This group is for anyone interested in learning about speed reading. Help us organize speed reading classes in your area. Free Speed Reading Class - Watch it Now! Iris speed reading classes are held in major cities throughout the U.S. Help us reach out to even more people by organizing sessions in your city!

The 12th annual Love is Murder on Dark & Stormy Nights Mystery Fans Conference will be Feb. 4-6, 2011 at the Intercontinental O'Hare Hotel in Rosemont. Hear presentations from authors and publishers; meet one-on-one with agents, editors and authors; and mingle with readers and fans of mystery, dark fiction, suspense and romance. It's the Midwest's PREMIER mystery con!

This bookclub is open to anyone in their 20s. The limit per event is 12 people so that we can have a good, organized discussion and each member is required to pay dues of $5 either via paypal or cash at their first Meetup event (as the organizer I have to pay Meetup to maintain the website so this goes towards that). RSVPs are open for each book selection 2 weeks before the discussion so make sure you've read the book (or are reading it) before you commit to discussing it. At each Meetup we co …

Hello. I'm a guitar player who is not ready to 'play out' at this point as I am a bit rusty/have not picked up the instrument regularly in a while. I very much want to get back to playing/creating again, however. I am not a songwriter, not yet anyway, and I am not looking for perfect players, as the purpose here is to have fun, be creative, laugh, let go of our egos, ( as much as is humanly possible anyway). All aspects of musicianship are welcome: songwriters, singers, yes, even tamborine playe …

If you love a good book discussion but sometimes it feels like a school assignment to finish the book in time and/or maybe read a book you really don't want to read then this is the book group custom made for you. We get together one Tuesday evening a month, every member brings a favorite book of hers to share, either one she has read very recently or one from the past that will not be forgotten. This is a great way to meet new friends and at the same time add to that "to be read" list. We do in …

Welcome to the SLBC!  We are 150+ members strong... and we welcome readers of all ages, gender, and  interests.  With that in mind, there are MANY MeetUp options, the idea being that a time, topic, book, location....the timing of the universe.... will work for YOU. Regular Meetups are scheduled twice a month.  Mark your calendars and join us when you can. --1st Wednesday --3rd Monday Also, log-in to MeetUp often to see what is on the Calendar.  If you haven't already done so, go into your MeetUp …

I'm a 30-something guy who likes to read mostly nonfiction. If you're a nonfiction reader like me this is for you! I like history, science, sports, true crime and travel narratives, but am willing to be flexible.

We're a book discussion group for people in their 20s and 30s. We meet the third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at Tipsi Monkey in Bartlett, IL. The discussion is led by one of our Adult & Teen Services Librarians. The books are available one month prior to each discussion at the reference desk.

This group is for both repeat readers of Jane Austen's works as well as first-time readers who would like to discuss the works of Jane Austen (as well as popular movie adaptations of them). The book club is not academic, but merely for casual readers who wish to participate in discussions for the purpose of enhancing their reading enjoyment.

Are you an avid reader who'd like to get together with other women regularly to discuss books over some fine wine? The aim of this group is to expand our thoughts and perceptions through great discussions about books. We all bring our own experiences, culture, and filters into the perception and understanding of literature, and hopefully these discussions will all enrich us. We'll choose serious fictional and non-fictional books that are fairly recent releases (within the last 20 years for the m …

We decide as a group what to read/discuss. We read one book per month (or try, anyway). We meet up in Logan Square.  No themes, no restrictions on membership -- anyone is welcome (even if you don't live near the Logan Square neighborhood). Who's with me??

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We are a Public Library located in Zion, IL, who serves the communities of Beach Park, Winthrop Harbor and Zion. Our services include public computers, free wi-fi, remote printing, electronic resources, programs for all ages, voter registration, public fax, public copiers, genealogy workshops, and more!

I started this group to share my love for the Tarot with other local readers, enthusiasts and collectors. My goal for this group is to provide a comfortable, open space where we can share our collective wisdom and insight. This group is open to all skill levels from absolute beginner to seasoned reader. All I ask from you in joining is an open mind to learning from each other and an understanding that there is always something new to discover in this wonderful deck of cards. Things that we may c …

Acorn Public Library has started a new nonfiction book club! Beginning October 4, the Barcodes will meet the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Oliver's in Oak Forest (6150 159th Street). Our first selection is Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed. You don't have to be an Acorn cardholder to sign up for this club, but you do need to be excited about engaging with other readers in a fun and casual environment! You must be 21 or over to join this group. …

