The Graphic Novel Bookgroup reads in as wide a range as there are literary genres. The one commonality is that they all involve stories told with the aid of pictures - sequential storytelling. Obviously, this definition does not limit the content, and, if you were to browse several graphic novels, you’d find striking variety: memoir, journalism, literary fiction, humor, experimental, abstract, underground comix, sketchbook/journaling, superhero, mainstream, manga, manwha, the list goes on. Like …

We meet monthly for book discussions in downtown DC and the surrounding suburbs. Organizers select a theme for the month, email a poll of 4-5 books in that theme, and we read the book that gets the most votes. Our discussions are inclusive, reflective and fairly light-hearted. We welcome members who are interested in reading a variety of books and who want to hear the diverse insights and perspectives of others, as well as share their own. We ask that our members be courteous in that they mainta …

Why “somewhat” difficult? Partly it’s about humility: Not everyone will agree about what qualifies a book as “difficult,” and occasionally we’ll read something that you don’t struggle with at all. But no matter what your opinion of, oh just for example let’s say Slaughterhouse Five, most people can agree that it at least requires more concentration, more analysis and more reflection than The Notebook (nothing against The Notebook if that’s your thing). Maybe Vonnegut -- or Great Expectations, o …

We are a group of readers who enjoy meeting to discuss our latest discoveries in Jane Austen's books and life. Our meeting format is flexible and fluid. We have read through all of Jane Austen's novels, strayed into Austen's contemporaries, watched a film, had a picnic, and enjoyed coffee shops throughout the DC metro area. You'll want to stay tuned for 2013 events, and join us if you are free! All are welcome. And by all we mean those well studied in Austen and those new to the idea of reading …

Love graphic novels? Wish you could meet with fellow readers for interesting discussion? Same here. Let's meetup and talk about great graphic novels (and maybe have a glass of beer or wine on the side! ⎯perhaps tea and crumpets while reading From Hell?) Join us in exploring all genres and styles, from Watchmen and V for Vendetta to Maus and Persepolis (with a liberal sprinkling of Jhonen Vasquez, Neil Gaiman, Frank Miller and others in between).

The Dupont Circle Reading Railroad is a literature club centered on discussion, friendship, wine and exploration of various mediums (poetry, graphic novels, stories, film, theater).

I decided to start this group in honor of the growing popularity of young adult fantasy novels in popular culture! Now, more than ever, young adult fantasy has been undergoing a renaissance, with book series like Harry Potter leading to an explosion in creative ya literature. Authors like Suzanne Collins, Cassandra Clare, Libba Bray, Holly Black, and more have been writing books that use fantasy to explore a wide array of themes and topics, from dystopian futures to forbidden love. This book …

I spent an amazing year in Edinburgh, Scotland. While there, I was a member of a creative writing group where I met some fantastic writers. I want to start a similar group in the DC area because I know we have many great writers in the area as well. So here we are. The group brings together writers of all ages and from all walks of life. Whether you are a new writer or have published, all are welcome.  If writing is your life, search for a group no longer.  The format is writers will bring no mo …

Looking for an eclectic group of Washingtonians interested in visiting (or re-visiting) literature that we should have read in high school or college...as well as classic books that we recognize the name of but, well, erm, we've never actually read. Meet-up in person with wine/beer/tea to discuss our impressions!

Ever wondered where to start when it comes to comic books? Read Y: The Last Man and want  to O__o over the series with another fan? Aching to go see the new superhero movie with peeps who'll understand your cheers and boos? All your friends telling you to read Sandman and you're ready to take the leap? Got comic books/trades to swap/borrow/lend? Want to go halfsies on the latest X-men Fan film on kickstarter? Welcome one and all to DC's most inclusive comic book clubhouse. Stop by to shoot the …

Do you like graphic novels and beer? Do you ever follow up reading a graphic novel with reading a similar book? Than join the Graphic Novel and ... Book Club. Each month we'll read a graphic novel and read a companion book or watch a companion movie while enjoying a beverage.

This is a book club with novels selected from Modern Library's 100 Best Novels. See the list: http://www.modernlibrary.com/top-100/100-best-novels/ The book club will meet once a month on Saturday/Sunday to discuss the selected reading. Since we'll start out small, the first 2-3 books will be selected by the organizer. After the first few book selections, we will have polls for each subsequent book selection - so your opinion matters!

