Washington Loves Romance (www.facebook.com/WashingtonLovesRomance) is a book club for the many readers of romance fiction in all its forms with a special focus on the romance authors and readers in the Washington metro area. In addition, Washington Loves Romance will hold local get-togethers to give Washington Romance Writers’ authors and readers a chance to chat about their books and all things romance. One get-together attendee will win a Washington Romance Writers (www.wrwdc.com) member swag …

Eat. Drink. Read. is a book club for young adult readers in the DC metro area. We are always accepting open-mided avid readers who are interested in expanding their minds and their friendship circles. In the club we read fiction and non-fiction books on every topic imaginable. We are always open to suggestions and every book is chosen democratically. We hope to see you soon!

Looking for a “novel” way to connect with other Arlington/Metro DC singles? Share the Books You Love, and Maybe Find New Love! How does Book Dating work? Bring a couple of books you’d like to share – your favorites, disappointments, the book you're in the middle of, or the one you're about to start reading. Previous guests have brought fiction, nonfiction, and books about favorite places or interests. One young man even brought a GMAT book, which he used to tell the story of why he decided to …

Welcome to the Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club! We’re a diverse group of readers of all ages and backgrounds, meeting twice a month. Every second Sunday (usually) we discuss a fantasy selection, alternating between traditional and urban/contemporary fantasy each month. Every fourth Sunday (usually) we discuss a science fiction selection, alternating between classic and modern sci-fi. We've seen so much interest in our book selections, we also open up smaller morning discussion sessions 1-2 weeks be …

There was one book in college that especially amazed and confounded me: James Joyce’s Ulysses. With a reader’s guide on my lap I eventually did made it to the final glorious yes, but I was fully aware that most of the novel’s depth and richness had washed right over the limited pathways of my mind. It’s been awhile, but I’d like to take another stab at it. This time I’d like to start by properly fortifying myself by doing some necessary supplemental reading. And while I’m at it, why not meet som …

Hello fellow Hacker News readers living in Northern Virginia and DC. This town is a volcano of startups waiting to explode. Let's help it happen. Join this meetup group where we can put together some regular meetings at local bars and pubs to talk technology.

I decided to start up a book club in Shirlington because it seemed like the others offered were in faraway lands... like DC and Reston. I enjoy visiting both of these places, but I don't enjoy trying to get there after work or on a weekend. After lamenting over the book club options it finally occurred to me - why do I start one in Shirlington so I could actually walk there and hopefully get to meet people in my own little neighborhood? Hence the beginning of the Shirlington Book Club (I'm ope …

Thanks for visiting us.    For the near future we've stopped accepting new members, but we may resume later, when we've got the group working to our satisfaction. Do you love to read? Do you read a lot? When you read a book you love, can you say why? When people ask you about the last book you read, do you just say it was "beautiful" or "thrilling" or "I couldn't put it down?"  Do you wish you could say more, but nothing comes to mind? Are you looking for a few more good books to read? You've c …

We read pre-1920 history, a mix of world, economic, colonial period, military, ancient, biography, or member interest. Also non-fiction and business books (Michael Lewis, Malcolm Gladwell, etc). Emphasis on quality over a particular genre. All readers with a passion for the material are welcome, meet every 2 months.

This is a group for gals in their 30s and 40s who live in The Commons of McLean area and like to read fiction. There are a lot of transplants in this area and a book club is a great way to get to know your neighbors. It's a pretty relaxed group, so come ready to socialize, meet your neighbors and chat a little about a fiction book. We are not confined to any genre and will take suggestions from members for the next book of the month. Books will be classics ("To Kill a Mockingbird") or newish ("T …

James River Writers is a non-profit organization that builds community by connecting and inspiring writers and readers in central Virginia. Whether you’re a writer or an avid reader, we invite you to learn about JRW, participate in our programs and become a member today. Please note that JRW does not endorse any product or service on our Meetup page. These listings are provided for informational purposes only to support the literary community as a whole.

This club is designed to be a bit different from the usual book club. Rather than assigning a single book for each meeting, I'll assign a theme or topic or genre or author and let each member choose a relevant book for herself. It may be a book you know and love or something new to you. The advantage is that no one ever has to read a book she doesn't like, yet everyone will arrive at the meeting ready to say a few words about her book and to join the general discussion. And everyone will hear ab …

It's not your grandma's book club. It's your New York Times Best Sellers Nonfiction book club, with discussions during happy hour.

Do you love England? Dream of going to tea with the Queen? Love reading about Britain's politics, history, culture, monarchy, or classics? I'm a devoted Anglophile looking to start a book club of like-minded individuals! We can meet once a month and discuss anything from Austen to Zimmern. Fiction, non-fiction, classics, modern works, whatever. Once we get a few people interested, we can work out the details of what/when/where.

