… The focus is fiction, but non-fiction/memoir projects and even occasional poetry are OK.

As a published writer of non-fiction (essays, op-eds, books), I know the importance of networking with other writers to ensure we carve out time to write, as well as to critique each others' work. The mission of this group is to do both, whether we write about gay issues or not. The goal is therefore to build a supportive and accepting environment to share our work, and provide constructive criticism. You need not be a published writer...just LOVE TO WRITE!

This is a group where non-fiction and business authors, experts who write, columnists and writers meet, to make new friends, exchange ideas and learn about new opportunities to further one's personal brand. Also welcome are PR and media professionals and unpublished writers/authors/experts looking for advice on establishing a name and personal brand.

This group was started to bring people ages 40+ together who share an interest in reading classic fiction and non-fiction (out loud).  The group will meet in Forest Hills in a member's apartment.  No purchasing of books is required, nor is reading anything in advance. Rather we will pass the book around as we read. It is not required that everyone read aloud.  Reading is done on a voluntary basis.  You are welcome to come and just listen! The host will provide cold (non alcoholic) beverages. Gue …

Read a good book. Meet new and interesting people who've read it too.  Feed your brain...and your stomach. For a list of our past reads, please see the calendar or the photo album.  Our focus is on finding worthwhile literature and still covering a variety of eras, countries and fiction (and once in a while, non fiction) genres.  We try to find books that are a manageable length (200-350 pages) and that make us think. (Our members are well-educated, but note that the majority of us do not have e …

It is with great pride and enthusiasm that the Kiwanis Club of Oceanside announces our 5th annual Summer Gazebo Readings. Each Monday night in June, July and August we feature four eclectic readers including poets, and published fiction and non-fiction writers.  Our readers have included Pulitzer-prize nominees, poets laureate, screen writers-- a wide array of the Tri-state area's best writing talent. The event is held outdoors on a village green in Oceanside, NY and is free--including free co …

TimeOut NY Rates Paradigm Shift "Critics' Pick" honored an unprecedented 8 times!http://www.paradigmsh...Use the "F" word. Change NYC. Change the World.Mission Statement: We foster a thriving, active, diverse, and expanding feminist community with the purpose of self-expression and coalition building, creating a shift in social, political, and economic consciousness.Paradigm Shift is the New York City metro-area’s critically acclaimed and largest feminist community group and event series. We hos …

We are a bunch of aspirant writers who want to be critiqued and critique in a very supportive environment. We bring to the table every type of literary piece, from poetry-prose-fantasy-screen-whatever. No matter at what stage your work is, you are welcome to join. We realize that each person may have different needs. Some may be beginners; others may need encouragement in maintaining a writing schedule. We believe that we can be of support, and that writing does not have to be a lonely activity …

This club's goal is to have great discussions on renowned works in both fiction and non-fiction. This would include great works of literature, history, autobiographies, biographies, plays etc. Great books and great discussions are our goal; books that profoundly explore human nature. Especially for fiction it would be great to hear from people who have read the book at different phases of their lives and to hear how their opinions of the book have changed. We will have monthly meeting w …

I decided to start the group because I cannot find a book club that assigns books that are more to my liking. So I am hoping to find other girls who will enjoy the type of books I love to read. I read both fiction and non fiction, but my main interest is stories that touch upon specific things: feminism, sexuality, mental health, etc. So join my group if you are looking to stay local in Brooklyn, like to drink and like to read.

The group meets the last Wednesday of every month to discuss New Yorker essays and short stories. The PLUS is a pre-meeting, separate discussion of a book ( fiction or non-fiction ) chosen in advance by the group. A member may participate in The New Yorker meeting without joining the book discussion. All essays, short stories, and books are chosen at each meeting by the group. In some cases the group may decided to devote multiple sessions to a book.

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!

There are tons of book clubs, but I could not find a book club around Brooklyn that explored queer literature. Womp. As a lesbian, I would like to read books with characters and stories that I can empathize with, understand or at the least simply recognize. So I thought, fudge it, I will make my own group so I can explore queer lit. with my queer family. This Book Club will cover queer fiction and non-fiction. Some books will have clear queer main characters, while other books may be more subtle …

What do you read on your way to work? Want to talk with others about the latest or greatest book you've just finished? 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!

… The Criteria For Choosing Said Good Books: Magical language (with a healthy dash of magical realism), fresh voices (love a debut) irreverent to painfully relevant, growing up, growing old, dying, coming back to life, urban culture to Southern idyllicy, savory books that you can chew on, Bloody Marys, chips and smokey salsa, bacon (if you're into that sort of thing), vibrant fiction, creative non-fiction, and that mess in between. Some Favorites: Another Bullshit Night in Suck City - Nick Flynn, …

Love food? Love to read? Join us as we eat our way through books! We'll be reading it all: Fiction and non-fiction, history and humor, essays, anthologies, histories, novels, memoirs. We'll have a range of events, in homes, at restaurants and other interesting places as we dive into some of the best food literature there is. No special skill required (except being able able to read, of course!) But beyond that, just have a love for food, an interest in great conversation and be open to a little …