“ 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. ”

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

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

“ 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 ”

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

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

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

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ New York Web 2.0 for Grassroots Causes Meetup Group http://web.meetup.com/27/ John Taylor Gatto Reading and Action Meetup Group http://edtech.meetup.com/24/ ”

“ I'm a single mom of 2 kids. Love to try out new adventures, expand my horizons and meet new people. ”

“ Sounds like a great group! Looking forward to meeting some interesting people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups especially for BookCrossing and sci-fi (i.e. Torchwood/Doctor Who) - because it's fun to see what everyone is reading. And to exchange titles too! Nice to meet you! ”

“ 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. ”

“ Love reading and looking for new friends who like to share ideas. ”

“ I have a friend who is really into this. Seems like an interesting experiment in synchronicity and so on.... ”

“ Banker with strong interest in reading and critiquing fiction and other books. Have ambtions to write later on in life. ”

“ 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. ”

“ I enjoy writing and photography and looking forward to getting together with other arty types! ”

“ see you at the gathering. ”

“ I want local Mac Meetups because i loves me macs! ”

“ I want local Poetry Meetups because poets are geniuses. Poets sculpt, whittle and pare language down to its core atomic brilliance. Verse is the conducting silver of infinity, and the poets are each in their own way, rays of star shine elucidation. ”