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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

less than 1 mile away
New York, NY
126
readers
4.00 4.009

Despite the name, conformity is definitely not required. The title for the group derives from a story by Charles W. Chestnutt about a fictitious book club. Procrustes means "he who stretches" so hopefully we'll all stretch our minds a bit. Our boo

less than 1 mile away
New York, NY
36
Bibliophiles
4.50 4.507

OK we all know it's been called the numero uno book of western lit but who ever has read even a quarter of it? Well I started it recently and it is great. But at a 1000 pages, c'mon!! There is no way I can climb this mountain on my own. I need som

less than 1 mile away
New York, NY
14
Sancho Panzas
No recent ratings
Private

Meet other Greek & Roman Mythology Readers and Enthusiasts in your area. Discuss your interest in the exploration of mythology, philosophy and history in relation to the Trojan War. The Iliad, Aeneid, Odyssey, Orestia Trilogy etc...

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2.1 miles away
New York, NY
215
Homer's kids
5.00 5.0014

We are a small group of book lovers committed to reading one big daunting book at a time (approx 200-300 pages per month) and having relaxed, pressure-free discussions over food and/or drinks at interesting (and when possible, thematic) venues. We w

2.1 miles away
New York, NY
31
Brave NYC Readers
4.50 4.504
Private

I love to read, but found I was picking up the latest releases before any of the classics on my "to read" list. I thought I'd join a book club that focused on the classics, but I couldn't find one. So, I started my own! Join to read a new classi

3.4 miles away
Jersey City, NJ
114
Readers
5.00 5.0012

Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! We read Classic literature, and meet in a great bar in Williamsburg-- don't worry, we're about a 10 minute subway ride from Union Square, so Manhattanites (and those from other boroughs) are welco

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3.5 miles away
Brooklyn, NY
218
Book Readers
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I grew up in a yeshivish, orthodox jewish family. I started learning gemara at an early age and really enjoyed it. All through my high school/yeshiva years it was something I really focused on and was was good at. After leaving yeshiva, I started rea

4.2 miles away
Astoria, NY
10
gemaracups
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Meet other local readers to read and discuss the great classics of literature. We will read and ponder "great" books but will not limit ourselves to those in the "canon".

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25 miles away
Plainfield, NJ
40
Classics Readers
5.00 5.005

Meet kindred book lovers in this local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, you'll read a new book every month. This book club is "reader's choice," meaning everyone has a voice in book selections. Many book clubs are ru

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34.9 miles away
Bridgewater, NJ
126
Literature Lovers
5.00 5.0011

Friendly group of bright, broad-minded people, who appreciate excellent writing, by writers from all walks of life. Lively discussions, in warm, inclusive atmosphere, every six weeks or so. Speak up, or just listen in - but do join us! Literary-

49.8 miles away
Clinton, NJ
128
readers
No recent ratings
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