Welcome, Scottsdale Book Readers!

Location: Scottsdale, AZ 33.52-111.91 85250US

Meetups: 153 so far

Members: 279 Book Readers

Rating: Scottsdale Book Club Meetup Group 5.0040

Meetup topics: Book Club, Classics, Nonfiction, Culture Circle

Founded: November 19, 2005

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 members as listeners. Jump in at any time . . . you'll enjoy our passionate and lively conversations! We have frequent meetings to accommodate schedules... Feel free to pick and choose -- make all the meetings or only a few of them... For more information, read our "About Us" section by clicking on the link on the left side of the page. Our reading calendar is set well in advance for easy planning. Click on CALENDAR on the links to your left. Keep up with us by checking out our message board-- just click on the "Messages" link.

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Our next MeetupThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society--Discussion

Nov 29 Sun 10:30 AM

Where?: Borders Book Store PV Mall

4555 East Cactus Road,

Phoenix, AZ 85032

602-953-9699

Who’s coming?: 15 Yes / 0 Maybe

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“ If you want to have an intelligent discussion with other book lovers, check this group out. ”

—Mary Doyle

“ Great group! There are always interesting discussions about the books, and friendly conversation, too. ”

—Margie

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More upcoming Meetups

Dec 2 7:00 PM
Discussion of "The Best of Roald Dahl" --short stories

6 Yes / 0 Maybe RSVPs
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Dec 9 7:00 PM
The Story of Forgetting by Stephan Merrill Block

8 Yes / 2 Maybe RSVPs
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Dec 17 7:00 PM
Annual Festivus for the Rest of Us Celebration + Bookgroup Birthday #4

5 Yes / 2 Maybe RSVPs
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Jan 10 7 2010 7:00 PM
Being Dead by Jim Crace

1 Yes / 0 Maybe RSVPs
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Jan 10 14 2010 7:00 PM
Discussion of The Moviegoer by Percy Walker

1 Yes / 0 Maybe RSVPs
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Jan 10 22 2010 7:00 PM
Social Night

3 Yes / 0 Maybe RSVPs
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Jan 10 24 2010 10:00 AM
Like You'd Understand, Anyway by Jim Shepard (short stories)

1 Yes / 0 Maybe RSVPs
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Feb 10 4 2010 7:00 PM
Then We Came To the End by Joshua Ferris

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Feb 10 19 2010 7:00 PM
Social Night

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Past Meetups

Nov 4 7:00 PM

Short Story Night -- I'll bring the stories, you bring your brain

7 attended – 5.004
Oct 28 7:00 PM

Discussion of Mudbound by Hillary Jordan

12 attended – 4.507
Oct 18 10:30 AM

Discussion of Oliver Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout

7 attended – 5.002
Oct 14 7:00 PM

Social Night- the Yard House (DESERT RIDGE -- outside patio)

11 attended – 5.002
Oct 7 7:00 PM

Revisit: Discussion of Old School by Tobias Wolfe

8 attended – 5.003
Sep 23 7:00 PM

DIscussion of "The Third Policeman" by O'Brien

10 attended
Sep 13 10:30 AM

Discussion of The Story of a Marriage: A Novel (Paperback) by Andrew Sean Greer

8 attended
Sep 9 7:00 PM

Discussion of Firmin by Saam Savage

15 attended – 5.006
Sep 2 7:00 PM

SOCIAL NIGHT--Borders... games, etc.

7 attended – 4.503
Aug 19 7:00 PM

Discussion of Bluebeard by Kurt Vonnegut

11 attended – 5.005

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What's new?

Nov 25
- New discussion
  
  Gobble/Non-Gobble Book Group...
  
  Started by stephany.

Nov 15
- New member
  
  Jeff
  
  “Hello, I live in Scottsdale. I enjoy all kinds of books. I just finished the shack and looking for the next good read. I'm also looking to meet new people who also enjoy reading and live in Scottsdale.”
- New discussion
  
  BookClub Newsletter for November,...
  
  Started by stephany.

Nov 12
- New member
  
  Mike Cigar
  
  “To associate with like minded people.”

Nov 10
- New member
  
  Comic Zone
  
  “networking, hosting and attending events”

Nov 9
- New member
  
  Michelle
  
  “I love books, I love talking and I love meeting like people.”
- New member
  
  Roxy LaPorte

Nov 7
- New member
  
  ShellC
  
  “Hi! We're new-ish to the area from MI and my mom and I are avid readers. I'm 40, she's 76. We've been talking about joining a book club for aages and so I thought this would be great! Thanks for your time! Kind regards, Michelle & Donna Colwell”
- New member
  
  donna Dunn