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Destinations Book Club and Dinner MeetingsLove to travel but do not have the Vacation time? This unique book club will visit exotic lands each month on the pages of some of the best travel writings in print. Meetings will be at a destination themed restaurant. Come travel with us! For info on our travel club visit www.straightlinetrav el.com |
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Chicago, IL 60601
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The Chicago Queer Books MeetupWe all have those books we love and want to share with others. We all have those books we have heard about but just haven't gotten around to reading. Meet other locals to discuss the books and authors related to the Queer Experience. Actually we will read anything that strikes our collective fancy. This meetup is for ANYONE who is interested in |
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Chicago, IL 60601
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FAITH 2 TALK BOOK CLUBMeet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction and non-fiction books will be discussed. This unique book club features a local author each month and has an engaging discussion about the work of another best-selling author. Come to Faith 2 Talk. Share your insights, meet local authors and make new friends! |
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Chicago, IL 60604
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The Chicago Book Club Meetup GroupMeet other Chicago Area people who are interested in meeting others and discussing 1 book a month. |
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Chicago, IL 60622
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PROPEL(TM) IllinoisWelcome to PROPEL(TM): Passionate Rational Objectivists Promoting Exuberant Living(TM)! Visit http://tinyurl.com/3 yj7km now! Please read our "About Us" page for more information. We use a "hub and spoke" approach in which we manage events across the state with the help of Assistant Organizers who manage local groups under the statewide |
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Chicago, IL 60622
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Ayn Rand Fans and Objectivists
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Read the Classics - The 1001 Books ChallengeIf you would like to read those books that you feel you ought to have read but have never gotten around to it, then this is the group for you. Book selections will be chosen from "1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die," edited by Peter Boxall. The complete list of books, which comprises selections in many genres from the 1600s-2000s, is in the |
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Chicago, IL 60622
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Practical RomanticsThis group is for romance readers who would like to periodically meet to rave, gripe, or just chat with other people who understand why we read romance novels. However, readers of other genres are welcome because romances include many subgenres. In addition to periodic meetings to simply discuss books, book club-type meetings will also be avail |
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Chicago, IL 60622
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The Chicago Children's Literature Meetup GroupMeet other local people who love children's and young adult books well into adulthood. Talk about books you loved as children and the latest children's literature to hit the shelves. Learn about the history of children's literature. Go to book signings and talks by children's book authors and illustrators. |
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Chicago, IL 60614
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Women's Fiction (or Not) Book Club Meetup GroupAre you on a first name basis with Becky Bloomwood? Are you a member (or want to be) of The Idiot Girls' Action-Adventure Club? If so, then this is the book club for you. Book selection will evolve based on the group, but the works of Jennifer Weiner, Laurie Notaro, Sophie Kinsella, Jen Lancaster and Jodi Picoult, among others, will be the direc |
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Chicago, IL 60614
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Chicago Non-fiction Book ClubEach month we'll discuss an intellectually stimulating non-fiction book. Come to learn, laugh, share stories, and make new friends! |
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Chicago, IL 60657
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The Chicago Jewish Experience Book ClubHi, please join the Chicago Jewish Experience for a bi-monthly book club. This club is a relaxed, informal discussion designed for men, women, couples or singles...all are welcome. Finishing the book is not required and refreshments will be served. Hope to see you at our book club in April. Phyllis |
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Chicago, IL 60659
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The Chicago Book/Movie GroupThis is a book group with a twist. We all read the book and then get together to watch the movie. Then we discuss the book and the movie; its similarities and its differences. We will meet at my location in Rogers Park midway between the Morse and Loyola red line stops. There is also street parking available. You are welcome to bring any |
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Chicago, IL 60626
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The Forest Park Girls' Night Out Book ClubLove to read and looking for some smart and fabulous women to chat with over dinner? A monthly meet-up to talk about a great book with a cocktail and some friends is just what we girls need to relax and unwind from the business of work and family. |
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Forest Park, IL 60130
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Science of Getting RichStudy, learn and put into action the principles outlined in the book by Wallace Wattles. |
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Skokie, IL 60077
