“ I want these local Meetups because you can never have too many friends. ”

“ Seeking to expand my circle of friends ”

“ I LOVE this game! let's play! ”

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

“ Hi - I'm looking forward to meeting new people and learning more about the area! ”

“ 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. ”

“ I am a stay at home mom, just getting back into the craft after many years absent. I have 2 boys, aged 2 and 4 years, and my 16 year old daughter lives in NJ, and is also Wiccan. ”

“ "Say hello and tell others why you want local Meetups" (To meet people worth meeting!) ”

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

“ Hi my name is Megan. I am an educator who loves to read. ”

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

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

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

“ I want these local Meetups because the information shared can lead to solutions for the future. ”

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

“ 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. ”

“ I visited Thailand two years ago and had the time of my life. I wish to learn the language and more of the culture. ”

“ 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. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because ... why not? ”

“ Hi! I have the summer off from work and I want to squeeze in as much fun as possible. ”

“ Hi there. I do the zine Emma Goldman and would love to get together with zinesters and chat. Feel free to drop me an email or fill me in on gatherings and events. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to read! I just heard about bookcrossing today, so am completely new to it, but also curious. I'm an elementary school teacher and was also a librarian. ”

“ It is very simple - I am reaffirming the values that I held close to my heart when I was in college and inspired me. I want to be active again, and I hope people who share my passion will join me. ”

“ Hello, I've lived in South Jersey a few years. I love travel,music,dancing etc. I'm educated and would like to meet some positive people. I love movies, theatre and can't wait to attend my first meetup ”

“ Hi I'm a beginner I would love to learn I'll come to check it out not shy ”

“ As a Librarian, I'm always interested in meeting people, finding out what they are interested in and what books might match those interests. Bookcrossings provide a perfect venue to satisfy these interests in a personal, casual manner ”

“ I want local Couples Meetups because when I got divorced I lost contact with a lot of my old couple-friends and my new husband and I are looking to add to our existing social network. ”

“ I'm overeducated and overworked, looking to share some meaningful words. ”

“ This is his Zhivago and his fellow housemate a Bichon ( John John) is not a swimmer and I'd like Zhivago to learn from other doodles. There is a beach in the Manasquan inlet that is ideal for dogs. ”

“ Hi, I'm Dave. I'm in IT management. Hobbies are wine making, guitar, model rocketry, yoga, and organic gardening. Favorite authors at the moment: Neal Stephenson, Tony Hillerman. ”

“ I'm a New York City Student who enjoys reading. I'm also an artist and am currently running a site. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need to practice my French or I'll LOSE it! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy being with others and have many interests and hobbies to share. ”

“ I live in Elkins Park but work in town, where I'm a writer at the Inquirer. I'm in a fiction (reading) group (now in its 20th year) and because that's a women's group, I'm seeking the male perspective. I'm 57, with two grown children. ”

“ Beadstore-owner and book lover in Monroe Township. Looking forward to meeting more bookcrossers. ”

“ Hi everyone! I'm a grad student in counseling at Wake Forest and just wanted to let you know that I stumbled upon the Winston-Salem Scrabble Club when I was at a Barnes & Noble here, which I now go to. Feel free to e-mail me at katalina55@yahoo.com if ”

“ Mother of 4 grown children. Lover of Books and libraries. Librarian introduced me to the world of books. Worked in Accounting/Bookkeeping for 25 years presently disabled but hoping to be able to get back to work. ”

“ Hi, I'm Millie, a 45-years-young Puerto Rican-American with literary interests ranging from self-help to financial savvy to spiritual and metaphysical to intriguing and captivating fiction and romance. In short, I LOVE BOOKS! ”