I'm looking to start a solid & committed small to mid-sized group interested in all things books. I'm not Oprah...If I want "fluff" I'll grab a book from a girlfriend. What I want is to read and discuss silly books, smart books, graphic novels, classics, books made into movies, movies made into books, books about movie stars and books about rock idols. Comedy, Finance, Home-Improvement, Kid-Lit, Satire, Psychology, Mystery & Suspense...show me the Ridiculous & the Serious....I WANT IT ALL. The o …

We are a diverse group who meet monthly to share our observations, insights and sometimes personal lessons, we find in the Great Books that still change the world. We use the Great Books Foundation's assorted collections, like "The Great Books Reading and Discussion Program" Series to allow us to make easy and quick reference to whichever text we're discussing. Great Books offer insights into human experience and common challenges to living a good life well, and offer happiness and hope for toda …

This group is for everyone to share their love of New Adult fiction - the rapidly growing catagory for books that have the same coming of age feel as YA books but with more mature themes and content. A place for NA fans to discover new books to read.

For anyone interested in discussing and reading great books on politics, technology, culture, and history, this is the club for you! If the meetup gains traction, we'll come up with a system for book selections. For the first month, though, I have gone ahead and picked out "Steve Jobs" by Walter Isaacson. Even if you haven't read the book of the month, feel free to show up and listen to what other people are saying about it.

North Loop Ladies...let's get together to read & discuss some great books and socialize at one of our neighborhood establishments. Plan to meet once per month, beginning late December or just after the new year. Hoping to meet many great North Loop (Downtown Minneapolis) residents!

I've been looking to join a book club for quite some time, but I never found one that appealed to me. After a lot of unproductive grumbling, I've decided to try starting one myself. Everyone's A Critic (EAC) is open to anyone who enjoys books and isn't shy about sharing their opinions about said books. I try to encourage a diverse reading selection, so please feel free to offer suggestions (fiction or nonfiction). Members usually send me suggestions and then we do a poll to pick a selection. …

The original Not Oprah Approved Book Club! Since 2008, we have been reading Oprah shunned books and we would love you to join us! Our meetings and members are quite laid back. If you don't like a book, you don't have to finish it (please give it a try though - first chapter or even first few pages). The meetings are half talking about the book and half catching up with each other. New people are always welcome! Members select books as a group at each meeting. We want your book suggestions. Any t …

This is a casual, laid back book club heavy on socializing and discussion about the books we are reading. We like everything from Tolkien to Murakami to Marquez to Dostoyevsky. Most books we've read have been award winners. We've read books from around the world and from throughout history. This book club meets in the Roseville area. This book club is currently closed to new members.

Do you love young adult books? Want to chat with some lovely ladies? Join us once a month to discuss the latest book while munching on some chips and salsa at La Casita in Roseville.

Book club looking for ladies in their 20's and 30's who love to read! Meetings take place at a bar or restaurant in Minneapolis. Members can grab food or a cocktail while we discuss the book we read. Meetings are held near the end of each month. We ask for a $5 annual membership due from each member. All new members will have an opportunity to come to one meeting to check it out the book club without paying the $5 due. Anyone who decides they like it, and want to come back will be expected to p …

This is a group for anyone interested in reading and discussing books, mostly non-fiction. Book topics include sustainability, global warming, medical ethics, religion, politics, and topics/books of interest to members. Most current members identify as politically progressive but anyone who likes to read and discuss books is welcome. Recent reads have included The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and Animal, Vegetable, Miracle.

We are a diverse group of men and women who meet monthly to share thoughts on the great works that changed the world. Those books offer hope for the 21st Century. Life's too short to read anything less than the best! Join us today.

Are you a young woman (20s & 30s) who wishes she had a fun book club to belong to? Want to meet authentic, independent thinking gals that are friendly, fun, intelligent, have lots of laughs, & great discussions? Well you have found us! We are a dynamic group of individuals, who although have busy lives, make time for our enthusiasm for books! The meeting can be held at a number of locations, such as, coffee shop, lounge, restaurant, a member’s home, park, etc. Each month members read a particula …

Read-A-Latte is a great place to meet new people, read a great book and check out new restaurants in the area.  We meet at least twice a month, once for a dinner and once for book club. We are a group of young (Late 20's to Early 30's) girls who love to read. We meet at a coffee shop in Eden Prairie to discuss our book of the month usually on the third Thursday. Some of the books we have read so far are: The Time Traveler's Wife, The Secret Life of Bees, Water for Elephants, Moloka'i, Wild, The …

This is a group for those who love ideas, culture, great conversations, and staying active all year long. We read works of (primarily) fiction with a strong sense of time and place, ideally written by an author from the locale in which it’s set. Traveling the world in our reading, it seems only fitting that the discussion be also on the move! So we take our conversations out-of-doors for a walk around our wonderful local Twin cities neighborhoods, lakes, parks, etc. and conclude for final though …

This is a book club for young women (ages 21-41) in the South Metro who want to enjoy talking about literature and life with new friends one night a month. My mother has been in the same book club for 25 years, I have seen how close the women have become from their discussions of novels and I hope this group will evolve into something as fulfilling.