There was one book in college that especially amazed and confounded me: James Joyce’s Ulysses. With a reader’s guide on my lap I eventually did made it to the final glorious yes, but I was fully aware that most of the novel’s depth and richness had washed right over the limited pathways of my mind. It’s been awhile, but I’d like to take another stab at it. This time I’d like to start by properly fortifying myself by doing some necessary supplemental reading. And while I’m at it, why not meet som …

Our mission is to support the African American literary community by uniting readers and authors who share a common interest in reading urban novels. We plan to meet once a month with an author to discuss their works. Our club is non traditional in the sense of book club picks, we will not be choosing books per month as we are aware that many of you read two to three books a week. We will meet to mingle and host our selected author of the month. Our meetups are up close and personal socials with …

Looking for a “novel” way to connect with other Arlington/Metro DC singles? Share the Books You Love, and Maybe Find New Love! How does Book Dating work? Bring a couple of books you’d like to share – your favorites, disappointments, the book you're in the middle of, or the one you're about to start reading. Previous guests have brought fiction, nonfiction, and books about favorite places or interests. One young man even brought a GMAT book, which he used to tell the story of why he decided to …

Let's get together over coffee and chat about the novels of Susan Howatch, which have been described as follows: In all of these novels there is a meshing of Christianity and psychology, which Howatch uses as a tool to perhaps reach those “who say and think that religion is outdated rubbish.” If you talk to these people in the language of psychology, she says, “then you can say, this is what Christianity is saying. Learn the language." You don't need to be a Christian to enjoy these novels. Ther …

Whether you are pretty fabulous, or admittedly pretty and fabulous, this book club is the place for you! Bridging friendships and bringing together like-minded women with shared commonalities leads to the best book selections, choices of venue, flow of events, and comradery among budding friendships. If you enjoy tea parties, fine dining, the arts + great conversation amid thought-provoking literary selections and great company, you have found your book club! Join us!

Washington Loves Romance (www.facebook.com/WashingtonLovesRomance) is a book club for the many readers of romance fiction in all its forms with a special focus on the romance authors and readers in the Washington metro area. In addition, Washington Loves Romance will hold local get-togethers to give Washington Romance Writers’ authors and readers a chance to chat about their books and all things romance. One get-together attendee will win a Washington Romance Writers (www.wrwdc.com) member swag …

Hi Everyone. There is a great book that has made its way to the public. The book is called "Twin Justice Survived." The story discusses a great topic: Bullying. We cannot say enough about bullying. One way or another all of us has been affected by bullying. You were either bullied or participated in bullying. Please go to www.twinjusticesurvived.com, LIKE the book on Facebook, order and read the book, and meet and have dinner with the author for a great book discussion. Your feedback will assist …

This is a group for people who are looking to explore their creativity by interacting through novel activities that ask us to think outside the box and unriddle our minds. We believe in the power of collective brainstorming to inspire innovation and self awareness. This group welcomes free thinkers, artists, techies, social reformers, entrepreneurs, and everyone in between and around. Your hosts are entrepreneurs, economists, artists, writers, and engineers who want to create a space where socia …

A club dedicated to broadening our minds through the reading and discussing of non-fiction books outside the mainstream - books that offer a perspective not found on the best-seller list on such topics as HIV/AIDS, the FED, global warming, 9/11, China, the CIA, peak oil, Israel/Palestine, international finance, crop circles, US foreign policy, the holocaust, immigration, Iran, hunger, Cuba, the autism epidemic, nuclear disarmament, Afghanistan, the media, terrorism, family planning, etc.

Within the increasingly popular graphic novel genre, there is a fascinating subgroup of author-illustrators writing graphic memoirs and history. Whether exploring their own personal experiences or documenting the history of the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights Movement, this genre has proved to be an exciting kind of storytelling. Come explore this genre in a new after-work book club in Chinatown. Every month, we will engage a new title, making our way through some of the now "classic" works lik …

There are many things that this group is NOT: It's not being critiqued by anyone who walks in off the street, It's not meandering conversations about kids, recipes, having a terrible job, or having no job at all. It's not about blogging, fanfic, children's books, or books that are written in an hour, a week, a month, or a year. What this group IS is meeting regularly with a professional writer and editor who will work on your book on all levels from genre choice to plot arcs to line-by-line edit …

This is a group for people to discuss the books they are reading and may read as little or as much as one may find the time to. Meetings can be held on Sundays in the afternoon. There are so many books out there and hundreds of authors hoping for an audience. Let's give these lonely, literary stars our attention for a few weeks or so of our time! What are all these people writing about and what for? Let's figure it out. Let's read great books or at least a few sentences; let's observe characters …

We'll meet up to talk about various titles and books that we have read.