This book club is devoted to reading and discussing nonfiction books- biographies, history, travel, economics, current events, and more. Meetings are held once a month for our friends in the city and in the greater metro NY area. Nonfiction lovers of all ages are welcome if you are willing to make a good faith effort to read the book so that your comments will add value to the conversation. Come join us for rousing discussions and be not afraid of lively debates!

NOTE: This group is geared toward African-Americans, Africans throughout the Diaspora and friends. Everyone from all racial/ethnic backgrounds are welcome to join this group.  Are you a well-informed and cultured individual? Are you interested in politics, fashion, all types of musical genres, pop culture, books, theatre, art, indie movies, museums, wine, food, traveling and more? Let's add another dynamic: Do you enjoy discussing national and international politics? Do you love to voice your vi …

Whether you travel by dragon, X-wing, Floo Powder , Stargate, rabbit hole, DeLorean, magic carpet, TARDIS, Oceanic Airlines…or NYC subway...this meetup is for you. The purpose of the NY SciFi and Fantasy is to meet other fans and enjoy the culture of these great genres together, usually by watching TV series and movies. You don’t have to be a huge fan of sci fi and fantasy to come.   You don’t have to be the person who has your DVR permanently set to the Syfy Channel, speak fluent Klingon, or ha …

This is a gathering of friends who enjoy literature and a hearty discussion about the books we read. This group is designated for ladies who enjoy laughing to the point of tears, being inspiring and inspired, and who can respect and appreciate differences of opinion. If any of these attributes sound like you, you will find kindred spirits here.

Although gay men now live in the everchanging digital age, few things compare to reading books the way we were taught. How relaxing is it to step away from the computer and lose yourself in a good novel, play or article? Enough blogging, men. Let's read. Let's discuss. Let's explore.

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 …

Discussing the classics with like minded literary lovers is a mind expanding experience that can change how you view the world,yourself and others. Join me on this fascinating journey. All that is required is a desire to share your thoughts on specific selected readings. Author's to be explored will be discussed and decided on, in the group.The following author's are suggestions that are open for discussion; Tolstoy, Dostevsky, Cervantes, Hemingway, Paul Bowles, Gide, Chekhov, Nobokov ,Balzac, …

Who doesn't like going out to a nice dinner at a hot restaurant? Making new friends? Engaging in conversation about a meaningful book? That is the purpose of this group! So what are we going to read? Sometimes I will select the book based on the latest reviews and Amazon lists; other times members will vote on them. If you feel strongly about a great book for the group, let us know! We'll be meeting for a monthly dinner or brunch at a trendy restaurant (think Nobu, Hotel Griffou, Scarpetta, Gram …

This Michael Jackson group was started in New York City for both longtime and new Michael Jackson fans of all ages. Whether you have been hardcore since you were a child, or have recently discovered his music and want to connect with others who do too. Tired of being a closet Michael Jackson fan? THIS IS THE GROUP FOR YOU! We will be doing all sorts of activities, including street fairs, book club and album discussions, picnics in the park, visiting Michael Jackson related museum exhibits, vo …

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 …

Hello! To give you a taste of our group, this is a list of our recent books: A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood Room: A Novel by Emma Donoghue A Good Man Is Hard to Find by Flannery O'Connor Super Sad True Love Story by Gary Shteyngart The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson Freedom by Jonathan Franzen Ready Player One by Ernest Cline Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë The Ma …

Hello and thanks for taking the time to visit The Last Monday of the Month Book Club page. This book club has been around for the past 5 years and we have read everything from " The Kite Runner" to "Jane Eyre". This is not a stuffy book club at all and we still have some of the original members from 5 years ago. You will not be put on the spot and can contribute as much or as little as you like. We just want attendees to feel relaxed, have a glass of wine and join in some great conversation. We …

