“ I would like to become more active with people who have some of the same interests and like to do interesting things. ”

“ I love cigars ”

“ Hi there, I want some local meetings to meet others in the area, to save money, share ideas, have fun. ”

“ An author of supernatural mysteries, I love to meet fans of mysteries, authors and people who have had supernatural experiences. It's fun. It's informative.... It's interesting as can be. ”

“ Hi! Got your email about this group and Radar and I are looking forward to meeting everyone! Heather ”

“ Hi Everyone, this is a nice idea. ”

“ Hello, my name is Glauber. I'm a Brazilian citizen living in the US, and an avid reader. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would be more motivated if I shared an activity with others ”

“ 35 years old, single, living in Palatine. International project manager for a large bank. Love to travel, learn, cook and of course, read. ”

“ I am just curious what you are all about. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to read and would like to meet other people that like to read books. ”

“ Hi, I'm Jen. I love, absolutely love, to climb, but since I moved to the city in September I haven't been able to go. I don't know where to go or who to go with. :-) I climb indoors and out. Hope this group can help! ”

“ Hi everyone. I'm a Sophomore at Loyola University and a big HP fan! ”

“ I'm a bookaholic! Check out my bookshelf. If you find anything you'd like to read, let me know and I'll bring it to the next meetup! The picture is obviously not me, but my rabbit, Peanut. He devours books too, but in a different way than me. ”

“ My name is Josef and the written word has been my friend longer than anything else. I'll be back in Chicago by the end of may and hope to meet some of you then. ”

“ "Hello. I have written and published two books and am writing four more right now. I own a publishing company and have published several author's of varying genres. I'd love to meet with, critique and get critiques from other writers in the area." ”

“ I'm constantly questing after friends that get that not being paired off with someone just to be in a couple misses the point of couplehood entirely. always looking for people to hang with. fare well whereever you fare. ”

“ I've been working on my own for a number of years, which has its pluses and minuses. I'd like to meet others in the same situation! ”

“ Are lessons part of the package? ;) ”

“ I want local Irish Language Meetups because I'd like to learn the language. ”

“ To bookcrossers I am known as Marcus23. It is a great time to get together and talk about and trade books. ”

“ I want local Separation of Church and State Meetups because in education the Church is geared toward God and the supernatural. The State in education is geared toward teaching the child to become a conributing member of society. They don't mix. ”

“ Hi All! I'm a painter and I love art. Hope to meet like minds. ”

“ Hi! My friend Mindy in London sent me an email about BookCrossing because I have so many books just gathering dust. I joined yesterday and released my first book into the wilds of Chicago this morning on my way to work. Cool! ”

“ The little fluffy dog in the photo is the real Lucy. My bookcrossing ID is "lucyinchicago" so check out my bookshelf. ”