“ Hi, I'm fairly new to Charleston and I'm interested in meeting new people! ”

“ I would like to meet new people and learn new things! SC is beautiful and would like to explore SC with friends. I love art, theater, music, movies and the ocean. I've been here about a year, originally from Massachusetts. ”

“ I am newish to Myrtle Beach, and I realy need to find some really good friends to meet. In search of a best friend. I am newly diabetic and a size 28, desperate to lose weight and get healthy. A workout partner would be great.Maybe we can join a gym. I ”

“ HI. I heard about this group from a friend and thought I would join. I would love to meet professional singles in the area. I am currently a full-time graduate student at UNC-Chapel Hill working on a PhD in Education. ”

“ Hi! I just discovered this web-site and thought that I would give it a try. I moved to the area about a year ago and I'm always looking for opportunities new meet new people. ”

“ I would really like to see a book club get started in the North Area. I belive it would be fun for a group to get together and share what they have gotten out of the book. ”

“ I'm moving at the end of June from NJ to SC. I don't really know anyone down there and I think it would be nice to make some friends. My son Liam turns 1 at the end of June and since my whole family lives in NJ I think it would be nice for him too. ”

“ Hello, I have been in SC for about two years and would like to meet other crafter in the summerville area and exchange thoughts. I would like to open my own store and sell local crafts. If your interested please let me know..thanks Donna ”

“ I love books and people and good coversation. I don't get my kicks from hanging out with party people. ”

“ I usually just read and get lost in the pages of the book. You rarely find someone to talk about the book with. A meetup would be a great place to get book recommendations from other readers. Can't wait. ”

“ Hi everyone! My husband and I recently moved to Charleston from Rochester, NY. I'm loving the weather here and would be interesting in making new friends that enjoy the great weather and reading good books. Look forward to meeting you all. ”

“ Hi everybody, I just moved down here from Pittsburgh and am looking to meet some new friends who share some common interests. I'm an avid reader and would love to share that with some like-minded folks. ”

“ I'm on the left (in the picture). I am a 22/23 year old college student about to finish up my degree in mechanical engineering. I enjoy reading, learning, and meeting new people. ”

“ I am interested in a book club to meet new people and discuss new books. ”

“ Hello! We moved to Summerville in Sept from Ann Arbor MI. Still trying to sell the MI house! I'm a monster reader and would love to connect to like minded folks down here. ”

“ Hello! I teach high school English and usually discuss literature with teenagers who haven't done the assigned reading! I am looking forward to discussing books with adults who love to read. ”

“ Hello, I am 24 and in the Air Force. I have been in charleston for about 2 years. I haven't been in a book club since college. I will read anything I get my hands on. I look forward to meeting new people and reading great books. ”

“ Hey everyone! I'm excited to join a book club and meet new people in the area. I've lived in SC for about 12 years, but haven't been in a book club for a while. Looking forward to it! ”

“ Newly published author of action adventure novels. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm fairly new to the area - Summerville - and would like to meet new friends 50+ years of age. I'm particularly interested in getting together to play golf, play cards, dinner meetups. ”

“ Hi!! Just moved to Summerville and like to read books!! ”

“ I will be new to Charleston. I work from home as a graphic designer and need excuses to get out and meet people. I can't wait to get back to the south! ”

“ Ive recently moved here from Chicago. I have just started reading The Artist's Way. Im delighted to find a group to work thru it. I used to channel my creativity thru work, but these days, work is less creative, so I need to find other ways to create ”

“ Looking to network with other creative types. I enjoy making jewelry (beading), silk flower arrangements, writing and creating collages. ”

“ Hi I am new to the area & looking for a new and interesting group to get involved in to meet other people. Evenings or weekends are preferred. Anything to do with food or beverages is a great way to start!!! ”

“ Reading has always been a passion of mine, and I'd love to meet people with whom I could discuss books. It's always fun to get a new insight into things from different people! ”

“ Hey there - I moved to the area the Summer of 2006 and had a job that had me traveling all the time. Now I don't so I'm happy that I can join something like this. ”

“ Hi! I've always wanted to join a Book Club to see if I would enjoy it. I love to read and I look forward to this being a fun experience. :) ”

“ Hello, I love to read! I just finished the book Atonement after someone recommended and lent to me. It was a really good book. Has anyone read " The Life of Pi"? I would love to discuss that further! I prefer non fiction, but really like it all! ”

“ This is a great site! I'm looking forward to meeting many of you in future meet-ups. I would promise to attend the first event if I knew it wouldn't conflict with an earlier promise. ”

“ I want to do something OTHER than work... ”

“ Hello : ) Using this law has change my life. You have to surround yourself with like minded people to reap the full benefits of this energy. ”

“ I moved here about a year ago and have been too busy with work to build up any social life. I'd love to meet some new people with similar interests! ”

“ I've been a knitter since my grandmother taught me when I was a little kid. Love to knit sweaters and stuff. I have a new great-niece and will be knitting lots of stuff for her, I'm sure. I also crochet, make jewelry, read a lot, and am co-owner of a ”

“ I want these local Meetups because ... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd like to meet interesting people in my area and people who read are interesting. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to read and I'd love to make new friends in the Summerville area! ”

“ I would love to sit and talk with others who share my interest in poetry. I love playing and creating with words. It gives me an outlook and an escape from everyday. ”

“ Hello! I am in North Charleston, looking to make new friends. ”

“ I moved to SC from MA a year and a half ago. I'm a senior psych/nursing major at CofC. I love reading but I don't often branch out and read a variety of authors. I'm excited for this opportunity to read some great books and meet some new people! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy reading. Often, after I've read a book, I find myself wanting to discuss the characters, plot, etc with someone who has read the same book. ”