I like to read--a lot. I also like to spend time talking with interesting, congenial people about the books I read.  And quite often, it is a lot of fun to pursue these conversations with a drink in hand. I'm not saying we should get plastered, but let's relax in a gracious New Orleans setting, knock back a few, and discuss books that matter. Books we've read: American Gods, The Movie Goer, The Awakening, The Tragedy of Arthur, Quiet Houses, Nine Lives, The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox, The Sens …

Do you appreciate great books? Do you enjoy good booze? WHO Anyone willing to read beyond Dan Brown* and Jodi Picoult. WHAT Read. Drink. Discuss. WHEN Evenings. WHERE A bar or restaurant. Suggestions welcome! WHY It's good for the soul, if not the liver. ME I gravitate toward literary fiction. I want to read well-written books. I am not opposed to reading mainstream fiction and certain genres as long as the books are written well and are not overly sentimental. Some of my favorite books/a …

Banquets & Books is for people who are passionate about food and reading and who enthusiastically discuss books--fiction and non--about all aspects of food, cooking and eating. The plan is to meet every six weeks or so at my house. Each time, we’ll read and discuss a book on any and all topics related to food. Sometimes we'll see a film and then discuss it.  As we talk, we’ll have a little wine (or what you will) and we’ll eat and sometimes cook together. What we've read so far:  52 Loaves, …

This is a support group to Mastermind and manifest your goals and dreams. We continue to  study the  Powerpath Academy processes and put them into effect. We meet once a month, to form a Power Circle and to reconnect with old friends from the classes and to make new friends. This is a community of like-minded people, who want to share the joy and the love of Life, to Mastermind and find support for our dreams,  to help one another grow and evolve, and to become empowered. Remember:  God loves y …

This book club is for those people who aren't content with only reading and discussing the likes of popular classics and mainstream literature.  If you are in the mood for something a bit edgy, rebellious, and/or eccentric, then you've come to the right place. Focusing on revolutionary literature, cult classics, and less-mainstream topics and genres, we meet on a monthly basis in The Marigny at Flora's. Please join us for reading, conversation, debate, food, coffee and/or other tasty beverages. …

AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. This established group welcomes new members who would enjoy belonging to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance. This Meetup is public outreach for our local branch of AAUW. The Covington-Mandeville Branch was established in 1964. We are located in Southeast Louisiana on the northshore of Lake Pontchartrain with most members living in the communities …

Join us in the Free Powerpath Sunday Morning Healing Circle and Guided World Peace Meditation, for Healing Ourselves, Our City and Our Planet. It will be held at Unity Temple, 3722 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, La. Time: 9 am to 10 am. The guided meditation is led by Mike Wittenbrink, MBA. Or Join us in the courses offered by the Powerpath Academy, which will empower you to lead a healthier and happier life. PA 101: "The Most Powerful Secrets to Empower You." Awaken the Powers of Your Mind. …

Science cafés are live events that involve a face-to-face conversation with a scientist about current science topics or simply an informal discussion among folks with an interest in pursuing science literacy. A Science Cafe' is open to everyone, and take place in casual settings such as libraries, coffeehouses, private homes. Reading of books, magazines, articles partaining to the sciences is encouraged. A science cafe' is certainly not limited to the natural sciences. All forms of scholarship a …

Find the Path to Your Power! Self-Empowerment Courses from Powerpath Academy will lead you to a more successful and happier life. Weekly class! Every Tuesday, starts February 19, 2013. PA 101: "The Secret Process to Your Ultimate Success -- The Letters of Transformation." We are all in emotional pain from what others have said or done to us. Learn how you can: get out of pain, heal yourself, take back your power, and create a happier life. This is the most powerful self-healing process …

Sisters On The Move! (Who We Are) An organization created to be an outlet for women empowering women and where sisters from all walks of life unite! To create a unique Sisterhood that will foster a sense of community and family. To celebrate our differences and to discover our similarities, to help heal, uplift, support and to encourage each other through community awareness and friendship. We are very committed to enhancing our quality of life. Our Purpose: Sisters On The Move is an organiza …

Welcome! I am starting this group in hopes of meeting some new girlfriends in the area. This is a women-only group for ages 18 & up. The focus of the books we read will not be on literary works of art. We will look for fun and entertaining easy reads. The kind that even the busiest lady will be able to to find time to get through. I plan to have meetups once or twice a month at a local restaurant. I am open to suggestions, willing to meet anywhere from Bay St. Louis to Ocean Springs. I also plan …

This group is for bookartists who enjoy making books, altering books, repairing books, and anything that has to do with books!