Group description - interact with seasoned readers that think real life is more interesting than fiction: history, biographies, real life journalistic books, behavorial sciences, etc. 1st Wednesday of the month.

My husband and I are a couple in our 30s looking to meet friends (couples, singles) over some fun discussions. If you like the idea of being in a book club, but don't have enough time to read the "book of the month," come try this group out! Every month, one "TEDtalk" will be selected (a free internet video ~ 10 minutes from http://www.ted.com/talks) about any of a variety of topics - the meaning of life, science, music, etc. You can watch it on your own before the meetup - or just wait until th …

Do you want to meet new girlfriends, but are maybe a bit shy? Do you love to read? Are you looking for something to do besides hitting the bars? Then join this group! I moved from Duluth a few years ago and have a much smaller group of girlfriends down here now. I wanted to participate in something where it's possible to meet other women of the same age group with similar interests, while avoiding the downtown bar scene. And so, the book club was born! If you're 25-35, like great conversation an …

Do you miss the days of the Harry Potter craze? Or do you wish to hold discussions on the books or movies? Do you miss having Harry Potter movie marathons? How about Harry Potter Themed dinner parties? If you responded to any of these question with a yes then this group is definitely for you. The TC Harry Potter Group is meant to foster that ever growing attachment to all things Harry Potter, whether you fell in love with the movies, the books or both all types are welcome. Can’t wait to re-live …

Welcome to Dharma Readers. This group is a book club which focuses on books that explore the many different facets of Buddhism. We welcome Buddhists and Non-Buddhists alike. We do not favor any particular form of Buddhism and seek only to deepen our understanding and knowledge of his teaching. This group is for those who want to learn more about the Dharma in a group setting. Format: We do an informal ten minute meditation before we start each meeting. Depending on the type of book we are readin …

If you're an author of book, whether self-published or traditionally published, this group is for you. It's for us to discuss how we market out books using traditional methods (pr campaigns, book signings, etc.) and online techniques (online ad campaigns, Facebook, etc.). Think of this group as one big brainstorm about book marketing.

Calling all fans of the Fantastic. Whether you can't wait to watch the next great epic SCI FI /Fantasy show, play the next great video game or discuss the merits of Sandman VS Spiderman, we all want to discuss and share our passions. I started this group because I'm excited to meet new people who share the same interests as I do. It'd be great to meet up for some good food, a cold beverage and spend some time learning about the newest thing or discussing some classics. Outings to movies, comic s …

An open networking and learning group for busy entrepreneurs providing unique opportunities to strengthen all areas of your life. .... ... This is achieved by attending our monthly meeting where a local expert will share their experiences and knowledge on the path to success. This group is made up of smart, fun and hard-working professionals who are willing to share and grow through this amazing educational opportunity.

This group is for anyone who is interested in sharing their love of science fiction and fantasy by watching movies, discussing books, or finding other ways of expressing their nerdiness. Let’s get together and watch Buffy and Angel, compare the Tolkien books to their movie counterparts, or catch up on the latest Marvel movie.

Join the conversation around transformational educational policies and practices - so that we can ensure every student in Minnesota graduates college-ready. This book club is for passionate, action-oriented community members who want to make an impact in the lives of Minnesota students. We will gather at a coffee house on the 1st Saturday of the month to discuss pressing issues of education (within the context of the book), discuss the road-blocks of those issues and discuss strategies to overco …

This is a group to get together as a book club to talk about some of the amazing urban fiction out there. Great authors like Omar Tyree, Eric Jerome Dickey, Terri McMillan, K'wan, and so many more. It will also be a forum for poets to share their personal works with others who enjoy the art of spoken word, or just to read poetry that means something to you.

Meet kindred avant-garde book lovers in our Book Club in a peaceful setting in Minnetonka. Come to learn, share the journey in higher consciousness, and make new friends! Let us together bring in a newer earth consciousness, that is what the significance of 2012 is all about, and we are starting now to make it happen. Please join us for this transforming series as we expand the boundaries of our consciousness!