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Meet and study with new readers and long-time readers in this informal, kid-friendly group. No preparation required. We just read together and talk about things as we go. We are reading sequentially and are in Part 1.

Next Meetup: Fri Oct 24 at 7:30 PM
Meetup topics: Book Club
13.3 miles away
Naperville, IL
3
Book Readers
5.00
Private

Meet fabulous women from Naperville and read good books! Our typical members are fairly active in the group, attending 2-3 meetings per month and generally in Naperville or just on the border. Once a month, we meet in the evenings for our book d

Meetup topics: Friends, Moms, Book Club, Women's Social
15.4 miles away
Naperville, IL
39
Fabulous Women
4.75

This 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

Next Meetup: Thu Oct 23 at 7:00 PM
Meetup topics: Book Club
17.3 miles away
Naperville, IL
39
Book Readers
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Private

Meet other women of color in Naperville and surrounding areas who have like interests, concerns, and cultural needs. You will meet active & inspiring women like yourself who crave the connection of other down-to-earth, educated, ambitious, f

17.3 miles away
Naperville, IL
19
Tofu members
4.75
Private

We are a group of women that love to have fun and would love to meet other women who share the same interests. We are located in Naperville, IL but have members in other locations and from time to time have activities and events in other parts of th

Meetup topics: Book Club, Women's Social
17.3 miles away
Naperville, IL
71
Socialites
4.75

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!

Meetup topics: Book Club
18.1 miles away
Aurora, IL
26
Book Readers
5.00

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!

Next Meetup: Tue Nov 11 at 7:00 PM
Meetup topics: Book Club
18.6 miles away
Aurora, IL
38
Book Readers
5.00

We meet monthly to discuss a book in the broad area of spirituality. Authors we have discussed include Chopra, Thich Nhat Hanh, Dyer, Zukov, Troward, Goldsmith. You get the idea. We have members from Wheaton, Naperville, Aurora as well as Warrenvill

Meetup topics: Book Club
21.5 miles away
Warrenville, IL
3
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Get 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

Next Meetup: Wed Oct 15 at 6:00 PM
Meetup topics: Oprah, Dance, Book Club, Women's Social
22.9 miles away
Country Club Hills, IL
61
women
2.25
Private

This is a group for moms who love books. Membership is through invitation only.

Meetup topics: Book Club
24.7 miles away
Glen Ellyn, IL
11
Moms
4.75
Private

Love to read and looking for some smart and fabulous women to chat with about books and life? 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

Meetup topics: Book Club, Women's Social
29.9 miles away
Forest Park, IL
73
Book Readers
4.75
Private

Meet 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, sh

Meetup topics: Friends, Dining Out, Book Club
32 miles away
Itasca, IL
30
Book Readers & Food Enthusiasts
4.75
Private

We are an intentional community, most of us residing around the UIC area. We get together for weekly meals, book clubs, games, movies, and generally hanging out together. Opportunities to share rides, trips to the store, food, etc. We are made

34.1 miles away
Chicago, IL
11
People
4.75

The purpose of the group is to bring together movers and shakers in the chicagoland area in areas of arts, business, music and more. We can support each other with our presences, dollars, and word of month recommendations. We will be a think tank

Next Meetup: Sat Nov 08 at 12:30 PM
Meetup topics: Entrepreneur, Black Professionals, Book Club, Black Expressions
34.8 miles away
Chicago, IL
128
Black Professionals
4.75

Helping people learn about and use Mr. Hubbard's techniques of self-improvement, including Dianetics. The goal is an improvement or overcoming of: difficulties in work, anxiety, worries, stress, relationship problems, etc.

35.8 miles away
Des Plaines, IL
5
Self-Improvement Discussers
No recent ratings

Books, 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

Next Meetup: Tue Nov 04 at 7:00 PM
Meetup topics: Book Club
36.2 miles away
Schaumburg, IL
171
Book Readers
3.75

Dinner 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!

Next Meetup: Sat Oct 25 at 7:00 PM
Meetup topics: Book Club
36.3 miles away
Highland, IN
24
Readers and Eaters
5.00

Meet other Chicago Area people who are interested in meeting others and discussing 1 book a month.

Next Meetup: Sun Nov 02 at 3:00 PM
Meetup topics: Book Club
36.5 miles away
Chicago, IL
1,025
Book Readers
3.75

This 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.

Next Meetup: Mon Oct 13 at 7:00 PM
Meetup topics: Romance, Laurell K. Hamilton, Book Club, Nora Roberts
36.5 miles away
Chicago, IL
37
Romance Novel Fans
4.50

Welcome to PROPEL(TM): Passionate Rational Objectivists Promoting Exuberant Living(TM)! Visit http://tinyurl.com/3yj7km now! Please read our "About Us" page for more information. We use a "hub and spoke" approach in which we manage events