**This group is intended for SAHM with children from Birth until they enter kindergarten.*** The Mandeville/ Covington Moms Meetup Group's mission is to be a safe place where moms can go to meet other moms in the community. This meetup group has a calendar with all kinds of mom/kid gatherings, play dates, field trips, family get togethers, moms only meetups, a book club and more. We welcome all Mandeville/ Covington moms (or moms willing to travel to the area for meetups) to join us for fun tim …

This group was created to assist those affiliated with Tulane Medicine (be it doctors, students, or family members) in connecting with baby sitters and new friends. Members: feel free to post social events (kid-friendly or otherwise) on the group's calendar.  Please also make use of the group site to find babysitters when you need a night out. To find a sitter: Post an "event" (Ex: afternoon gig - 6 mo old) on the calendar, complete with all pertinent info, and a sitter-member will RSVP to the e …

Tired of feeling patronized, or bored, or just plain dumb every time a guy starts talking about money? Are you worried that you are or, will eventually be left, holding the financial ball -- when you don't know what to do with it? LET'S FIX THAT! A recent financial services study found that women are considerably more likely than men to BELIEVE that they don't know much about money or finance. Yet, when those same women were asked actual financial questions, they were considerably more likely to …

[You must read carefully the following group description if you consider joining.] Because this group is called a seminar, it has a much tighter structure than your typical meetup group. (See below the Wikipedia entry for Seminar.) We read privately and then discuss in a small group the very best short stories -- classics and contemporary ones -- as long as they are available online or in affordable book form. We also read and discuss criticism, that is, commentaries on our selected stories and …

THE ME GOD SEES® BOOK CLUB is an opportunity for persons with a specific interest in personal development books to come together and help each other experience fulfilling lives. Anyone seriously interested in changing their lives is ideal for the book club. Our initial book is A COURSE IN WEIGHT LOSS by Marianne Williamson. The book is available in hard or paperback and can be easily acquired from any bookstore.

We meet in Members' homes or in public spaces such as libraries, coffee houses, parks. Sitting in a circle, we discuss from the heart soulful/sacred short poems that we have selected and pondered in advance. Every other month we also gather to discuss the latest issues of the magazine THE SUN -- and, upon approval, articles of older issues. Check with the Organizers if you have any questions regarding the selection process.

This is a club for people who enjoy reading and making friends. We all decide on a book and meet in Chad's Bistro to discuss it about once a month. Anyone can join regardless of where you live. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. We're looking forward to meeting new members!

Mary Oliver wrote a beautiful poem that ended with the line, "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" This group is about doing just that - living wild and precious. Living wild and precious can be anything from canoeing by moonlight in the bayous to donning wigs and going out dancing to 80s music, to gathering to discuss a compelling book. It's about making time for ourselves even when we're busy taking care of everyone else. It's about living our dreams, big a …

Looking to get together with others who have self-published a book and want to share marketing strategies. Hopefully, we can support each other in getting marketing materials ready, meeting sales goals, sharing connections for printing, reviewers, etc.

This is a group for people who stutter, speech-language professionals, researchers, and anyone else interested in learning more about fluency disorders. My goal is to meet up a couple of times each month in an informal setting (preferably over beers) to talk about stuttering and whatever else, possibly with the addition of a book club element that will allow members to keep up with trends in fluency disorders research. All ages and perspectives welcome, as well as friends, significant others, an …

It is a brave, new world! The playing field has kind of been leveled in the publishing industry. There are wild success stories and stories of mild successes. The trick is to not be one of the countless failures. This group can focus on both the works... critiquing each other's work, etc. and on the business of e-publishing. Having a group to brainstorm marketing ideas, book descriptions, SEO, etc. can be in invaluable asset. Those in the area, can meet in person, while those to far away to atte …

This is a New Orleans group for all things associated with the goth culture: goth literature, clothing, music, and just whatever else comes up. I know there is a wide range of different types of goth, but this group is open to all of them. Or just anyone whose really interested in the subculture (like me). I'm hoping we can meet and mingle, discuss tips for d.i.y clothing (or good clothing websites for the less construction inclined) or maybe even delve into some interesting literature.

This is a group for people interested in exploring their past life with hypnotic past life regression. We will have occasional meetings for group regressions and talks. Irina is a Russian-born psychologist, certified hypnotherapist and a student of Dolores Cannon - world-famous past life regression practitioner. Please, be familiar with books by Brian Weiss, Michael Newton and Dolores Cannon. Please come with opened mind and genuine interest in this topic.

I think we can all agree that eventually some sort of apocalypse is coming and wiping the human race off the face of the Earth. So it might be appealing to discuss this imminent incident. This is a club dealing with post-apocalyptic fiction from any outlet (books, films, tv, maybe even games).

We are a once-a-month reading and discussion group that concentrates on Social / Economic / Political / Philosophical issues.

The French Book Club is all about reading and discussing a new book in French each month! We meet every second Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm at the Alliance Française of New Orleans (AFNO), 1519 Jackson Ave. This Club is FREE for Alliance Française members and $5 for non-members. A limited number of books are available for purchase at the AFNO for $15. The upcoming books and schedule can be found at http://af-neworleans.org/index.php?page=book-club.