“ I love healthy discussions that cover a variety of topics and ideas and I'm looking to join any Meetup Group that rejects binary oppositions, loves literature, and values people ”

“ I'm moving to Liverpool from Rochester this September. I'm a writer, homemaker, mom, avid runner, and cat lover. I'm looking for groups to join in order to make friends with interests similar to mine. ”

“ aspiring writers ”

“ I'm a grad student at SU... spent the summer teaching young women how to believe in themselves through mtn biking, canoeing, hiking & ropes course... love to be outside & have fun! ”

“ I would like to get together with other book lovers to discuss works of fiction. ”

“ Hi, I'm fairly new to the CNY area. Looking to meet new people with some similar interests, including writing, sci-fi& fantasy, alt. spirituality, philosophy, movies & music - among other things. Sick of bars 'n such. Feel free to message me. :) ”

“ I love theater especially Broadway shows. I love museums, reading, arts, culture and travel and learning about new and different things. I love sports esp. Red Sox. It is great to meet interesting people and take part in new and exciting adventures. ”

“ I moved to NY about 6 yrs ago and I am looking to meet some new friends. I recently learned of book clubs. I thought it to be a great way to meet new friends. ”

“ I want to join a bookclub to meet other people with similar interest. I am single and live with my cat "gigi", and I would like to develop a circle of friends who are interested in reading traveling, and just meeting for coffee or to chat. ”

“ I've been in Syracuse for about 2 years now and would really love to have a circle of great friends for dinner parties and just hanging out. I'm married and we don't have children yet. I love travel, reading, coffee, and just talking about life! ”

“ Hi My name's Bobby - I'm 23, out of college and in the workforce. I'm looking to join a meetup because I want to feel connected to some sort of scholarly discussion of the things I'm interested in: independent film, music, and literature. ”

“ Hello. I would love to meet others who share my love of reading. ”

“ Hi, I'm newer to Syracuse, I'm excited to get together with others to knit, read, discuss, hike, bead, kayak, travel and make new friends with similar interests! D ”

“ I'm moving back to Syracuse after living in the pacific northwest for four years. I look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones! ”

“ Hi my name is really Leane (I just didn't choose my real name for the sign up!) I'm a teacher, I love to write and read..I really wanted to sign up because I'd like to meet new people with similar interests. ”

“ hello. can't wait to meet you! excited about the upcoming election year! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to improve my writing and help to encourage others. ”

“ I am new to the area and am looking to meet people... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a Potteraholic. ”

“ Hi, love to read. And perhaps someone in the club can give me insights into the books I am reading! Katie ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to act and am getting rusty at the moment since I haven't done it in over a year. I would like to also know what's around to get into acting. Email@ danzigerman26@aol.com if info ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet a diverse group of people. ”

“ Amateur photographer, writer, book lover. Enjoy mysteries and letters, but read nearly anything that catches my eye. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because all of my friends are married with children, and although I have children, I'm not married! Lol! Looking for other friends with spare time on their hands to hang out with. =) ”

“ I'm an avid reader, just about anything and would enjoy the discussions. Would like to meet new people with common interests in the process. ”

“ Hello, I live in DeWitt and remain very active. I'm enthusiastic about a lot of activities, but especially, tennis, running and working out, hiking, swimming, snow skiing, and most recently, golf. Pls feel free to contact me if you are too. ”

“ Hi, I am so happy to have found a book club with an active, diverse membership. I look forward to meeting everyone! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to make new friends. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am very interested in learning and discussing subjects related to the diaspora ”

“ I actually like discusions of all topics--especially philosophy ! Any book or magazine article or web page will do for topic of discussion. I prefer "depth" in discourse. I also enjoy exercise groups. I am out to learn new things. ”

“ Hi everyone! I love to read and hope to connect with others that get as much enjoyment as I do from books. ”

“ Hi! I am excited to meet new people in the Syracuse area. ”

“ Hi everyone - I'm really looking forward to joining the book club and meeting other people who can share their ideas and good book suggestions with me. ”

“ Like all of you, I enjoy reading, just about everything that comes across my path: cereal boxes, magazine, books of all kinds. ”

“ Hi, Please forgive me for using this forum for purposes other than introductions. I am emigrating and would like to sell my books to someone who has a use for them. I don't want to throw them away. There is an ecclectic mix. cogbehavior1@yahoo.co ”

“ Hi I am Rebecca. I attend LeMoyne College and am currently a junior. I love to read and will look for any exscuse to do so. I am looking to meet some new people in the area and would love to know about events going on. ”

“ Hello, I'm a reader with varied tastes and am looking for a book club to join. Is this club still active? The last posting I saw were in April. Please let me know if you have moved to another site. Thanks ”

“ Hi, I am fairly new to the area and love reading so I thought this would be a good place to meet people with a similar interest. ”

“ I would love an outlet for creative expression. I'm double majoring in economics and mathematics at SU, so all the courses I'm taking are nothing but equations and theorem proofs. I miss writing...so I thought this would be fun. ”

“ Hello, I just learned how to read, so please be patient with me. Thank you! ”

“ I really enjoy reading, however, I really need the push to read more. I joined this group to encourage me to read and help me in choosing what to read. I never know where to start! ”

“ I'm a third grade teacher who has always enjoyed reading. I have 2 grown sons, 2 dogs, and 1 ex husband. I love all 5 of them. I'm looking forward to meeting all of you-I hope. ”

“ Hi, I'm actually fairly new to the area and am having a hard time finding people with similiar interests as myself. I am interested in these local meetups to hopefully get a chance to meet people that share my interests and to make new friends. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd like to become fluent in a second language. I don't know German but am planning to take a class this fall. ”

“ Hello! I am interested in a ladies club in the Utica area for many different social interests: books, movies, pop cultural events, scrapbooking. looking for a way to meet new friends and to pass the long winter! ”

“ Interested in joining a book club.I enjoy fiction and non fiction alike.looking for people in the utica area. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm interested in meeting people with similiar interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am new to the area and looking to meet new people with the same interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to make new friends, learn new things and try making something new & creative ”