“ I'd like a chance to get involved in the community, make a few friends, and have a good time. I would love to host a regular meetup. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love BOOKS! ...but I've been noticing that I'm sort of getting addicted to one type of book. I hope some new book clubs get started so that I will be exposed to more books that I wouldn't otherwise get exposed to. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I think it would be fun to meet people to talk about cooking and swap new/old/fun recipes. ”

“ It would be great to have a place to listen to and practice speaking Tagalog. I took the class at PCC, and am dating a Pilipino, but the more practice the better, and I could bring him as an expert! :) ”

“ I live in Molalla and work in Oregon City ”

“ Hola, mi llama jen. Necessito practicar espanol para mi graduar tesis. Etiendo mas que yo puedo hablar, hasta me siento confortable. ”

“ Hi, I'm Paula from Portland, looking forward to meeting everyone! ”

“ Hi! I am 58, retired, live in south Salem with my daughter and her family. I like to travel and enjoy crafts such as quilting and card making. I like to read history, mystery, and travel books. ”

“ I want local Bookcrossing Meetups because I love to read and talk about what I've read. I enjoy the world of ideas, lit. books. I would like to meet people that share those interests. ”

“ Hello, we are Jim & Lori Murphy, and we live in Kalama. It is difficult to find people who appreciate books and reading as we do in this region, and would enjoy meeting others of like minds. ”

“ Hi! 37 yr old male Cartoonist who also enjoys reading/writing and making new friends. ”

“ Hi, I'm Lisa and I've belonged to Bookcrossing for several years. I'd enjoy meeting more of you!! ”

“ Just a high school librarian here--reading more books than I know what to do with. ”

“ Bill Breitzmann ”

“ Hi. My name is Angi My reading habits lately have been the ny times best sellers list and Oprah's book club lists. I read horror, poetry, how-to books (crafting, gardening, sewing,etc.), crime novels, erotica, classics, cultural, travel, etc.. ”

“ I am a Portland resident and write Murder Mysteries. For more info, go to www.aksach.com ”

“ I avidly read and collect books, when I am not studying for the crazy classes that I am taking in college right now. Sometimes I just want to get away from all the textbooks and hang out with other book-lovers!! ”

“ My name is Sima.I am 49,married with three grown up children.They are all in college. I moved to US 2 years ago.At the moment I am an interpreter for Multinumah Health Center but I am persuing my education in MA TESOL program at PSU. I would like to j ”

“ Hi I am 21 and love to read. ”

“ Hi! Reading is a life-long habit with me along with cooking and traveling the world. I am a realtor in Lake Oswego. ”

“ Since coming to the Pacific Northwest I've become an Outdoor and Nature photographer. Right now the Outdoor [abstract images + Americana] is leading over Nature. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy playing games and a fun way to meet new people ”

“ We are an unschooling family with 3 children living in NE Portland and look forward to connecting with others. ”

“ Hey, my name is Aaron. I am new to this, but it sounds interesting thus far. ”

“ I want local Spinners Meetups because I'm just learning how to spin with a drop spindle and would love some help and tips! ”

“ I'm a rocker. I rock out. ”

“ I never knew the pianist from Peanuts had such a cult following... ”

“ There were only three choices for the upcoming meet-up--I wasn't thrilled with any of them--is there a way to suggest other venues? What about Broadway Coffee Trader? BTW, The last meet-up was great! ”

“ Hello, fellow bookcrossers! ”

“ I'm an eccentric jack-of-all-trades (particularly in creative fields) and happen to be moving to Portland in July. I'll add a photo when I'm at home and have one handy. I'll drop the link to my new website once I get some content on it. ”