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STONYi BOOK CLUB (For Urban Entrepreneurs!!)Read Stony Island Magazine @ stonyi.com!!! You can still support this project and subscribe to the hardcopy version @ www.stonyislandmagaz ine.com The purpose of the group is to bring together movers and shakers in the chicagoland area in areas of arts, business, music and more to read and discuss book written by prominent Urban Entrepreneurs |
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Chicago, IL 60628
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Dianetics Book Club
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Des Plaines, IL 60018
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The Spaghetti Night Book ClubMeet kindred book lovers and fellow foodies! Fiction or non-fiction, fine French dining or Chinese take-out . . . Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and make satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends! It's a big dinner table and all are welcome! |
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Itasca, IL 60143
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Moms and BooksThis is a group for moms who love books. Membership is through invitation only. |
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Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
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Ladies Nite Out! & Dance ClassesGet together with girlfriends. Bring your friends and meet new ones. Ladies Nite is a chance for ladies only to relax and have fun. There is food, drink specials, spa treatments and exhilerating dance classes including hip hop, chair dance, lap dance, raggae dancehall, go go and much more! |
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Country Club Hills, IL 60478
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Better Business Book LunchLooking to push your business or career to the next level? Want help keeping accountable to your business goals this year? Want to network with quality professional individuals who are making things happen? Then come out to meet with other local professionals to discuss today's hot business books on improving your business or profession, in an e |
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Bloomingdale, IL 60108
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Northwest Indiana Book ClubDinner and Discussion! Meet 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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Highland, IN 46322
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1st Tues NW Suburban Book ClubBooks, books, and more books! Gather with other readers to discuss chosen books every month. * Very informal * Wide variety of books chosen * Extremely diverse group of people every month We meet at the Starbucks in Streets of Woodfield on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm. If you have any book suggestions, or reviews, please po |
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Schaumburg, IL 60173
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Naperville Book Club for Fabulous WomenMeet fabulous women from Naperville and read good books! We're looking for new members, who want to be active in the group and attend 2-3 meetings per month and who live in Naperville or just on the border. Once a month, we meet in the evenings for our book discussions, rotating to a different woman's home. Fiction or non-fiction, we decide to |
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Naperville, IL 60565
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The Naperville History Book Club Meetup GroupThis club is about history...all kinds. From local to national to international. From Ancient Rome to the recent past. Anyone with a curiosity about history is welcome to attend. Historical accounts are fascinating to me and, I would think, to others as well. I would like to meet on fairly regular monthly schedule..at least at first. |
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Naperville, IL 60540
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Naperville TOFU (Time Out For Us) 35 & overMeet other women in Naperville and surrounding areas who have like interests, concerns, and cultural needs that are specific to women of color. Meet to connect, restore, revive, have fun, and empower one another. Some meets we will discuss issues that pertain to minorities in a suburban area; raising children, education, identity, etc. Other |
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The Vernon Hills Book Club Meetup GroupWe'll read one book per month on topics that will us be better leaders, effective business people, engaged family members, more satisfied, or successful in achieving the things that we set out for. This group is intended to provide concepts that anyone can use to help achieve their own personal goals. |
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Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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Northwest Indiana Book Club Meetup GroupMeet other people who enjoy reading books! |
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Merrillville, IN 46410
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The NW Indiana 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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Merrillville, IN 46410
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Aurora Christian 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! |
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Aurora, IL 60505
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The Lake Villa 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! Our group is so wonderful, but we are currently happy with the number of members we now have. I would recommend that you sign up to receive updates when new |
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Lake Villa, IL 60046
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BookWorm DivasMeet and discuss an eclectic mix of genres - whether fiction or non-fiction. We'll pick and discuss a new book on a monthly basis, and attempt to plan an outing or event based on our book. Plan on making new friends, sharing your insights and having fun!! |
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Lake Villa, IL 60046
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