“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” ~Dr. Seuss I've tried joining a few book clubs that were genre specific (chick lit), gender specific (chicks only), and author specific (Stephen King) but as none seemed to satisfy my palate, I thought I'd try to see if there were others like me, i.e. those who can equally enjoy the likes of Jane Austen, Stephen King, Shakespeare,Neil Gaiman, Dean Koontz as well as nonfiction books (The …

About The Book Club This is a group for anyone interested in building community while reading awesome books. We'll primarily be reading books with social justice themes, explore these issues through great dialogue and hopefully be inspired to take action. Want to know more about an issue and can't find people to engage in discussion? Consider yourself an activist? This is the book club for you! Members vote on issues/books. When We meet the last Saturday of the month at a local establishment or …

Have you ever felt overwhelmed when walking into a bookstore.........seeing all of the books (big books, skinny books, colorful books, etc) and not sure what you would like to pick up. You are not looking for another devotional book, but would like to be wrapped up in a story - a real read that will to nourish the soul with Christ and keep you engaged in hope, love, laughter, adventure, mystery, etc......through the end. Books bring much laughter and self-perspective. Meet book lovers and writer …

We are a book club of women (mostly early 30s, some older, some younger) who have been meeting for about four years, but many of our members have moved out of the City so we're hoping for some new people to join. We usually discuss a book every 4-6 weeks over dinner, and read everything from chick lit to nonfiction; all suggestions are welcome. Please join us!

This fiction book club reads great novels -- current and from the past. The basic criteria: artistically compelling books that shine a light on the way the world really is, and why, and books that may make you ponder a different way the world could be. Some of the books we have read "Woman on the Edge of Time," (Marge Piercy)  "The Dispossessed" (Ursula LeGuin) "Flight Behavior" (Barbara Kingsolver), "The Round House" (Louise Erdrich). Revolution Books is a bookstore at the center of a movement …

This group is for anyone interested in reading biographies of famous (and not-so-famous) women of the 19th and 20th centuries -- including Coco Chanel, Marlene Dietrich, Lil Hardin Armstrong, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Mary McLeod Bethune, Sarah Bernhardt, and others. We plan to meet once a month on a Sunday afternoon, at various locations in Manhattan. Also, each member will have the opportunity to select a book for the group.

Hi everybody, Started in 1969, The Man Booker Prize is the UK's Pulitzer Prize. The Booker Prize Book Club meets once a month to read and discuss prize winners and nominees of the Man Booker Prize. All are welcome - bring your strong opinions, thoughts, and questions and let's discuss amongst ourselves!! Great way to meet new friends. I've been in book clubs for many years, in my former city of Washington, and here. At this point my dear book friends are fun to be with and share dinner, but we d …

Have you ever read a great book and had no one to discuss it with? This group is for Baby Boomers in the Bayside-Whitestone-Flushing-Douglaston area who would like to read a current best seller and get together on a monthly basis to discuss it. We will meet early in the evening on a weekday night or a Sunday afternoon where you can share your thoughts and ideas. The meetings will take place over coffee or a bottle of wine depending on the interest of the group. The group will be limited to 15 pe …

Calling all ladies (queer women, gay ladies, lesbians, or/and whatever way you label or identify) of Brooklyn who like to read and discuss books about queer issues/people/characters and/or by queer authors . All genres considered: fiction, non-fiction, memoir, biography, psychology, sociology. Once a month we will get together for food, drink and discussion. If our group is becomes large enough, we can have more than one book option going at one time. In the future, there will be a monthly poll …

If you love books, bars, and meeting people from the neighborhood, please join me in starting a new UES book club! The Upper East Side Book and Pub Club will meet once a month, have fun and lively discussions about a variety of books (voted in by members), and enjoy and support the local pubs. Both women and men alike are welcome, but you have to live between 59th & 96th Street, 5th Ave & East End.  Update 9/5/12: New Rule, we are getting so much interest outside of the area from some amazing fo …

The Breakdown: We read good books. We're looking for other intellectually curious, like-minded 20somethings (a vague guideline) in Astoria (another vague guideline) to read them with us, share some food, drink, and sweet convo. The Criteria For Choosing Said Good Books: Magical language (with a healthy dash of magical realism), fresh voices (love a debut) irreverent to painfully relevant, growing up, growing old, dying, coming back to life, urban culture to Southern idyllicy, savory books that y …

A book group for people in Sunnyside and Woodside, Queens (or those who want to come here). Any age, any gender, is welcome. This is a group for people who want to meet others every month or two to talk about a book we've all read (or mostly read. We know, sometimes you hate a book and you just can't finish it. Come tell us how much you hated it and why!), and get to know people near you.

Do you like to read novels written for those young at heart? Do you find yourself gravitating towards the YA section at the bookstore? This book club is for people in the New York City area who considers reading YA Novels a guilty pleasure. We know they are are technically published for those younger than ourselves, but we just can't help it! Each month we will vote for a new YA novel and then come together to discuss and meet new people.

