A monthly gathering of Richmond lesbians interested in talking about books - good books, not-so-good books, fiction, non-fiction...you get the idea. Books will be chosen by the attendees. The Original group was started June 2008, but due to tech…

Welcome to the Collective - a private group for Meetup Organizers & Assistant Organizers running groups in the Greater VA area. Here we exchange ideas to help strengthen each other as leaders and build fun, functional, and enduring Meetup groups.…

Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, you"ll read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends! Book Trading?. bring your old books to trade with oth…

“ I am a pretty laid back person. I like to experience things that are out of my cultural comfort zone. I have gone over some big life changes in the last year and a half, so I am looking to explore the world and rediscover who I am. ”

“ Hi I'm Jeremiah. I'd like to join an active group; meeting up and experiencing just about anything which matches common interests. ”

“ Just moved back to Richmond and would love to meet up with people who have some of the same interests. ”

“ bridge club ”

“ I work, I attend college online, and I hike with my dog. I love to write but rarely put anything more than journal entries on paper. I like having long conversations over coffee or on a walk. I'm not much for small-talk, though. ”

“ I recently moved down to Richmond from Philadelphia. I teach 4th grade near the Goochland County and Short Pump border. Now that my classroom is basically up and running, I am hoping to meet singles in the area. ”

“ All I do is work need a social life HELP! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have always been interested in this topic. ”

“ Born in 1987, I have lived in the city of Midlothian for the past eleven years of my life. I'm always finding ways to broaden my social life and meet new people who share my interests. I'm an avid reader and think myself as a decent writer. ”

“ Hi ! I enjoy reading, writing, energy healing, Edgar Cayce, and metaphysical studies. ”

“ I moved to Richmond in March and don't know that many people. Open minded...non-judgmental...social studies/history education major (graduated Dec 2007)...like to read...like visit out of the way restaurants ”

“ Writer ”

“ I'm a recent graduate from JMU, who just moved to the area for work, away from all friends and family. So that's why I'm here! ”

“ I'm new to the Richmond area and would like to meet new friends with similar interests. ”

“ Been living in the Richmond area for 5 years now but I still haven't made it "home." I need to find other freaks and geeks before I die of boredom! ”

“ I would like to join singles or womens group to improve upon a my social life. ”

“ Hi everyone I hail from Richmond, Va and I am an avid reader. I love all genres. I love EJ Dickey, Wahida Clarke, E. Lynn Harris, I carry a book with me everywhere I go so I can always be entertained. I am looking forward to being in the book club. ”

“ I want local Singles Meetups because all my friends are married. ”

“ I love to read but I need more motivation and I believe this would help me. I also moved to Atlanta last year and thought this would be a great way to meet new people. ”

“ Greetings...I like to know a little about everything and everything about a little...I have played around with drawing, mixed-media, and making videos...whatever works! I believe we all have limitless creativity. ”

“ I am 52, single and work in education. I love to read and read just about anything and everything with the exception of graphic horror books. I have an English degree and my mother was a librarian so I grew up loving books and reading. I have ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to meet people of different cultures. I'm also a writer/ poet, looking to meet people trying to break in the literary world. ”

“ I have just moved to Richmond. As a former member of the FL New Urbanism Board of Directors, I seek others who share my enthusiasm for walkable urbanity. ”

“ hello. I am a SAHM and love to read. ”

“ Hi, I'm new to Richmond and would love to meet some new friends to discuss books, cooking, etc... ”

“ Hi, my name is Vickie and I love movies. I never listen to the critics; I prefer to base a movie by my own likes and dislikes. Everyone is different according to what type of material they enjoy. I have a very eclectic taste in movies. Mood has a ”

“ I am 56, single and I want to form friendships with other women not in my industry around art, books, conversation, walking, maybe taking a course. I do work on the weekends but not at night. I wanted to take a lesson in Donna Dewberry's painting. ”

“ I have been looking for a book club in this area, I read fiction,christian self-help,and any cookbook I can get my hands on......very busy with kids but I will try to attend soon. ”

“ I love to read a wide variety of books and look forward to discussing new reads! ”

“ I'm Sarah,25 yrs old, live in Richmond. Some of my Favorite Authors are: Joseph Conrad,Margaret Atwood,Kurt Vonnegut,Barbara Kingsolver,Howard Zinn Aldous Huxley,Wally Lamb,Aldo Leopold,John McPhee,Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and Emily Bronte ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love the outdoors! ”

“ Don't often have time to read anything longer than a magazine and journal article, but I think this could get me motivated... ”

“ I am a single parent of two teen age boys. Want to people other people to share experiences and gain support. ”

“ Hi, I'm Trish and I have never joined a book club--but I could really use some incentive to read--and would love to get to meet some new people. I missed out on your last book but I'd like to join next meeting--let me know what we'll be discussing. ”

“ My name is Kim. I am a tax accountant and part-time student at UR working towards a BA in liberal arts. I love to read. Due to tax season, I can only attend classes in the summer and fall. I would love to meet others who enjoy to read. ”

“ Hi All, I'm a book club newbie and ready to give it a whirl, looks like a lot of fun. ”

“ My name is Karen and I have two businesses that I am working on growing larger. I am new to the area, and always excited to meet other entrepreneurs. ”