Meet kindred book lovers in a New Orleans Meetup Book Club! This group is focusing on New Orleans and regional literature, we have fabulous authors living in our neighborhoods and region writing about all that has made and makes New Orleans what it i…

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 an opinion and participate in thought-provoking discussions about books, where new friendsh…

View movies at a local theatre and discuss them afterwards. Would also like to analyze the movie examining main character, motives, genre, protaganist, etc. Would also like to examine the scripts to compare to the actual production.

“ Looking for a book club where I can have intellegent conversations with a group of people who are avid readers. ”

“ Hi There! I'm married and I have 3 young boys aged 6, 4 & 2. I would love to find some new friends ( as we've left all ours behind in England!)and get out n about before i go insane (lol) ;) ”

“ "Hi.." ”

“ looking to make some friends and meet some new people. hope this website helps with that. i'm an IT professional, guitarist and soon to be ukulele player :) i pretend to be an artist but my stick figures are never that artistic... ”

“ I have always had a interest to meet with a warm group of Women of Color where we can discuss books on various topics. The topics include culture, family, career, growing pains, how to become well balanced, how to function in a challenging work environme ”

“ Coffee! ”

“ My name is May and I just moved from California to NOLA. My interests include movies, reading, exploring the city, meeting new friends, gym, running, my dog, eating, poker, and pretty much game for anything. ”

“ Theatre ”

“ I enjoy GOOD movies of all types, except violent ones unless integral to the story (ie Munich). I don't enjoy going by myself. This group sounds like an answer. ”

“ Hi , I am ready to have fun and make new friends. ”

“ I want to meet new people with similar interests and find new spots around the city to hang out. ”

“ My grandparents taught me how to play bridge, but I've always lacked the opportunity to play people outside of the family because I haven't found others who play. Hopefully this will soon change! ”

“ I am a full time mom, wife and writer. I blog, read and love to travel. ”

“ I just moved to Destrehan after being away from the New Orleans away for 15 years. I work at Norco and am looking to meet new friends in the area. ”

“ Hi All~ Moved back to NOLA last year...and I am so proud of Obama....I am looking forward to sharing with 'like minded' people. I would like to be active in working for his campaign for President here in NOLA. I am sure he will win the Primary, but ”

“ Looking to find others interested in Voice work ”

“ vote for the 'national initiative for democracy', a real vote for life the way you want it. www.nationalinitiative.us ”

“ I miss my Costa Rican book groups. I look forward to joining all of you here in N.O. ”

“ I love to read. When I win the lottery (HA!) that's all I'm going to do with my time :) I try to read a minimum of a book a week. I read anything and everything. I'm looking forward to this book club, I've been looking for one for years. ”

“ I read all kinds of things but mostly focus on fiction, and I've been trying to read lots of New Orleans-y stories since I moved here a few months ago. It would be great to have people to talk about them with! ”

“ I'd really enjoy sharing thoughts about a good book with other folks who've read that book. Their perceptions will help me appreciate the book even more. Also, it seems like a fun way to make friends with people who have similar interests. ”

“ been looking for folks who share my love of reading and writing- your club sound interesting ”

“ I like to read on my own but it would be stimulating to share the experience with others. ”

“ I thoroughly enjoy reading. I have never joined a book club. I think it will be fun and interesting to discuss a book or author with others. ”

“ Hi all! 3 things happened today. I received an email regarding "awakenings." I decided to get off my patootie and join a book club. I found you on the internet... reading The Awakening. Cosmic enough for me!!! Looking forward to great discussions! ”

“ I recently moved to New Orleans to pursue a new career and new adventure in this beautiful city. I love being here. I am an avid reader and excited to start Saramago's Seeing this weekend. ”

“ I am in the Film and TV "Biness" and new to the NOLA area. Seems like a good place to infroduce myself and develop contacts and resources. ”

“ I recently graduated from UNO with an English degree and miss the fellowship of discussing books in class. I don't read as much as I used to and as much as I'd like to, and I can't wait for our first meeting. ”

“ hey, my favorite genre of books is scifi/fantasy. but really, i will read anything that catches my attention. i am 47, a mother and professional nanny. ”

“ Although I'm not very good, I love dancing and think it'd be fun to meet up with some other people who enjoy it. ”

“ Hi there. I've started setting aside more time for myself to read, and I think I'd set aside even more time if I knew I was going to be sharing my thoughts with other people. I'd love to meet up with other readers in the city!!! ”

“ Someone please start a photography meetup group! I want to improve my photography skills. ”

“ I'm an author based in New Orleans, and I'd like to meet other people who enjoy reading/writing. I do presentations and talks for schools, charities, and other organizations about writing. Check out my writing at: LewisAleman.com ”

“ I'm a writer, editor, educator, and publisher in New Orleans. See more at ChatgrisPress.com and GaryMichaelSmith.com. ”

“ Hi, My name is Veronica and I am looking to meet people with similar interests. ”

“ Hello my name is Val and I look forward to meeting y'all. This book club sounds like a great idea, and I am currently writing my first novel. As for a book suggestion, anything my friend and mentor, Julie Smith, or Oyster, by John Biguenet. ”

“ My name is angelle. I'm 27 years old, an art teacher, and I love to read. ”

“ I love New Orleans and want to enjoy all it has to offer. I want to meet new people with similar interests because more friends make everything more fun! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am an amateur photographer who wants to learn more technique and get tips and tricks from others. ”

“ I love to read and read several books a month. I read all sorts both fiction and non. I would enjoy meeting otehr readers. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i am looking for new friends. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i need friends. ”

“ I see writing as an art, and open to interpretation. I would like to meet with others to see if I'm conveying myself properly. ”

“ I want local Book Club Meetups because I want to have other people to discuss wonderful books that I have read and get different ideas and opinions . ”