Hmm.. Child of the 80s Book Club.  What does that mean?!  Do we have Judd Nelson over for poetry readings?  Is it necessary to wear black spangly bracelets and quote Madonna?  Do we choose to read the biographies of John Hughes and Joy Division? No! "Child of the 80s" is more a time frame state-of-mind. In other words a) you want to read great books that open you up to new ideas/literature/feelings/art; b) you enjoy diverse people; c) you are somewhere between post-college and Medicare (although …

Celebrate your freedom to read! BANNED! is the perfect book club for anyone who enjoys reading and thinks that literary censorship has gone a little too far. We will be working through the Banned and Challenged Book list from the Radcliff Publishing Course Top 100 Novels of the 20th Century as well as the NCTE Banned and Challenged Book list and will be discussing not only the book, but why it has been banned or challenged in the US and if we agree that it should be banned from our libraries and …

This is a group for adults in the DeKalb area who are serious about writing.  If you want helpful readings of your work from other writers, and if you'd like to read others' writing-in-progress, this is a great opportunity.  We welcome any creative genres (poetry, memoir, fiction, creative non-fiction, screenwriting, etc.)--but not academic-style writing intended for academic journals. Our goal is to create a positive, encouraging, honest, and fun atmosphere that is consistent enough to build tr …

Who loves to read? Come join others your age to discuss and indulge in reading together. We can chat over coffee, tea or wine. The group strives to find great books worth reading with a focus on newer fictional releases. We welcome all viewpoints and encourage lively discussion! We meet every two weeks on alternating Wednesdays and Fridays. Our preferred venue is fun and casual coffee shops. We will decide as a group what books we'd like to read a couple of meetings in advance, so bring your sug …

We are women from a range of ages and backgrounds who love to read, laugh, share, and learn from each other. We meet the first Monday of each month to discuss a book, chosen by a different member each month.   Occasionally there are mid-month socials or movies.  You can expect to meet a welcoming group of readers with the Crystal Lake Bookworms!  There are no formal dues to become a Bookworm, but we ask members to contribute $1.00 if they are able, at meetup times to help with the cost of mainta …

Want to escape the boredom of the 'every day' and meet some new friends? This book club is for you!!! I dont mind meeting up maybe once a month for drinks, snacks, and to discuss the book! (Maybe more drinking/socializing than discussing) but lets share some ideas! Woooo join me in my book club, we will have a ton of fun!

Interested in joining a book club where everyone actually reads the books and wants to talk about them? Join this group! We will select books from various lists like Time Magazine's Best Books of All Time, 1001 Books to Read Before You Die, the NY Times best books lists, and anything else we choose! Each meetup will be loosely structured to include discussion topics as well as friendly conversation! "Vonnegut" together??

Hi All!  This is a group to meet other women that live on the north side, grab a coffee, meet for a meal, and discuss great books!  We will meet monthly at a north side location (Rogers Park, Edgewater, Uptown, etc.).  Suggestions for book titles are welcome!

Come on out and experience our Public Library systems! We participate in many FREE EVENTS... Free (or at nominal fees) Movies, Concerts, Book Club, Coffees, Lectures, Reading Programs, Book Mobiles, Friends of Library fundraisers and programs, Used book sales, after school reading programs for your kids, and much much more. Join here to be kept abreast of what is going on at your local library! [Chicago & Suburban Libraries Please Click Here] (to see the best layout for creating your profile fo …

We will be reading a mix of classic and contemporary novels. We will all have a hand in choosing our list for the year. This club will meet on the West Side, at Bonfire Grill.

A book club for readers and fans of fantasy fiction of all stripes, from urban to epic. The little sister of the Western Suburban Sci-Fi Book Club, the Suburban Fantasy Book club is for those of us who don't need as much science in their fiction. We'll be meeting once a month on the first Tuesday of each month for dinner and discussion. Generally we'll meet in the Western suburbs, though we may also meet in the city, and I'll make a steady effort to pick locations accessible via public transport …

This is Book Club for those who have a passion for reading. We will select books that are simply so good you have to talk about it ! If you have a book you have read and you want to swap with someone that would be great too. If you have not yet read the book but have heard about it. We will read our fav parts and hopefully motivate you. Men and women ages 18 and up are welcome.

Let's get together to discuss some excellent books over fantastic food. We'll meet monthly on a weeknight in the Evanston/Rogers Park area. No background in lit crit necessary, but we will all try to read the books and have thoughtful insight. And a joy of eating is perhaps a must. Fiction and non-fiction are on the table. Initial book ideas include Fic: The Known World (Edward P. Jones) Tenth of December (George Saunders) Telegraph Avenue (Michael Chabon) Vampires in the Lemon Grove (Karen Russ …