“ "In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer." - Camus "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good people to do nothing." - Burke "Love alone counts." - St. Therese de Lisieux ”

“ I work form home and am looking forward to human interaction and conversation. ”

“ I want these local Meetups to keep my brain alive. i've recently moved to ann arbor from NY, where i've lived all my life and i'd love to be part of a thinking circle of friends. ”

“ I have lived in Superior Township since April 2007 and joined this meetup group. I enjoy reading, always have, and look forward to spending a few hours each month with those who share my interest in books. ”

“ Career entrepreneur ”

“ I am trying to get out to some of the events in and around Ann Arbor. My husband passed away 18 months ago and I am interested in finding out what Ann Arbor has for a person like me! ”

“ Hi, I used to hike as a teenager with a group and then I got married and got buzy with kids and so on. Now my kids are grown and I'd like once again to bond with nature and hike. I searched the web for such a group near me and found this. Thanks. ”

“ Hi all. I recently move to AA with my family and left a great book club behind. I'm anxious to get started again. I teach English at Washtenaw Community College part-time, and stay home with my two kids the rest of the time. ”

“ Moved here from upstate NY in July 2007. I'm a total bibliophile; I mostly read fiction but am always looking for good book suggestions and discussions. Will update my photo soon! ”

“ I'm a SAHM with a BA in English. I'm currently reading *The Year of Magical Thinking* by Joan Didion and *What's Going on in There? How the Brain and Mind Develop in the First Five Years of Life* by Dr Lise Eliot ”

“ My husband passed away in June. I have been having a problem with loneliness and would like to make some new friends to talk to, go to the movies with, etc. I like to go out to eat. I like to laugh--although I haven't been doing a lot of that. ”

“ I'm relatively new to Ann Arbor area - moved here in April 2007 from Baltimore. I like to read all kinds of books ... my favorite genre is perhaps non-fiction. I'd like to meet some new people, get some good suggestions of books to read. ”

“ I want local Night Life Meetups because I love to go out have a few drinks, laugh,dance and enjoy being with friends! ”

“ This is my first meet up group. I love to read and am hoping to meet people in my area with similar interests. ”

“ Love fiction. Just finished "On Beauty" and "The Virgin Queen". And I probably have four or five books started. But what I am most excited about is learning about authors topics of which I have less knowledge. ”

“ Hi, I am a freelance illustrator - graphic artist-fine artist. I have illustrated some textbooks and would like to broaden into children's fiction and meet others of similar interests. ”

“ Hi! I just relocated to the Ann Arbor area from New Jersey and I am looking to meet people in the area. I look forward to reading some good books and meeting some cool people. ”

“ Hi. I've always thought being part of a book club would be fun. And what's better than discussing books over dinner?! I live in Belleville and thought this would be a great way to meet new people in the area. See you at the Feb. meet up. ”

“ Hello, My name is Kay and I love to read, I'll read just about anything and am looking to find some diversity in my reading. ”

“ I am Pali and I work in the health information field. ”

“ Not only do I like books, I like food! What a winning combination. ”

“ I live in Ann Arbor and like to read fiction and non-fiction. Lately I have been reading more fiction *No Country for Old Men* by Cormac McCarthy, *Disgrace* by J.M. Coetzee. I hope to make the April meeting. ”

“ Hi, This sounds like an interesting group. I do like to read and it is fun to discuss what you have read afterwords. I think it will be enjoyable ”

“ Hi, I am the lone reader in my family and would like to discuss books with people who share my love of reading. Going out to dinner is a definite plus. I look forward to exploring some new genres. ”

“ Hi there, I'm a newbie, but a long time book lover. I'd love to meet some new folks in town and discuss interesting reads with. Helena ”

“ Hey, I'm Jen, a grad student. I've been trying to read more not related to my research, and this sounds like more fun than the typical coffee shop book club. :) ”

“ hey y'all. i'm new to ann arbor, michigan and i'm trying to get a feel for the community here. despite my limited time over there, i looooove korea. ”

“ I have lived in Ann Arbor for about a year and I am having trouble making friends. I love to read so thought this would be a good thing to try out. ”

“ I'm looking forward to trying a book club partly for social reasons and partly to get me back to reading regularly and for book recommendations. ”

“ Hi, I am looking forward to meeting others who enjoy books as much as I do. Currently reading: *Cheating at Canasta* by William Trevor ”

“ Hello! My name is Beth and I'm a new mom to Lucy, born in October 2007. Looking for other moms for fun, playdates and conversation. ”

“ I'm looking to meet new people and try new restaurants. ”

“ I want local Ayn Rand Meetups because I am interested in objectivism. ”

“ I'm interested in meeting outdoorsy people. ”

“ Hi-I'm Diane a Boomer from Ypsi. Love to read, and find with a recent empty nest (again) I may have time to pursue a book club membership at long last! This photo was taken for work, so it is very stiff, and not really me?See you soon! ”

“ I'm interested in meeting people in Ann Arbor to discuss books, and this group looks interesting. I won't make July's meeting, but I'll be interested in what comes up for future months. ”

“ Sailing ”

“ Enjoy meeting new people in social lettings... ”

“ Hi - I am relatively new to Ann Arbor. Came from Berkley for a postdoc at UMICH. Arriving in the winter from sunny California I plunged into hibernation. But now I would like to start getting to know people in the area. ”

“ Hi, I have been living in Ann Arbor for a year or so now and wanted to meet a few people outside of work who love books. Also wanted some motivation to start reading again since I have a terrible work schedule and would like to find some time to read ”

“ Hi all! My husband and I are new to the area and are looking forward to meeting new friends and enjoying all that Ann Arbor has to offer. Hopefully we'll get to meet many of you soon! ”

“ I don't read books, I devour them! I'm excited to get involved with a book club. ”

“ I love to read, I love to eat... this club is a match made in heaven! ”

“ I've been looking for a book club...reading a book and not having anyone to discuss it with is getting old. ”

“ Euchre is the best game for incorporating conversation. ”

“ I just moved to the Ann Arbor area, I love reading and discussing books, and I want to meet like-minded people. ”

“ HI! I'm Steven and just looking for fun stuff to do around Ypsi/AA. I just graduated from EMU and am planting my roots here in town. I love to read and write, and I got my BA in creative writing and theatre. I hope to make it to a few meetings soon. ”

“ I look forward to meeting everyone ”

“ Im Rose, Hi, voracious reader, writer, all around book lover. Food is up there too! ”

“ Will put stuff here later ”

“ I love to learn about the world through people and literature ”

“ Well, I love to read and eat, so it seemed like a good fit :) ”

“ The only thing more fun than reading a good book is talking about it afterwards with someone else who's read it! ”

“ Trying to get back into reading for fun after grad school consumed all my energy. ”

“ I love to read and am looking to share time with other with the same interests. ”

“ Grad student wants to meet other book lovers ”