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Book Club Meeting

Thu, Sep 24, 10:30 PM

From Booked Up Book Club

I am hoping we can decide on a book this week and meet in person for the first time in around a month! please join if you’re interested! Hi everyone! Please join the whatsapp group 😊 https://chat.whatsapp.com/FbFTEjLJuvp8KRxI0WaJNR

8 attendees

Books Up September Meetup

Sat, Sep 26, 2:00 PM

From Books Up Circle

5.0

**Books Up Circle** Join our monthly Books Up Circle! It is a relaxed, social gathering where we share our current reads, exchange recommendations, and meet fellow book lovers. **What to expect:** We’ll start with casual introductions and a little socializing, then take turns putting our books in the spotlight. **Bring a book you’re currently reading and give us your mini review:** 📚 What is it about? 💭 Why did you pick it up? ⭐ What are you enjoying or not? 👍 Would you recommend it? Who is it for? Give us a short synopsis and your honest take.. After each share, the circle can ask questions and chat about the book. Once everyone has shared, we’ll open things up for socializing, open conversations, and discovering our next great reads. **Comment below with the book you’re bringing!** 👇📖 Come with a book, leave with recommendations and maybe a few new bookish friends. ✨

10 attendees

Tough Guy Book Club - Toronto ON

Wed, Oct 7, 8:00 AM

From Tough Guy Book Club

4.8

Join us for the Toronto Chapter of Tough Guy Book Club. You can find out this month's book here [https://toughguybookclub.com/books](https://toughguybookclub.com/books?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcTVleWRsd0ZYSWdqZXV4QXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5aL8E3xpn05czDIaY5kEiHH3oABs4hICFLOrNXUsW-0gY5HePBTW1ni0SYzw_aem_qNxAzG9ij-sVr5-Rf8Uw3Q) If you have the chance, try to pick up the book and read a couple of pages before the night. If you haven’t, come anyway, no one gives a damn. We are not your boss. If you got one, make sure to bring your copy of the books down, it’ll help you talk about bits of it, we suggest underlining stuff that sticks out to you as important. Also like all months, we will be announcing next month’s book at the meeting and handing them out to those of you who were wise enough to pre-order last month. See you there. Want to know more about Tough Guy Book Club? Read this - [http://toughguybookclub.com/about-us](http://toughguybookclub.com/about-us?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcTVleWRsd0ZYSWdqZXV4QXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5QrDxxQmsaiuIfgbomTP4b6948UogKCm9U4Dudq5-VU_8aUx5RnTiUjO_R1Q_aem_n5AIic3b6NMTZ5TUJGTLkw)

1 attendee

Book Bar Girl’s night 🍸📚💕

Thu, Oct 1, 11:00 PM

From Toronto women’s book club

Join us for a cozy girls’ night at Book Bar Toronto! 📚🥂 Come meet fellow book lovers, make new friends, sip on drinks, and chat in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re an avid reader, serial hobbyist or just looking for a fun night out with a great group of women, we’d love to have you! 💕 This venue does not take reservations, as such this event will be for a small group of people, please update your RSVP no later than 72 two hours in advance to ensure that those who would like to attend, have a spot to attend. Late cancellations and no-shows will be removed from the group out of courtesy towards others. Please note this venue, serves snacks and drinks, books are available to read and purchase, however, the venue does not serve full meals.

1 attendee

ABCD Reads "Country People" by Daniel Mason

Tue, Sep 29, 11:00 PM

From A Book Club, Downtown (ABCD)

4.9

ABCD Reads "**[Country People](https://tpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S234C4758420)**" by Daniel Mason. [[RESULTS](https://opavote.com/results/5996722009669632) of the poll for this event] **:: ABOUT THE BOOK ::** "Daniel Mason’s latest novel sees him return to the verdant New England landscape that so captivated readers of 2023’s acclaimed North Woods. This time, though, he hops the border from Massachusetts into Vermont – and effects a deeper shift in the process. Where North Woods was a foray into history, telling the tale of a house and its inhabitants over three centuries, in Country People Mason turns his attention to literature and mines the rich seams of text, from myths to Milton to Shakespeare to Tolstoy and all points in between, that make up his novel’s foundations. This is, at its core, a story about stories; a tale about the tales we tell each other, and our children, and ourselves." (from [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/jul/07/country-people-by-daniel-mason-review-a-joyful-follow-up-to-north-woods)) "Miles Krzelewski is a devoted husband, a doting father beloved for his outlandish bedtime stories, and the proud owner of a truffle-hunting dog in a land with no truffles. He is also a bit lost, twelve years late with his PhD on Russian folktales, and increasingly haunted by a sense that he's become a disappointment to his family. So when his wife Kate accepts a visiting professorship at a prestigious college in the far away forests of Vermont, he decides that this will be his year to finally move forward with his life. [...] Joyous, absurd, and life-affirming, Country People is a luminous exploration of marriage and parenthood, the nature of belief and the power of stories, and the ways in which we find connection in an increasingly fragmented world." (from [Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/242518677-country-people)) **:: ABOUT THE EVENT ::** You are welcome to arrive 30 minutes before the event and stay 30 minutes or longer afterward to connect with other attendees outside the book talk. Please ensure you have read the book before attending (though finishing any book is not a barrier to participating, as long as you don't mind spoilers). First-time attendees can join for free. If the event is full, we maintain an unofficial waitlist. Please send [Michael](https://www.meetup.com/members/55295192/) a direct message for more information, in either case. We request a $3 contribution from regular attendees to help cover our monthly meetup costs. **:: ABOUT OUR NEXT BOOK ::** At the end of each event, we will ask for nominees for our next book. If you have a good one in mind, please ensure it is between 200-400 pages long, available from the Toronto Public Library, and counts as contemporary literary fiction (though these are not hard and fast rules). When enough nominees are collected, Michael will send the members a direct message with a link where you can vote.