Next Meetup: Thu Oct 16 at 7:00 PM
Meetup topics: Entrepreneur, Ayn Rand, Book Club, Self-Improvement
36.5 miles away
Chicago, IL
60
Ayn Rand Fans and Objectivists
5.00
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Chicago, IL Oct 11, 2008
Valerie
 Hello! I am trying to broaden my horizons by meeting people with similiar interests. I am a middle school English teacher who needs an outlet. I would love to make new friends with my hobbies in mind! 
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Midlothian, IL Oct 10, 2008
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Chicago, IL Oct 10, 2008
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Naperville, IL Oct 10, 2008
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Chicago, IL Oct 9, 2008
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Chicago, IL Oct 9, 2008
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Chicago, IL Oct 9, 2008
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Elgin, IL Oct 9, 2008
Lisa
 "Hi! My name is Lisa and I am Finnish, but can't speak the language. I would really love to learn and meet new people." 
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Prospect Heights, IL Oct 8, 2008
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Oswego, IL Oct 8, 2008
Michelle Keefe
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Chicago, IL Oct 8, 2008
 I currently reside in Chicago and I hope one day I can travel to HK to meet you guys! 
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Chicago, IL Oct 8, 2008
Caroline
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Chicago, IL Oct 8, 2008
Elizabeth McCool
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Chicago, IL Oct 8, 2008
valerie
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Forest Park, IL Oct 7, 2008
Seniqua
Chicago, IL Oct 7, 2008
Ryan
 I guess I'm just looking to meet some new peeps. I'm big into writing and listening to music, fantasy novels, computers, video-games...ya, i'm a big dork. 
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Palatine, IL Oct 7, 2008
Erika
 I am interested in meeting new, interesting, kind, & fun people. 
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Wheaton, IL Oct 7, 2008
Kimberly Bookless
 I recently moved to Chicago from New Orleans and look forward to meeting people here. 
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Chicago, IL Oct 7, 2008
William
 I love to read, travel, bike, go to museums, and study languages. I'd like to meet with others with a similar range of interests. 
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Chicago, IL Oct 7, 2008
Joanne
 I'm romantic, dark, sarcastic, honest, loyal, proud, loving, thoughtful, polite, dependable, creative, independent, & strong. Road trips make me smile. Inspiration equals sanity. Compromise is essential. Life is too short not to go for what you want. 
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Oak Park, IL Oct 7, 2008
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Orland Park, IL Oct 7, 2008
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Chicago, IL Oct 6, 2008
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Deb
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Chicago, IL Oct 6, 2008
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Bourbonnais, IL Oct 5, 2008
Jennifer Brock
 I love reading the classics... 
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Chicago, IL Oct 5, 2008
 IT Director also having own Professional Development Small Business for Women; BS Degree in Computer Information Systems (DeVry University); MBA (Keller Graduate School of Management). Interested in Meetup Group that hosts social activities for African- 
Aurora, IL Oct 5, 2008
Sara
 I'm 28 years old, divorced and looking to meet some new friends and share experiences in new activities. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Book Club, Women's Social, Basset Hound, Writers, Artists & Musicians, Wine, more
Rolling Meadows, IL Oct 5, 2008
Annie
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Chicago, IL Oct 5, 2008
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Chicago, IL Oct 5, 2008
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Aurora, IL Oct 4, 2008
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Evanston, IL Oct 4, 2008
Stephanie
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Chicago, IL Oct 3, 2008
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Villa Park, IL Oct 3, 2008
Emily Rosenthal
 I've lived in Chicago for 2 years, but I travel for work a lot so I feel like I'm still new. I have met some great people but am hoping to meet more people and experience even more of what this city has to offer. 
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Chicago, IL Oct 2, 2008
 I have been considering getting an exotic bird ever since I saw a terribly sad, neglected one several years ago in a pet shop window. Maybe I could rescue one in that poor bird's honor. Katie Driscoll 
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Aurora, IL Oct 2, 2008
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Chicago, IL Oct 2, 2008
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Amy
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Bolingbrook, IL Oct 2, 2008
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Chicago, IL Oct 2, 2008
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MJ
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Deerfield, IL Oct 1, 2008
Kelly
 I live in the NW subburbs and would like to meet other Moms, to hang out, share problems. I work out of my house, on a self directed schedule. I like reading, camping, going to the gym, and seing movies or plays. My favorite show is Greys Anatomy and I 
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Wheeling, IL Oct 1, 2008
Caroline
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Bolingbrook, IL Oct 1, 2008
Kara
 I've written two National Novel Writing Month novels, and both times I wished that I were going through the experience with others. I liked the description in the book about the novel writing sessions. 
Chicago, IL Sep 30, 2008
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Homer Glen, IL Sep 30, 2008
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Chicago, IL Sep 30, 2008
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Evanston, IL Sep 29, 2008
 Hi there my name is Farrah and I am brand new to Chicago ! Originally from Paris, France have been in The States for close to ten years. I work in the medical field. 
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Chicago, IL Sep 29, 2008
michael
 i am a painter living in chicago that doesn't know any other artists. i have no network and no one to provide me with any substantive feedback. while i'm here i might as well learn about other fun stuff and meet some cool people along the way. 
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Chicago, IL Sep 29, 2008
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Lake Zurich, IL Sep 28, 2008
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Chicago, IL Sep 28, 2008
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Naperville, IL Sep 28, 2008
 Hello I am a 31 year old christian single mother. I would love to be a part of books clubs, or social groups. I am intreasted in making friends with women who love Jesus and themselves and that wants to have fun, and healthy friendships. 
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Maywood, IL Sep 27, 2008
Victoria
 Hi all I am 49 yrs, divorced since June and have a 9 yr old daughter. I work full time and go to school full time so it will be nice to get out for some fun! 
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Tinley Park, IL Sep 27, 2008
Diana B
 An attorney and have lived in Chicago for 11 + years now. Am a native of Florida, and still cannot get used to winters here. I just found out about this web site and am hoping to meet people with my same interests. Just rode a century in the ACC! 
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Chicago, IL Sep 27, 2008
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Naperville, IL Sep 27, 2008
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Downers Grove, IL Sep 26, 2008
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Skokie, IL Sep 25, 2008
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Chicago, IL Sep 25, 2008