Meet other local readers to read and discuss the great classics of literature.
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"We are always looking for the book it is necessary to read next." --Saul Bellow I'm sure I'm not the only one out there who gave many a classic book a pass while growing up. Yet it turns out our teachers were right and there is a literary currency… |
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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…
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If you are a big fan of classic works of fiction, then you will thoroughly enjoy this group. Until recently, the group was headed up by Stephen Wood. Unfortunately, Mr. Wood's other commitments have made it necessaary for him to step down. Stephen wa… |
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Our book club is monthly, very relaxed and sociable. Come on by! We meet the second Tuesday of every month. This month we met at the Library restaurant but next month, in February, it may be changed. The date will certainly be changed as the second…
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If you would like to read those books that you feel you ought to have read but have never gotten around to it, then this is the group for you. Book selections will be chosen from "1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die," edited by Peter Boxall. The… |
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Enjoy reading brainy books? Classics of world literature? Philosophy? Something entertaining, yet intellectually stimulating? Do you actually CHOOSE to pick up novels by the likes of E.M. Forster, D.H. Lawrence, Emily Bronte, or maybe Toni Morriso…
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A group for devoted to the development of its members writing, and the appreciation of local literary culture. New members are welcome to attend the free weekly workshop -- just bring copies of whatever you've been working on recently, and be prepare… |
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Like to read? Like to have great conversations? Our members call this meetup "a mid-week burst of energy." NEW MEMBERS WELCOME! Join our diverse reading community to discuss great books. Even if you are not familiar with the material, we welcome all…
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We have just updated our About Us page. It's a good place to learn what we are about, so you should probably look there first! The Wimbledon Book Club is a reading group that meets in Wimbledon, SW19 Merton South London, on the first and third M… |
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We are a book club affiliated with Great Books and meet at Freed-Montrose Library,4100 Montrose Blvd. We are free, open to the public, our readings are listed at www.houstonbookclubs.org/Montrose . We enthusiastically welcome new members! |
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Meet kindred book lovers in the Rockland/Bergen County area. While we may occasionally read a modern classic (Lolita, Catch-22), we read mostly classic works written before 1950 (check our calendar to sample our book selection). We emphasize novels a…
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Meet other local people who love poetry and mythology - to share poems from your favourite poets or share your own work, and have fun! We also read mythology and discuss. We learn from this wonderful stories and the wisdom they carry within, and shar… |
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Do you regret not paying attention during your literature classes in high school? Would you like to read the "classics" and discuss them with others? If so, you've found the right club. We will be reading a wide range of modern, ancient, medieval and… |
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October 12, 2011
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This group is for all of us who love talking about good books but can't possibly afford to do so in a restaurant or bar. I was certain such Meetup groups had to exist. Well, they don't! How about that? There's lots of money in Manhattan, it's true, b… |
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Do you have a list of books you have always wanted to read? Do you find the classics intimidating but would love to take on the challenge in a fun low-key group? Do you want to read the inspiration material for movies? If you answered yes to any of t…
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September 12, 2011
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This book club is for young professionals who missed out on reading the classics the first time around, or who simply want to revisit them. We will meet on Sunday afternoons periodically (how often we meet will depend on the length of the book we are…
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Please join us once or twice a month to read and discuss classic literature. We will read great works that have changed the face of writing and influenced society. Potential authors include but are not limited to More, Spenser, Marlowe, Milton, Defoe…
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January 26, 2011
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North-of-Dallas Kindle owners unite! (Nook Owners also welcome). Is your favorite place Half-Price Books? Do your trips to Barnes and Noble bust the budget more often than not? If your answer was "yes," you should come meet your people. A year…
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December 20, 2010
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Meet other locals who are enthusiastic about Greek Philosophy (Socrates, Plato, Aristotle). Sip coffee at a cafe in Chicago and talk about the world of forms, hylomorphism, or the Socratic method Also see these other philosophy groups in Chicago:…
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August 21, 2010
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If you're reading this, it's because you're interested in the Great Books, also known as "the classics". Awesome! There is a misconception that the Great Books were written for specialists in philosophy or Ivy League scholars. This is simply no… |
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