8 attendees

Silent Bookclub Meeting #94

Tue, Sep 22, 10:00 PM

From Silent Book Club (Toronto)

4.8

The next event is happening on Tuesday September 22 at 6:00 PM at the Deck located in Clarence Square! Please RSVP if you're planning on coming so we can plan appropriately! To help cover the costs of meetup fees, we will be taking optional donations for this event. If you're inclined to, feel free to send any amount you're comfortable with to harresh.s@hotmail.com, or bring cash to the event. Please note that this is entirely optional and not required to join the event! All proceeds will go towards fees for this event and future events, as well as meetup fees

45 attendees

Such Is My Beloved

Sun, Sep 27, 7:00 PM

From More Than A Classic Book Club

4.7

A Canadian classic, written in 1934, by one of our nation's leading writers, Morley Callaghan. Such Is My Beloved, is the story of Father Stephen Dowling's efforts to realize the true meaning of God's love by befriending two sex workers in the hope of saving them. Despite contending with their reluctance as well as the hostile resistance of society, Dowling is determined to help these two women. Selfless love comes at a great cost. Set in Toronto during the Great Depression, it is a recognizable story; tragic and beautiful, Such is My Beloved, is a timeless contemplation about faith, love, sacrifice, and redemption in a deeply flawed society.

17 attendees

September's Book: Katabasis

Tue, Sep 22, 11:00 PM

From Toronto Ladies Book Club

4.8

Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become one of the brightest minds in the field of Magick. She has sacrificed everything to make that a reality: her pride, her health, her love life, and most definitely her sanity. All to work with Professor Jacob Grimes at Cambridge, the greatest magician in the world. That is, until he dies in a magical accident that could possibly be her fault. Grimes is now in Hell, and she’s going in after him. Because his recommendation could hold her very future in his now incorporeal hands and even death is not going to stop the pursuit of her dreams…. Nor will the fact that her rival, Peter Murdoch, has come to the very same conclusion. With nothing but the tales of Orpheus and Dante to guide them, enough chalk to draw the Pentagrams necessary for their spells, and the burning desire to make all the academic trauma mean anything, they set off across Hell to save a man they don’t even like. But Hell is not like the storybooks say, Magick isn’t always the answer, and there’s something in Alice and Peter’s past that could forge them into the perfect allies…or lead to their doom.

19 attendees

Life of Fife (6.4 km)

Tue, Oct 6, 10:15 PM

From Hike to Eat

4.7

The Bridle Path is famous for being the richest address in Toronto. Most people don't realize that the neighbourhood just to the north is equally affluent. Fife Road and Fifeshire Road are lined with swanky mansions, one of which was featured in a highly successful Canadian comedy. This hike is an opportunity to gawk at luxury homes before we exit into the lush foliage of Windfields Park. The park is also home to the bucolic Canadian Film Centre. Unfortunately, rich neighbourhoods don't have good restaurants. There's only one decent one, a Cantonese restaurant, where we can have dinner. **Highlights** 1. York Mills Arena (depart 6:15 pm) 2. Mansions of Fifeshire Rd 3. St. Andrews Park 4. York Mills and Bayview Ave (depart 6:55 pm) 5. Canadian Film Centre 6. Windfields Park 7. Banbury Community Centre (depart 7:30 pm) 8. Pearl Chinese Cuisine (arrive 7:55 pm) **Neighbourhoods** St Andrews > Windfields **Map** [https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1LX-fTnFET4MwGjl5zzE6CG1epvLdcTM&usp=sharing](https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1LX-fTnFET4MwGjl5zzE6CG1epvLdcTM&usp=sharing) **How it works** Hike starts punctually. Late or can't do the whole route? Meet us at scheduled checkpoints. See our [home page](https://www.meetup.com/hike-to-eat/) for more info.