Are you a solitary creature who lives in constant danger of being crushed by a stack of books? When company comes, do you have to move books off the sofa so they can sit down? Or maybe you're an avid reader looking for other avid readers in a culture that seems uninterested in reading anything more complicated that a cereal box? If so, you've come to the right place. We'll meet the third Sunday of every month to discuss literary fiction. Why "literary" fiction? It's not because we're a snooty bu …

This club is for readers in the Washington, DC area who fell in love with books by reading the classics. Whether it was Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, F. Scott Fitzgerald, or another author who got you 'hooked', you are welcome to join! We will read and discuss a classic work of fiction each month. This club is perfect for readers who want to cross more of the classics off of their "To Read" list.

If you'd like to meet new people and talk about great books over a drink or a good meal, then you've found the right group! We will meet a month at a different location in Charlottesville to eat, drink, discuss and be merry! We will be reading primarily bestsellers and contemporary fiction, but we may mix in some other genres from time to time. Your suggestions are always welcome (and encouraged)! Please bring your ideas for future books to the Meetups you attend. I will also start a new discuss …

Want to reach beyond your favorite authors? Don't know where to turn? Join the Everything-But-The-Kitchen-Sink Book Club Meetup Group! This group was created to encourage people from all walks of life to get together and discuss the meaning of life and literature. We will read books suggested and agreed to at our meetings. Want to read and discuss your favorite novel/biography/work of non-fiction? Bring your suggestions to our next meeting! During the first meetup of the month, we will discuss t …

**Join us on Sunday, June 2nd to discuss "Women" by Charles Bukowski!** This meetup group is for those who have a passion for reading and discussing controversial books.  This club will promote banned and challenged books as a way of asserting our intellectual freedom.  Join us for thought-provoking discussions and to meet kindred book lovers.  In addition to reading we also have movie nights where we watch adaptations of literary works. *Members will vote on which books they would like to read …

Mannaheim Kindred is not affiliated with the Ásatrú Alliance, Ásatrú Folk Assembly or The Troth. We aim to be accepting of anyone who can ascribe to and demonstrate a willingness to pursue the following Tribal Values: 1. Autonomy 2. Cooperativeness 3. Courage 4. Generosity 5. Honor 6. Hospitality 7. Family 8. Frankness 9. Friendship 10. Moderation 11. Simplicity 12. Steadfastness We gladly accept LGBTs, non-heathen family members, piskatarians, vegetarians, Soy / Gluten-free folk a …

Craving some fellow readers to explore good Buddhist text with, I decided to start this group. Together, we'll choose books to delve into to enrich our spiritual practice, our lives and the lives of others.

We like to read obviously. I started this group because there was a book club group that seems to have fizzled out a bit but there were people who were still interested. I've never been in a book club before but I figure a bunch of strangers could be in the same room and talk about a book without any problems, am I right? I like the idea of meeting in a public place so folks can get something to eat or have a few drinks. Anyone is welcome to join provided they like to read. If nothing else it's …

Hi there. My name is Joanna. I started this book group to meet others in the area who enjoy reading and good conversation. Examples of books we've read include The Poisonwood Bible, The Happiness Project, The Crown, The Great Gatsby, Spousenomics, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, and a Tree Grows in Brooklyn. I'd like to keep membership to this group to about 15 women in the Tri-Cities area (Colonial Heights, Petersburg, Hopewell, Ft. Lee). If that sounds like you, please drop me an email t …

This group is designed for independent thinkers with a focus on reading books that challenge the standard narrative of culture, i.e. concepts that are generally accepted as true by the greater populous, but may not be entirely accurate.  We focus on non-fiction, scholarly books that take a critical approach to cultural and technological issues. Every third book, we will switch to fiction that stimulates thinking outside the box.  While this group is designated non-theist and affiliated with the …

"Books on Broad" brings authors and book lovers together in an informal setting with refreshments, stimulating conversation, and an introduction to the Library of Virginia's collection through our exhibition gallery and other programming. Reading the book beforehand is never required-just bring your curiosity and a desire to meet new people. For more information please visit the Library of Virginia's programming page (http://www.lva.virginia.gov/news/index.htm) or call us in The Virginia Shop at …

The Graphic Novel Bookgroup reads in as wide a range as there are literary genres. The one commonality is that they all involve stories told with the aid of pictures - sequential storytelling. Obviously, this definition does not limit the content, and, if you were to browse several graphic novels, you’d find striking variety: memoir, journalism, literary fiction, humor, experimental, abstract, underground comix, sketchbook/journaling, superhero, mainstream, manga, manwha, the list goes on. Like …

Love graphic novels? Wish you could meet with fellow readers for interesting discussion? Same here. Let's meetup and talk about great graphic novels (and maybe have a glass of beer or wine on the side! ⎯perhaps tea and crumpets while reading From Hell?) Join us in exploring all genres and styles, from Watchmen and V for Vendetta to Maus and Persepolis (with a liberal sprinkling of Jhonen Vasquez, Neil Gaiman, Frank Miller and others in between).

This is an opportunity to come together with others who love to read and discuss books of all genres.