“ I am a 24 year old married female who just bought her first house in Olathe and is looking for new friends. ”

“ I enjoy thinking... and it burns calories! ;) ”

“ Local meetups are essential for me due to the state of my vehicle (lol, sorta). Some already exist that look interesting, but I saw a really good one that *wasn't* local, so here I am. ”

“ I am self employed and interested in networking with other like minded entreprenurial individuals for business success. ”

“ There is a BC meetup in Kansas City. They meet once a month, just go to Yahoo groups and search for SKCBC. Most BCers left Meetup when they started charging the group organizer a fee. Wish I could go, but I am temporarily stuck in Alaska! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to share my interest in books, movies, cooking, healthy lifestyle, cultures and parenting. ”

“ I'm a freelance writer in Lawrence and always looking to meet new writers, network, and make new friends. ”

“ I'm an avid reader with a bachelor's degree in creative writing. I look forward to enriching my reading palette. ”

“ I love meeting new people and would love to meet new transplants! I moved here from South Carolina and would love to meet people who LOVE SC Football! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I recently moved to Overland Park. I would like to meet people who live around here. ”

“ HI... just recently moved back to overland park area. i was in san diego for several years and would like to get to know more people in the op area. ”

“ am 23, am an international student and I will like to meet with other students from other countries ”

“ I've spent extended amounts of time in both Mexico and France, helping people with English. I am certified to teach ESL, but mostly just love to meet people from other countries and love to help teach English! :) ”

“ Any excuse to hang out in a bookstore ;-) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my son is a victim of depression I would like to learn more about this to try to help and understand his life better ”

“ Hi! I love to rubberstamp and scrapbook. I live in Shawnee, and go all over the KC metro area. I'm also a demonstrator for The Angel Company! We have both mounted and unmounted stamps! And you can use our stamps to make items to sell! ”

“ I want local Bookcrossing Meetups because I want to meet new people and discuss books I have enjoyed and learn of new ones. I enjoy paranormal fiction, mystery/suspense, Kathy Riech, and others. ”

“ I like most of the music WOXY-fm plays & enjoy going to shows. ”

“ Hi, Just joined bookcrossing, picked up a book at Westport Coffee House. I'm a music teacher no. of the river and music director at an Indep. church. I read lots & do needle work. Probably won't attend mtgs because I don't drive. Cheers! ”

“ Greetings: Guess this is my introduction. Not sure what to tell you, except that I really enjoy books, both reading and writing. Really love the library, was very interested when I found this site. Great to know you. Sorry no pix now ”

“ Hi- I'm Cathy. I read fiction 99% of the time. I'll read about anything (but not a huge sci-fi fan) and love Nora Roberts, John Sanford, Harlan Coben and Jennifer Crusie. C ya! ”

“ I am a human of female gender. I am 65 years old and married. I am retired. I love to read,I have all my life. My joys are our children & grandchildren.I am concerned about the environment,hunger,homelessness etc. I love life and a good story. ”

“ I'm Vicki and I live in Prairie Village and I like to talk about books. ”

“ I am a 24 year old female and have been diagnosed since 1994. ”

“ Local freelancer looking for some help and nicer-looking meeting space. ”

“ Hi, this is Lena. I live outside the KC area and enjoy reading. ”

“ I am the mother of a 15 year old who has been studying the Japanese Language for the last year (once a week classes). He is looking for ways to practice what he knows and learn more about the Language and Culture of Japan. ”

“ Lives in Westport. Teaches at UMKC. ”

“ Your faithful founder of BookCrossing. :) ”

“ I think sharing books is a great connection. Gift of the mind! ”

“ I'm a KU retiree, grandmother of six, and a passionate reader of mysteries, cookbooks, historical fiction, and humor . ”

“ What: A new Lawrence area book group called the KS Booknerds When: Our first meeting and book discussion will be Wednesday, July 27 at 7 Where: The House of Cha Book: Wicked, Gregory Maguire All are welcome! Email us at ks_booknerds@yahoo.com ”

“ It's important to find people to talk to or just be around who share common interests and, sometimes, that doesn't happen all by itself. ”