Michigan

[close] ...March 11, 2013 to March 23

[close] Hi all - I am in the process of moving to Southwest Michigan (St. Joseph). I'm an avid reader and erstwhile home brewer and looking to meet local-ish folks who like good books and good beer (or wine, I suppose). My hope is to create or merge with a group of people around the St. Joseph / Benton Harbor area of Michigan, meet once a month at a rotating brewery, winery, or tap room (such as Tapistry or Cultivate) to discuss a book. Fully open to anything folks want to read, but hoping for a good mix of fiction & non-fiction. For instance: Ready Player One, I Am Having So Much Fun Here Without You, Dead Wake, The Oregon Trail, Rousey, The Butterfly Mosque, Welcome to Braggsville, On Beauty. Not sure yet whether this would be a men's book club or co-ed. My wife would probably be interested in participating if the latter... This is my first foray creating a Goodreads Group or a more traditional book club, so please bear with me as I work out the bugs (or listen to the crickets). If this sounds like something you're interested in, let me know! Cheers! Ben

[close] We are open-minded individuals who love to learn! This group is especially intended to serve readers of nonfiction. It has been my observation that many clubs exist to serve various fiction genres, but not many exist to serve nonfiction readers. Anybody who loves to learn and is willing to dabble in nonfiction (e.g. sciences, history, self-improvement, biography, etc.) should consider joining. Serious readers who look to examine their life and ideas under a microscope will get the most out of this group. Members will benefit from idea sharing and networking; Belonging to this group can help you find the best books to read. We typically meet a couple of times a month in Kalamazoo, Michigan. I (Justin Daniel), the organizer, usually start by sharing some great ideas and information I found from various books and then we open the floor to other members to share their ideas. We tend to focus on topics and genres more so than specific books. It is NOT required that you attend face-to-face meetings or read certain books to join this club. If you are willing to learn and share, then you are eligible to join!

[close] A place to discuss all the unique aspects of Deaf culture as highlighted in the thriller Silent Fear (A novel inspired by true crimes) by Lance & James Morcan. This group can also be an intersection of sorts where Deaf and hearing people can engage and learn from each other.