This is a group for men interested in reading, discussing, and build off of practical, useful books about personal finances, motivation, physical fitness, health, wellness, family, relationships, fatherhood, brotherhood, community, law, citizen rights, business, wealth, live skills, stress relieve, self-defense, discipline, responsibility, self-improvement, self-awareness, and other topics. All books are quick and very easy reads; extremely practical, motivational, and very easy to apply to your …

This group is for anyone in the south Philly/East Passyunk X-ing area who likes to read, see movies and have fun. There are so many great places to relax and enjoy before/after we've seen a movie or where we can discuss the book we are currently reading. I'd also like to get out there and enjoy some of the many restaurants and events in the area. So join me in a good book or let's see a movie. Whatever we do it will be a blast and we'll make some new friends. There is also my East Passyunk X-ing …

We are trying to form a book club in Philadelphia that is not limited to books of any one genre. We want to read all types of fiction, nonfiction, history, and biography/memoir. We are looking for a small group around 5-6 people per meeting. We are not limited to any one geographical area, the two current members are in Fishtown and South Philadelphia. Please join up so we can pick a first book and meeting time!

Welcome to the Metro Philadelphia Book Club. This meetup is open to anyone who wants to join in. Most of our meetups will take place at BYO's around the city where we will discuss the months selection over dinner. Some of our previous books have been The Road, Boomsday, A Thousand Splendid Suns, Running With Scissors, The Gathering, Then We Came to an End, On The Road and many others. Also, we were mentioned in Philadelphia Magazines "things to do" issue (July, 2009). For this month we are …

Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, you will read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories, and make new friends!

We brought our group to Meetup.com in April 2010, but we actually began our monthly book discussions in September 2009.  We have been having our meetings the first Wednesday evening of every month, 7pm at Red Hook Coffee & Tea (765 S 4th St - between Fitzwater & Catharine in Queen Village). The meetings generally go no later than 9pm. We are casual and enthusiastic; our members enjoy reading and collectively choosing and discussing books on a monthly basis. We take turns selecting the books for …

Join THE FIRST Women's Business Book Club on Meetup! Connect with other women business leaders while learning new strategies for success in business and life. Read both classic and contemporary business books, then discuss over a glass of wine and appetizers, and network with other ambitious women. This group is both social and professional. Come ready to debate, explore, enlighten, inspire, and share! All of our meetups are held in Center City. Past books include: Secrets of Six-Figure Women …

If you like to read a good book, talk with friends about what you're reading, and do it all over a glass of wine or a good meal then this group is for you! We love to chat about great literature of all kinds - fiction, non-fiction, inspirational, educational - the book choice is up to the group. We will meet once per month somewhere in Center City to eat, drink, discuss and be merry!

We meet every other month to discuss the selected Non-fiction book. Everyone is welcome to discuss the topic even if you haven't read the book.

This group is for those who love fantasy, supernatural and paranormal romance. Some of my favorites are Anne Rice, Charlaine Harris, Karen Moning, J.R. Ward. We will read and discuss a different novel. We can also discuss lore, legend and non-fiction as well. Our bookclub meetings  are informal and all opinions on the books we choose are welcome. At the end of each meetup, we'll decide what to read next.

My friends & I had a Chick Lit Book Club in NYC and it was so much fun! Think Jennifer Weiner, Emily Giffin, Sophie Kinsella, to name a few. Hoping to get one started in Philly! This Meetup will be meeting on the first Wednesday each month.

The Delaware County CBBC is a group for individuals who enjoy reading, studying, and sharing discussions about God's Word. This meetup meets one - two Saturdays (afternoon) a month to discuss preselected Bible verses, Biblical stories, or a Christian book. The verse, story, or book is given at the beginning of the month, to focus our studies and prepare us for the meeting. If you love God's Word, are amazed at the depths and realms of what is discovered in it, and find joy and strength discussin …

Meet other bright individuals who want to engage in lively and thoughtful conversations about books and ideas. We will provide an inviting, casual, and relaxed atmosphere for people who want to discuss the concepts and themes stimulated by their reading. Book club members are encouraged to provide ideas for selections of future monthly readings, and may range from classic literature to contemporary novels, as well as works of nonfiction.

Boomers Bookclub! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, we'll read a new book every month and discuss over dinner in a local restaurant. Come to share, laugh, eat, drink and make new friends!

Main Line Readers and Diners gathers folks interested in reading and discussing literary classics and current notable works of fiction and non-fiction. As an a savory aside, topics of food and dining may pepper the conversation. Meetings to be held monthly at Ludington Library in Bryn Mawr or at a local restaurant.

