
What we’re about
Hang out with fellow Smart, Sexy, Empathetic, Humorous, Talktative, Emotionally Well-Versed, and Grounded guys who love to read. We are all gay, bi, and some straight men too. We enjoy reading non-fiction books and discussing them together once-a-month at various public "bookish" Twin Cities locations.
In the news:
- Men Who Read Book Club talks books with KFAI Radio
- Talking about Men-Who-Read BookClub and Summer Reads on Fox 9 Good Day
- Local Book Club Celebrates 3 Years
Our book club reads a new book every 4 weeks and meets in-person on the 2nd Saturday of each month.
You are an ideal book club member if you enjoy:
- Reading a variety of non-fiction topics.
- Hanging out with other men to dialogue and have intellectual discussions.
- Enjoy a guided monthly book discussion.
- Are excited to listen to other guys perspectives and insights on books.
The group was started by Paul C. with a goal to connect in a low-key environment with more men who all share a love of books. Striving to make a group that's welcoming and accepting of men who are at a variety of stages in their life.
See our library of books read so far
We care about our group members and want to ensure that we have space for men who want to attend and be involved in our meetups. With that in mind— please note that you’ll be removed from the group if:
- you haven’t RSVP’d for one of our discussions after 6 months.
- you RSVP but don’t show up 2x in a row without letting us know you won’t be able to make it.
The group pulls books that cover the non-fiction spectrum: Biography/Memoir, Economics/Money, Food/Diet/Health, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Science, Sociology, Self-Help, True-Crime, LGBTQ.
Notice of Filming and Photography
When you enter any of our Men-Who-Read events or programs, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur.
While we are a fun community, and want everyone to be included in our book club social group, we realize there's many reasons people may not wish to be photographed or recorded -- from simply having a bad-hair day all the way to personal privacy concerns. Whatever the reason may be, we encourage you to step out of photos and videos whenever you want/need to. We totally understand!
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Casual Hangout: Thai Eats and Talking *No Required ReadingJasmine Thai, Columbia Heights , MN
No book. No homework. No pressure.
This isn’t our usual 2nd Saturday book club, it’s our mid-month hangout. Just Thai food, maybe sushi, and whatever’s on your mind (bookish or not). Think of it as a casual vibe check with soy sauce.
We’re meeting at Jasmine Thai. (See menu) The food is crazy fresh, the sushi is fantastic, and the vibe? Cozy, quiet, and perfect for good convo. Easy parking, no loud music, no chaos—just a few chill humans hanging out and recharging.
Agenda
🕡 7:00 PM – Arrive, order food/drinks, pull up a seat, and jump into the convo
🕗 8:30 PM – Wrap it up (or linger if you’re in your element)
What to Bring
💸 Money for your food and/or drink
🚗 A pal if you want, your charming self if you don’t. Plenty of free parking!
No book to read, Just come hang. See you there.