“ I love movies and books but why are the books ALWAYS better than the movies? Why can't they make a movie directly from the book instead of changing it so drastically?! ”

“ writer, artist, licensed real estate broker-owner, CEO (25 yrs) of a national comprehensive real estate srvcs. corp. education/background: science, ethics, real estate, travel, fine art, WRITING. working around serious injuries, accident 2004. ”

“ I would like to become more active with people who have some of the same interests and like to do interesting things. ”

“ I try to catch a movie twice a month, and enjoy the theater and comedy, new recipes, or a good book. Looking to meetup w/ walking buddies...newbe to the "walk-for-fitness craze" ”

“ I'm a fledging author and would like to interact with readers and other aspiring writers. ”

“ Hi there, I want some local meetings to meet others in the area, to save money, share ideas, have fun. ”

“ Hi! Got your email about this group and Radar and I are looking forward to meeting everyone! Heather ”

“ Hi Everyone, this is a nice idea. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to read and would like to meet other people that like to read books. ”

“ I'm a bookaholic! Check out my bookshelf. If you find anything you'd like to read, let me know and I'll bring it to the next meetup! The picture is obviously not me, but my rabbit, Peanut. He devours books too, but in a different way than me. ”

“ Hi everyone. I'm a Sophomore at Loyola University and a big HP fan! ”

“ Hello, my name is Glauber. I'm a Brazilian citizen living in the US, and an avid reader. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would be more motivated if I shared an activity with others ”

“ I am just curious what you are all about. ”

“ 35 years old, single, living in Palatine. International project manager for a large bank. Love to travel, learn, cook and of course, read. ”

“ Hi, I'm Jen. I love, absolutely love, to climb, but since I moved to the city in September I haven't been able to go. I don't know where to go or who to go with. :-) I climb indoors and out. Hope this group can help! ”

“ I'm constantly questing after friends that get that not being paired off with someone just to be in a couple misses the point of couplehood entirely. always looking for people to hang with. fare well whereever you fare. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to learn tips to improve the chances of my books getting to as many people as possible. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd like to meet new people! ”

“ I've been working on my own for a number of years, which has its pluses and minuses. I'd like to meet others in the same situation! ”

“ Are lessons part of the package? ;) ”

“ I want local Irish Language Meetups because I'd like to learn the language. ”

“ To bookcrossers I am known as Marcus23. It is a great time to get together and talk about and trade books. ”

“ I want local Separation of Church and State Meetups because in education the Church is geared toward God and the supernatural. The State in education is geared toward teaching the child to become a conributing member of society. They don't mix. ”

“ Hi All! I'm a painter and I love art. Hope to meet like minds. ”

“ Hi, I actually come from France and am of German ancestry. My German will rust if I can't practice with you guys ! I'd love to meet more Germans in chicago. ”