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➡️ TL;DR: A book club for all readers | Get the PDF for free (educational purposes only - no sharing) and read beforehand to have fun discussing this with fellow lovers of literature | We have a membership fee for attendees, but you can join at the sneak peek price | Full description below!

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We are the biggest, first, most active, and most inclusive MeetUp community in Jakarta… and we invite you to join us for this BOOK CLUB: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde!

Everyone is always welcome to join our events. Our community is all about creating authentic in-person connections in this urban jungle. Come as you are... It’s the best version of yourself.

ABOUT THE EVENT

The idea is very simple: we will meet and discuss the book. Everyone will receive a copy of the book as a PDF beforehand for free (which we kindly ask not to share with others, as this book discussion is for educational purposes). Reach out to the host to receive the PDF, and feel free to ask any questions in the discussion section of the event page.
Everyone is encouraged to read the book beforehand, but coming without having read it is also possible. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. You may love the book, dislike it, or have mixed feelings. There is no right or wrong opinion here. We are here to share our thoughts and perspectives.

The host will give a short introduction about the book and guide us through a very informal and fun discussion. This event is introvert-friendly! No one will be put on the spot or forced to speak. Everyone is welcome to join and share their thoughts, no matter how much they read.
This is a dream event for anyone who wishes to take a deep dive into literature and have a fun, social coffee or tea time. Our book club will be in English, and everyone's English level is OK. It's a nice opportunity to practice English in an informal and welcoming setting.

We have had several Book Clubs before! Take a look below:

ABOUT THE BOOK

First published in 1890, The Picture of Dorian Gray is Oscar Wilde's only novel and one of the best-known works of Gothic literature. It follows Dorian Gray, a beautiful young man whose portrait is painted by the artist Basil Hallward. After being influenced by the charismatic Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian becomes obsessed with youth, beauty, and pleasure.
The novel explores beauty, youth, morality, influence, identity, art, desire, and the relationship between appearance and reality. It also raises an interesting question: What happens when we are free from the consequences of our choices?

🚨 Trigger Warning: This book contains themes of violence, death, suicide, drug use, and sexual themes.

ABOUT THE VENUE

Oddity Coffee at Mall Taman Anggrek is a convenient spot to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while having a relaxed conversation.

We highly recommend joining the event by public transport to avoid polluting the environment.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT?

To register, just click “Attend”! There are a few simple rules

  • We kindly ask attendees who cannot manage to join to update their RSVP at least 24 h before the event as a courtesy to other attendees and event organisers.
  • You can arrive any time, but I'd recommend you arrive on time to feel the vibe of this event and not disrupt everyone who's already started reading
  • 3X no-shows = kicked from the community
  • Come alone or with a friend, partner, or family
  • No +1 can join for free at this event; members-only event.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT?
To register, just click “Attend”! There are a few simple rules

  • We kindly ask attendees who cannot make it to join to update their RSVP at least 24 h before the event as a courtesy to other attendees and event organisers.
  • Be on time! We need to start together.
  • People on the waitlist cannot attend and are encouraged to check a few hours before the event if they got a spot.
  • Repeated no-shows (3X) without updating RSVP will be removed from the group.
  • Cancellation at the last minute is unfriendly to other attendees, organisers, and the venue. Please cancel within 2 hours for exceptional circumstances only. Otherwise, it will count as a no-show!
  • No free +1 allowed for this event

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

WE HAVE A MEMBERSHIP FEE. HOW DOES IT WORK?

Our community has a membership fee that makes sure we can keep organising hundreds of events as we did over the past 4 years.

Membership can be paid as a yearly membership of 340k IDR, valid for 365 days after payment. Pay online ahead of the event to get 10% off! Membership gives access to all events plus exclusive perks**(*)** available only to paying members.

As a first-timer, you have several options:

  • Option A: Join with a promo discount for first-timers for 250k IDR/year. Get 10% off if you pay online ahead of the event!
  • Option B: Not sure if you want to join for a year? Join with a 50k IDR sneak peek option & pay the remaining 290k IDR at the next event.
  • Option C: Bundle offer to join both Jakarta Writers and Jakarta Friends for 390k IDR instead of 680k IDR. First-timers only.

All three options can be redeemed with an additional 10% discount when paid online ahead of an event.

In the past 3,5 years, we have organised ~2-3 events per week (browse past events of JakFri here and of JakWri here). That is, with your membership you can attend up to 5-10 events/month!

**(*)**This is a non-exhaustive list of special events we have had for paying members only. A Give Away Birthday Celebrations with a lucky draw, a Free pasta cooking (and eating 😉) workshop, or museum visits with free guided tours.

We guarantee to keep organizing plenty of events. You will receive a full refund if the group closes down, or if there’s no event happening in three months.

Yearly membership can be paid beforehand (bank transfer/Gopay) or at an event (cash/bank transfer/Gopay). Text Corrado (+62 8211 489 3580) if you have any questions about membership. It's easy!

THE RULES OF OUR COMMUNITY

Our communities are:

Members often participate in events of both groups. Over the past two years, we held over 300 events with over 2,500 attendees.

Attendees rate our events very positively and give wonderful feedback, with an average of 4.8⭐ (out of 5⭐) from around 400 reviews (take a look at our reviews here!)

We value diversity, inclusivity, respect, and authenticity. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind.

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