Manning Book Club Waiting List

“ 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 moved to Columbia a year and a half ago and am looking to make new friends. I'm interested in walking, reading/book clubs, singing, games, movies and scrapbooking. ”

“ Hi! I'm looking for a chance to meet some new people with common interests. I enjoy reading, movies, walking, yoga, and playing tennis. I learned about Meetup from a friend who loves the meetup groups in her city. ”

“ 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. ”

“ Anybody up for some heavier lifting than Danielle Steele or DaVinci Code? Hoping for readers of more serious fiction & nonfiction. Some faves: Don DeLillo, Saul Bellow, Martin Amis, Garcia Marquez, maybe even some Flaubert or Faulkner? ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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! ”

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

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

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

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

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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! ”

“ 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!!! ”

“ 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! ”

“ 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. :) ”

“ My name is Amanda. I am a SAHM to two boys. I love cooking!!! ”

“ Hello I am looking for friendships and hope to make some really good, descent, caring friend. ”

“ 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'd like to meet interesting people in my area and people who read are interesting. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in meeting people in this area! ”

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

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

“ I believe that every voice counts. I'm so deeply saddened by the out-come of this election. However, I feel that given our strengths and convictions...we can still make a DIFFERENCE!!! ”

“ I'm in! ”