About us
Welcome to our Eclectic Wine and Cheese Book Club Meetup!
Do you like the idea of being a part of a community of open-hearted people (who are very real and sometimes forget to read the book)?
Our book club started so we could connect with others who have an appreciation for books that are absurd, sublime, life-changing, side-splitting, exotic, erotic, terrifying, thoughtful, heart-pounding, and far flung. We also happen to blend our love for literature with a little wine and cheese during our meet ups!
Whether you are a connoisseur or a beginner, all levels of wine, cheese, and book enthusiasts are welcome to connect and have a great time together! Cheers to delightful tastings and enriching conversations!
Upcoming events
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Decadent Pairings: Wine, Cheese & Girl Scout Cookies!
DTL - Down The Line Sports Center, 4311 Ravensworth Road, Annandale, VA, US*** You must register with DTL to join this event in the Premier Lounge. Link to register is here ***
Registration is $20 for DTL Members and $25 for all others.
Join us for a delightful and delicious evening at our Decadent Pairings: Wine, Cheese & Girl Scout Cookie Pairing Night in the Premier Lounge at Down the Line (DTL) Sports Center!
Get ready to indulge your taste buds as we explore the sweet and savory world of flavor pairings. This fun-filled event invites all foodies and social butterflies to savor the iconic Girl Scout cookies alongside a curated selection of wines and artisanal cheeses.
What to Expect:
- Tasty Pairings: Discover the magic of pairing your favorite cookies with the perfect wine and cheese. From Thin Mints to Samoas, we'll guide you through unique combinations that will elevate your snacking experience.
- Learn & Taste: Enjoy engaging discussions about flavor profiles and pairing techniques. You'll leave with insider knowledge and new tricks to impress your friends at your next gathering!
- Socialize & Mingle: Connect with fellow food enthusiasts in a lively atmosphere filled with laughter, great conversation, and endless culinary inspiration.
Whether you're a cookie connoisseur or just looking to enjoy a fun night out, this event promises to be a delightful experience you won't want to miss. Grab your friends and come ready to taste, learn, and have a blast!
WAITLIST: If the event fills, your name will be added to the waitlist and you will be notified as spots become available. There may also be a chance that a few additional seats can be added to the event if necessary - so make sure to add your name on the list!
3 attendees
Wine, Cheese and Cory Doctorow's "Enshittification"
Rebecca's House, 2929 Village Spring Lane, Vienna, VA, USWe invite you to an engaging evening of wine, cheese and lively conversation around Cory Doctorow's Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What To Do About It, a book which explains the process of the “enshittification” of digital platforms over time and what to do about it.
From Goodreads:
Cory Doctorow's Enshittification takes a witty yet incisive look at the tech landscape, where platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and Google start off great—before they inevitably turn terrible. In this contemporary moment of digital decline, Doctorow explores how tech giants lure users in with convenience and then degrade their services over time, squeezing profit at the cost of user experience. With a mix of sharp humor and deep insight, he unveils the slow creep of "enshittification," turning the online world into a worse place, one algorithm at a time.
As always, please feel free to join even if you have not finished the book - no stress :-)
All attendees are asked to please bring one of the following:
- A bottle of wine
- Cheese and Crackers
- An alternate beverage or nosh of your choice
Host will provide glasses, wine opener, plates & napkins.
To enhance the opportunity for great conversation, we would like to keep the group small. Please feel free to sign-up to meet us along with up to 2 friends.
📚 Exciting Updates for 2026 Book Club! 📚
Starting in January 2026, we’ll be implementing a new system for book recommendations that will make our reading selections even more collaborative and engaging!
Book Recommendations:
From January through October, members can submit book recommendations at each meeting, via email, text or Meetup DM.
All suggestions will be added to a shared Google Sheet, which will include links to Goodreads and other pertinent information for each book.
LINK to 2027 BOOK LIST
Voting for 2027 Reads:
Our voting for next year’s book selections will take place during the November 2026 meeting. Members in attendance will have the opportunity to cast 12 votes for their favorite picks. If you’re unable to attend the November meeting, you can still participate! Simply submit 6 votes via email, text, or DM through Meetup before the start of the November meeting.
Announcement of Selections:
The chosen books for 2027 will be revealed at the end of the November meeting.
We’re excited about this new process and can’t wait to see the amazing book recommendations you all have! 📖✨PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE COMMITTED TO ATTEND WHEN YOU RSVP FOR THIS EVENT. We ask that ALL folks honor their RSVP. If you are unable to attend after sending in a YES, please update your status so that others may join us. In the event you do not communicate and are a no-show, your ability to RSVP for future events will be restricted. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
If you are unable to join us in April, we hope you'll remain interested and join us for an evening in the future. Looking forward to wine & cheese with you soon - happy reading!
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