Welcome to the Washington/Hudson Heights Book Club, we're glad you're here. A bit about us… About Us We're uptown readers in the Washington and Hudson Heights neighborhoods who love to read. We're looking for other book folk to read with us, share food, drink and have conversation. We're laid back, pretty hilarious, and love books. Nothing stuffy about us. About Book Club We're a group who mixes it up by exploring a range of authors/genres -- fiction, memoir, debuts, classics, cultural, horror …

This is a group for authors (established, new, and aspiring) and agents (including new agents looking for new writers and books). We will meet once per month for an exchange of ideas, insights, intelligence, and information about getting published. Those who are already published and who have an agent are encouraged to invite their agent to join with us. Authors: Please ask your agents to get involved. Agents: Please consider all of your authors for involvement. Thank you for reading.

This group is for those who love reading and watching movies (and eating while discussing them). We want to read great books and watch great films across genres and cultures--and then talk about how they make us think and grow. We will choose books from "1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die" and movies from "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die." All Group Members will have a vote--majority will rule on what we read and watch in what order! Here is a link to the lists: http://www.1001befor …

Hello all!! This group is dedicated to bringing women of all kinds together to embrace all sorts of adventures. The purpose is to embrace life and enjoy it with best friends. As a group, we arrange fun activities from weekend getaways to book clubs to holiday parties. We only have three rules: you’re not allowed to bring your significant others (unless we’re hosting a couples party ), you’re not allowed to NOT have fun and (for technical purposes…if you RSVP to 3 events and are a no show, membe …

Hey Ladies! Are you someone that is looking to meet up with other gals in the area, make friends, and chat about great books maybe have a glass or two of wine and bite to eat? Then this club is for you! We will all vote on a new book each month and then meet up at a restaurant or lounge to discuss the book and have some fun and interesting conversation …

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 …

The Business Book Club for New York's busy female professional, who wants to learn strategies for success in business while connecting with other ambitious women. Read the most popular business bestsellers, discuss over a glass of wine & tapas, and network with peers. This group is both social and professional. Think of it as the brainchild of inquiring readers and inspiring leaders. Come ready to deliberate, challenge, explore, inspire, and share your experiences! Topics include: business skill …

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 …

Each month, we will read and discuss and/or write about a great classic written by various American or European authors. Some of these books we may have read as children or teens, others may be new to us, but all have had a significant impact on readers around the globe and are worth a read, or even a second read. We will meet at a coffee/tea shop or a wine bar each month to discuss the book of the month and share anything we have written about the book, if designated as an optional assignment.

More than a club or a community of readers, this is a space for people who find pleasure reading literature from Latin America and Spain, a space where one can share opinions, ideas, and experiences of how the literature of Latin America and Spain have been changing and affecting one another. We will read non-fiction, fiction, articles, chronicles, essays, short stories and novels. The only requirement is that it is in Spanish. Más que un club o una comunidad de lectores, este es un espacio para …

This is a group for those of us who love to read and who are interested in the lives of those who create the music we listen to and the culture we live in. Let's get together to share this passion. We'll meet once a month and as a group decide which memoirs/biographies/ autobiographies we want to read.

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!

Welcome to the Upper East Side Book Club! We are a group of 20-30 year olds who meet once a month (first Thursday of every month) at a local bar on the UES to discuss a book! Our past books have been: January - The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe February - Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand March - The Roundhouse by Louise Erdrich

There are no assigned readings, no assigned themes. Instead, read what you want and be prepared to explain (without spoilers, if it's fiction) what makes it compelling or a door stop. Extra points for dramatic reenactments, diagrams, and remembering what it was you read. If you're planning to attend an upcoming event, please list in the comments what you're reading, so those between books can choose whether or not to join you. The idea is to meet within walking distance of the 1, A/C D/B station …

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 (

This is the NO BS group for current (and future) national real estate investors to get together and talk about what types of deals are making money, where, and how. OUR PLEDGE: Every meeting is $5; we do not sell anything; members are not allowed to solicit sales of real estate education, books, mentorship programs, title insurance, realty services, etc; we exist solely as an educational group for active (and future) real estate investors, helping each other evolve our investing methods as the m …