Meetup Philippines

Our club is all about exchanging recommendations and welcoming anyone who loves books or wants to cultivate a reading habit. No assigned books here – just bring along your beloved novels, recent finds, or hidden gems to discuss with fellow enthusiasts.

Join us for 'Reading Recommendations' at Both Coffee, where book lovers come together to share their favorite reads and discover new ones. Whether you've just finished a thrilling mystery or a thought-provoking essay, in our 'show-and-tell' segment you can tell us what makes that book special to you and why others should give it a read. After the main discussion, we'll have breakout sessions where you can connect with others who brought intriguing books and explore them further.

Agenda:

• 5:00- Early birds' private chat
• 5:30 - Group show-and-tell
• 7:30 - Breakout discussions

House Rules:

• Purchase a drink/food to support the establishment.
• Practice clean as you go.
• Return chairs to their designated places.

For anyone who writes to make sense of things, even if you don’t consider yourself a “writer.” No prior experience needed, just bring yourself, and some ideas to pen in paper.

Curious about poetry, but not sure where to start?
This beginner-friendly session is an introduction to poetry as a way of noticing, expressing, and shaping experience through language. We’ll explore some of the basic building blocks of poetry, including line, stanza, rhythm, rhyme, and figures of speech. Not as rigid rules, but as tools that help language carry feeling, image, and meaning.
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Agenda:

• 1:00 - Introductions: What is Poetry
• 1:30 - Line & Stanza
• 2:00 - Abstraction & Image
• 2:30 - Some common forms of poetry
• 3:00 - Writing Prompts and Group Sharing

Time will be given for Writing, Revising & Sharing
The last hour will give participants time to write or continue developing a piece from the earlier exercises. We’ll also spend time reflecting, revising, and optionally sharing what we’ve written.
Sharing is optional.
You can read a full poem, share a few lines, or simply listen.

House Rules:

• Max: 18 participants can fit in the venue so kindly RSVP to the event
• To reserve your seat: Pls text/gcash Php 280 to this number: +63 908 319 0999
• Purchase a drink/food to support the establishment (Intro price for the event: Php 280, drink and pastry already included)
• Practice CLAYGO: clean as you go
• Return chairs to their designated places.

Our club is all about exchanging recommendations and welcoming anyone who loves books or wants to cultivate a reading habit. No assigned books here – just bring along your beloved novels, recent finds, or hidden gems to discuss with fellow enthusiasts.

Join us for 'Reading Recommendations' at Both Coffee, where book lovers come together to share their favorite reads and discover new ones. Whether you've just finished a thrilling mystery or a thought-provoking essay, in our 'show-and-tell' segment you can tell us what makes that book special to you and why others should give it a read. After the main discussion, we'll have breakout sessions where you can connect with others who brought intriguing books and explore them further.

Agenda:

• 5:00- Early birds' private chat
• 5:30 - Group show-and-tell
• 7:30 - Breakout discussions

House Rules:

• Purchase a drink/food to support the establishment.
• Practice clean as you go.
• Return chairs to their designated places.