This group was started to help create a single place to find House Concerts in the Philly area. Initially I'll post concerts onto the calendar as Notes (with a link to more information about the event), and if the House Concert host desires, you'll be able to RSVP right here from Meetup. My theory is that there are lots of people on Meetup who are looking for unique experiences, and I'd love to connect you all to the House Concert experience. What is a House Concert? A house concert is an even …

Join us to read and discuss classic literature. We will read great works that have changed the face of writing, influenced society and endured the test of time. Past authors we have read include, among others, Cervantes, James, Kawabata, Morrison, Flaubert, Austen, Waugh, Dickens, Wilde, Nabokov, Hemingway, Shakespeare and Homer. We meet once a month in the home of one of our members. We are a diverse group who is always looking for new perspectives. If you are curious about what we have read, t …

How To Write Your e-Book, Blog,Photo-Journal Site in 30 days (more or less) The goal of the club will be to promote & encourage people at all levels that are interested in writing: e-books, blog, photo journalism freelancing and being self employed or getting published.   The emphasis is on meeting up on a weekly basis where we can share ideas & network with one another. The club focus will be on a variety of styles.  All are welcome! We will have surprise guests at different times.  We will ha …

This group is for people who want to learn Irish or improve their Irish using a combination of lessons I create, children's books and traditional textbooks. The lessons will be loosely based on the book and CD set, Colloquial Irish: The Complete Course for Beginners (NY: Routledge, 2008, ISBN-13 978-0-415-38130-7). However, I'll be customizing some of the themes in the book, to make it pertain to life in the U.S., especially the Delaware Valley, where most of us live. So we'll be emphasizing sen …

We're a book club in Philadelphia with a focus on contemporary literature. We have a lot of members, but don't worry - we wind up with a comfortable number of folks at the meetings. We meet at a bar, diner, or a coffeehouse, so no hosting duties, plenty of room, and you almost never have to buy the book. Follow these links to see the reading lists for 2008: http://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/listmania/fullview/RJDNTVBQXEJ1W/ref=cm_lm_pthnk_view?ie=UTF8&lm%5Fbb 2007: http://amazon.com/Hip-amp- …

This group is for people who are reading omnivores. We'll read lots of varying genres - a different one for each month. If you believe that there are too many books and too little time, this is the group for you!

You've set your goals in years past and simply didn't make it. You're frustrated with your current circumstance, looking for the right opportunities and the right formula to get your life where you want it to be. Do you want financial freedom, business success and the ability to inspire others? Do you want an opportunity to network with purpose, bond with like-minded people and truly learn new disciplines and tactics to achieve your dreams? Stop doing the same things. Take a leap of faith and co …

If you are new to Wicca, this study group is for you. We will be reading/studying/discussing books that focus on the study of the Craft. If you are not new to Wicca, you are welcome to study with us! A sample author list would be: Starhawk, Raymond Buckland, Scott Cunningham, and Janet and Stewart Farrar. Please join us as we read and discuss works that will enrich us throughout our spiritual journeys! You must be 18 years of age and over. No drugs/alcohol please.

Hidden River Arts produces and runs a variety of open mic/reading events where artists of many disciplines come together to perform, participate, show their work and network with others. There are live music activities, poetry readings, literary readings, performance art, workshop events, and visual arts activities. Please see www.hiddenriverarts.com on the "Live" page for information or write to debraleighscott@gmail.com for information about events, venues and participation. We encourage …

Beechwood Writers' Workshop (www.beechwoodwriters.com) welcomes writers of all levels who are interested in developing fiction or memoir in a supportive, creative environment. BWW is led by published novelist and essayist Elise A. Miller (www.elisemiller.com), author of Star Craving Mad, published by Warner Books. We meet once a week for 8 weeks either Tuesday evenings from 7-9:30 at the Spiral Bookcase in Manayunk, or Thursday mornings from 10-12 in Wynnewood. Writers create on the spot using w …

So you've named your cat "Q". The bumper sticker on your car reads "My other car is the Millenium Falcon". You start affecting a British accent after watching Doctor Who. You own dice that have more than six sides. You sometimes mutter spells under your breath and marvel that they don't work (if they do work... I wanna meet you). You secretly hope to bitten by a radioactive spider or wish you could go on a quest for Shikon Jewel shards. And you might even have more toys now than you ever had as …

This group offers weekly Educational Lectures, Fun Food Socials, Healthy Cooking, Book Club, Weight Loss support, Yoga, Networking nights and more all based on Nutrition & Holistic Wellness. [WElook forward to meeting you - Coach Luna Please only RSVP for an event if you can actually come otherwise you take space away from someone else that is/was waiting to join the event. - Thank you!

This is a group for studying Jane Loevinger's ego development theory. We'll get our hands on the material below, we'll work through it a little bit at a time, wrestle with it, and maybe we'll do something interesting with it. And we'll collect people as we go along, get to know each other, and talk about lots of random, interesting stuff along the way. Lots of you will find this through Ken Wilber's writing, Spiral Dynamics, etc., and lots of you will have some sort of spiritual practice. But, n …