38 attendees

ROTMAN Author Talk: Power of Situations

Thu, Oct 8, 9:00 PM

From TORONTO ARTS & CULTURE

4.6

We attend various ROTMAN events each year. Author Talks. Book Releases. Visiting Professors. ### **Agenda:** 5:00 pm - Check-in opens + light refreshments 5:30 pm - Author presentation and moderated Q&A 6:30 pm - Meet-and-greet with author + book signing ### **Book Synopsis:** **From the #1 bestselling author of *Grit,* a new book that reveals the hidden power of situations—and how you can shape them to bring out your best.** Angela Duckworth, PhD, is the bestselling author of *Grit* and the founder and CEO of Character Lab. A 2013 MacArthur Fellow, she is a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. **In Angela Duckworth’s first book, she showed that a common denominator of successful strivers is a blend of passion and perseverance she dubbed “grit.**” Ticket link is below. $22-$45 This second book springs from her deepening realization that grit, while necessary, is sometimes not sufficient. How you situate yourself to meet a challenge can be crucial. Duckworth’s in-depth research reveals the enormous influence wielded by the objects within arm’s reach, your peers and mentors, and even your zip code. Though you’re often told to make the best of your situation, it is far, far better to make your situation better first. **In *Situated*, you’ll discover:** * Why your personality changes, sometimes dramatically, from one situation to another—and how you can harness that shift * The secret to conquering temptation *without* willpower * Why taking the less effortful path can feel like cheating but often solves a stubborn problem * How the company you keep shapes the person you become * The most effective ways to help others succeed ***TICKET Link here-***- https://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/news-events-and-ideas/public-events/events-listings/2026/october-2026/oct-8---angela-duckworth/

12 attendees

Book Launch: A Corruption of Memory by J.L. Thorpe (Jacqueline)

Sat, Oct 3, 8:30 PM

From Toronto Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers

4.8

Book Launch! Come celebrate the launch of J.L. Thorpe's science fiction debut, *A Corruption of Memory*. Itinerary will include an author interview, Q&A session, games, prizes, a book signing, and more! **Book description:** **Their memories were real. They just weren’t their own.** A father races to save his son from a genetic edit that’s rewriting children’s memories, only to discover the fault lies devastatingly close to home. The first in Jacqueline's *Syndicate of Stars* series, *A Corruption of Memory* is a wisty sci-fi suspense full of dark family secrets, corporate intrigue and mind-bending tech set in a future hauntingly familiar to our own. **About the author:** J.L. (Jacqueline) Thorpe is an Aurora-nominated science fiction writer based in Toronto. She spent years working in financial journalism, including as Toronto bureau chief for Bloomberg News and economics columnist for the National Post. She much prefers writing about beleaguered heroes, odious villains, and eccentric sidekicks—not so different really. Check out her [website!](https://links.jlthorpewrites.com/website)

9 attendees

Game of the Month: Big Walk

Sun, Sep 27, 4:00 PM

From The Indie Video Game Book Club

4.8

***Big Walk*** Developer: House House ***Join our Discord to find people to play with!*** ***NOTE:*** This month will be an in-person meetup exclusive to members of the Discord server. Join our server for more details. Platforms * PC * MAC * PS5 * SWITCH 2 Looking for others to play with? Join our Discord! Message me (Jake) or go to ivgbc.com \*\*\*

15 attendees

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup connects people through local groups and events tailored to shared interests. Whether you're into books, sports, or technology, you can find a group that matches your passions and join planned activities to meet fellow enthusiasts.

You can easily explore upcoming book drives in Toronto by searching for related groups and events on Meetup. Simply type in 'Book Drives Toronto' and browse through community gatherings and events that focus on book exchanges and literary discussions.

Yes, Toronto hosts various book clubs on Meetup, focusing on different genres and themes. You can join these clubs to participate in exciting discussions, share your insights on books, and meet fellow literary fans.

Certainly! Meetup provides a platform for organizing your own events, including book drives. Create a group with a similar interest and plan your event to attract like-minded book enthusiasts from the Toronto area.

RSVPing is recommended to ensure you have a spot at your chosen event, and it allows organizers to plan accordingly. Simply select 'RSVP' to notify hosts and stay updated on any event changes.

Meetup can be used without fees for joining groups and RSVPing for events. However, some specific events or groups might have additional costs depending on the organizers’ preferences.

Absolutely, Meetup allows flexibility. You’re welcome to drop into book drive events that fit your schedule without a long-term commitment. Perfect for anyone looking to fit literary activities into their lifestyle!

Event frequency hinges on organizer activity and demand. While some groups hold weekly events, others might be more sporadic. Check back regularly for new listings tailored to book lovers in Toronto.

Meetup helps bring people together but can't promise immediate friendships. Building connections depends largely on your involvement and participation in events and group activities.

Not necessarily. Some book drive events might be held online, especially if desired by hosts. Always check the event description to confirm the format so you can prepare accordingly.

The method for book donations varies by the group or event organizer. Details are typically shared in event descriptions or communicated by group leads during the planning phase.

Absolutely! Meetup encourages members to bring fresh event ideas to their groups. Reach out to organizers with your suggestions to potentially see your book drive concept come to life.

Yes, the size of book drive gatherings can range broadly. Some might involve smaller discussions, while others could host larger community-wide events depending on popularity and demand in Toronto.

Joining multiple groups is easy—simply find additional book clubs in Toronto that intrigue you and click to join. This way, you can diversify your book discussions and meet more literary enthusiasts.

Central areas might host more events due to higher activity, but Meetup's diversity ensures events sprout up in various Toronto neighborhoods. Event distribution relies on local organizer activity.