San Francisco Booze N' Books

This group meets in the city of San Francisco about once a month. We welcome suggestions and encourage voting about what types of books to read and what types of venues to drink in. (If you decide to join, please check out the polls and vote!) (Polls can be found under the "More" tab at the top, just below our Group Name.) Recent voting has shown a preference for current best sellers and classic novels, so we'll be sticking to those until the poll results change.

We are very informal, meaning you are encouraged to come to a meetup even if you haven't finished the book, or haven't started it! It's Booze first and Books second, so come and drink of course, and chat with some cool thoughtful folks. :-)

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Recent Meetups

Yesterday at 6:30 PM, 4 Social Readers attended
The Group by Mary McCarthy
Mary McCarthy's most celebrated novel follows the lives of eight Vassar graduates, known simply to their classmates as "the group." An eclectic mix of personalities and... Learn more
January 5 at 7:00 PM, 5 Social Readers attended
McTeague: A Story of San Francisco by Frank Norris
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings)

Wishing you all bliss, peace, and fun over the holidays. Hopefully you'll have some relaxing time to read. Even if your holidays are not what you might wish, reading... Learn more
December 7, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 5 Social Readers attended
Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne
It's time for a classic but because the holidays are coming up fast, a time when normally busy people get positively frantic, it's a short, easy, classic. And remember,... Learn more
November 2, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 7 Social Readers attended
The Death of Achilles by Boris Akunin
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings)

I have read this book already (the first time I am posting a meetup on a book I've already finished) and it's fantastic! It's written in two very distinct halves, each... Learn more
October 18, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 6 Social Readers attended
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
They rated it 4.504 (4 ratings)

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I didn't love the book but the people were friendly and welcoming. I will likely attend in the future.

—whitehotmass

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Nice read that kept me entertained.

—Pam Welty

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New Member

Marigene joined
Yesterday at 4:13 PM

"I'm fond of reading and drinking"
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Dan joined
Yesterday at 3:46 PM

"new to the area, looking to meet new people."
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Leona joined
Yesterday at 2:45 PM

"I recently moved to the Bay area from Toronto and looking for a fun, informal but active book club to join :)"
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Lisa Kahle RSVPed Yes for The Group by Mary McCarthy
Monday at 12:26 PM

Feb 15

The Group by Mary McCarthy
Wednesday 6:30 PM at Dalva (upstairs)
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Lisa Kahle joined
Sunday at 10:15 PM

"New to SF and looking to meet friends...if you like reading books and drinking, I'm sure we'll get along : )"
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Jenny joined
Sunday at 9:58 PM

"Hi, I'm Jenny and I moved to SF a few months ago. I love to pleasure read, but I know I'd make more time for it if I was part of a book club!"
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J joined
Sunday at 7:16 PM

"This group looks amazing!"
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Andrea joined
Sunday at 2:21 PM

"Hello. Just moved from Philly to the Bay Area and am looking for a new book club to join."
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Joelle joined
February 8 at 1:44 PM

"I am a fairly recent transplant from the East Coast whose two passions are wine and books."
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Allison joined
February 4 at 10:01 AM

"hello! i'm new to town and looking for a book club to substitute for my old Seattle one."