Come join our book exchange to learn more about BookCrossing, share books, and meet other great fun book-lovin' New Yorkers!

“ Excited to meet new people/exchange ideas/have tons of fun! ”

“ Raised in a sleepy little southern town until 12. Added stepdad & moved to Germany. From there...Va, KS, Ca., NY, Paris, Milan, Rome, Brklyn, and now...Chatham, NJ! New single mom w/ 2 great teens. New to NJ. New to an exciting next chapter in life! ”

“ Professional Life Coach, with lots of skills to share... ”

“ hello :) I am looking for a supprot group who know the pain of taking the GMAT & Grad school app process. Or anyone looking for a study group. Spring/fall 07 ”

“ Staten Island or Bayonne. ”

“ I LOVE this game! let's play! ”

“ I'm looking for singles interested in companionship while pursuing common interests! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to network. ”

“ Hi, I am Debbie, in the process of moving back to the area after being away for a few years. Interested in meeting woman in their thirties, forties and fifties to develop new social bonds. My interests are quite varied and am an upbeat individual. ”

“ it's always fun to learn and network Namaste, and Much Love, ~me :~D ”

“ the great swamp might be fun with company.. ”

“ Hi, my name is Zoe. I am very interested in philosophy & meeting others who share my enthusiasm. I am also an avid mystery reader, and would like discuss British mystery in a group ”

“ Hi, looking forward to networking and new friendships. ”

“ I love to read and aside from my sisters I don't have anyone to talk to about what I read...paranormal romances are my favorite ”

“ Like to meet other people in the area who are book lovers and think this is a "cool" idea. ”

“ I live in toms river, and I am an avid reader......... I am not sure what a BookCrossing is???? but I'm interested. ”

“ Greetings! I'm fairly new to this Meetup site and am looking forward to belonging to different clubs/organizations that will help me make new friends. Although I've lived in the area for over 5 years, I havent made long term friends. Hopefully I will ”

“ I'm happiest when writing -- Short stories, articles, pseudo-books & poetry but I'm also working on a screenplay. I'm saddest when I'm thinking about how I SHOULD be writing but yet I'm on the couch eating Toastitos and watching the E channel. ”

“ Would really love to find a local book club with like minded people. ”

“ I am a 20 something political junkie and reader ready to meet you. ”

“ Always wanted to join or start a book club. realize I might have to try harder than this but I"ll be lazy for now.... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm interested in meeting new people in my area who share the same interests as me. Our busy schedules with jobs and family obligations sometimes make it difficult to meet others with like interests here on LI. ”

“ Hi. I'm interested in getting together with others who are familiar with the struggles of weight loss. I think that meeting with others to reaffirm our commitment is key in sticking with it. ”

“ Sounds like a fun way to meet people and talk about our bookcrossing experiences. ”

“ I read about BookCrossing in the newspaper several months back. Because I rarely read the same book twice and like sharing my books with others this sounds like fun to me. I read a little of everything from sci-fi to classics. ”

“ I want local Blues Meetups because I love singing and listening to the blues. Some of my favorite musicians are Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Lee Hooker, Etta James and Leadbelly. ”