“ I'm looking to get back in shape, lose a little weight...the usual stuff. I'm not a runner but really want to be one. I'd love to be able to run a marathon or at least a 1/2 marathon. We recently moved to the area and am looking to get fit. ”

“ Hi Everyone, I have loved to read since I was a small child. Hoping to meet others who share my love of books who enjoy swapping thoughts about them. Peace ”

“ Hi. I just found out that I will be moving back to Ann Arbor, after having lived in Chicago for a while. In Chicago, there was a phenomenal classics book group. I am hoping to start one in A2 after moving. Let me know if there is any interest! ”

“ I just moved to Ann Arbor from graduate school in Ohio, and I'm looking to find friends and welcoming communities here. I'm a playful person with interests in creative expression, culture, social justice, people's stories, and many more... ”

“ I'd just like a small, casual, friendly group to get together with sometimes. A certain level of seriousness about the meeting would be nice; e.g. if a book club, to have read the book and have some thoughts on it, or if a board game group, to be competi ”

“ Burgeoning political scientist unfortunately inclined towards zestful philosophy and spicy debate. And Robots. ”

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

“ 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. ”

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

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

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

“ 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! ”

“ 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 ”

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

“ 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. :) ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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 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. ”

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

“ 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 ”

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

“ 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'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. ”

“ I'm interested in meeting outdoorsy people. ”

“ Will put stuff here later ”

“ 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 ”

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

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

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

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

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

“ I look forward to meeting everyone ”

“ Euchre is the best game for incorporating conversation. ”

“ 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. ”

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