This is book club for people who want to catch up on their modern classics such as Lolita, Catch-22 and On the Road. Book choices will be from the 20th century and on. We have a good group going so far, members coming from all over NYC. You do not have to live in Williamsburg to join! This is simply where the meet-ups will tend to be.

NYC Divas Book/Social Club is open to ladies 30+ in the NYC and North NJ area. If you're a fun loving lady who wants to connect with like-minded ladies, this is the group for you! NYC Divas Book/Social Club is for ladies who would like to expand their social circle, build friendships and enjoy fun activities in the process. Together we will enjoy a variety of activities (dining out, brunch, movies, book club discussions, wine tasting, shopping or day trips, game nights). The group is open to all …

Welcome to the Latin American & Spanish Book Club! More than a club, this is a space for people who find pleasure reading literature from Latin America and Spain. We will read non-fiction, fiction, articles, chronicles, essays, poetry, short stories and novels. The only requirement is that it is in Spanish. We have native and non-native Spanish speakers from all over the globe. Our goal is to provide interactive discussions in Spanish to native and non-native speakers to help them learn and beco …

This is a monthly group for gay and bi women to get together, socialize and maybe even make a few friends, all while talking books. On the menu will be a mix of fiction and non-fiction works, some gay-themed, some not. Whoever comes to a meetup gets a shot at influencing the choice of book for the following month's meetup. So if you have a special book you want to share, or a book in mind that you've always wanted to read but haven't yet gotten around to, come to a meetup and make your pitch.

Hello, Our book club is open to all who share a specific interest in reading memoirs and would like to join us for brunch to discuss the current book. We limit each meeting to a small group (no more than 12 people) to so that everyone has a chance to get to know each other and to have a meaningful discussion of the memoir.  In most cases, we choose memoirs that are available in paperback version and are available at the library. Please come to the brunch having already read the memoir so that yo …

Our book club is devoted to discussing and reading both fantasy and science fiction novels while maintaining a fun laid-back atmosphere. We hope to draw in like-minded individuals that enjoy the imagination and depth contained in such books. This group meets once a month in Manhattan (usually the 2nd or 3rd Tuesday of the month) with the goal of reading one novel in between each set of meetings. Selected books are posted on the wall of our meetup page prior to each meeting. To learn more please …

We are a group of young (20's and early 30's) boozy book readers who believe that life is too short to always be too serious. We therefore would like to get together once a month to discuss and debate a short (

Finally... a book club in Williamsburg! We decide on a new book every month- only after polling you, of course. After reading, we'll get together at a local Williamsburg haunt to discuss. Don't worry, we'll come prepared with questions so you won't have to stress over having nothing to say.

Fascinated by psychology? We'll read books regarding cognitive psychology, behavioral economics, and discuss the power of neuroplasticity. Meet and talk to others who share the same interest in psychology as you do. We'll meet monthly and books will cover key areas in psychology such as: - Behavioral psychology - Decision-making - Behavioral economics - Organizational psychology - Positive psychology

This book club reads popular fiction and non-fiction with spiritual themes, and then meets in fellowship for discussion. Redemption, humanity, freedom, rebirth, nature, justice, triumph, and the mystical are among the many spiritual themes explored. Hosted by Original Blessing: A Unitarian Universalist Congregation in north Brooklyn, New York. All are welcome!

If you go to or recently graduated from college and have moved to the city and have an interest in reading, enjoyed discussing books in class, or want to meet new people this is the book club for you. You don't need to have been an English major.

This book club will cover great literary works such as Hemingway, Dickens, Shelley, Bronte, Milton, to more recent authors like...humm...let me think--okay---let's face it, English degree = reading lots of dead authors. But really, let's read some great classics, and a little new stuff too. :) This group is aimed at 25-35 year-old people (give or take a few years) who like to get together over drinks or a meal and have critical discussions about the classics. Please read on to find out how we r …

Introducing Stories & Spirits: a book club for booze lovers. We are two book lovers who enjoy the diversity and vibrance of New York's bar scene. So we're starting a book club that takes full advantage of it! We will discuss books in bars that reflect their themes, historical contexts, and cultural heritages. Think Drown at La Marina in Washington Heights. Or The Tiger's Wife at KGB Bar in the East Village. The Museum of Innocence at ilili in the Flatiron District. Or even Blood Meridian at Honk …

We will meet and discuss classic and modern African, African American, Latino and Carribean literature. Good books, good food and conversation for people really interested in great conversation about though-provoking great books!

The Queens Literati is a safe haven for avid readers who find themselves searching for a new book or an intelligent literary society. Maybe you're tired of joining group after group, reading the same kinds of uninspired young adult novels that leave you feeling... well, childish. Maybe you're looking for the opportunity to read a challenging book and follow it up with an insightful discussion. Maybe you're a recent Queens transplant looking to make new friends in the area. Maybe the sudden appea …