary Venues...all have their place. Please join us. Review the calendar and adjust your plans accordingly. There is much to explo |
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San Francisco, CA 94108
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The San Francisco Book and Brunch ClubLate May/Early June's Book--Laura Fraser's AN ITALIAN AFFAIR Looking for other book lovers? A good story is even better when you've got friends to share it with. The San Francisco Book and Brunch Club aims to read an eclectic list of authors and eat at a multitude of yummy breakfast/brunch joints. We'll read a book a month and likewise meetup mo |
away in
San Francisco, CA 94117
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San Francisco Book and Food Club
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San Francisco, CA 94117
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The SF World Literature and Food Book ClubMeet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! We'll explore the world and different cultures through a mix of fiction, non-fiction and food. Each month we will select a book that takes place in another culture (or American subculture) and meet in a cafe or restauant connected to the theme of the book to enjoy food and discuss the book. Com |
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San Francisco, CA 94116
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San Francisco Reading Around The WorldMeet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, each month we'll read a new book by or about another world culture or one of the many subcultures of North America. |
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San Francisco, CA 94122
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ExcellenceLearn to apply the techniques of excellence as presented by Terry Orlick, one of the world's preeminent Olympic coaches, in his book, "In Pursuit of Excellence." His work has been applied to athletics as well as performing arts, and many other life and performance pursuits. Join us in reading and conversation! "There is so much to be gained |
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San Francisco, CA 94123
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Ayn Rand: A Sense of LifeMeet other local fans of author Ayn Rand and her philosophy of Objectivism -- a philosophy of Reason, Purpose and Self-Esteem that holds human life on this Earth as the standard of all values and *your* life as an end in itself. |
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San Francisco, CA 94123
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The East Contra Costa County Book Club Meetup GroupMeet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, you?ll read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends! |
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Antioch, CA 94509
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