“ Young married cat-loving, music-loving vegetarian librarian seeks fun, adventure, cameraderie, peace of mind, world peace, gardening advice, book recommendations, and a new home improvement project. ”

“ I'll put something here later, I think. Never liked these little short bio things. ”

“ Hi! I'm fairly new to Atlanta, looking to meet some new friends and have always wanted to join a book club. ”

“ Activism! I am willing to help fight for any good cause. I volunteer teaching poetry, I help out with Amnesty International events, I have marched in rallies...any good cause sign me up. ”

“ I'm up for new interests and meeting great people! ”

“ I am a book publisher in Taylorville, and am looking to spend some time with people who write and love writing and books. A critique group would be great! Anyone interested in starting a meetup on these topics, please contact me! ”

“ Hi, I'm a romance writer with 4 kids. I'd love to get out of the house and meet up with other writers and readers. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm interested in these topics and in meeting new people. ”

“ I am a graduate student in psychology. This means I am around people with similar interests all of the time. I am always looking to expand my interests especially related to books and card playing. ”

“ I just finished school in May with a degree in English. My job doesn't have anything to do with my degree and I want to find people to discuss books I read. ”

“ I'm a semi-newly local sci-fi/fantasy and RPG fan. I also enjoy crafts, particularly crochet, html/web page design, and writing. ”

“ I'd like to meet new friends. ”

“ I'm interested in literature, I love reading and sometimes writing... ”

“ Hi. I've written articles and some poetry and plan to target time in approx two months to write two books. I'd like to be part of a group for learning, socialization and fun. - Ron ”

“ I am an activist, and i love helping the community grow, a long with helping myself grow, by learning new things, and meeting new people. ”

“ I just moved to Urbana-Champaign to start my graduate work. Originally, I am from Ann Arbor, MI (go blue!). I am interested in attending book clubs, museum events, public lectures, or anything else cultural in the area. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I've somehow inadvertently become a recluse! It seems like most of my friends have moved away, and I need to get out to meet new people! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I just moved to Urbana and would love to meet people in the community with similar interests. ”

“ I don't know anyone that reads Classic Novels, as much as I do and I'm trying to get together and talk with people about them. I would also like to meet new people. ”

“ I want local Moms Meetups because i dont have many friends w/kids i can relate to.it would be fun to talk to other stay mommys in my area. i have one 8 month old and another on the way :) ”

“ Looking for people to occasionally play some complex strategy board games (and others) with. Favorites include Bohnanza, Puerto Rico, Ticket to Ride, Settlers, and many more. ”

“ Hi, I am from India, came to the IS for higher studies. After completing the same am working here. I like most of the things under the SUn, and tend to give time to understanding activities and then passing judgement as to what I want to spend tim ”

“ I have a wide range of interests in languages, culture and religion studies and more. I think nice people are good for the soul. I think vegetarianism is good for the environment. I also love an active life full of zest. ”

“ I want local Cooking And Recipes Meetups because I like to cook and experiment with new ingredients and would like to meet others who are "into" food too! ”